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Beautiful bird of prayer Eagle-eyed photographer GARY SISSONS found a nesting pair of Nankeen Kestrels at Wat Buddharangsi temple in Springvale South. This one found a handy perch atop of the temple’s golden adornments.

Prisoner at home By Cam Lucadou-Wells There’s no safe house for a terrified 61-yearold Dandenong West grandmother who was brutally bashed in her driveway by a former neighbour. The public-housing tenant has sported a plaster cast on her broken hand and bruises to her eye and temple since the attack in broad daylight. She wants ‘out’ from her drug-plagued neighbourhood, the daily dealing, intrusions and squatting. But with a soaring public housing list, the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing tells her it has nowhere else for her to go. “I’m not fine at all. I’m 61 years old and I’m too old for this s***.” On the afternoon of Monday 26 September,

she confronted a 28-year-old woman who was allegedly breaking into a next-door unit. The screaming, yelling intruder repeatedly beat the grandmother to the face and temple, and broke the victim’s thumb while swinging her into the fence. The attacker also rounded on a 72-year-old neighbour, who stepped into the fray. “I thought (the alleged offender) was going to kill her,” he later said. In her frenzy, the alleged offender punched the man’s pacemaker and spat on him several times. She also flung a street sign and a metal drain cover several metres at him. The victims were both treated at hospital, and released that night. They say their basher threatened both elderly victims that they would be killed.

The attacker was arrested, charged with two counts of assault and failing to answer bail and is set to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 24 October. The two victims say they are being worn down by a four-year pattern of drug-dealing and addiction in the neighbourhood, which surrounds Dandenong West Primary School. Despite constant reports to Victoria Police, the problem persists. At siege are the senior residents living in their four-unit public housing block – including several tenants in their 80’s. Living alone, the grandmother says she’s too scared to leave her home. She’s barely slept since the attack. “My neighbours and I are living in terror. “It was absolutely the most disgusting thing that has ever happened to me.

“I don’t know why I made the decision to confront her. I was just sick and tired of what’s going on here and nothing being done about it.” She wants to be transferred to a safer neighbourhood but has to join a long public housing queue. Victorian Public Tenants Association Katelyn Butterss says a long-term plan is needed to address soaring public-housing wait lists. Vulnerable Victorians in “terrible situations” are being forced to wait months for a property, Ms Butterss said. “However the Government has no longterm solution to a problem that is only going to get bigger. “We all deserve to feel safe and secure in our home. Continued page 4

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Members vote pro-Sandown By Cam Lucadou-Wells

A local access road illustration as part of the proposed full redevelopment at Sandown. with funds going towards refurbishing the race track and facilities. Ms Puddy said she was not yet sure how it would impact the nine-member MRC executive committee’s stance on the issue. A “clearer picture” may be revealed after the new-look committee meets at 3pm on 30 September. The committee’s chair, vice-chair and treasurer would be elected at that meeting.In the recently-released 2021-’22 annual report, chief executive Josh Blanksby stated members would be consulted on Sandown’s future.

“Any decision to cease racing at Sandown requires members approval and will be in the best interests of the club and the Victorian thoroughbred racing industry as a whole. “We are working with Racing Victoria on our Caulfield masterplan and the Sandown planning scheme amendment application to ensure the Victorian racing industry is left in a stronger position.” In March, City of Greater Dandenong requested the Planning Minister to exhibit the proposed rezoning to a Comprehensive Development Zone.

Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti said the retention of the track may soothe his concerns about the proposed “high density” of housing. The proposed full redevelopment includes 14 per cent of public open space, including 7 hectares of reserves and sports fields. It would also comprise a “landmark” hospitality and entertainment venue near Princes Highway, 375 ‘affordable housing’ dwellings and retain the heritage-listed grandstand. An active transport ‘recreation loop’ path would “echo” the current horseracing track.

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In what’s being viewed as a “strong message”, three pro-Sandown candidates have been elected onto the Melbourne Racing Club executive committee. Alison Saville, Shanyn Puddy and Nick Hassett – who openly stood for retaining Sandown’s racetrack – were announced as filling the three board vacancies at an AGM on 29 September. A casual vacancy to replace outgoing chairperson Peter Le Grand was filled by fourthplaced Brooke Dawson. Ms Dawson didn’t express a view on Sandown in her candidate statement. Ms Puddy said a clear message was sent by MRC members on the Sandown issue, noting that no incumbents were re-elected to the board. It was now important that the issue goes to a vote by MRC members, she said. “At the end of the day it’s not my decision. We have to make sure they get members get their say on it.” The election was the first test of MRC members’ views since the release of the club’s proposal to replace the 112-hectare horse-racing and motorsport facility with a suburb of 7500 dwellings and 16,000 residents. The new suburb would include 12-storey apartment towers, offices, sports fields and primary school. The planned sell-off of the track would help fund a redevelopment of Caulfield racecourse but still requires agreement from MRC members. In the lead-up, pro-Sandown candidate and former Greater Dandenong mayor Peter Brown termed the election as a “clear referendum” on the issue. The pro-Sandown candidates favoured a partial development of Sandown for housing,

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MASTERPLAN UPDATE Capital Alliance, in partnership with Development Victoria, will provide an update on our Revitalising Central Dandenong Masterplan (Sites 11-15) at our upcoming community information sessions. These sessions will address feedback received from the initial community information sessions held in March and we welcome continued feedback as we evolve our precinct and project planning.

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Clarity needed on pursuit By Cam Lucadou-Wells A State coroner has made no adverse findings against police or road authorities over an iceaffected driver’s fatal crash after running over stop sticks in Dandenong North. John Jacob Beirouti, 42 at the time, died after his SUV lost control on an uneven section of Stud Road and slammed into a median-strip tree and burst into flames early on Sunday 24 January, 2021. Mr Beirouti was estimated to be travelling between 96km/h and 122 km/h in the 80 km/h zone. Coroner Simon McGregor on 19 September found the Carnegie driver’s loss of control was caused by a combination of factors, including his SUV’s driver-side tyres being deflated by stop sticks. The incident was the only fatality involving stop-sticks between 2016 and 2021, he stated. Speeding, the driver’s methamphetamine intake, and a large depression in the road surface were also factors. “It is not possible to ascribe with any certainty the relative contributions each of these factors made,” Mr McGregor stated. “Safe to say that neither the undulations in the road surface nor the deflated tyres, operating in isolation, would have been sufficient to have caused Mr Beirouti to lose control of his vehicle. “For the avoidance of doubt, I am not making any adverse comment or finding in respect of either Victoria Police or the Department of Transport.” However, Mr McGregor recommended clearer guidelines on police pursuits and attempted intercepts. Prior to the crash, Mr Beirouti was followed by police for about eight kilometres after he ran a red arrow at the corner of Stud and Ferntree Gully roads about 3.30am.

Undulations in the right-hand lane of Stud Road, Dandenong North near the fatal crash site. 279767 Picture: GARY SISSONS Under police protocols, stop-sticks were justified due to him being wanted for arrest over an intervention order breach in Narre Warren days earlier. In 2017, he was jailed for family violence, burglary and drug-related offences. In 2020, his parole had been revoked due to family violence offences. On 16 January 2021, Mr Beirouti had broken into his ex-partner’s house via a bathroom window in Narre Warren. The woman had told police she was afraid

for her life due to his escalating text messages, stalking, paranoid behaviour and drug-taking. Mr Beirouti, who grew up in Dandenong North, Endeavour Hills and Western Australia, had shown promise as an Aussie Rules footballer. He was described by family as “happy but paranoid” while on ice. At the time, he believed the police were tracking and bugging him. He’d told his mother hours earlier that police were chasing him and he didn’t want to go back to jail.

Mr McGregor stated there was “ambiguity and a clear conflict” in Victoria Police’s pursuit and stop-sticks policies. In this case, police were not justified to pursue the SUV but could authorise stop sticks. However, during deployment of stop-sticks, back-up units were required to follow the car to arrest the driver. “In my opinion, it is critical that there is clear and unambiguous policy surrounding Victoria Police’s conduct in respect of vehicle intercepts that may then escalate to either extended follows or pursuits. “As experience shows, attempted intercepts are evolving, dynamic situations where human behaviour can be unpredictable, solely based on the presence and subsequent conduct of a police vehicle.” Soon after their initial encounter at Ferntree Gully Road, police units called off a pursuit of the SUV but followed largely at a distance with lights and sirens off. The first police car arrived about 21 seconds after the crash. The SUV was driven mainly within the 80km/h limit but ran a further red light at Wellington Road and then accelerated. Mr McGregor was satisfied that the stopsticks were appropriately deployed at Brady and Stud Roads after a comprehensive risk assessment by a police supervisor. The coroner also found the Stud Road surface was roadworthy for vehicles driven under normal conditions. According to the Department of Transport, the two large undulations in the right lane of Stud Road were caused by “sinking” in the “old wetlands”. The site had been posted with temporary signs warning of a ‘rough surface’ ahead of future resurfacing works.

Lack of housing a factor From page 1 “Everyone suffers as a result of the chronic underinvestment in public housing and community services, because help is not always available when it is needed. “Waitlists for both housing and support from appropriate services are long, and people are pushed to the brink before they reach the front of the queue.” In the Southern Metro region, including Dandenong, there is an escalating 5767 on the public housing waiting list – the top three for waiting times in the state. More than half of the state’s waiting list are ‘priority’ – that is, in “urgent” risk of homelessness or with “important health and safety needs” that are unmet, Ms Butterss says. “But the time it’s taking to get access to housing is getting longer and longer. “The Government reports average wait times of around 14 months, but our experience is that most people wait much longer.” Homelessness service Wayss is calling for the State Government to build 60,000 new social housing properties in Victoria over the next 10 years, including some “ringfenced” for the South East. Chief executive Wayne Merritt said the estimated 120,000 public housing wait list in Victoria had swelled in the past five years. “This means when someone is looking to be relocated or find a new public housing option, the wheels turn extremely slowly.” Rentals in Melbourne’s South East were “tighter than ever” and “out of reach for so many people”. “There is also huge rental stress out there for people who actually have a roof over their heads. “Here at Wayss we have seen more people than ever before seeking assistance to pay their rent, including people who would not normally access our services.” Mr Merritt praised the State’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build of social and affordable housing.

A 28-year-old woman allegedly attacks a 61-year-old grandmother and her 72-year-old male neighbour in their Dandenong West driveway. “However this is just the beginning and there is so much more we can do.” A State Government spokesperson said “we know there’s demand for social and affordable housing right across Victoria”. The Big Housing Build would boost social housing supply by 10 per cent, the spokesperson said. “Waiting times for social housing are dependent on a number of factors, such as the number and the types of properties available, the demand in the areas an applicant wants to live and how many people have been approved under the priority access.” Opposition housing spokesperson Richard Riordan said urgent public housing wait lists “ballooned” by more than 330 per cent in eight years. “More than 33,000 Victorian families do not have a safe home to go to each night. “Alarmingly, more than 500 Victorian families are added to the waiting list every quarter, and are forced to sleep in tents, vehicles or in short term accommodation. “At a time when billions have been spent on over-budget tunnels around the city, Victorians have been left with an underfunded and ballooning housing shortage. “A home for all Victorians is one of the most simple commitments a caring and responsible government ought to be able to keep.”

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Motorcyclists under watch Police are targeting reckless motorcyclists after five riders died and 47 were seriously injured in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia so far this year. It’s the highest number of serious and fatal motorbike crashes in the South East for five years. And most were “completely avoidable”, according to Highway Patrol police. From Tuesday 27 September, Operation Blackwire will target reckless motorcyclist behaviour, impaired riding, speeding, failure to obey road signs, and failure to wear protective equipment in a bid to reduce road trauma in Greater Dandenong, Casey, and Cardinia. During the blitz, local Highway Patrol members, supported by solo units, will conduct intelligence-led, proactive patrols in areas where motorcyclists are most at risk and most active. Dandenong Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant David Hewatt said police would have a bolstered presence targeting reckless motorcyclist behaviour, taking dangerous riders and their bikes off the roads. “Motorcyclists make up less than 10 percent of road users in the region yet have accounted for 36 percent of lives lost this year. “This is a 78 percent increase in motorcyclist lives lost in the region against the fiveyear average. Sadly, most of these incidents were completely avoidable.” Sen Sgt Hewatt said excessive speeding, failure to give way and unsafe overtaking were among the reckless, dangerous actions costing lives on the road. He urged all drivers and riders to stay alert,

Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol’s Senior Constable Kis and Leading Senior Constable Clement are part of the South East blitz on reckless motorcyclists. Picture: SUPPLIED make safe decisions when behind the wheel of their vehicle, and keep the safety of vulnerable road users front of mind. “It never gets easier telling someone their loved one will never be coming home or in hospital seriously injured. “Don’t be careless with your life, and the lives of others.” Fitted with Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology, Highway Patrol members will also be homing in on unregistered riders.

Operation Scoreboard nabs dangerous drivers More than 7000 offences were detected by Victoria Police during Operation Scoreboard over the AFL Grand Final long weekend. The five-day, statewide road policing operation saw police targeting high-risk driving behaviour, with a particular focus on speeding, impaired driving, and distraction. Police also increased their focus on motorcycle safety during the operation following a recent spike in motorcycle trauma, with 238 motorcycle offences detected. The Greater Dandenong Police Service Area detected 86 offences during the fiveday period, including seven drink drivers, three drug drivers, 20 speeding offences, 12 unlicenced drivers, seven disqualified drivers, 18 unregistered vehicles, five disobey sings/signals, nine seatbelt offences and five mobile phone offences. Across the state, Police detected 224 motorists for drink driving offences from 119,953 preliminary breath tests, and a further 212 drug driving offences from 3,615 roadside drug tests. A total of 7466 traffic offences were detected during the operation, with almost 40 per cent of those for speeding. There were also 377 mobile phone offences detected, and automatic number plate recognition technology caught 494 motorists for driving whilst disqualified, suspended or unlicenced. Three lives were lost on Victorian roads during the long weekend operation, with a motorist struck and killed whilst changing a car tyre in Deer Park on Wednesday, and two motorcyclist fatalities in Leopold on Thursday and Gerangamete on Sunday bringing the total number of lives lost

Operation Scoreboard saw police targeting high-risk driving behaviour over a five-day period. 253041 to 186 – 26 higher than last year and well above the five-year average of 169. Operation Scoreboard was conducted from 12:01am Wednesday 21 September to 11:59pm Sunday 25 September 2022. Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing Glenn Weir said many of the infringements could have been avoided if drivers slowed down, paid attention and obeyed the speed limits. “Almost 500 drivers were detected for driving whilst unlicensed, disqualified or suspended, meaning they shouldn’t even be behind the wheel. This blatant disregard for the rules will not be tolerated, and police will continue to utilise ANPR technology to detect and remove unauthorised drivers from the roads,” he said. “Now is not the time to be complacent – we’re experiencing high levels of road trauma not seen since well before the pandemic. “Police will continue to be on high alert for motorists engaging in risk-taking behaviour that puts other road users in danger.”

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Car thieves shown mercy By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Greens candidates in the upcoming State Election are calling for better public transport and action over the “stalled” Revitalising Central Dandenong project. Robert Lim, who is standing in Premier Daniel Andrews’s seat of Mulgrave, says public transport was “unusable” in the seat. He called for frequent bus routes connected to train lines and activity centres. “It’s nonsensical that the 800 to Chadstone comes every two hours on Saturday and not at all on Sundays. Weekend workers and shoppers need to get around too.” There were also a lack of safe northsouth or station-bound bike routes, Mr Lim said. The Noble Park science graduate, who works in food manufacturing, said ALP branch-stacking by “using ethnic communities” was “abhorrent”. “An open, transparent government that is held accountable is essential.

“Manipulation of ethnic communities for factional gain should not be tolerated.” Former Greater Dandenong councillor Matthew Kirwan is standing in the safe Labor seat Dandenong held by Mental Health, Treaty and First Peoples Minister Gabrielle Williams. The Noble Park project manager, who recently stood in the federal election, says the electorate has been taken for granted by the ALP for too long. “I want the hold the ALP to account for the stalled ‘Revitalising’ Central Dandenong project, and more broadly a lack of public investment across Dandenong District.” Mr Kirwan was also concerned with “unaffordable housing in a part of Melbourne where once almost everyone could live”. Dandenong Hospital “breaking under the strain” and the region’s “greatest per capita pokies losses in the state” were also concerns.

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A pair of thieves involved in a mass car heist have been spared further jail in an act of “mercy” from a County Court of Victoria judge. Scott Micklewright, 44, of Patterson Lakes, and Kircho Trifunov, 46, of Dandenong, pleaded guilty to the theft of up to $273,000 of cars from a Doncaster car dealership in October 2019. Three unknown burglars had forced their way into the business overnight, stealing car keys from a safe and nine vehicles. They included six new Suburus each valued at $35,000, a Ford Territory and two used cars. Neither man was charged with the burglary, but instead with later moving and concealing the stolen vehicles, sentencing judge Gerard Mullaly noted on 28 September. All cars were recovered from across Melbourne, the last found in Clayton 12 months later. Micklewright and Trifunov were arrested by police days after the burglary. Trifunov was found in one of the stolen Suburus outside Micklewright’s home. He had the key to another of the stolen batch as well as the drugs ‘ice’ and ‘DMT’. Judge Mullaly announced “merciful” sentences due to the pair’s fragile health as well as their efforts toward self-reform. Micklewright, who pleaded guilty to nine car thefts, was the more serious offender and the “more troubling” criminal history. He’d served jail terms and community corrections orders (CCOs) in the past for dishon-

esty, drug and driving charges – but none as serious as this offending. However in recent times, Micklewright had a “brush with death” with Covid – which led to a 32-day coma in ICU. He was afflicted with partial paralysis due to Bell’s Palsy, a head injury as well as significant ‘long Covid’. Normally, he would be sentenced to jail but his “perilous” health opened up other options, Judge Mullaly noted. He was on a “solid path to reform” – recently completing a CCO without relapsing into a long-standing drug habit. “This is a moment to seize”, Judge Mullaly said. Micklewright’s reform would be put at risk by with further jail. The community was better protected if he rid himself of drugs and crime, the judge noted. He was jailed for 87 days – already served in pre-sentence remand – with a three-year CCO. The CCO included supervision, judicial monitoring and 150 hours of unpaid work and treatment for drug addiction and mental health. Trifunov, who was charged with just four counts of car theft, was afflicted with a “concerning” cardiac illness. His role in the heist was motivated by money for his escalating drug use. Since then, he had “significantly rehabilitated” from drugs, and found solid work. Trifunov was sentenced to a 15-month supervised CCO with 50 hours of unpaid work and treatment.

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Questions remain after Little India consultation By Cam Lucadou-Wells A residents group has criticized a second attempt at community consultation for the proposed $600 million Little India redevelopment in central Dandenong. The 15-year transformational plan includes a new retail laneway, hotel, office and apartment towers across five large lots in the Foster Street precinct. The developer Capital Alliance, with Development Victoria, will host an online public briefing session on Tuesday 11 October and in-person briefings on Tuesday 18 October. Development Victoria stated the sessions would provide an updated masterplan following public feedback earlier this year. “There will be an opportunity to ask more questions about the master plan to understand the next steps,” a spokesperson stated. “The information sessions are being delivered online and in person to ensure more people can be involved.” Dandenong Community Association spokesperson Silvia Mastrogiovanni said she was disappointed by the lack of prepublicity as well as the sessions being set on Tuesdays only. “How can the State Government make the developer in charge of the consultation. It’s like putting the fox in charge of the hen house. “Dandenong residents don’t have a clear idea what they are getting with this development. How will increased traffic through Foster Street be managed? How will the increased parking needs be met?

“There are a lot of questions and it is hard to get accessible opportunities to find them out.” The DCA previously criticised the scantly-publicised first round of consultations in March which only attracted 50 participants. An online survey attracted just 12 respondents. According to a Capital Alliance summary, most of the survey respondents supported the draft master plan’s “vision”. The redevelopment will occur at seven stages around Foster Street, bounded by Settlers Square, Dandenong train station, Halpin Way, Thomas Street and Cheltenham Road. The first stage also includes a supermarket, food market hall and apartment building, with Little India retailers relocated to a new laneway between Halpin Way and Foster Street. The project includes at least 470 new dwellings, as well as a 29-storey hotel and conference centre, 29-storey office tower and an outdoor plaza on the corner of Foster Street and Cheltenham Road. An urban brewery entertainment district and supermarket will be the last stage constructed from 2038. A community centre near Settlers Square, and a school at the corner of Mason and Foster Street will also be built. The project is touted to create more than 2600 jobs during construction and 5000 ongoing. Construction is expected to start in 2023 subject to government approvals. To register for the information sessions, email rcd@capitalalliance.com.au Details: rcd.capitalalliance.com.au

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Greens upper-house candidate Alex Breskin supported a secondary school in Keysborough South, with Keysborough Secondary College’s two campuses “kilometres away”. “A strong public education system is the backbone of a just and cohesive society. “We have a duty to ensure families in Dingley, Waterways and Keysborough South are given these opportunities.” City of Greater Dandenong Greens councillor Rhonda Garad said parents in the suburb didn’t have a secondary school option that “meets their needs”. “Many were driving their children long distances to private schools which creates stresses on the family. “Others say they experience financial stress from expensive school fees.”

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Greater Dandenong Council will lobby for a secondary school on a vacant 4-hectare site in Keysborough South. In response to a public question, chief executive John Bennie told a 26 September council meeting that the council would be “most certainly happy to lobby the State Government” on the matter. Mr Bennie said he and mayor Jim Memeti would seek a meeting with Moordialloc MP Tim Richardson. However Greater Dandenong was “not in a position” to acquire the site at 182 Chapel Road, recently put up for sale by developer Peet. In August, Peet successfully appealed for a permit for a 101-lot housing estate on the land. Residents and councillors have voiced concern about traffic congestion on Chapel Road especially at school pick-up time, with potentially 400 more dwellings to come in the precinct. Keysborough resident Dom Boccari, who submitted the public question, argued the site would provide a “much-needed” secondary school. It would also provide public open space and an off-street drop-off and pick-up zone for students at the nearby Keysborough Gardens Primary School. It could also cater for a new CFA station for the growing suburb. “No more homes are needed on this 4-hectare site.” Recently Mr Richardson and Premier Daniel Andrews pledged a $5.34 million upgrade of Keysborough Gardens Primary, if the Government was re-elected. Mr Richardson told Star Journal there were “no current plans” for an additional secondary school in Keysborough South “with adequate enrolment capacity available at Keysborough Secondary College (Acacia Campus)”. “The Department monitors school enrolments and population projections and works with local authorities to ensure every Victorian student has access to a high-quality education.” Mordialloc Liberal candidate Phillip Pease said he shared community concerns about “additional developments” in Keysborough South. “Having met with the principal and local families at Keysborough Gardens Primary, I understand the frustrations with traffic congestion in the area and am concerned that with these additional developments proceeding, the issue will just be exacerbated. “We need additional investment in education, better roads and public transport services and additional health services if we are to cater for the growth Keysborough is experiencing.”

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LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 5 October 1922 Items of Interest Dandenong’s Progress For the twelve months ending September 30 1922, buildings to the value of £53,400 were erected in Dandenong, compared with £24,800 worth of buildings in the previous year. During the past year 73 villas have been erected in Dandenong, which is estimated to give an increase of 365 in the population of the township area. In addition to this large increase in private residences, there has also been a building “boom” in new shops and extensions to existing business places e.g., brick making industry. Further extensions are being made to three local brick making works on Stud Road. The Ross Silica works are putting in pans

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and double mixers to facilitate their output. At the Donga Brick Company’s works an oil engine for power has been put in pending the construction of the substation for supplying these works with electric power. The Ordish Firebrick Company is installing a semi-dry brick making machine, for making building bricks, for which there is at present a big local demand

public opinion and allow for objections. A doorknock by the Journal in the immediate area revealed mixed feelings about the scheme. Mrs Lena Johnson of nearby Kerri Court said she was against a drive in opposite her home, for reason of traffic congestion. Mr Peter Brand also of Kerrie Ct said he had no objection adding: “But I would prefer open space or parkland”.

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3 October 1972 $300,000 plan for Drive In A quarrying company plans to join with Village Drive in Theatres to establish a $300,000 drive in theatre on the Springvale tip site in Springvale Rd Springvale South. Baxter’s Sand (Springvale) Pty Ltd, the owners of the tip site, have applied to Springvale Council for a permit for the drive in. They have been advised to advertise their intention to gauge

7 October 2002 Safety Plans earn two awards Greater Dandenong Council last week won two State Government Community Safety Crime Prevention Awards. The council won the ‘improving the built environment’ award for its redevelopment of the Springvale pedestrian underpass, and the ‘improving safety in the home’ award for its Secure Senior’s Volunteer Peer Education Program

5 years ago 2 October 2017 Minister lobbied on new station Calls for a new Dandenong South train station have reached the Transport Minister. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said she received a letter regarding the proposal for a station at the South Gippsland Highway and Princes Highway junction and passed it onto Jacinta Allan for consideration. The Journal received an anonymous email touting the idea as an alternative to reopening the former GM Holden station due to lack of access to the residential areas. The writer said the station would service Doveton, Eumemmerring, Endeavour Hills, and the Dandenong South factory district and make residents less car dependent. “Attempting to persuade anyone to give up their car would be extremely unpopular,“ the email said.

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Creatures of one Earth By Helen Heath OAM, executive officer of the Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong October 4 is the Feast Day of Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, or as he is more commonly known - St Francis of Assisi. St Francis is the patron saint of the animals and the natural environment. Ceremonies for the blessing of pets and other creatures are held on his feast day (World Animal Day). Francis of Assisi once said that the animals of creation inhabit the skies, the earth and the sea and have a part in human life; he then prayed for blessings on the animals over all the creatures of the earth.

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HOPE Animals are very important to us, whether they are pets or working animals, and they are as much a part of creation as we are. We are interconnected symbolically and learn from our lived experience with all of Earth’s creatures. Doves can be seen as symbols of love,

peace, and innocence; the lion as courage and strength in overcoming difficulties; the butterfly as transformation and renewal as it emerges from the cocoon; the cow as a nurturer giving milk; the owl as a source of wisdom; dogs as a powerful symbol of unconditional love, loyalty, and protection; the cat as a symbol of intelligence, protection, independence, agility, and curiosity; the eagle as a symbol of power, action, speed and perception; birds as one of elevation, enlightenment, hope, and wisdom. We form strong spiritual bonds with our animal companions that are pure and innocent, a buffer to everyday stress and the basic human fears of separation and abandonment. Every time we love an animal, share their feelings, laugh at their antics, or grieve their death, we forge a sacred bond. Anatole France has said “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” On this special day of offering blessings for our pets and all other creatures great and small, we focus on celebrating the bond of love and respect that animals have with us as their humans, and the bond that we as humans have with all of creation. Every creature is important and the love we

give to creation, that we give and receive from a pet, can draw us more deeply into the larger circle of life, into the wonder of our common relationship to all of Creation. On this special day, let us bless our pets with Light and Love. May our animal friends have good health, happy lives and always be protected and safe. Let us ask for better understanding as we learn from our animal friends’ wisdom, their innocence, their loyalty and particularly their seeming ability to not judge human beings unkindly. Let us be thankful for the pleasures, playfulness and sometimes the surprising humor our pets display. Let us be thankful for their companionship and friendship especially in those lonely hours we experience. Let us be grateful for our companions’ natural ability to teach us to be aware of the present moment and be appreciative of the pure beauty of every animal - their form, color, texture, and motion. Above all let us offer a blessing of love to each other and all of creation as we share this, and every day together.

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Petrol prices set to climb By Marcus Uhe “Transport and geographically disadvantaged” residents in Melbourne’s South East will feel the pressure of the cut to the fuel excise more than their inner-city counterparts, according to Community Information and Support Cranbourne Executive Officer Leanne Petridis. A 23-cent per litre sales tax levied by the Australian Government on petrol and diesel purchased at the bowser is set to double, having been temporarily halved by the Federal Government from its original 46-cent mark back in March. Ms Petridis said her service is already experiencing high demand for fuel vouchers at a time when other financial pressures such as interest rate increases are already making life difficult, with driving becoming a “luxury” for many in the community. “We’ve given away $500 in petrol vouchers today,” Ms Petridis said on Monday afternoon, 26 September. “Where people are already struggling to make ends meet or might be hanging on, having that extra burden of high prices adds to that stress and pressure that budgets are already feeling. “People will prioritise fuel over food in our experiences at Cranbourne, whereas with our inner city agencies, it’s a reverse. Due to accessibility to public transport out here, people simply don’t have that option. “It’s a bit like being on a treadmill; people are constantly being in that stressful position of working out what bill needs to be payed? What food can we eat? Or how far can we travel?” Clients of CISC have shared accounts of minimising travel as much as possible in order to cut down on the use of their cars, including grouping chores and tasks together. “Some people are parking their car where

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“Our monitoring and analysis will assess and report on all factors influencing retail prices. “The ACCC will continue its weekly reporting to consumers about what is happening to fuel prices and when to find the cheapest fuel.” Unleaded petrol hit an average peak price of 218.4 cents/litre in mid-March before the excise was halved, reaching a dip of 1.57 cents/ litre in mid-April. Advice from the RACV on saving fuel includes accelerating gently, driving at lower speeds than usual, keeping tyres properly inflated and removing unnecessary weight from your car.

including global currency exchange rates and the international price of oil. They also anticipate a longer lag in the adjustment of prices in regional locations compared to more urban areas, due to a lower turnover of product. “We will shortly be engaging with fuel wholesalers and retailers to say that we do not expect to see uncharacteristic or abnormal wholesale and retail price increases in the days leading up to, and on the day of, or after, the reintroduction of the full rate of fuel excise,” ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said on Monday 5 September.

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Work injuries top 4000

Cannabis seized at a Keysborough grow house.

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The inside of a Keysborough growhouse raided by AFP police.

Six arrested in raid Three people from Greater Dandenong and a real estate agent have been arrested after Australian Federal Police raided cannabis grow houses allegedly operated by an Albanian organised-crime syndicate. As part of Operation Ironside South-Valhalla, a 23-year-old Dandenong woman, a 46-year-old Burwood East man and a 36-yearold Aspendale Gardens man who is the alleged syndicate leader were arrested on 2 August. A further 44.6 kilograms of cannabis plants and seedlings were seized during AFP raids of two alleged grow houses in Burwood East and Keysborough. The Dandenong woman was charged with cultivating a marketable quantity of cannabis for a commercial purpose. The ringleader allegedly linked to “known international Albanian organised crime identities” coordinated the grow houses in Melbourne rental properties, AFP stated. He was charged with directing activities of a criminal organisation, cultivating cannabis for a commercial purpose and cultivating a marketable quantity of cannabis for a commercial purpose. On 29 September, a 59-year-old real-estate agent from Malvern East was arrested. He was accused of organising at least four grow hous-

Cannabis seized at a Keysborough grow house. es on behalf of the syndicate. He allegedly identified at least two rental properties owned by overseas investors, knowing they would not inspect the properties in person. He was charged with supporting a criminal organisation and bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 30 September. In June 2021, AFP officers say they seized 81 cannabis plants weighing more than 96 kilograms from two grow houses in Keysborough. A 40-year-old Keysborough man and a 24-year-old Noble Park man, who are alleged

syndicate members, were arrested. The Keysborough man’s charges include dealing in more than $100,000 of currency believed to be proceeds of crime, cultivating cannabis for a commercial purpose and possessing a marketable quantity of unlawfullyimported cocaine. He is expected to face court on 4 Noovember. The Noble Park man was charged with growing a marketable quantity of cannabis for a commercial purpose. He is set to face court in January 2023. AFP Sergeant Glenn Tankard said the drugs were likely distributed by criminals linked to “serious and organised crime”. “We allege the persons arrested are significant syndicate members with ties to Albanian organised crime, who undertook enormous planning to execute their criminal operations to grow and cultivate cannabis with the help of professional facilitators. “The AFP, together with our law enforcement partners, have prevented more harmful, illicit drugs from reaching our community thanks to this investigation.” Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 0000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au

Thirteen people have died at work and more than 4000 injury claims have been made in Melbourne’s South East in a 12-month period, according to WorkSafe statistics. The staggering data relates to the council areas of Cardinia, Casey, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula in 2021-’22. On 7 October, WorkSafe hosts a work safety breakfast for small business owners in Narre Warren as part of a Health and Safety Month. At the event, WorkSafe health and safety executive director Narelle Beer will talk on topics such as WorkSafe support for small businesses, improving outcomes for injured workers and improving mental health in the workplace. Business owners can also raise issues at a Q&A session at the event. “Small business owners can, at no cost, source a significant amount of resources from WorkSafe that will help make their workplace a safer place for everyone,” Dr Beer said. “This includes WorkSafe’s WorkWell Toolkit for Small Business, which provides practical support in creating a safe and mentally healthy workplace, and a free workplace safety consultation service, delivered by independent occupational health and safety experts through the OHS Essentials program.” According to the 2021-’22 stats, the manufacturing sector attracted the most injury claims (795), followed by health (689) and construction (633). Most common causes of injury were body stressing (1576), falls, slips and trips (894) and being hit by moving objects (837). The most common injuries were musculoskeletal (1351), traumatic tendon, muscle or ligament injuries, (692) and wounds, cuts and amputations (661). During WorkSafe’s Health and Safety Month, there will be free webinar sessions on 24-28 October. To register for the breakfast, go to \ worksafe.vic.gov.au/health-and-safetymonth

Hallam business wins big By Marcus Uhe

Staff at the Amazon Fulfillment Centre in Dandenong South donned pyjamas and gold clothing to raise money for childrens cancer research.

Gold pledge for cancer Amazon staff in Dandenong South recently donned their PJs to raise nearly $1000 towards fighting childrens cancer. They wore pyjamas and gold to work as part of the firth annual Amazon Goes Gold initiative. Amazon Australia donated $20,000 to the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation, plus matching their workers’ $950 contribution. “It’s been amazing to see our team rallying together to raise money to support the thousands of Australian children fighting cancer every day,” said Daniel Gray, the 10 STAR JOURNAL

Amazon Gives ambassador at Dandenong. “While wearing our PJs to work is somewhat of a novelty, I’m incredibly proud to be part of a company that’s committed to making a difference.” RCH Foundation chief executive Sue Hunt said the generosity supported paediatric cancer research which would “truly transform the lives of some of the hospital’s sickest children”. Amazon staff also packed kids’ surprise packs for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

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Hallam-based business Solar Thermal Australia has been recognised at the 2022 Premier’s Sustainability Awards, winning the Industry Leader award in the Future Energy category for their innovative hot water system. The ‘Reclaim Energy CO2 Heat Pump’ concentrates existing ambient heat from its surrounds and directs it to a water tank, rather than generating its own heat source through burning fossil fuels or using gas, consuming less than 0.01kWh for one litre of hot water production. As a result, the product reduces annual hot water energy requirements by up to 80 per cent, when compared to traditional electric hot water systems, and saves the equivalent of 8000 tons of carbon dioxide per year. Managing Director at Solar Thermal Australia, Dr Christopher Taylor, said the honour came as a surprise to him when they were crowned at an Awards Ceremony at the Melbourne Convention Centre. “The organisations we were up against were very impressive,” Dr Taylor said. “I wasn’t anticipating we would win, you never go in to these (competitions) thinking you’ll win but it was a huge shock for me. “You can do a lot of work and have the business grow, but to be recognised by your peers and industry specialists is a huge thrill. “It validates all (the team’s) work we’ve done in the last four years in building and designing this product and it reinforces that we’re on the right track as far as the business and direction of energy management is concerned.” The product’s origins are rooted in the need to adapt to changes in the market, having previously focused on traditional solar hot-water units.

Dr Christopher Taylor (right), Managing Director at Solar Thermal Australia receives the Industry Leader award from Graz van Egmond, Director of the Banksia Foundation. 300997 Picture: SUPPLIED Dr Taylor said typical black rooftop solar panels were waning in popularity, forcing the business to make changes in what they were providing. “We chose to diversify (our product range) and we wanted to do that by making most energy efficient product on the market.” The Sustainability Awards were delivered collaboratively by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the State Government, along with the Banksia Foundation and Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria. All winners will now be up for the National Banksia Foundation Awards, and the Community Leader winners for the Keep Australia Beautiful’s national awards program. The winners were announced by Victorian Minister for the Environment and Climate Action, Lily D’Ambrosio. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

WHAT’S ON Tai Chi & Awareness Meditation Join us for a 20-minute Tai Chi session followed by a one-hour awareness meditation. Meditation brings stillness, and harmonises the body and soul in conjunction with Tai Chi which aids our health and brings balance. Mondays 2pm-3.30pm (followed by a cuppa) at The Open Door, 110 Ann St, Dandenong. Gold coin donation welcome. Both workshops also offered zia ZOOM. Details: Jo/Tayla, 9791 8664 or Theopendoor@ssjg.org.au

Children’s art exhibition Artist Phoebe Thompson and Yarraman Oaks primary school students bring Nature to life in this exhibition Nature Making: Things We Found. 19 September-17 October at Springvale Community Hub, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale. Free.

Surveyed show Artist Harley Manifold records ordinary scenes and reactions on the streets of Greater Dandenong, while Giordano Biondi offers clay models of imagined cities and Amaya Iturri’s bold palette shows the transformation of colour. Tuesday 11 October - Friday 18 November at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets Dandenong. Free.

jiving are among the nearby events as part of Victorian Seniors Festival. One of the highlights is Grow Old Gloriously Dance at Rowville Community Centre, 29 October 2pm-3pm. The festival runs during October, including free public transport for Victorian Seniors Card holders from 2-9 October. Details: seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/victorian-seniors-festival

Dinner with a VIEW Dandenong Evening VIEW Club’s next guest speaker is Joanne Morrison from The Open Door. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education for Women and the Club supports The SMITH Family’s Learning for Life Program. Tuesday, 4 October, for dinner at the Dandenong RSL at 7 pm. Bookings essential. Call Brigitte on 0491 626 527.

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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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.

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.

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. When: Every Thursday during school terms 6-7.30pm.

Jobs Victoria Advocate 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

Sandown Craft Show Passionate crafters from across the state are set to descend on Melbourne’s Sandown Raceway in October, for the first time in three years, with the return of the ’From Picture to Page and Beyond Papercraft Show’. The three-day expo includes card making, scrapbooking, art journaling and a range of other crafts, with stalls from more than 30 specialty retailers from across the country. The three-day ’From Picture to Page and Beyond Papercraft Show’ runs at Sandown Raceway from Friday October 14 to Sunday October 16. Entry is $15, with multi-day passes available, and admission is free for spouses and children under 16. For information, images and interviews, contact Michelle Brown on 0448 417 400 or michelle@FromPicturetoPageandBeyond.com. au

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Encouraging men to speak By Marcus Uhe It’s no secret that men can find it difficult to open up and discuss the issues in their life with even their family and closest friends. But charity organisation The Men’s Table is hoping to whittle-away that stigma in the Dandenong community. The Men’s Table provides groups of up to 12 males the opportunity to build relationships and connect with others while discussing the highs and lows of their everyday lives, including topics such as stresses and relationships, in a safe environment, once a month. Participants are initially grouped without requiring a prior connection to one-another in an attempt to expand social networks. The organisation is launching a Table in Dandenong, holding an “Entree” event on Tuesday 18 October at the Dandenong RSL, having received a grant from the City of Greater Dandenong.

Table ‘Host’, Dan Ball said he was excited to bring the concept to Dandenong. “The ‘Entree’ is an overview of where Men’s Table comes from and allows men to share their ideas amongst themselves,” Mr Ball said. “We’ll go over the fundamentals and guidelines for conversation.” The Men’s Table started as an informal gathering for dinner and a chat in 2011 and has evolved into an organisation with a broader scope and ambition to tackle the bigger issues in the lives everyday men. Participation is free - all it costs is the price of a meal and a drink. There are now 73 tables across the country, with growth expanding exponentially due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and isolation requirements exacerbating mental health issues. What separates Men’s Table from a standard chat people might have with their long-term

friends is the desire to go beyond superficial issues, such as how your sports team went on the weekend. The phrase ‘we don’t just talk about footy and shit,’ encompasses the aim of the organisation, Mr Ball said. “It’s really talking about what’s going on with our feelings rather than surface level stuff that you might talk about with mates. “None of us are clinicians. We’re not there to fix problems. “If you meet someone on the street who’s broken their leg, you may not have the skillset to fix the leg but you can stay with the person until the professionals arrive. It’s the same with this support group. Sharing what’s going on with us once a month.” Mr Ball, who moved to Australia from the United Kingdom, can vouch for the program on a personal level, having been a participant for a number of years.

“Having that separate group of people where I know my intentions are, once a month, to reflect on what’s going on for me, it helps to have that group where I know there’s no judgement. “it’s given me different group of people who also want to get to that level of conversation and be respectful, listening to other men. “It makes a whole lot of difference having that peer support group.” Feedback on the success of the group has been overwhelmingly positive, with the vast majority (84 per cent of participants) believing their attendance resulted in a stronger sense of community belonging and benefited their mental health (80 per cent). The Men’s Table Entree will be held on Tuesday 18 October at the Dandenong RSL from 6.30pm -9pm. For more information or to register attendance, head to themenstable.org/

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Dandenong Drum Theatre set to dazzle audiences Over the coming months, the Drum Theatre in Dandenong will dazzle audiences with cabaret, dance, music and laugh out loud comedy. Finucane and Smith’s Travelling Dance Hall is bursting at the seams with global talent and will be both a community celebration and night to remember! New stars and new acts, complete with twinkling lights, velvet drapes and toe tapping tunes will get everyone up on their feet. Sound of Your Town - Mama Kin Spender is a soulful collaboration of music and community connection, featuring a local choir, the open-hearted show will be a joyful experience. We all need a good laugh, don’t we? Don’t miss some of the best comedians across generations. The award-winning and super funny Jude Perl is a favourite in the comedy festival circuit with her wit, charm and flawless voice. Participation Award captivates people of all ages, especially if you remember the 90s. The popular and talented Anh Do is bringing his show The Happiest Refugee Live to Dandenong and the Australian legend and phenomenon, Denise Drysdale, will round out the year of morning matinees. The Drum Theatre is a place for people to meet, connect, create, and be inspired. Here to support you and the local creative community, come enjoy more exceptional events, experiences, and entertainment with your family. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

Book your ticket with confidence. If you are unable to attend due to COVID impacts, your ticket will be refunded. Visit drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au or call 03 8571 1666, 10am4pm, Monday-Friday.

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sUPErQUIZ

0–10 Bottom of the ladder

11–20 Qualified for finals

21–30 Premiership winner

Where will the 2023 All Stars clash be held?

The NRL recently went into partnership with which media outlet, offering access to exclusive content?

Which team lost 0–38 to the Brisbane Broncos at this year’s Magic Round?

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Use of the foot to gain possession in the scrum (6) 8 Samoan who plays for the Sea Eagles, Josh — (6) 9 2019 NRL theme song by Panic! At the Disco, — Hopes (4) 10 Another term for fiveeighth (5-3) 11 20-across centre, — Crichton (7) 13 Match played between Australia and New Zealand in April, — Test (5) 15 Player who retired as Queensland’s most capped State of Origin forward, Steve — (5) 17, 21-across Defunct WA ARL team, founded in 1992 (7,4) 20 Nickname for the Penrith Panthers, The — Men (8) 21 See 17-across 23 South Sydney Rabbitohs great with a medal named after him, — Piggins (6) 24 Fijian who plays prop for the Newcastle Knights, — Saifiti (6)

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NZ player who was included in the Bulldogs’ ‘Team of the Decade’, Matt — (4) One of the CronullaSutherland Sharks’ five ‘Immortals’, Tommy — (6) Assistant coach to 20-across and younger brother of James, Andrew — (7) Centre and winger for the Newcastle Knights, Dane — (5) Those who finish at the bottom of the ladder win the — spoon (6) Team of 10-across and the scrum-half (4,4) Another term for handover (8) Tallest player of the Broncos, also known as ‘Rooster’, Rhys — (7) Numbers 3 and 4 in an NRL team (6) Indigenous All Stars player who currently plays for the Wests Tigers, — Peachey (6) Prop forward for the Sydney Roosters since 2021, Fletcher — (5) Sydney Roosters 10-across who previously played for St George Illawarra, — Hutchison (4)

Who won the Dally M Medal in 2021?

Where was the 2022 State of Origin Game III held?

And what was the final score of that game?

10 In what year did the Penrith Panthers enter the league? 11 Which team has the most NRL titles? 12 Raiders coach Ricky Stuart was given a breach notice after making offensive comments towards which player?

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28 How many points did Melbourne Storm score in their Round 7 match against the New Zealand Warriors?

19 How many Manly players boycotted a match over the decision to wear pride jerseys?

29 What South Sydney Rabbitohs player scored a league-high 28 tries during the 2022 season?

20 Which Sharks forward has announced he will retire at the end of the 2022 season?

30 Which team was awarded the wooden spoon in 2022?

21 Which team were the minor premiers in season 2022? 22 Which team plays home matches at PointsBet Stadium? 23 David Nofoaluma was loaned out to the Melbourne Storm by which other NRL team? 24 Round 10 in which all matches were played at Suncorp Stadium is known as what round?

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17 Which team finished bottom of the ladder this year?

In what year was the NRL founded?

26 The season’s top crowd of 42,612 was in a match featuring the Brisbane Broncos and what other team?

15 And will it be the state’s third, fourth or fifth NRL team? 16 Who are the two captains for Melbourne Storm?

14 Which team will be debuting in the 2023 season?

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1. which positions did Girdler most often play? A. Wing, prop B. Centre, five-eighth C. Centre, half-back D. Hooker, lock forward

3. Girdler regularly covers nrL on which radio station? A. Fox FM B. Kiss FM C. Triple R D. Triple M

2. what was the title of his first solo segment on The nrL Footy show? A. Gone Fishin’ B. Stuff You May Have Missed C. Their House D. Small Talk

4. what is his middle name? A. Andrew B. John C. Phillip D. Brad

5. In which year was his last game? A. 2003 B. 2004 C. 2005 D. 2006

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25 Edrick Lee scored how many tries for the Newcastle Knights in their Round 16 match against the Gold Coast Titans?

13 Who has played the most games, at 430?

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Which team beat Carlton in a nail-biting one-point win in Round 23?

Who won the 2015 Brownlow Medal?

Which South Australian club has recently introduced their AFLW team?

And which decorated player will take on the role as captain?

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2020 Brownlow Medallist, — Neale (6) Carlton key forward who debuted in 2016, Charlie — (6) Fremantle midfielder and older brother of 12-down, Stephen — (4) 2022’s AFLPA MVP, Andrew — (8) Low, hard kick, also known as a ‘daisy cutter’ (7) Carlton midfielder and 2019 AFL Rising Star, Sam — (5) North Melbourne’s uniform is white and — blue (5) GWS’ leading goalkicker, Jeremy — (7) This team is nicknamed the Tigers (8) Essendon AFLW captain, Stephanie — (4) Gold Coast midfielder and co-captain, Touk — (6) Fremantle AFLW coach who replaced Michelle Cowan, Trent — (6)

How many AFL players have kicked 1000 goals?

Which club is facing disarray after the sacking of their coach and resignation of multiple board members?

27 Which two players reached the 350 games played milestone in 2022?

15 Sunrise host David Koch is also the chairman of which club?

28 Which team had 2022’s biggest winning margin with a 112 point victory over North Melbourne?

16 Who won the 2021 Brownlow Medal?

29 Who was named captain of the 2022 All-Australian side? 30 The season’s lowest crowd of 4014 was recorded in a game featuring which two sides?

19 Who won the 2021 Coleman Medal? 20 Which two teams has Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin played for?

Which Brisbane player has the Frozen song Let it Go play after he kicks a goal?

21 Which team won the wooden spoon in 2022 for the second year in a row?

Who has been recently been announced as GWS’ new coach?

22 How many AFL head coaches resigned or were sacked in 2022?

10 Which assistant coach recently joined his former club?

23 Who won the 2022 Coleman Medal with 64 goals?

11 Which two teams have won the most AFL premiership cups?

24 Which team kicked a season-high score of 165 points against West Coast in Round 7?

12 Who was the coach of the Brisbane Lions for their three premiership wins in 2001, 2002 and 2003?

25 Which stadium or oval is the home ground for the most AFL clubs?

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2. How many goals did he score in his playing career? A. 895 B. 915 C. 935 D. 985

4. By what iconic nickname was he known? A. Lucky Leigh B. Loyal Leigh C. Lethal Leigh D. Lawless Leigh

3. For which Australian TV network is he an AFL commentator? A. Seven B. 10 C. Nine D. SBS

5. In which year was he elevated to the Australian Football Hall of Fame? A. 1990 B. 1992 C. 1994 D. 1996 SOLUTIONS: 1C, 2B, 3A, 4C, 5D

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14 Who is the current AFL CEO?

18 Which team did Adam Treloar get traded from in 2020?

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW? LEIGH MATTHEWS 1. In which Victorian suburb was Matthews born? A. Cragieburn B. Collingwood C. Frankston D. Hawthorn

26 Who won this year’s AFL Rising Star award?

17 Who was the number one draft pick in 2021, and which team selected him?

Buddy Franklin reached a milestone of 1000 career goals against which club?

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Epson Print prize reportage category winner Adam Hourigan.

Nikon Digital prize travel category winner Tamas Aranyossy.

Prize crowns top photos A new photography conference and awards event in Narre Warren has brought a fresh perspective to the Australian photographic community. Over four days, the Australian Photographic Prize saw those at the top of their fields in professional landscape, portrait, commercial and wedding, as well as student and amateur photography, come together to celebrate their creative endeavours. The Australian Photographic Prize Nikon Digital Awards celebrated the best of amateur photography with almost 600 entries. The EIZO Photographic Artist Prize had over 100 entries and celebrated photographic artistry, and the Australian Photographic Prize Epson Print awards received 700 print entries showcasing the best of the photographic industry. As an inaugural event, Australian Photographic Prize directors Karen Alsop and Robyn Campbell achieved higher than expected award entry numbers and although event attendance could have been stronger, given the current societal shift away from face-to-face interaction due to pandemic concerns, at-

tendance numbers were promising for future growth. Livestream attendance was in the thousands across all events, with students from Charters Towers in Far North Queensland, through to overseas entrants from America tuning in. Camberwell Camera Club member David Bignell was the winner of the Australian Photographic Prize Nikon Digital Award with a reflective self-portrait. “I’m elated to have won the 2022 Australian Photographic Prize. My photo is one of a series I made during lockdown,” he said. “It employs a visual metaphor to convey the message of someone who is literally washed out.” North Queensland-based professional photographer Charmaine Heyer was the winner of the Australian Photographic Prize Epson Print Award. “This image from the creative category started from a fashion shoot. My intention was to morph an insect and a human to highlight our interdependence,” she said.

Epson Print prize overall winner Charmaine Heyer.

Nikon Digital prize overall winner and creative category winner, David Bignell.

EIZO Photographic Artist prize international category winner Rob Macinnis.

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FOCUS ON … YOUR HEALTH, YOUR IMAGE

Be wary of your health: Self-checking is vital Health experts agree that women over 65 should make self-checking a part of their regular routine. Things they can check at home include: Skin: Monitor freckles, moles and skin blemishes for changes in size, shape or colour or anything unusual such as pain or itch. See your doctor if you notice anything unusual. Women at high risk of skin cancer need regular examination by their doctor or dermatologist. Dental Care: You can reduce your risk of tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss if you clean your teeth regularly, drink fluoridated water, eat a low-sugar diet, and visit the dentist at least once a year. Diet: You can improve your general health by eating a variety of nutritious healthy foods, and having regular meals and a healthy eating plan. Weight: Maintaining a healthy weight can prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and arthritis. Alcohol: ‘Low risk’ drinking is defined as no more than two standard drinks (for example, 100 ml of wine) on any day and at least two alcohol-free days per week. Smoking: Increases your risk of many diseases including heart disease, stroke, lung disease and osteoporosis (loss of bone strength). If you smoke, try to quit. There is no safe smoking level. Exercise: Regular exercise can prevent diseases developing, as well as being good for your emotional health. At least

BreastScreen Victoria’s mobile screening van.

BreastScreen in Dandenong One of BreastScreen Victoria’s mobile screening vans will be at Dandenong Palm Plaza to offer free breast screens (mammograms) from Tuesday 18 October to Friday 28 October 2022. The van last visited Dandenong Palm Plaza in 2020; anyone who screened two years ago will be due to screen again. Women aged 50-74 should have a breast screen every two years. Breast screens are the best way to find cancer early - before any symptoms develop, like pain or lumps. Breast screens are with a female radiographer and take just 10 minutes. There’s no need for a doctor’s referral or Medicare card.

Safety measures are in place on the van, such as physical distancing, to protect the community and staff from COVID-19. BreastScreen Victoria’s visit to Dandenong Palm Plaza coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which runs from 1 to 31 October. The month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the disease and the importance of finding breast cancer early. While one-in-seven Victorian women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, Australia has one of the best breast cancer survival rates in the world - 91 per cent.

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Health professionals encourage women over 65 to carry out regular health checks. Picture: ISTOCK 2.5 hours of exercise per week is recommended. Mental And Emotional Health: If you are experiencing symptoms such as intense sadness, irritability, fatigue, anxiety, or have had changes to your eating or sleeping habits, see your doctor to discuss these symptoms. Of Note: Intimate partner violence is one of the biggest impacts on women’s health. If you are experiencing family violence and don’t have someone to talk to, call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). Source: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au.

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Police arrest two teens in stolen car

A new safety campaign is targetting rail crossings.

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Campaign targets regional rail safety The State Government is rolling out a new safety campaign this week in a bid to save lives at regional railway crossings. The Obey the Stop Signs campaign targets drivers in regional Victoria who fail to stop and look for trains at crossings with ‘Stop’ signs, reminding them that the consequences of being complacent when making regular trips could be fatal. Almost 20 per cent of Victoria’s 1700 level crossings are Stop sign crossings, without lights, bells or boom gates. Through the campaign, the State Government is encouraging drivers to bring their vehicle to a complete stop at Stop signs and slow down, Motorists are also encouraged to check for trains and come to a complete stop at Give Way sign crossings unless it’s clear to cross the tracks. In the past five years there have been three collisions and 30 near hits at Stop sign cross-

ings on the regional passenger and freight networks. In addition to the vehicle drivers or passengers involved in these incidents, collisions and near hits also put train passengers and staff at risk and can have a long-term and devastating impact on the mental health of train drivers and first responders. Public Transport minister Ben Carroll said need drivers need to work together to avoid putting lives at risk. “Road rules at railway crossings are there to keep our roads safe for everyone including train drivers and the hundreds of passengers that might be on their train heading towards you at over 100 kilometres an hour,” he said. The radio, print, online and cinema advertising campaign encourages safe behaviour to prevent the collisions and near hits that put lives at risk and disrupt rail services and road access.

Motorists face fines of as much as $3,698 as well as the loss of three demerit points if they are caught breaking the road rules around Stop signed railway crossings. The State Government is investing in upgrading crossings across the state, including fitting boom barriers and flashing lights and bells to regional crossings and automatic gates, adding electromagnetic latches and building new fencing and other improvements at pedestrian crossings. The Regional Rail Revival program is improving train detection technology at more than 150 regional level crossings, including upgrading 70 of them to full boom barrier protection with flashing lights and bells. Many of these crossings currently only have Stop or Give-Way signs. For more information about the campaign and road rules around railway crossings visit the VicRoads website at vicroads.vic.gov.au

Two 15-year-olds in an alleged stolen vehicle were arrested after falling victim to police spikes in Cranbourne West in the early hours of Thursday morning, 29 September. Police Airwing first spotted the Kia Sportage driving at a fast rate of speed on the South Gippsland Highway in Dandenong about 2.20am on Thursday morning. The vehicle drew the attention of police it had been seen on several occasions earlier in the evening in the southern suburbs driving erratically. Cardinia Highway Patrol caught up to the vehicle and was able to confirm that the car was stolen, after checking the registration plate. With assistance from the Airwing, officers on the ground coordinated their response as the car continued on Hallam Road and into Cranbourne. As the car slowed in Marilyn Place, police successfully deployed stop sticks impacting all four tyres. The female driver continued to drive the disabled car along Hall Road, Cranbourne before it appears the car’s engine gave out and it came to a stop in Ballymarang Chase, Cranbourne West, police say. Officers from the highway patrol, local police and the Dog Squad moved in and arrested the driver and her male passenger, who surrendered without incident. The pair, from Cranbourne and Berwick respectively, are currently assisting police with their enquiries. Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit are investigating. Police say it is believed the car was stolen from an aquatic centre carpark in Ringwood on Sunday 25 September. Anyone who witnessed the Kia Sportage driving in the southern suburbs overnight or with dashcam is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto crimestoppersvic.com.au

MPs, candidates to attend transport forum Casey residents will be invited to ask questions, raise concerns or share their ideas about local transport issues at the Casey Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) on Wednesday 19 October at Bunjil Place. The free event, organised by the MTF, will host a panel of speakers from major political parties, who will field questions from the community and share their plans for the future of transport in the area. Panel members will include Gembrook MP Brad Battin, Labor candidate for SouthEastern Metropolitan Region Michael Galea, and Greens candidate for the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region Alex Breskin. City of Casey Administrator Cameron Boardman will chair the event. “We know that transport issues are very important to our community, so we encourage residents to come along to this event to ask their transport-related questions and hear what the State election candidates have to say,” Mr Boardman said. “Community feedback and our own strategic planning has informed us that the top three areas in which the community wants to see more investment are roads and public transport, local job opportunities, and health services and facilities. “As part of our Connecting Casey advocacy campaign, we are calling for the projects and services our community needs and deserves. This includes construction of critical road 16 STAR JOURNAL

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Applications now open Bunjil Place will host the Casey Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) on Wednesday 19 October. 209397 and rail infrastructure such as Thompsons Road upgrade and extension, Clyde Road Corridor upgrade, and Clyde Rail Link.” The Casey Metropolitan Transport Forum will be held on Wednesday 19 October 6.308pm at Bunjil Place, Narre Warren. The event

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will also be livestreamed. Attendees are invited to submit questions for consideration ahead of time, the City of Casey said. For more information and to register, visit mtf.org.au/events

Young people are invited to apply for the Federal Government’s new Youth Steering Committee. Up to 15 applicants aged 12-25 years from diverse backgrounds will be chosen from across Australia. No previous experience is required. The committee will have its say to help develop the Government’s Youth Engagement Model and work closely with Youth Minister Anne Aly. “Young people have valuable insights and expertise,” Bruce MP Julian Hill said. “That’s why we want to hear from them, on the issues that matter to them.” Applications close Wednesday 5 October. Details: ayac.org.au dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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Casey’s election wish list By Marcus Uhe Transport infrastructure, employment opportunities and vital services and projects will be the focus of the City of Casey’s advocacy to election candidates ahead of the 26 November State Election. Among the areas identified by the council in need of “urgent attention” is the construction of critical road and rail infrastructure, including Thompsons Road upgrade and extension, Clyde Road Corridor upgrade, and Clyde Rail Link, locally-based training and employment services, improved mobile connectivity and investment in affordable and social housing dwellings. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said council was seeking support to meet the needs of the city’s rapidly growing community. “Our growing population needs more investment than ever before,” Ms Duff said. “With more than 5000 new families calling Casey home every year, we are Victoria’s most populous municipality. In fact, our population of more than 390,000 residents is forecast to grow to more than 550,000 by 2041. “That’s why it’s so important that we continue to advocate for critical projects and services our community needs and deserves.” Ms Duff said the council’s Connecting Casey advocacy campaign had been developed using community feedback and insights from the Council Plan 2021-25. “The top three areas in which the community wants to see more investment are roads and public transport, local job opportunities, and health services and facilities,” Ms Duff said. “We’ve listened to what our community has told us, and we know that these areas are what’s most important to ensure we cater for current and future growth and that we support our community to become more connected and resilient.

An upgrade to Thompsons Road has been identified as needing “urgent attention” by the City of Casey ahead of the State Election in November. 156034 “We want local State Members of Parliament and candidates to have a clear understanding of what our community needs to thrive, now and into the future. “We know that our growing communities need access to employment, services, facilities and major infrastructure close to home now, not 10 to 20 years down the track.” Ms Duff said council would continue to advocate for funding and support for these vital infrastructure projects and other key advocacy priorities to help address the needs of the Casey community. The council wrote to and met with candidates to provide them with an overview of

priority projects and would continue to work with the community to seek their support and raise the profile of what matters most heading towards election day, the City of Casey said. Council will host a Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) event on Wednesday 19 October at Bunjil Place, which will provide community members with the opportunity to hear the transport plans of the major political parties and to ask questions. The event will be chaired by City of Casey administrator Cameron Boardman and speakers will include Brad Battin (Liberal Gembrook MP), Michael Galea (Labor candidate for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region) and Alex Breskin (Greens candidate for the South-East-

ern Metropolitan Region). The event will be livestreamed and attendees are invited to submit questions for consideration ahead of time. “We look forward to working in partnership with the newly elected Victorian Government to deliver on projects that will help boost local jobs, stimulate our economy and support our community during the next term of government,” Ms Duff said. For more information about the City of Casey’s advocacy campaign, visit casey.vic.gov. au/advocacy For more information and to register for the MTF event, visit mtf.org.au/events

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By Danielle Kutchel A tireless champion for African and CALD communities has been named Greater Dandenong’s Citizen of the Year. Selba Luka, founder of Afri-Aus Care, received the award at an invite-only event at Springvale City Hall on Tuesday 26 January. She admitted the award was a total shock, but a welcome one, and dedicated it to the community, staff, volunteers, supporters and

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support, outreach and skills development for members of the African and CALD communities. It works closely with youth offenders, providing them with a pathway out of these behaviours and into a more positive contribution to society. During the pandemic for example, ex-offenders helped create food hampers and deliver these to the most vulnerable in society. Afri-Aus Care also works with “the mamas“,

African women who are new to Australia and need assistance to find employment and learn English. Many of these women are survivors of domestic abuse, and Afri-Aus Care provides mental health support too as they build a new life. Speaking at the Australia Day ceremony, Ms Luka said she was honoured to have received such a prestigious award. “May we continue to be united. Dandenong is a great city to be,“ she said.

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Wise words By Hugh Pearson Frankston Arts Centre hosted more than 100 Chisholm Institute students who graduated with diplomas, certificates and degrees on Wednesday 21 September. Guest speaker and former student Fiona McQueen spoke to the graduating class of 2022 about her passion for equality in education, “I’m passionate about everyone not only having access to education, but also having access to knowledge about what’s on offer, and what can be done with that education,” Ms McQueen said. Manager of community relations at Frankston City Council, Ms McQueen studied Professional Writing and Editing at Chisholm Institute. Ms McQueen was recently appointed to the board of the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation which was set up to assist

vocational education students facing financial hardship. “The foundation is really making a difference in the community,” she said. “The work we do allows us to help a culturally and linguistically diverse group of people who have been facing hardship for various reasons.” “By offering them access to a Chisholm course which they otherwise couldn’t afford, we’re opening doors for them. Education really is the key to a brighter future.” In 2022 the CCEF awarded 40 scholarships to students in the Mornington Peninsula region, and 315 scholarships offered in total. In her guest speech, Ms McQueen highlighted how an education provides people with choices. “Education leads to increased choices and opportunities. What you learn inevitably becomes part of the person you are,” she said.

Victorian households will soon be able to recycle everything as a part of the State Government’s transformation to Victoria’s recycling system. The announcement means everything from soft plastics to used pizza boxes can be recycled in the four household bins rolled out in the state by 2030. “We’re the first state in Australia to rollout the same bins in every household, and the first to include soft plastics and pizza boxes in those bins - leading the way as we divert 80 per cent of waste from landfill by 2030,” Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said. Victoria’s four bin system, purple for glass, yellow for mixed recyclables, green for food and garden organics and red for household rubbish will make it easier to sort waste and recycling and reduce landfill significantly. The four bins will also be able to recycle soft plastics such as plastic bags, wrappers and soiled food containers.

“Whether through household recycling, the container deposit scheme or banning single use plastics, we are reducing waste, creating jobs and building a new economy that is better for the planet,” she said. Victoria’s plastic pollution will be reduced by a state wide ban on single use plastics such as straws, cutlery, drink stirrers, cotton bud sticks and expanded polystyrene food and drink containers from 1 February 2023. Single use plastics contribute to a third of the state’s litter. The Labor Government has also announced they will provide $1 million in funding to a new facility to turn materials such as beverage cartons and coffee cups into sustainable building products. The funding has created 226 new jobs so far and is expected to create up to 500 more jobs for Victorians by 2025. You can visit Engage Victoria before 26 October 2022 to have your say on how the new four-stream bin system will work.

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The long, long wait is over Turf 1 is finally here with the season opener only a few sleeps away. STAR NEWS GROUP reporter TYLER LEWIS has spoken to all eight clubs in order to develop a deeper understanding of where each club sits ahead of this summer… BERWICK Captain: James Wilcock Most recent: 2019/20 Last season: The Bears finished the home and away season in second, before falling out of the finals in straight sets. The experienced list ran out of fuel at the pointy end of the season after a home and away period that grossed nine wins. Most runs: Jordan Cleland (366 at 28.15, two x half-centuries) Most wickets: James Wilcock (30 wickets at 16.47, BB: 5/39) Ins: Jake Hancock (Prahran) Outs: Brodie Emmett (season off) What we say: The Bears will take enormous confidence out of the fact that when two-day cricket was a typical way of life they were the benchmark. New addition Jake Hancock is going to make a pile of runs, particularly in the longer format. Matt Chasemore is recovering better than expected after pectoral surgery in March of last season and is looking to be back in the navy blue this summer. With Hancock and Chasemore, the line-up with the stick is beyond promising. What they say (coach Brad James): “The improvement will come in the development of the younger blokes who are pushing through,” he said. “They’ve had some good times with ‘Cheeks’ (Matt Chasemore) and now they’re having a good time with Jake (Hancock). “We will take a lot of confidence in because even last year we recruited for a red-ball season, so now we finally get to go back to that, we’re extremely excited about the prospect of playing two-dayers again. “The injuries were freak injuries, they weren’t from being under conditioned... we have been training all the same and we’ll be fine, we’ll be fit.” Round 1: v St Mary’s at Arch Brown Reserve NORTH DANDENONG: Most recent premiership: 1997/98 Last season: It was a similar tale for previous seasons for the Maroons, showing promise with very little avail. There were moments of brilliance combatted with moments of inconsistency. When the batting group would stand up, the bowling cartel would tumble and vice versa. Most runs: Clayton McCartney (367 runs at 36.80, three x half-centuries) Most wickets: Sohail Sadiq (13 wickets at 20.68, BB: 3/41) Ins: Nimesh Kariyawasam (Buckley Ridges), Rajitha Ranaweera (Pakenham Upper Toomuc), Ramneet Dhindsa (Kingston Hawthorn) Outs: Sohail Sadiq What we say: The Maroons have had a strong off-season in their pursuit of building on previous seasons. North Dandenong has finished a place out of relegation for the last two summers and is knowledgeable on the fact that it will need to improve to avoid Turf 2. Adding two key batters will improve the area the Maroons need to, but the improvement is going to come between the ears, according to coach David Bell. What they say (coach David Bell): “I think a little bit more respect for our club, our team and our teammates,” he said. “We actually have to play a bit of smarter and tougher cricket. “I am sort of hoping our two-day cricket will be a lot stronger, hopefully our batters post a lot stronger scores that give our bowlers a chance. “Yeah we probably only had 13 wickets as our leading-wicket taker, but when you’re defending 100, you don’t get the chance to bowl all afternoon and take wickets.”

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St Mary’s need plenty out of Kasun Niranjana. 260745 1: v Narre South at Lois Twohig Re· Round serve PARKMORE PIRATES: Captain: Ashwin Nash Most recent premiership: 2021/22 Last season: The Pirates surged into Turf 1 with a brilliant premiership triumph over Heinz Southern Districts. Admittedly, Parkmore wasn’t the best side of the summer, but held its nerve when it mattered most. Most runs (Turf 2): Johann Brohier (416 runs at 37.82, three x half-centuries) Most wickets (Turf 2): Ammar Bajwa (28 wickets at 14.36, BB: 4/29) Ins: Pabasara Waduge, Chanaka Devinda (both SL), Amal Athulathmudali (return, Yarragon), Avisha Wilwalaarachchi (Comoora), Kevin Van Twest (return, Lyndale), Chirath Uralagamage (Berwick Strikers), Chandula Weeraratne (SL) Outs: Abhinab Bhatia (Templestowe) What we say: The Pirates haven’t waited around to smell the roses of Turf 1, instead have put a plan in place to get in and stay in. With a heavy list of recruits, the depth should be there to contend with the sides around them. Parkmore Pirates should avoid an in and out season like Narre Warren of 2021/22 and then will aim to build from there. The true demonstration of where this side is at will come on Saturday, when it takes on a driven Hallam Kalora Park outfit in the opening game of the season.

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What they say (Director of Cricket Gavin Lehmann): “For us, our main focus was: we’ve got there, now we’re under no illusions, we want to play finals, but realistically are we going to. “I think we just need to not get relegated, I think we can compete heavily against the bottom four and let’s see what happens against the top four. “The main focus is to not get relegated and to establish ourselves, I guess the Narre South mould, not get relegated and then build two, three, four years from there.” Round 1: v Hallam Kalora Park at Watcher Reserve ST. MARY’S: Most recent premiership: 2002/03 Last season: St Mary’s collected just three wins last summer to finish six points ahead of North Dandenong. While finishing in front of the Maroons, there are some warning signs for the upcoming summer. The Saints scored the least amount of runs last season and lost an equal amount of wickets. The reliance on Kasun Niranjana was evident, but to the star all-rounders credit, he stood up with yet another Team of the Year season performance. Most runs: Raveen Nanayakkara (311 runs at 23.92, two x half-centuries) Most wickets: Kasun Niranjana (22 wickets at 21.27, BB: 5/42) Ins: Susantha Pradeep (Endeavour Hills), Duveen Kalansooriya (Moorabbin) Outs: Nil. What we say: The Saints will enter this summer as a great

unknown, but will be a side each club should avoid underestimating. Without much movement off-field, St Mary’s will not only need to improve, but will need its stars to stand up every week. Each match this season against the bottom four will be like a final for Neil Shaw’s men, as they look to dodge that dreaded last position on the grid and a drop down to the Turf 2 level of the DDCA. What they say (coach Neil Shaw): “We will bat deeper into the innings, that is my expectation,” he said. “We need more professionalism and more team balance... Kasun (Niranjana), he is our number one player, if he keeps continuing on what he’s been doing over the last couple of years, he’s made the Team of the Year the last couple of years as well. “He’s a guy we can’t afford not to perform I suppose.” Round 1: v Berwick at Arch Brown Reserve SEASON PREDICTIONS LADDER Buckley Ridges Springvale South Berwick Narre South Hallam Kalora Park Parkmore Pirates North Dandenong St Mary’s MOST RUNS: Jake Hancock (Berwick) MOST WICKETS: Yoshan Kumara (Springvale South)

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Panthers on the improve VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET SEASON PREVIEW MEN DANDENONG: Coach: Warren Ayres Last First XI premiership: 2017/18 Last season: The Panthers finished 14th with a five-win, 10-loss record. It was a season to forget after a few departures in the off-season leading in. There was strong blooding of some youngsters and a rekindling of that typical Dandy hunger for success. Most runs: Brett Forsyth (443 at 34.08, four x half-centuries) Most wickets: Matt Wilson (29 at 20.59, BB: 5/34) Ins: Ben Allison (overseas), Sahan Perera (Leongatha), Akshat Buch (Springvale South), Jade Christensen (Kingston Hawthorn), Outs: Jakeb Thomas (Cranbourne), Jarvis Harvey (Carlton) What we say: This Dandenong outfit is going to surprise a few in 2022/23. Considering James Pattinson is set to play a fair chunk of the summer, majority of those games will henceforth result in far more competitive contests, not to mention the perpetual bowling depth. Unlike the Panthers of old, this group is bursting at the seams with bowling options. Warren Ayres will have the task of squeezing Ben Allison, Jade Christensen, Matt Wilson, Akshat Buch, Gehan Seniviratne, Braden Taeuber and James Pattinson into the side. Understandably, Ayres will have the luxury of being able to use both Wilson and Pattinson as all-rounder options, but this side will not be short of bowlers come October 1. What they say (Warren Ayres): “I would be shocked if we are not a lot stronger,” he said. “From all the indications, looking at the pre-season, we look like we’ve got a competitive unit amongst the playing group. “There’s still a lot of sorting out to be done, but the blokes that are training look ready to go. “We’re absolutely optimistic that we’re going to have four very strong teams coming into the season. “I suppose so do a lot of other clubs, but we feel like our depth of player has really developed this year.” “Well the beauty of Patto is that he’s always loved playing for Dandenong,” he said. “He’s got some really close friends that play here and that’s the thing for him, he can come back and play for his club and enjoy people’s company. “Hopefully he plays a bit more for us, he’s indicating that he will, hopefully that is the case when we get to the games during the year. “He’s looking forward to it, that’s the main thing – he just makes our team so much more competitive and so much better.” Round 1: v Melbourne at Albert Ground, October 8

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Hawks to let it burn By Tyler Lewis Rowville coach Ben Wise is urging his players to embrace the agony they felt after their grand final defeat to Noble Park. The Hawks claimed the Eastern Football Netball League Premier Division minor premiership with a stunning 16-2 home and away record, but Wise’s men stumbled at the final hurdle, leaving him with the task of the postgame speech every coach fears. “I suppose it’s still a bit raw and it was pretty emotional for the boys, my message was to let it burn, you don’t want to feel like this at that point of the season,” he said candidly. “I thought we got outplayed in the end by a better side on the day, they were cleaner, they used the ball better, adjusted to the conditions better and hunted a bit better than us. “Whether that was off the back of having one game in a month, maybe, we just weren’t sharp enough. “I now dissect our prep and what we did over

that month in case we’re in that situation again. “I am really proud of the way they conducted themselves all year and to put ourselves in the position to be in the last game of the year.” AFL side Sydney became the 11th outfit since 2000 to the have lost a grand final by 40 points or more, with each of the 10 before the Swans failed to win a final the following season. Despite going down to the tune of 47 points, Wise is certain the AFL stat won’t apply to his group. “I think it’s a bit different to the main league, for us there is so much growth in this group,” he outlined. “We had a lot of players playing their first finals series at senior level, a lot of players playing in their first finals series full stop. “For us it was a good learning curve, we’ve got exit meetings all this week to talk about what we need to do and what we need to get better. “We’ve got to keep progressing, we need

add elements where we can get better, we will evaluate that and put in a plan to make sure we’re competing at the back end of next year. “I personally don’t think I need to go out and change things dramatically, what we did got us to where we got to.” Wise further revealed just exactly where that growth is coming from. “I think it comes from within,” he explained. “You could easily go out and bring in certain players... but I think collectively we have to continue developing the guys we’ve got. “I suppose that’s what I need to do over the next couple of weeks, where do we lack something, see what’s out there and see if we can attract people to the club. “But the main thing for us I think is these 21-22 year olds playing their first year of senior footy because of Covid, they’re only going to get better. “They’ve got to get in the gym and work extremely hard to come back fitter than they were the last year.”

Clark and sons Go Bang at Sandown Park By Jason Adams Matt Clark had the thrill of sharing city success with his sons courtesy of Go Bang’s win at Sandown Park last night. Clark’s sons Brad and Jason co-own Go Bang or ‘Jimmy’ as he’s known to those close to him. “I bred the litter and gave him to my sons when he was a pup. I said to them ‘instead of me giving you cash all of the time, have a greyhound!’” said Clark. Not only is it a thrill for him and his sons but also their families. “It’s really good fun sharing the ride with them. They love it, they’ve got young families who enjoy it as well. Jason has a baby on the way so I’m about to be a grandfather for the first time!” It was Go Bang’s fourth career win and breakthrough triumph at Sandown Park following five placings at the track. “He’s no star but he’s been a good breadand-butter dog. Dad mentioned (Sky Racing’s) Jason Lincoln gave him a good plug on air before the race, I hope some people followed him in.” Plumridge and Ebeyer share spoils Later in the night Peacock claimed his second city win for both he and trainer David Plumridge. Celebrations were in full swing post-race as Plumridge shared the moment with good friend and part-owner Tony Ebeyer. “I bred him then he went to Tony and Mitch (son) to do the rearing in exchange for half ownership – it’s great to be able to share wins with the Ebeyers. I’ve gotten friends involved with my part of the ownership and that’s been terrific,” said Plumridge. “I got in contact with Tony through a mutual friend and he and his son Mitch were nice dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

Matt Clarke with Go Bang. 301403 enough to help me, that was five years ago and we’ve been good friends since.” Peacock, or ‘Billy’ as he’s known, is named after part-owner Mitch Ebeyer who’s an integral part of the SEN Track team and known as ‘The Peacock’. The mother of Peacock, Summer Nights, was acquired by Plumridge after her racing career with intentions to breed. “I got her from Robin Moore in exchange for some pups. Robin and Michelle are great people and they’ve helped me a lot.” Save the best till last Amron Dan made us wait until the final race on the card to see the night’s biggest win. He was tardy to begin then found nothing

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