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Pool costs blowout The next State Government will be asked to help cover the soaring costs of City of Greater Dandenong’s priority project – the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre. In four months since the May federal election, the Dandenong Oasis pool redevelopment’s estimated cost has swelled from $82.3 million to about $90 million. Major projects director Paul Kearsley says “escalating construction costs” are the cause. “Council is seeking funding support from the State Government to help respond to these rising costs.” The Federal Government has pledged $20 million to the DWC as well as the upgrade of Noble Park Aquatic Centre. Ahead of the November state election, mayor Jim Memeti has appealed to the next State Government to match with a further $20 million. This still leaves the council with at least $50 million to raise or borrow. “The health and wellbeing of the community is a shared responsibility between all levels of government,” Cr Memeti said. “Escalating construction costs is making the delivery of major projects increasingly challenging for local government and increased support is required across all levels of government in order to deliver major capital projects.” Councillor Rhonda Garad questioned if the council could afford a “Taj Mahal”. “We haven’t been briefed what we’re getting for the extra $10 million. “We risk building a Taj Mahal that we can’t afford and I don’t think that’s what the community wants. “I think the community wants a pool that meets the community needs and one that we can afford to run. “I’m wondering if we have to be more realistic and consider a more viable design.” Cr Garad queried the operational costs and carbon-efficiency being “sacrificed” by the “extraordinarily beautiful” design.

Such as the costs of heating and cooling a building with high ceilings and expanses of glass. There was also a lack of detail about how the DWC will be powered. “I’ve repeatedly asked for end to end ESD (environmentally sustainable design principles) but it’s continually not given. “We get this lovely design and no understanding of its carbon footprint.” Cr Garad said more efficient centres were being produced in the UK at up to $30 million. In a similar vein of austerity, councillors recently voted down detailed design work for a proposed $9.1 million regional table tennis centre in Keysborough. Cr Garad said the council did not have a lot of money for capital expenditure with several big-ticket projects to come, such as community hubs in Keysborough South and Dandenong and the $110 million Dandenong Sports and Events Centre. The business case for the latter has yet to be released ahead of the state election. Cr Memeti described the DWC as a “preventative health hospital” that will save the health system $8.9 million a year. It includes allied health consulting suites, warm water hydrotherapy pools as well as traditional aquatic facilities such as pools, a spa, sauna and gym. “Greater Dandenong is Victoria’s most multicultural community and is also one of the most disadvantaged municipalities in the state, with high levels of inactivity, health challenges and disengagement,” Cr Memeti said. “The DWC has been designed to address this high level of need, with a range of unique features and attributes to cater for people of all ages, abilities and cultures.” According to its detailed business case, it is projected to increase participation levels by 84 per cent, Cr Memeti said. It would also create more than 150 construction jobs, 51 ongoing jobs and $3.3 million into the economy each year. “The proposed centre (is) promising to set a new benchmark for aquatic centres, with a targeted focus on health and wellbeing.”

Jobs splash Lifeguards such as Trent, pictured, are in short supply at Dandenong and Noble Park pools. Fee-free courses are now on offer to train for the vital roles. Turn to page 7

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Emine hopes to inspire VicHealth’s This Girl Can Week is back this Spring to empower women across Victoria to get active. Held from 12 – 18 September, This Girl Can Week is a dedicated time for women to explore beginner-friendly classes and judgement-free activities in their local area. Now in its fifth year, the This Girl Can – Victoria campaign aims to empower women to focus on how getting active feels instead of worrying what people think. In 2021, This Girl Can – Victoria inspired almost 340,000 women to get active in their own way. There are no models or actors, no Instagram influencers or elite athletes - just everyday women getting active however, wherever and whenever they choose. Almost 80 per cent of women want to see more women with a range of body shapes included in physical activity advertising In 2019, Emine Cakir from Dandenong joined the Southeast United soccer club. A Turkish immigrant who has lived in Australia since 2005, the club immersed her more in the community than she had ever previously felt. “These are the everyday real stories that people can relate to,” she said. “By seeing other people getting out and exercising, they can think ‘if she can, I can too’. “I want to inspire other women to be active physically and have a go.” Playing as a goalkeeper, she says the sport carries a deeper sense of meaning than the frequent losses they are subjected to. “Playing soccer made me feel like I was doing something for myself – my physical and mental health was improving,” she said. “It was a new experience and it was great to be part of a community that made me feel included and encouraged.”

One in five Victorian women currently do no physical activity. A fear of judgement is the greatest barrier to getting active, with 52% of Victorian women worrying about being judged while exercising. VicHealth’s Head of This Girl Can – Victoria, Rebecca Ahern said This Girl Can Week is an opportunity for women to try something new or get back into getting active after Winter. “We know that women are looking for ways to get out and about after Winter and enjoy the social aspects of getting active. This Girl Can Week will allow women the opportunity to connect and try this in new ways,” Ms Ahern said. “There will be plenty of opportunities to get involved this Spring. From bite sized fitness classes, yoga, tai chi to Bollywood dance, come along in-person or online and join other women who know ‘This Girl Can’. “It’s all about celebrating what women can do, whether that’s a walk around the block or a few laps of the pool,” she said. As part of This Girl Can Week, Fed Square will be creating a safe and inclusive space for women to get active. Activities include: spin classes with Bodhi and Ride boutique fitness studio Birrarung Marr Cultural River walks silent disco walks through Fed Square cello yoga queer-friendly dance classes Women can book in for these free sessions by visiting fedsquare.com/events/this-girl-can. For activities across Victoria, women can visit thisgirlcan.com.au/events and the Facebook page at facebook.com/ThisGirlCanVIC to discover events in their local area. Sports clubs, councils, gyms or community groups interested in hosting a This Girl Can Week activity are encouraged to register as a campaign supporter at thisgirlcan.com.au.

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Bailed on pokies charges By Cam Lucadou-Wells Three people have been bailed after being charged by Australian Federal Police over an alleged money-laundering syndicate involving winning cheques from poker machines in Greater Dandenong. Tram Ngoc Tran, 49, of Springvale South, and Noble Park pair Lan Huong Lam, 61, and Xuan Huynh, 63, faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 8 September. They were each charged with engaging in conduct with general crime proceeds valued at $1 million or more. A prosecutor told the court that he sought 12 weeks to submit a hand-up brief of evidence due to the “volume” of CCTV footage at two gaming venues. One of the trio was at a gaming venue for about 12 hours a day, the other two about six hours a day each for the past 10 months. One of the venues had 40 CCTV cameras, the other about 30. So far the CCTV footage spanned 28 days, the prosecutor said. Bank warrants were also yet to be executed, including for CCTV footage at “various banks”. On 6 September, AFP officers raided the Springvale Greyhounds gaming venue and two homes in Springvale South and Noble Park. Officers allegedly seized more than $170,000 in cash and gold bullions in the Springvale South house. Money was found hidden under plywood in the bedroom, according to the AFP. The syndicate allegedly laundered millions of dollars in illicit cash at the Springvale Greyhounds venue by paying patrons to sign-over their jackpot cheques from gaming machines. The cheques would be issued in the name of a syndicate member, and deposited into a bank as purportedly legitimate gambling winnings.

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The arrests were part of a 12-month investigation led by the AFP. It was sparked by reports and intelligence from AUSTRAC and the Victorian Gambling & Casino Control Commission. National Australia Bank also assisted. VGCCC intelligence allegedly revealed the Sandown Greyhounds gaming venue issued an “abnormally high” number of cheques between November 2021 and June 2022. In that time, about 73 per cent of the cheques – valued at $4.7 million - were issued to a group of patrons suspected of being part of the laundering scheme. The VGCCC investigation into the venue and staff was ongoing, AFP stated.

and consequences for our communities are too high.” VGCCC chief executive Annette Kimmitt said the agency uncovered the syndicate through data intelligence and referred the matter to the AFP and AUSTRAC. Penalties for a venue or its staff range from fines to licence cancellation. “Today we put the whole gambling industry on notice,” Ms Kimmitt said. Ms Tran, Ms Lam and Mr Huynh were bailed to appear at a committal mention at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 16 February 2023. As part of their conditions, they are banned from gaming venues.

AFP Acting Assistant Commissioner Raegan Stewart said money laundering was the “backbone” of organised crime. “Money is the sole reason organised crime exists and targeting how these groups get their ill-gotten profits into legitimate financial systems is a key priority for the AFP,” Act Asst Comm Stewart said. “Licensed clubs and gaming venues should already be on notice that they are a significant risk for money laundering activities, and are often misused by individuals for criminal intent. “Police target those seeking to profit from selling drugs or stealing from law-abiding citizens, but venues are reminded they cannot turn a blind eye to criminal activity – the risk

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Gulls swoop sweepers By Cam Lucadou-Wells Cleaners copped an attack from swooping Silver Gulls on the Drum Theatre roof in Dandenong on 7 September. Quick-thinking photographer GARY SISSONS captured the workers resorting to self-defence from the diving, squawking gulls. Acting community services director Jim Davine said the cleaners were trying to clean the roof’s gutters at the time. “Throughout Greater Dandenong seagull prevention measures have been implemented, including deterrent flashing lights and anti-seagull netting. “The Drum Theatre has installed antiseagull netting to cover the (air conditioning) plant equipment on the roof.” The Silver Gull swarms have been a head-ache in central Dandenong for years. According to a council fact sheet,

Greater Dandenong City Council is seeking artists to explore the theme of safety for a new exhibition at the Walker Street Carpark. Six finalists will each receive a $250 Visa voucher and have their work displayed throughout the carpark as part of the Safer Directions exhibition. Council expects the exhibition to engage with visitors to the carpark and improve perceptions of safety. Artwork needs to be submitted digitally and can be in any medium, including (but not limited to) illustration, photography, painting or collage. This project is funded through the Victorian Government’s Community Safety Infrastructure Grant Program.

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seagulls’ roosting season is from July-November. The birds are attracted to easy access to food at landfills up to 50 kilometres away as well as Dandenong’s copious flat roof spaces, the fact sheet stated.

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IN BRIEF Police seek information after hit-run Police are seeking the male driver of a white Lexus sedan after an alleged hit-run collision in Noble Park last month. A pedestrian who was crossing at Douglas Street was struck by the vehicle turning left from Leonard Avenue about 6.20pm on Thursday 18 August. The Lexus driver allegedly stopped momentarily, then left without providing assistance. The pedestrian went to hospital with minor leg injuries. Any information to Constable Moore at Springvale police station on 8558 8600 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au

Local syndicate’s big lotto win An Endeavour Hills-based syndicate of 25 has shared a $2.2 million win in Saturday’s TattsLotto draw. The group called ‘Prosperity’ won the division one prize, division two 6 times, division three 78 times, division four 1365 times, division five 1560 times and division six 5720 times for a grand total of $2,233,958.20. Each member collects $90,191.93 each. The syndicate was established by Endeavour Lotto & News at Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre two years ago. Shares were sold at 15 other Tatts outlets across Melbourne, including 18 Lucky Lotto in Springvale and Fountain Gate Lotto in Narre Warren. Endeavour Lotto & News owner Usharani Vinu said the latest win was the outlet’s 30th division one. Its next most recent was in March. “We are super excited for our customers who bought the shares and we will be sharing this good news with everyone – they’ll be very excited and happy,” Ms Vinu said. The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said some syndicate members might have yet to discover their winning news and encouraged all players to check their tickets. “If you purchased a share into a syndicate for the recent TattsLotto draw, check it today. “If you discover you’re holding a winning share, call The Lott on 131 868 to start the prize claim process.”

Retiree wins $100K A Dandenong retiree says he’ll treat his five children after a $101,000 Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot win. The man won the guaranteed $100,000 first prize in the 6 September draw, as well as a $1000 consolation prize. “I’ll probably share 30 or 40 thousand around with my children,” he said. “For now, I’m going to sit back and relax. I’ll enjoy this moment with some bubbly. “I’m the only one in the family who had a crack, so I’m not sharing the winning glory with anyone else.” His winning entry of two consecutive numbers was bought online.

Lots of love to give By Cam Lucadou-Wells Foster carer Amanda Capsalis says her home is a better place for hosting her three foster children all aged under 5. “It’s a busy normal home where we have lots of things going on at any given time,” the Endeavour Hills registered nurse says. “But there’s lots of love in our home. Our home is a better place to have the children in it.” Ms Capsalis said she feels she was born for the role but had hesitated for years. “I was putting barriers up - I was a single mum working full-time. And I kept thinking I can’t do it because of this. “It had always been in my heart. I’d grown up underprivileged in housing commission – life wasn’t always easy. “From an early age, I always had a heart for kids.” According to Anglicare Victoria, Ms Capsalis is among many foster carers supporting about 46,000 vulnerable kids in Australia – more than 3 per cent of children aged 17 and under. Emotional abuse is the most common reason for children going into care, followed by neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse. What helped Ms Capsalis make the first step was the wide range of support. Since enlisting with Anglicare Victoria in May 2019, she received accreditation and regular training. A respite carer takes care of the children once a month, she has a care support worker, a dedicated after-hours hotline, and she keeps in touch with a “community” of other fostercarers. She is also reimbursed for all out-of-pocket expenses related to the care of the children. “You build a network of people around you so you don’t feel you are doing it on your own.” Ms Capsalis has also been helped by her adult daughter Hannah and her house mate Peter Kent, who also gained foster-care accreditation.

Amanda Capsalis, with her daughter Hannah, says it’s a privilege to care for foster children since 2019. A year in, she also chose to give up work as a registered nurse to devote to the children as they start school. She builds a strong routine with them, reading them bedtime stories, cooking cupcakes,

starting a vegie garden and taking weekend trips out of the city. She’s watched them reach developmental milestones, nurtured them through the impacts of past trauma. “When the little one’s plate was empty, they’d scream for 20 minutes until they were assured there was food in the cupboard.” It gives Ms Capsalis great joy to provide the kids a “safe and loving home”, while also knowing the aim is for them to ultimately return home to their biological parents. “They’re not my possessions. And it’s not to say it will be easy to say goodbye and my heart would break – but this is foster care. It’s a chance to love a child for as long as you’re able to. “You hope to leave a little seed of hope.” She builds a “communication book” with photos to keep the parents up to date with their kids, such as at Christmas. “I want the families to know their kids are loved and cared for.” Her philosophy is to “make a difference to these three little kids for as long as I have them”. “Not everyone has a safe home, a roof over their heads and food on the table. “I put my head down on my pillow every night and know my kids are safe, protected and loved.” Currently, there’s a desperate shortage of about 700 carers in Victoria. Ms Capsalis urges anyone who has “a tug in their heart” to dip their toe in as a foster carer or attend an information session. “You’re not alone and you don’t have to change your life – it can just be for a weekend, as much as you’re able to do. “It all makes a difference.” Foster Care Week runs between 11 and 17 September. To enquire about being a foster carer, go to anglicarevic.org.au/fostering or call 1800 809 722.

Application Spring rises at Alex Wilkie lodged Cleanaway has applied for a permit for a medical waste processing and recycling facility in Dandenong South. Greater Dandenong city planning director Jody Bosman said council officers had not yet assessed or formed a view on the proposal for 34-36 Cahill Street. “A report to Council will be tabled in due course for a decision on the application. “The site is zoned Industrial2 in terms of the Victoria Planning Provisions and thus is exempt from public notification and third party appeal rights.”

Spring sprung at Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve in Springvale South on 4 September. The reserve’s Spring opening was marked with a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and Yidaki performance by Traditional Owners. City of Greater Dandenong rangers led planting sessions and workshops on plants and native animals.

The reserve is known as one of Greater Dandenong’s last tracts of remnant vegetation. It is named after Alex Wilkie, the former parks and gardens superintendent at the City of Springvale, who had earlier outlined the need for the reserve as an environmental education resource. It was opened officially to the public in 1978, and named after the late Alex Wilkie.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells A violent patient killed his Hallam partner after being granted leave from Dandenong Hospital psychiatric unit in the absence of “critical information”, according to a State Coroner’s finding on 7 September. Police found Kim Rebecca Lynch, 41, strangled dead in a closet in a house in February 2016. On 30 January 2016, her killer LM was admitted as an involuntary psychiatric patient at Dandenong Hospital after telling paramedics he’d injected himself with poison. He said he would murder everyone around him if it was not removed. The man had an “extensive history” of mental illness including aggression and violence. He had file alerts of a “high risk” of absconding, aggression and substance use, State Coroner John Cain noted. Six days after admission, LM was granted three hours leave to visit his grandmother and went AWOL. At the time, he had been served with a family violence safety notice due to recently chasing and repeatedly punching Ms Lynch on the street. An intervention order was also granted, which was left at LM’s house in his absence. Monash Health doctors stated they were unaware at the time of LM’s violence to Ms Lynch or of the intervention order. They were also unaware of a Monash Health clinician’s notes that LM’s house was in

disarray with bags of meth found as well as Ms Lynch reporting being assaulted by LM. “It is fair to say that some of the information on which (a Monash Health doctor) relied when granting LM leave on 5 February 2016 was misleading and/or unreliable,” Judge Cain stated. “It is also fair to say that information critical to the decision to grant leave to LM was unavailable.” Judge Cain found that the doctor’s decision was reasonable on the evidence available to her. After being granted leave, LM refused to return to hospital. Victoria Police was notified and a missing person investigation was launched. However, the missing person report failed to identify LM’s risk of inflicting family violence, Judge Cain noted. There was also no evidence that a police unit tried to find LM at home. Monash Health failed to notify LM’s community mental health team or to ask the grandmother and stepfather to help locate him – which was a “missed opportunity to potentially … return him to hospital before causing harm to Ms Lynch”. “The medical record did not indicate any attempts to contact LM while he was AWOL and it appeared that he was discharged 28 hours after he was reported AWOL.” In the meantime, Ms Lynch reported to an associate that she’d been bashed at LM’s house on 11 February. The last time Ms Lynch was seen alive was while returning to the house on 12 February

to collect personal items and end the relationship. She said she would report LM for breaching the intervention order. On 14 February, LM rang triple-0 to ask to be returned to Dandenong Hospital. On 20 February, he rang his stepfather from hospital to say there was a body at his home – which was reported to police. Judge Cain stated Ms Lynch, a mother of three with a complex mental health history, had been subjected to violence from partners in the past. After the earlier family violence, police appropriately assessed her family violence risk, and took her to hospital for mental health assessment, Judge Cain stated. Police referred Ms Lynch for safe housing at WAYSS, which undertook “inadequate” family violence risk assessment and safety planning. “However, it is noted that the only action on the safety plan was ‘call 000’ which appears inadequate given the risk assessment guidelines applicable at the time.” Ms Lynch declined an offer for crisis accommodation, saying she felt safe at LM’s house. Judge Cain noted significant changes had been implemented in the family violence sector since a recent Royal Commission. A mental health Royal Commission was expected to lead to further improvements. “The investigation into Ms Lynch’s death highlights the importance of robust systems to ensure the timely communication of accurate information critical to decision makers and their decisions.”

Keysborough school among finalists Keysborough Secondary College is among eight Victorian schools and community groups that have received major prizes at the 2022 Victorian Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival awards night. The state government is supporting the creativity of young Victorian school students who took part in the 2022 Wakakirri StoryDance Festival with a $200,000 funding contribution for this year’s festival, which promotes young people’s mental wellbeing and physical health, creativity and social connections. Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival is Australia’s largest national performing arts event with about 20,000 young people from 300 schools and community organisations participating each year. As part of the annual festival, students and schools spend months designing and choreographing their performances and then perform in theatres all around Australia. Hoppers Crossing Secondary College,

Keysborough Secondary College is among the Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival Awards night finalists. Mooroolbark College, Keysborough Secondary College, Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College and Alkira Secondary College are among eight Victorian schools and community groups that have received major prizes at the 2022 Victorian Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival awards night. The Aboriginal word Wakakirri means ‘to dance’ and was selected to give the festival an authentic Australian feel. The festival’s ethos is ‘great stories inspire

change’ and it supports students exploring careers in the performing and creative arts, design and management. The Government has also invested more than $100,000 towards Wakakirri’s accredited training program, which supports young people’s career pathways. Minister for Youth Ros Spence said the state government was proud to support the festival. “The Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival supports young people to build their confidence and resilience, make social connections with like-minded peers, and express their creativity and talents in dynamic performances that can be enjoyed throughout our state,” Ms Spence said. “Congratulations to all who participated in this year’s Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival for taking the opportunity and putting in the hard work to express what is important to you through such creative and dynamic performances.”

Premier pledges funding for Hallam school By Marcus Uhe Year 10 students at Hallam Senior College welcomed surprise special guest on Thursday 8 September in the form of State Premier, Daniel Andrews. The Premier, joined by Labor’s Narre Warren North candidate Belinda Wilson, addressed the unsuspecting students at an assembly to announce a $24.2 million funding commitment to upgrade the school facilities, should the Labor party retain government at the upcoming State Election in November. The commitment will facilitate the construction of a new building for students in years seven to nine, a competition-grade gymnasium and a new administration building, increasing enrolment capacity by 225 students. Premier Andrews said Hallam Senior College is a great school from a great community, worthy of the investment. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

Premier Daniel Andrews and Labor Narre Warren North candidate Belinda Wilson Hallam Senior College Principal Simon Sherlock and students (L-R) Cooper Walkington, Alexander Zahreddine, Maggie Cutchie, Charlotte Kavanagh, Brodie Heib, Dakotah Maxwell and Kayliegh Gilchrist. 298293 Picture: MARCUS UHE “This is one of the most significant investments that’s been made in the south eastern suburbs by size and scale,” the Premier said.

“It’s going to be a fantastic success and it’s going to create lots of local jobs for tradies building it. “If we’re re-elected we’ll waste no time, we’ll get cracking and get it done as fast as we possibly can.” Ms Wilson welcomed the announcement for her potential future constituents “Every family deserves a great local school and the Andrews Labor Government will deliver an expanded Hallam Senior College so kids in Narre Warren North have the world-class classrooms they deserve,” she said. “The best teachers aren’t able to do the best job in ageing classrooms and out-of-date facilities. “That’s why the Andrews Labor Government has invested more than $12.8 billion to build and upgrade schools in every corner of the state – making sure every kid has every chance.”

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In the hands of Mulgrave By Marcus Uhe and Cam Lucadou-Wells Premier Daniel Andrews has played a straight bat when asked about his new electoral rival and I Cook Foods owner Ian Cook. Mr Cook recently announced he was standing as an independent candidate on an ‘anti-corruption’ platform in Mr Andrews’s seat. Spurred by his destroyed business in what’s been labelled ‘slug gate’, Mr Cook said he aimed to hold Mr Andrews to “account” by ousting him from his seat. Mr Andrews told Star News on 8 September that “the people of Mulgrave will make their own judgements”. “I’m not here to make commentary about other candidates, I’d much rather talk about our positive plan, and there’s a lot happening in the Mulgrave electorate and I’m very proud of that. “But we’ve got a lot more that we have to do.” Mr Andrews said “my constituents are my neighbours”. “I’ve lived there for all of my time in the Victorian parliament, 20 years, and I’ve worked very hard for my local community and I’m proud of what I’ve been able to achieve.” Mr Cook is suing Greater Dandenong Council and the state’s Department of Health, accusing them of wrongly shutting down and destroying his business as part of a fatal food-poisoning investigation in early 2019. As a result, 41 workers lost their livelihoods. All 96 charges against him and ICF were later withdrawn by Greater Dandenong Council. The ‘slug gate’ scandal – including allegations of a health inspector planting a slug on the ICF factory floor – has been examined by two Parliamentary inquiries and several Victoria Police investigations. No charges have been laid against public officials.

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Snapshots of nature Photos of Greater Dandenong’s natural world are being collected as part of a Biodiversity Blitz. During September, residents have been invited to upload their photos of local plants, fungi and animals. Among the observations are native trees, orchids, spiders, flies, birds and beetles. Several neighbouring councils are racing to find who can record the most species. As of 8 September, Yarra Ranges Shire was in the lead with Kingston, Mornington Peninsula and Greater Dandenong in a close race for second. Greater Dandenong is offering nature-themed prizes for entrants in four competitons Bird Blitz, Mini Beast Bonanza, Flower Frenzy and overall most species. Details: https://www.greaterdandenong. vic.gov.au/biodiversity-blitz

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Cop takes questions Victoria Police’s local area commander Peter Koger will be on hand to answer questions at Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch’s ‘big public forum’. Inspector Koger is guest speaker for the Q & A at Noble Park, which includes a light supper. GDNW president Dawn Vernon said it was a chance for the public to ask about local policing and safety issues. The group headed by Ms Vernon for more than a decade is also in need of volunteers. Tasks include dropping off GDNW newslet-

ters, manning stalls at large events or committee positions. “Any help that anyone can give is welcome,” Ms Vernon said. “It’s ideal for retirees who have expertise and are looking for something to do.” The group’s Facebook page followers have grown to more than 5000. It posts regular alerts on issues such as scams, fire risks, personal security and missing people. It also sells one-way security screws for vehicle number plates, as well

as personal alarms. Ms Vernon says she is also available to speak at community groups and retirement villages. Her message is that crime can happen anywhere – regardless of where you live. “Everyone has got to be aware of their situation.” The Big Public Forum and AGM is at Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18 Buckley Street, Noble Park on Wednesday 28 September, 7.30pm. Details: Dawn, 0407 325 030 or president@ nhwgreaterdandenong.org

A Greater Dandenong council officer explores a local reserve’s natural wonders. Picture: HILTON STONE

Kingswood club’s $25 million windfall expires By Cam Lucadou-Wells A $25 million deadline appears to have expired for the former owners of Kingswood Golf Course in Dingley Village. Peninsula Kingswood Golf Club were set to gain the ‘bonus’ if the 54-hectare site’s proposed housing redevelopment was approved by 5 September. The date was set eight years after the $125 million sale to superannuation-funded AustralianSuper Residential Properties. However as of 9 September, alternative Planning Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has yet to decide the matter. Ms D’Ambrosio was given charge of the application in July after recently-installed Planning Minister Lizzie Blandthorn recused herself due to the “risk of a conflict of interest”. Save Kingswood Group member Kevin Poulter said it was a “small achievement” and “karma” after many years of opposition from MPs, Kingston Council and community groups against the proposed 823-dwelling estate. He questioned why successive Planning Ministers had sat on a Golf Course Redevelopment committee’s report on the issue for six months. “This leads to the common belief in the South East that it’s become a hot political football. “If the decision is for little or no development, is it being withheld until closer to polling day, for political advantage? “Or will the Labor Planning Minister withhold bad news for residents until after the election? The latter would be seen as deception by over 10,000 Dingley Village residents.” An AustralianSuper spokesperson declined to comment on the $25 million bonus clause 6 STAR JOURNAL

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seeking possible legal options, such as a bid for compensation. Since the 2014 sale, objectors have argued against the loss of vast green space, increased flooding risk, and traffic congestion. The developer’s plans to rezone the fairways as well as gain a planning permit for a housing estate were heard at a state planning advisory committee hearing in 2021. The committee’s report was handed to then-Planning Minister Richard Wynne in March. He didn’t announce a decision before

his sudden departure from the Cabinet in June. His successor Ms Blandthorn announced she would recuse herself from any planning decision involving or mentioning a client of lobby firm Hawker Britton due to her brother John-Paul Blandthorn being a director. This includes the protracted and hotlyopposed Kingswood Golf Course application. The State Opposition has vowed to reject the project if the Government failed to make a decision prior to the state election. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au


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Anti-lockdown charges dropped By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Dandenong South businessman accused of inciting protests during Covid lockdowns has been given no reason why his charges were suddenly withdrawn. Jemal Abazi had been arrested and charged along with other protesters during tense antilockdown protests in the George Andrews Reserve and surrounding streets in August 2020. Mr Abazi says the Office of Public Prosecutions dropped his “rubbish” charges soon after he had his case uplifted to be heard by a County Court jury in July. “I just think they got no case,” he said. “They don’t give you an explanation. There’s not an explanation for what they did.” The two-year legal ordeal had cost him “thousands of dollars”, as well as “unnecessary stress”. He says he lost count of how many times he was arrested for breaching bail. “Anything put on you is a burden. I’ve got businesses, I’m doing well so I was able to fight them. “The impacts are huge – the unnecessary stress it causes. “The system is not designed for the average Joe – if you fight the system, you have to cough up the money.” Mr Abazi said he hadn’t really considered seeking compensation. It would cost further money to fund the legal bid. Described by police as an “event organizer”,

Mr Abazi was charged with inciting others to disobey the Chief Health Officer’s stay-athome directions. He was also charged with breaching bail and breaching CHO directions. His arrest in George Andrews Reserve in 2020 went viral on social media as he spoke out against the state’s stage-4 ‘stay at home’ orders. At the time, lockdown protestors were labelled the “tin-foil hat-wearing brigade” and its “bat-s*** crazy nonsense” by Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Luke Cornelius. Mr Abazi says he has no regrets for taking a stand for “truth and justice”. “You uphold that because that’s what good people do in this world.” The Office of Public Prosecutions declined to comment on why it dropped Mr Abazi’s charges. Several anti-lockdown protesters have reportedly had their charges withdrawn in recent months. A Victoria Police spokesperson said four charges of breaching Chief Health Officer directions remain before the courts. Police prosecutions were “assessed in accordance with the Director of Public Prosecution’s Policy on Prosecutorial Discretion”, the spokesperson said. “The individual circumstances for each prosecution case in Victoria are assessed to ensure that there is a reasonable prospect of conviction which is also in the public interest.”

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Jemal Abazi making a video post shortly before his arrest by Victoria Police in George Andrews Reserve, Dandenong South.

Parking funds to bolster Safer Streets By Cam Lucadou-Wells Revenue from reactivated parking meters on Lonsdale Street, Dandenong will be directed to a community safety blitz. After a three-year trial of free parking, the meters are set to be switched back on. Mayor Jim Memeti says the paid meters would help fund the council and Victoria Police’s Safer Streets Program. It would attract more shoppers and help business recovery, he said. “We all want to reactivate the area and ensure people feel safe when they visit.” Cr Memeti had advocated strongly for the free parking trial to reinvigorate Lonsdale Street’s trade in 2019. But the council estimates it cost them more than $1 million in foregone revenue and claims it was “impeding retail activity in the strip”. Traders were reporting that tenants, staff and owners used the spots as “convenient free parking” and made it hard for customers to

park nearby, a recent council report stated. However, several business owners told Star Journal that they feared the end of free parking would add to their financial and safety concerns. The Safer Streets program was initiated after businesses reported windows smashed and staff assaulted and harassed in Dandenong’s CBD. It includes more police presence, more CCTV cameras such as a mobile CCTV trailer in Palm Plaza, temporary art installations, and shopfront activations. Also intitiated was a public art exhibition Safer Directions, which invites the public to submit artwork to “redefine the current space” at Walker Street car park. Safer Streets was part of a strategic collaboration between the council, police and businesses to improve community safety, Cr Memeti said. “Our vision for the future of Greater Dandenong is a community where all people feel

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safe, included and respected.” Inspector Peter Koger, who is Victoria Police’s Greater Dandenong Local Area Commander, said the CCTV was “one of our most valuable tools” for deterring and investigating crime. “It makes would-be offenders think twice before committing a crime, making the community a safer place.” Police won’t give details on future locations for the mobile CCTV for “operational reasons”. “Not only do we utilise CCTV but we are putting members where they are needed most with regular and proactive foot patrols throughout Greater Dandenong engaging with local community members and listening to the concerns closet to their hearts,” Insp Koger said. “Our number one priority is, and will always be, community safety and we will use all resources available in order to detect, deter and prevent crime.”

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South East Leisure (SEL) is working with Chisholm to provide a free three-day course for 16 people keen to get into lifesaving. The pool lifeguard course will run from September 27-29, 8am-5pm at Dandenong Oasis. The aquatic industry has been affected by staffing shortages since Covid-19 hit, with pools and leisure centres generally being among the first facilities to close when lockdowns hit and last to reopen. It led to employees looking elsewhere for a job. Now, it is a slightly different issue plaguing the industry. When the facilities reopened, staff shortages were common because jobseekers could not apply without a qualification – and courses still were not running due to the pandemic. To cover the shortages, other staff members part of SEL such as venue managers have been lifeguarding, but chief executive John Clark is calling on people to join the team. He emphasised the significance of the relationship, saying that attractions such as splash parks would not be able to open over summer if they did not fill the absences. “Often people unfamiliar with these facilities don’t appreciate them enough,” Clark said. “Guards are regularly looking out for young children or those not so familiar with the water, so they keep people safe and are the first people on scene when swimmers encounter trouble.” A first –aid course is part of the three day course – a prerequisite to become a pool lifeguard – and those who get a job are assured it is not seasonal. The young demographic and relatively consistent internal promotion means there is plenty of movement between jobs so people are very unlikely to be left unemployed, Clark believes. The role is often platform into similar careers and Clark further appealed to the vast skillset it offers prospective employees. “It might be the first time a young person is given such a level of responsibility: they provide customer service, help ensure people are safe, educate people who aren’t familiar with aquatic centres,” he said. “It can be a really rewarding job and it is certainly something that can lead to really rewarding career pathways such as paramedics and nurses.” People can express interest by emailing the following address: recruitment@ southeastleisure.com.au

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Virtual meetings continue By Marcus Uhe New Governance rules will give councils including the City of Casey provisions to conduct Council meetings in both Virtual (online only) and Hybrid (streamed online and in-person) settings. In 2020, under the Victorian Government’s Covid-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020, mechanisms were introduced to allow councils to conduct virtual meetings in order to ensure the continuance of local government decision-making during the pandemic. The adoption of the new rules, which come into effect on Friday 2 September, allow for virtual representation of panel members, in what administrator Cameron Boardman described as a “common sense approach” to local governance. “This is not just an initiative that has been associated with the recent changes to meeting

procedures across all aspects of government as a consequence of the pandemic but it is a process which brings meeting procedures of this council and other municipalities into a very common set of practices,” Mr Boardman said. The City of Casey’s position is that meetings will continue to be held in-person and to only enact a virtual setting in limited circumstances. The proposed rules were exhibited on the Casey Conversations website for four weeks between Monday 22 July and Monday 22 August, where members of the public were invited to provide written submissions in response to the proposed rules. Four submissions were made, which Mr Boardman addressed during the special meeting on Tuesday. “We do acknowledge that feedback has been provided to us,” Mr Boardman said.

“Council officers are in the process of detailing responses to that and ensuring that we do meet community expectations in a reasonable, professional and consistent manner.” Officers recommended a further review of governance rules, and a revised draft be considered by council in November 2022, following which a final round of consultation would be undertaken. Administrator Miguel Belmar said conducting meetings by electronic means “absolutely work” and the flexible approach was fundamental to good governance. “It provides for very flexible participation in meetings,” Mr Belmar said. “It ensures that members of council and future councillors are able to arrange their affairs in a way that means they can attend. If by chance they need to make arrangements at short notice, the rules provide that can be

done even on the day. “Being able to attend by electronic means should not become the ordinary course and it will always be, from my point-of-view, best to do it in an public setting in the council chambers. “There’s no reason why, going into the future, under appropriate circumstances and with appropriate notice that electronic meetings are not able to occur.” Other topics covered in the Governance Rules include the form and availability of records, the conduct of council meetings, an elected period policy and the procedures for a conflict of interest by a councillor, member of delegated committee or member of council staff when providing information. To view the rules, head to the council’s website and view the agenda for Tuesday 30 August’s Special Council Meeting.

Cemetery trust appoints new chief executive officer Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust’s new chief executive has been tasked with planning the next memorial park in the South East. Laz Cotsios has been announced the new CEO months after the SMCT abandoned a controversial proposal for a burial ground in flood-prone wetlands off Heatherton Road, Dandenong. Mr Cotsios will lead the trust’s four-year strategic plan and major projects such as a new memorial park. “My approach has always been to listen to my customers, my team, my stakeholders. “There is an opportunity at SMCT to look at how we can embrace the digital innovations available and also to look at the broader needs of customers as awareness on sustainable ways for burials emerge.” Mr Cotsios has held senior executive roles at Medibank Australia, UBS, Westpac, Australia Post and South Australia Housing Authority, as well as in State and Federal Governments. Most recently, he was chief operating officer at disability-support service provider Aruma. According to a SCMT statement, “his track-record is transforming businesses and improving growth and very importantly for us understanding and servicing customers better.”

The SCMT’s nine cemeteries include Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Dandenong Cemetery and Bunurong Memorial Park. It has been looking at sites for a new cemetery in the South East due to Springvale and

Bunurong “nearing capacity” in “just over a decade”. Recently, the SMCT said there were “limited” alternative sites to Heatherton Road. The sites must include “enough land,

for both burial and memorial needs; a significant proportion for green open space for community use and providing for the conservation values in keeping with SMCT’s values and community expectations”. Mr Cotsios starts his role on 17 October.

Strong philosophy guides local runner’s success By Jonty Ralphsmith Dandenong North runner Hayley D’Argent is preparing herself to run her second half marathon at the Nike Melbourne Marathon on 2 October. D’Argent, also a local softballer, has always maintained fitness and has completed one previous half marathon, but this one carries extra significance. A week after she looks forward to crossing the finish line on the MCG, D’Argent will turn 40-years-old – and it is her first run since the pandemic. “That was a motivator for me,” D’Argent said of the milestone. It has always been, if mentally things are weighing a bit heavy and if I go for a run, I know my worries and fears will be replaced with a calm and belief.” Given her active lifestyle, and four training sessions per week, D’Argent backs her physical preparation. She has completed several ‘Runs for the Kids’ and ‘Puffing Billy runs’ so knows she has the capacity. It is the mental preparation which she is currently focusing on. 8 STAR JOURNAL

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Regardless of what is going on in D’Argent’s personal life, running has always been a meditative soother. “I lost a little bit of trust during lockdown and started asking myself ‘can I do this again – am I up for the challenge?’ “So now it is about building that confidence and assessing whether the barriers are real or imaginary. “It is so important to have that release, purpose, goal and achievement,” D’Argent said. “Getting into that zone and pushing through all those barriers which life in general stops you from doing is where I love getting to. “Once you’re there, it is mind over matter. I go into this zone where you can just keep pushing on.” On Sunday 2 October, the Melbourne marathon will be the 44th run, with more than $1.2 million raised in 2021.

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Gym with a difference By Marcus Uhe

Trafficker avoids jail By Cam Lucadou-Wells An Endeavour Hills drug trafficker and father has been spared further jail after completing a near-full recovery while in rehab. Dion Negrea, 25, pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to offences including trafficking ice and GHB, and negligently dealing with the proceeds of crime. Police had seized large amounts of cash and drugs during a raid of his Melbourne apartment in November 2020, sentencing judge Liz Gaynor said. Among the items seized were 118 grams of methylamphetamine and 2.2 litres of GHB as well as $13,300 cash. Negrea was not at the flat at the time of the raid. He was intercepted by police in St Kilda two months later. During a search, he was found with two bottles of GHB, $885 cash and a false driver’s licence.

He refused to give police the PIN code for his phone. At the time, Negrea was on bail, breaching a condition to live at a specific address in Endeavour Hills. On 7 September, Judge Gaynor said Negrea’s offending was linked to a drug relapse brought on by Covid lockdowns. Like many, he struggled with boredom, isolation, unemployment and solely online support while adjusting to life outside rehab and custody. He was regularly using ice, GHB and heroin at the time. However, he had flourished since being bailed to residential rehab at Odyssey House in mid-2021. He had recovered through three levels to the ‘leaver’s stage’ of the program. Judge Gaynor said he was no longer a danger to society. “The situation for you now is that you’re now seriously addressing your drug problem.

“I’m satisfied that you have very good prospects for rehabilitation. “You’ve done a terrific job in undertaking long-term, serious and demanding drug rehab. (It) requires a great deal from its participants. “Hats off to you – you were the one who took the opportunity.” Judge Gaynor noted his “not particularly lengthy” history of drug crime including a County Court conviction, as well as his early guilty plea and his re-connection with his family. Negrea’s desire to move away from concreting work was “sensible”. The judge said the court had seen many tradies using illicit drugs to cope with long hours and physical toil. Negrea was placed on an 18-month community corrections order including 100 hours of unpaid work as well as judicial monitoring, drug and mental health treatment. He was jailed for 160 days – which had been already served in pre-sentence detention.

Tributes flow for late Queen Elizabeth City of Greater Dandenong has flown flags at half-mast in tribute to the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The council was also set to observe a minute’s silence ahead of its 12 September meeting. Mayor Jim Memeti issued a statement of-

fering “our deepest sympathies to all those mourning the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II”. “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many and led with such grace, heart and resilience during her remarkable reign

over seven decades. “We pay tribute to her incredible service above self and her dedicated commitment to the people of the Commonwealth. “We pay our deep respects and admiration to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, may she rest in everlasting peace.”

A gym with a difference in more ways than one has opened in Hallam. My Sensory Gym is a non-for-profit organisation that offers sensory integration training for children aged between two and 14-yearsold on the Autism spectrum. The gym opened to public bookings on Thursday 1 September and features a number of rooms that specialise in different fields of training, such as fine-motor skills emotional regulation and physical strength building, all conducted by trained occupational therapists in deliberate, specialised one-on-one sessions based on the child’s need. The bright and vivid colours of all the equipment and surrounds provide visual stimulation for the children and create a welcoming environment that encourages play and fun, while achieving their development goals. Cliff Cunden runs the business with his Wife, Ollene, a qualified occupational therapist with experience working in the field around the globe. “What we are doing is something totally different to what everyone else is doing because it’s one-to-one,” Mr Cunden said. “(one-to-one sessions) have been going on in the US and UK for many years. Autism is very recognised in the US and the UK and most of the equipment here is from the US. You don’t get most of this equipment in Australia. “They’re getting that special attention that they need and they’re working specifically to attack that special need that needs to be addressed according to the progress.” Located just off the Princes Highway in Hallam, the centre is conveniently close major arterials including the Monash Freeway and South Gippsland Highway, providing easy access for residents in Casey, a city with a significant percentage of residents who suffer a disability. 2016 Census data showed the City had the largest number of residents living with a disability of any LGA in Victoria, while the ABS’s 2018 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) estimated that 47,834 or 14.1 per cent of the Casey population is living with either a mild, moderate, or profound disability. The business also has a strong community focus, with profits to be donated to charity partners as part of a broader mission to normalise autism and reduce the stigma associated with the disease. “We haven’t set up with them (charity organisations) yet because we’ve only just started taking bookings, but we want to give back to charity groups who deal with kids who have autism, to make it more recognised,” Mr Cunden said. “It (Autism) is starting to come out now more, but we want it to be more exposed in the community.” My Sensory Gym is located at 7/16-28 Melverton Drive, Hallam. For more information head to mysensorygym.org.au/

Inaugural market kicks off in style Two years after the idea, The Keysie Market is reality. The community market at Tatterson Pavilion features live music, foods, homemade crafts, plants and pre-loved goods by local businesses. It’s the product of local residents and businesses, who were determined to lift out of the Covid lockdown doldrums. The Keysie Market is at Tatterson Pavilion, Keysborough on Sunday 18 September 10am-3pm. Details: keysiemarket.com.au dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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Multi-faceted learning Lyndale Secondary College offers great advantages in the breadth of curriculum offerings. There is provision for specialist learning areas and facilities, extensive staff professional development and a wide range of co-curricular programs which contribute so much to the fullest development of the student’s academic, cultural, artistic, social and sporting achievements, while still maintaining a sense of belonging essential in all great schools. Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program Lyndale Secondary College is one of a small number of Department of Education Schools in the state which is accredited to provide Select Entry programs for gifted students. The acceleration process is designed to cater for the needs of the highly academically talented student. The program also emphasises the college’s strong belief in pastoral care and ensures that all students are effectively guided through their secondary years of schooling. The Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEAL) course involves: An intensive and fast paced curriculum Focus on complex and abstract material Emphasis on higher thought processes (problem solving and analysis) Opportunities to participate in a variety of academic competitions Visit https://lyndale.vic.edu.au/accelerated-learning/ for more information. Headstart Headstart is an exciting academic program that aims to fully support school students’ transition from one academic year to the next. This program provides educational advantage to our students by strengthening their academic skills to move forward through the commencement of next year’s coursework in the last few weeks of the school year. Head-

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and Administration building. We are currently completing our new Arts and Materials Technology building and Senior School building. We welcome your interest in our college and contact us on 9795 2366.

Building Program Our new and engaging spaces connect and support our students to improve learning outcomes. We have completed building our Performing Arts centre, STEM building, Library building

LYNDALE SECONDARY COLLEGE At Lyndale Secondary College, we aim to have each student move towards a successful and meaningful future, irrespective of where or what that might be. Congratulations to our 2021 College Dux, Visothpong Chhoam who received an outstanding ATAR score of 98.15. Some other amazing results achieved by our Class of 21 are: • SUCCESSFULLY qualifying for the VCE: 99.5% of the enrolled students • SUCCESSFULLY qualifying for the Senior VCAL: 100% of the enrolled students • SUCESSFULLY progressing to positive postsecondary school destinations in University, TAFE, Apprenticeships, Employment: 99.5% of all Year 12 students

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Innovative approach Dandenong High School is one of the oldest and most culturally diverse secondary schools in Victoria. The school is renowned, both nationally and internationally, for its unique House structure and state of the art facilities. These were designed to ensure a dynamic learning environment that fosters a student’s creativity and independence and ensures the development of a strong connection to their teachers and their peers. The school has an innovative approach to teaching and learning based on the principles of direct instruction, discovery and inquiry and has developed an evidence-based pedagogy that ensures excellence in every classroom. In Years 7-9 students learn with a team of teachers for their core subjects within their House, building positive relationships that develop their confidence. Learning is personalised, technology-embedded and differentiated, to meet individual students needs and ensure they reach their potential. The school also has an outstanding SEAL accredited, Accelerated and Enhanced Learning Program. Our Senior Studies program in Years 10 – 12 provides all students with a tailored individualised pathway, allowing them to make an informed choice from an extensive range of pathways opportunities. Strong links with tertiary institutions and community partners ensure our students build entrepreneurship and other 21st Century skills necessary for success once they leave school. Our school is futures thinking with a comprehensive STEM program which includes core subjects in Years 7-9, Year 10 STEM Innovators and Robotics, and VCE offerings including Computing Science, Systems Engineering and Software Development. We also offer a select-entry Design Engineering Academy for

Year 9 students who undertake a range of specially designed STEM subjects including Cyber Security, Computational Thinking, Data Analytics, and the Psychology of Artificial Intelli-

gence. In 2022 Dandenong High School will be opening a purpose-built, state-of-the-art and future-focused Design Centre, in which students will be immersed in STEM learning.

Excellence Noble Park Secondary College strives for excellence and promotes an ethos of success for all students. Our aim is to inspire our students to be ambitious, ethical, and responsible citizens who will make positive contributions in our community. To assist with these values, this term our Year 10 Horticulture program students nominated to improve the outdoor learning space behind our schools Senior Centre. Students fixed up brick paving, removed roots and painted the outdoor wall. We are extremely grateful to Victorian Schools Garden Program for granting us a $500 Ausflora Pacific Colourful Garden Grant, and Alex Fraser Group for donating all the crushed rock for our outdoor learning space. Our college also runs a ‘Hands on Learning Program’ which is derived from Save the Children Australia and run by our coordinator Jamie Sweatman. Every Friday we have a group of students who do a number of projects, whether it be working with primary schools, community centres or Bunnings Warehouse to transform spaces for others to use, or working at the College creating chairs, garden beds and much more. Through this initiative we are again thankful to Noble Park Town Hall Trust for granting $2000 to ensure each student has a complete tool kit to work with. Our team also received a great deal offer from Ozito for a drill, charger, and battery for each student. Community partnerships are extremely invaluable as they foster greater integration between schools and community, creating better outcomes for our students.

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Bounce into inflatable fun AFL Inflatable Fun and a Colour Carnival lands at Armada Dandenong Plaza for the Spring School Holidays. Who doesn’t love a free day out that keeps the kids entertained and moving! Armada Dandenong Plaza will be filled with footy frenzy fun, colour and movement to celebrate the Spring School Holidays. A bouncy fun AFL Inflatable’ agility course will take over Centre Court for week one of the school holidays and a ‘Colour Carnival’ will be held over the second week of the Spring School Holidays. Week 1: Spring School Holidays: What: AFL Inflatable Activity Course Kids will get to climb, slide, bounce and test their agility on the AFL inflatable course. Date: Monday, 19 September 2022 to Friday, 23 September 2022 Time: 11am to 2pm daily Where: Level 2, Centre Court at Armada Dandenong Plaza No bookings required. Cost: FREE Week 2: Spring School Holidays Colour Carnival What: Colour Carnival Kids Workshop Create, decorate and take home colourful spring themed craft and entertainment items. Monday, 26 September 2022 – Create colour glitter slime. Tuesday, 27 September 2022 – Create animals in bath bombs. Wednesday, 28 September 2022 – Create Magic Kinetic Sand. Thursday, 29 September 2022 – Create a colourful dream catcher. Friday, 30 September 2022 – Create rainbow slime. Time: 11am to 2pm daily Where: Level 2, Centre Court at

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Celebrating our seniors Seniors Month at Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre Waverley Gardens is celebrating seniors month this October. We will be running a number of events and activities throughout the month, as well as a spend and receive campaign. In addition, many of our retailers will be offering discounts and special deals exclusive for seniors. The spend and receive campaign will run from the 6th to the 27th of October. Seniors must spend $40* in one day from selected stores to receive a branded tote bag with goodies valued over $30. Morning Melodies concerts will be returning due to popular demand. The Tony Pantano show will be held on the 6th of October and The Rob Orbison Tribute will be held on the 26th of October. Morning Melodies is a free event with no bookings required. It will be located near Big W from 10:30am to 11:30am. Every customer will receive a voucher for $2 off their morning coffee. There will be multiple activities running throughout the centre including a Snap Fitness information session, Ambulance Victoria CPR session, Waverley Gardens walking group and much more! More details can be found on our website or visit our friendly customer service desk. 271 Police Road, Mulgrave, 3170.

HAVE A ROARING FUN TIME... THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Mon 19 - Sun 25 Sept | 9am - 5pm

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Mon 26 - Fri 30 Sept Join our Bearrific workshop where kids can create their own teddy bear friend to take home.

Get up close with our live animatronic T Rex and Triceratops on display in-centre LOCATED NEAR HENRY’S MERCATO AND OPTUS

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Wed 21 - Fri 23 Sept | 11am - 2pm LOCATED NEAR BIG W

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Spring into Cranbourne As the weather warms up and the flowers bloom, we just know that this is going to be a family favourite, especially over the school holiday break. What was once the Casey Safety Village in Cranbourne East has been transformed into an open space that is free for all to enjoy. Now open on the corner of Main Street and Race Drive, the existing road circuit has been kept, giving the opportunity for kids to explore the park and follow the line markings while having fun on their bike or scooter. There are road bumps, a bridge and lots of seating and grassed areas perfect to share a picnic. There are also barbecue facilities and plenty of parking nearby. City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff the new open space is a welcome addition to Cranbourne East as it will provide opportunities for play and social interaction.

Prepare yourself with a variety of fun kids activities for the next school holidays! Picture: ISTOCK

Keep your kids busy and the planet happy With the next round of school holidays quickly approaching, many parents and guardians may be scratching their heads trying to think of activities to keep their kids occupied. Read on to find out a few fun ideas to keep the kids busy in a sustainable way: Make your own backyard games: rather than buying new toys for the holidays, use a few common household items to create some fun games. For example, find empty plastic bottles, paint them white with red stripes and use tennis balls to make your own pin bowling set. Go on an insect scavenger hunt: create a checklist of insect pictures of the bugs and other critters found in your backyard.

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LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 7 September 1922 Level Crossing Question Mr Miscamble one of the Victorian Railway Commissioners visited Dandenong on Friday afternoon last to confer with members of the shire council and progress association regarding subways or an overhead bridge at the level crossing in Brighton Rd (Cheltenham Rd today) and also providing a bridge over the line for vehicular and stock traffic to eliminate the nuisance of stock being driven through the town to the market. The result of the Commissioner’s visit is that he is prepared to put the following proposals before his fellow commissioners: •฀Brighton฀Rd฀pedestrian฀level฀crossing฀to฀be฀ closed and a pedestrian subway to be put in at that crossing. •฀An฀ overhead฀ vehicular฀ bridge฀ to฀ be฀ con-

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50 years ago 12 September 1972 Social Worker ‘local issue’ Local councils and churches must share the responsibility for providing the community with a social worker, the federal minister for Social Services, Mr Wentworth said in Dandenong on Friday. Speaking in the town hall at a meeting organised by local MHR Mr Len Reid, Mr Wentworth placed the controversial social worker issue right in the council’s lap when he said. “This matter is not the whole responsibility of the central Government.” Mr

Wentworth added: “A person is a citizen of Australia, Victoria, and Dandenong, whether they be a taxpayer or pensioner. Local and voluntary bodies as well as the churches are responsible in this matter. I would shudder to think what would happen if we in Canberra tried to cover every social worker in the country.”

20years ago 9 September 2002 Council backs levy on Plastic Bags Greater Dandenong Council has backed a call for a 15-cent levy on plastic bags to help control litter and save the environment. Mayor Paul Donovan said residents used more than 37,000 plastic bags a year and the bags were one of the biggest sources of litter and environmental problems in the city. Cr Donavan said a similar levy introduced in Ireland resulted in a 90% drop in plastic bag

usage. “Most plastic bags end up in landfills, roadsides or in local waterways like the Dandenong Creek.“

5 years ago 11 September 2017 Market wedged The State Planning Minister is poised to personally intervene to block a Bangholme produce market. In June Greater Dandenong Council approved the Dandy Fresh application to develop green wedge zoned land in Harwood Road and bring 200 jobs to the region. The use and development proposed for the site are not prohibited in the green wedge but there are questions about the appropriateness of its scale and form in the area. The proposal also sits within a buffer to Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant, which is in a place to minimise the public’s exposure to odour.

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Archibald Prize at Bunjil Place By Marcus Uhe Bunjil Place Gallery has opened its doors to art lovers for the prestigious and popular Archibald Prize, with 52 portraits on display of featuring figures and cultural identities from all walks of life. Now in its 101st year, the Archibald Prize is recognised as Australia’s favourite and most significant art award with more than 800 portraits judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales in the long-running prize established in 1921. The display at Bunjil Place Gallery will feature 2022 Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas with his portrait of Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens, titled ‘Moby Dickens’, along with Packing Room Prize winner Claus Stangl with his portrait of director, writer, actor and producer Taika Waititi. Mr Blak’s portrait of Ms Dickens, who he described as a ‘tidda’ (Indigenous term for sister) to him on the back of a long-term friendship, depicts her in the flood waters that ravaged her home town of Lismore in Northern New South Wales earlier this year. “She’s one of the pre-eminent female firstnations artists today,” Mr Blak said. “We have known each other for a long time. I admire her work as much as she admires mine. “She lives in northern part of Lismore on top of a hill. While she was safe from the immediate effect, she watched all the waters rise around her.” The piece, which took seven days for the artist to create, is a broader critique on what he believed to be a failure of the Federal Government in response to climate change catastrophes. The ‘layered’ design allows Ms Dickens to “pop” off the canvas, Mr Blak said, with her striking, angry facial expression catching the eye of the viewer. “I had this three-by-two metre canvas, which is the absolute extremities on the criteria acceptable for the Archibald,” Mr Blak said. “What that enabled me to achieve was the effect of the flood waters. That’s two metres of water on this canvas, so it’s a good way of representing the 16 metres of water that affected the area.” The 2022 crown is Mr Blak’s first victory in the Archibald competition from his fifth submission. The Indigenous self-taught artist begun producing work in Western Sydney in the late ‘90s, with many pieces underscored by political commentary. “I was planning on taking a leisurely walk around Centennial Park in Sydney, which was where the image was taken, and I nearly crashed the car into the tree when I got the phone call,” Mr Blak said upon learning of his victory. 16 STAR JOURNAL

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Archibald Prize 2022 winner Blak Douglas with his winning portrait Moby Dickens. 296976 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “As I’ve been colloquially stating, I walk taller, and those who never paid me the time of day now have to look up to me.” As the first stop on the Archibald Prize 2022 regional tour and the only Victorian location, the Bunjil Place Gallery will host the popular prize from Saturday 3 September to Sunday 16 October. The City of Casey said the exclusive Victorian event is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to Narre Warren and surrounds to enjoy the works on display and the immersive program of events and art experiences in the outdoor plaza space. Programs include guided tours of the exhibition, evening and weekend Archie Bites and Beats, young Archie exhibition and Making Hub, tours in many languages including Auslan, school holiday art-making workshops and more. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM encouraged aesthetes to make the trip to Bunjil and take-in the exhibit for themselves. “The Archibald Prize is one of the most prestigious arts awards in Australia and to have these works on display at Bunjil Place highlights our strength as a world-class gallery and entertainment precinct to draw art lovers

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to this region,” Ms Duff said. “If you love art, this is your chance to experience portraits by some of Australia’s favourite and well-respected artists on the walls here at Bunjil Place Gallery. “The Archibald Prize is always a snapshot of the Australian people, and this year brings together self-portraits that provide a glimpse of the artists’ internal worlds alongside those that celebrate leading figures who are making this country a better and more equitable place to be.” Bunjil Place Gallery director Georgia Cribb described the opportunity to host the exhibit as “an honour”. “It’s hard to have a standout (portrait) because everytime I come in, I discover something new that I might not have seen otherwise,” Ms Cribb said. “Each of the works, you can’t get the detail from reproductions. It’s just something you have to experience in-person.” The Archibald Prize 2022 will be on display at Bunjil Place Gallery, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren from 3 September to 16 October. Tickets are available now at bunjilplace. com.au

Since the inception in 2014 of Sikh Volunteers Australia (SVA), reducing distress and creating a peaceful multicultural community have been the goal. The concept of ‘sewa’ or selfless service is the driving force behind all activities SVA does. As a Sikh, selfless service for the whole creation is the way to serve the Creator. Volunteers from all walks of life and all religions are serving side by side at Sikh Volunteers Australia. During service, many volunteers have explained their reason for serving. F or some, it’s a way to serve humanity; for others, it’s a way to connect and listen to others. Some are doing the service because they want to be part of social support, while others have been through a rough time and helping others soothe their pain. The more I listen to such dialogues, the more I realise that intercultural understanding, respect, and connections are developing in our community. Alongside intercultural relations, the spirit of selfless service is also evolving. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath, the outlook on personal and social belongingness has changed. An airborne infection pandemic easily transmitted through social contact threatens human relationships by fundamentally altering how people connect. Under such circumstances, individuals from different faiths and communities have come together and started serving meals with an unknown organisation to people they have never met. It gives me the hope that we are learning to rise above individual levels and work towards the greater good of society. Many new micro-communities have formed during the pandemic support activities. Together these new emerging intercultural relations, filled with a sense of empathy and imbedded with selfless service, give an aspiration for a better future. This is a future where all faiths and cultures believe in working together as one. Multiculturism is not tolerated but celebrated and accepted in its most unique form. This is a future where the welfare of the whole creation and a positive spiritual level for all beings will be the upkeep. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au


WHAT’S ON Spirituality of Mother Earth at The Open Door Join us for the second of two workshops facilitated by Sr Corrie, MSS as she leads us through an insightful and in-depth exploration of our universe, understanding of our belief systems, the natural world and the whole of creation through the cosmos. When: Thursday 8 September 1-3pm (meet at The Open Door at 12.45pm) Where: The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Suggested donation $5. Please contact Jo/Tayla on 9791 8664 for more details.

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Stamps The Dandenong Philatelic Society founded in 1972 is seeking new members. The club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Church of Christ Hall, 139 David Street, Dandenong, with meetings commencing at 7pm. It provides a place to meet with likeminded people to discuss all aspects of the philatelic spectrum. The club offers circuit sheets and a small auction where members can purchase stamps or sell their excess material. Each May the club holds an auction with a smaller one in November. To find out more, ring Dennis 0429 236 382 or Peter 0409 985 636.

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Green Thumbs The Springvale Garden Club will be meeting on Wednesday the 21st September where the guest speaker will be Janet Matthews, a Botanic Artist. We meet at the Senior Citizens Hall, The Crescent, Springvale. Doors open 7.30 pm for an 8 pm start. Your $3 entry covers a chance to win a door prize plus a light supper. For further information contact Cheryl Johnson on 9551-3197 or 0425 758 278.

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Noble Park Art Show We invite artists of all ages and experience to enter our October 2022 show! This years Open 1st Prize is $500 and our Junior 1st Prize is $200. It’s only $5 per artwork for open artists to enter and for junior artists, the entry is free. Noble Park Community Centre Art Show will take place from 14 to 16 October. Entries close Friday 30 September at 4pm. To enter, go to npccartshow.org/2022-show/ enter

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In the exhibition Captured, three contemporary artists: Steven Cybulka, Emme Orbach and Noah Spivak will explore the materiality of industry. As artists, they are all process driven and allow their respective mediums to determine the outcome of their works. Prompting a series of possible questions for the audience to consider and playing with time to be Captured now. On display at Walker St Arts Gallery until 29 September.

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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.

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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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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Conversation circle Join the Conversation Circle at Dandenong Library and make new friends whilst practising English in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. This program is suitable for adults. Low to intermediate levels of English language skills are required.

Drop-in employment information. Monday from 10am–4pm at Springvale Library; Wednesday from 10am to 4pm at Dandenong Library; every Thursday fortnight at CoCO’S, 2-3/48 McCrae Street Dandenong; Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 4pm at Springvale Learning & Activities Centre. Contact Ali Abd Ali. Phone: 0452 647 522. Email: pathways@springvalelac.org.au Q&A and information session with guest speaker Inspector Peter Koger from Victoria Police. Wednesday 28 September 7.30pm at Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park.

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‘Talks On’ at The Open Door with The Orange Door Network Join us to hear a talk from The Orange Door. The Orange Door is a free service for those experiencing or have experienced family violence. Our guest speaker will give an overview of the vital work they do, how the services can be accessed and how we can support this local organisation. When: Wednesday 7 September 5.30pm6.30pm. Where: The Open Door, 110 Ann St, Dandenong (Zoom is also an option). Suggested donation: $5. Please contact Jo/Tayla on 9791 8664 or email theopendoor@ssjg. org.au for more info or to book in.

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Grand Final Lunch with Jason Akermanis and Darcy Vescio Both players will be talking all things footy, individually and together and we can’t wait to hear and discuss their viewpoints. Wednesday 21 September 2022, 12pm - 3pm, Southern Golf Club - Lower Dandenong Rd, Keysborough. Run by Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce, with the two charity beneficiaries being Make-AWish and WAYSS. Tickets can be purchased as a single ticket ($129), half table (6 seats, $695) or a full table (12 seats, $1350). Ticket price includes a two course luncheon and beverages. Book via the following link: greaterdandenongchamber. com.au/gdcc-events/grand-final-charity-lunchsingle-ticket.

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Choir’s big celebrations Voices of Casey choir group celebrated its seventh birthday in style on Monday night, 5 September. The Choir commenced operation following an initiative from four Casey U3A singers in September of 2015. The group hired a conductor and pianist and commenced on a membership drive. Voices of Casey is a vibrant group of singers from Casey and surrounds, and since mid2020 has been under the music directorship of the very talented Kerry Gerraty. The choir has performed at the Cranbourne Secondary College, Hampton Park Baptist

Church, The Amazing Grace Cranbourne, Bunjil Place, Wilson Botanic Park and Springvale Town Hall and Dandenong RSL Anzac Day services, among many other venues and events in the regions. This proud community-minded choir endeavours to reach out to the needs of our culturally diverse community. It was a great privilege for the choir to perform at the opening of Bunjil Place in October 2017 and was the Host Choir at The City of Casey drought relief Casey Sings Concert in 2017. During November 2018 and 2019, Voices

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Bulls charge to the big one By Tyler Lewis

EASTERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE

Noble Park will surge into the Eastern Football Netball League Premier Division grand final full of confidence after completing a nasty demolition job of South Croydon. The Dogs hit Saturday’s preliminary final with a head of steam, winning eight on the bounce - including two finals - while the Bulls were seething from last weekend’s loss to Rowville. Filled with the adrenaline of playing off for a spot in a grand final, the first 10 minutes were played at a break-neck pace, before Noble Park monopolised the flow of the game. The Bulls settled quicker than the Dogs, allowing for a two-goal buffer at the first change. As it often has this season, Noble Park broke the game open in the second stanza; proving impenetrable in defence and irresistible in attack. With an additional final under its belt and no week off - South Croydon looked out of gas in the second term, particularly on the spread. From the moment South Croydon’s Tom Sheridan kicked his second 22 minutes into the first, the Bulls put the clamps on, allowing just four majors for the remainder of the match to ultimately run out 17.16 (118) to 7.9 (51) victors. Post game, Noble Park coach Steve Hughes revealed where he felt his side won the game. “The first half was outstanding, we set the game up,” he said. “Our ball use really improved I thought, we tempoed the ball a little bit more, we didn’t necessarily go 100 miles per hour, 100 per cent of the time. “I think some subtle adjustments… our forwards worked really hard, I put them under the pump a little bit after last week. “They were sort of running into each other a lot and not working for each other. “I thought that changed, so credit to them for that as well.” Contrastingly to last week, Noble Park’s ball use - specifically by foot - was fabulous. Hughes explained the difference came down to a variety of factors: Rowville’s pressure early on last week, and his young group’s willingness to improve this week. “Just young blokes that are willing to learn and watch a bit of vision,” he explained. 22 STAR JOURNAL

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PREMIER DIVISION REVIEW - PRELIMINARY FINAL

GOAL BY GOAL TIMELINE TIME PLAYER (CLUB) NOBLE PARK v SOUTH CROYDON FIRST QUARTER

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01.14 J Stern (Noble Park) Bulls by 6 02.20 T Sheridan (Sth Croydon) Scores level 03.34 J Marson (Noble Park) Bulls by 6 08.46 J Walker (Sth Croydon) Scores level 19.10 Z Alwan (Noble Park) Bulls by 9 22.25 T Sheridan (St Croydon) Bulls by 2 25.35 B O’Leary (Noble Park) Bulls by 7 27.45 B Marson (Noble Park) Bulls by 12 End of quarter: Noble Park 5.3 (33) to South Croydon 3.3 (21) SECOND QUARTER

03.30 T Sheridan (Sth Croydon) Bulls by 7 08.50 H Fairbank (Noble Park) Bulls by 14 13.54 B O’Leary (Noble Park) Bulls by 21 17.30 B Marson (Noble Park) Bulls by 27 18.20 H Fairbank (Noble Park) Bulls by 33 21.37 B Lambert (Noble Park) Bulls by 38 24.30 B Lambert (Noble Park) Bulls by 45 End of quarter: Noble Park 11.7 (73) to South Croydon 4.5 (29) THIRD QUARTER

05.14 R Mallison (Sth Croydon) Bulls by 39 07.37 B Lambert (Noble Park) Bulls by 45 20.55 L McDonnell (Noble Park) Bulls by 55 22.40 A Birch (Sth Croydon) Bulls by 48 End of quarter: Noble Park 13.12 (90) to 6.6 (42) FOURTH QUARTER

03.26 J Sketcher (Noble Park) Bulls by 53 05.08 K Martin (Noble Park) Bulls by 59 19.20 K Byers (Noble Park) Bulls by 67 21.28 J Williams (Sth Croydon) Bulls by 61 26.05 H Fairbank (Noble Park) Bulls by 67 End of game: Noble Park 17.16 (118) to South Croydon 7.9 (51)

Jordan Marson loved his first quarter major. 298451 “Not everything is perfect, you have to spend a little bit of time reviewing what you do well and not so well. “And last week, credit to Rowville their pressure was outstanding, we turned the footy over a little bit and gave it back. “That combined with the forwards as I said, playing in their bubbles a little bit. “There was maybe a little bit of an individual mindset last week, we tried to change that to ‘how do you get your mate a goal this week?’ “I think it helped a little bit.” The key to the Bulldogs recent run of form has been spearhead James Wilsen (73 goals this season). Wilsen booted 32 majors across South Croydon’s eight-game winning streak, including 10

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in two matches throughout the finals series. He was dealt the task of continuing the trend against the best defender in the league in Ryan Morrison, who was coming off a rare defeat last week. Morrison held him scoreless. “Oh he was outstanding wasn’t he, he was a bit of a wall today, nothing got through him”, Hughes said with a beaming smile. “That’s Ryan, that’s the way he plays most weeks - last week, absolutely, credit to Lachie Wynd, he did a good job and definitely got the points. “But yeah… Morro was back to his best today for sure.” The Bulls will now take on Rowville for the fourth time of the season.

SCOREBOARD NOBLE PARK 5.3 11.7 13.12 17.16 (118) SOUTH CROYDON 3.3 4.5 6.6 7.9 (51) Noble Park Goals: H. Fairbank3, B. Lambert3, B. O’’Leary2, B. Marson2, Z. Alwan, J. Marson, J. Sketcher, J. Stern, K. Martin, K. Byers, L. McDonnell. Best: J. Beech, K. Martin, B. Lambert, R. Morrison, Z. Alwan, C. Horton-Milne. South Croydon Goals: T. Sheridan3, A. Birch, R. Mallison, J. Walker, J. Williams. Best: N. Evans, M. Jones, J. Walker, T. Sheridan, D. Cooper, B. Kilpatrick.

FIXTURE GRAND FINAL

Saturday 17 September Rowville v Noble Park at Bayswater Oval - 2:15PM

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Taj Campbell-Farrell capped a terrific NAB League season by winning the league’s Best and Fairest. 298252

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Pushing through the pain By Jonty Ralphsmith 2022 Morrish Medallist Taj Campbell-Farrell used to think everyone felt pain in their feet when they ran. It was, he thought, a natural part of pushing your body to its limit and beyond, a challenge he would have to learn to cope with if he would give the AFL Draft a real shake. “I asked one of my friends ‘do you get pain when you run?’ and he said ‘no I don’t’ and that took me by surprise, I thought everyone had it,” Campbell-Farrell explained. “Through juniors I wasn’t doing anything to deal with it, other than learning to play through the pain. I thought it was something I had to deal with through the rest of my life until we saw some surgeons who let me know I had compartment syndrome in my legs and foot. “I’ve never played a game in the last four years where I haven’t bloody had it.” A flummox of conflicting opinions from surgeons about whether Campbell-Farrell should get the surgery formed the prelude for the painful, yet pre-eminent season. Get the surgery and return midseason, or play through pain? Campbell-Farrell decided the latter. Poignant in midfield coach Josh Moore’s memory was an encounter he had with the onballer after the Rays’ round one win over Eastern at Frankston. That day the pain was the worst it had ever been for the surf-loving teen and he could hardly move to acknowledge the coach’s praise. Ice, heat, massage and compression were all unsuccessfully tried, but by the hours following games once he has been off his feet, they felt relatively normal. From there, the injury became a week-toweek struggle. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

While outsiders were seeing an elevation in output as he pushed himself towards AFL Draft calculations as a big-bodied ball-winner, those at the core of his journey saw his increasing pain. It is worst at the end of the first and second quarters; after that, the game slows, enabling him to keep up. Despite the difficulty in movement he did not manage his time spent on the ground. “Halfway through the first quarter, in my foot, I’m getting excruciating pain that then lasts throughout the whole game, so I had to play through that (for) most of the year, but luckily I could still play alright,” he said on the Morrish Medal coverage. “Alright” might be harsh for a player who grabbed umpires’ attention with 18 of a possible 30 votes, as a strong ball-hunter that could bust his way out the front of a pack and feed out to teammates. Campbell-Farrell won NAB League’s highest individual honour alongside Tasmania’s Lachie Cowan who also recorded 18 votes. He was also in the NAB League team of the year with teammates Mitch Sybkowski and Henry Hustwaite. His possessions were significantly weighted towards the ‘contested’ category, as he improved that throughout the year. “His development came in his ability to execute his good hands in the contest, and being able to be strong and stand up in a lot of situations,” Dandenong Stingrays coach Nick Cox said. “His contested ball work has gone to another level; there is scope on his forward craft; I think he is a tremendous mark for his height.” As the year went on, there was less and less time to get on the track. Rays training sessions became more about recovery, preparation and management, rath-

er than drills and craft. “In the end he was almost not able to train during the week between games for a couple of weeks,” Cox revealed. “The resilience he showed on the back of that and to still produce what he was during games was exceptional.” Moore, also initially from the Rye Footy Club, saw Campbell-Farrell’s development upclose, coaching him and his side to five premierships as a junior. But you did not need to be within the four walls of R.J Rowley Reserve to see CampbellFarrell’s dominance: “he was bigger and stronger than everyone else so he stood out,” Cox said. Back then, Campbell-Farrell was deployed as a key-position player, mostly in defence where Moore could see him having impact as an interceptor in the future. “Players aren’t supposed to get a lot of the ball as a key-position-player at junior level, but he was, which is probably why he was able to adapt as a midfielder because he reads it really well,” Moore recalled. Last year, he played four games in the midfield, alongside now West Coast Eagle Jai Culley and Hawthorn’s Connor MacDonald, who helped his growth. Culley’s strength and MacDonald’s burst are elements Campbell-Farrell has adopted into his own game. The 18-year-old did get a state combine invite indicating at least two clubs are interested, but he has yet to have a chat with a club, and his name would certainly be more prominent if he was injury-free. Kicking penetration and explosiveness are the deficiencies – but there is a general confidence that playing through pain has denied him from reaching his full potential in either area.

“The injury has affected my kicking quite a bit this year as with my defensive running, which is hard and painful,” Campbell-Farrell said. “It’s not something I was aware of, but I would walk on the outside of my feet to protect the inside of my feet, I would do things with my leg to prevent the swollen, sore spots from being hit. “Now that I am back I will work on my kick to perfect it and get it up to standard.” His average of 29 possessions per game in 2022 would have had him at 35 touches for 30-minute AFL-length quarters. Impressive, considering all 137 of his kicks this season induced a level of discomfort. Now six weeks post-surgery, there is a chance that he may be a chance to play in the NAB League grand final – provided Dandenong qualify by beating Tasmania – though the club is not “overly confident” on a return. Beyond that, there is the state combine on October 7-9, ahead of the AFL Draft in November. If he does not get picked up, the Rye product is a wanted commodity for next season so the Rays can condition him for the 2023 AFL mid-season rookie draft. Plus, his leadership continues developing, the coaches commending the respect he has earned for playing amid duress. “The thing he can be most proud of the legacy he leaves as a person, not just a player,” Moore said. “That is something we can reference for future players: yes he has won a Morrish, and that will go down in history, but the character he has become being in our program is something we’re really proud of and he should be as well.” Campbell-Farrell is hopeful he can transition that legacy to AFL level.

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