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Hit-run driver jailed

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A hit-run driver who fled a fatal crash in Dandenong and tried to cover up his involvement has been jailed.

Troy Olierook, 34, of Wantirna, was driving disqualified when he struck pedestrian Scott Alan Hickey on Princes Highway Dandenong near Adelaide Street about 8pm on Wednesday 3 June 2020.

He stopped for about 15 seconds in the unregistered Holden Cruze, and accelerated off, County Court judge Anne Hassan said in sentencing on 21 October.

“You must have been aware that Mr Hickey’s condition was perilous yet you left him,” she told Olierook.

Worse, he tried to conceal the vehicle using stolen parts, and falsely implicated another as the driver.

Just before the hit-run, a possibly intoxicated Mr Hickey was walking on and off the highway in front of cars.

He stopped in the centre outbound lane.

Without stopping or deviating, the Cruze struck Mr Hickey at an estimated 70 km/h.

The 36-year-old Dandenong victim – “clearly

a well-loved” member of his family - was treated by other motorists, police and paramedics.

He died of multiple injuries on the way to hospital.

Police publicly released video footage as part of a “complex” investigation to find the hit-run driver and car, Judge Hassan noted.

Olierook hid the vehicle, then tried to modify it with stolen parts, such as a matching bonnet stolen from a car in Fitzroy.

He also later told police that the car had been earlier stolen by an associate.

After a “protracted period of lies and decep-

tion”, Olierook eventually pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to failing to stop and render assistance, destruction of evidence and car theft.

Olierook was not alleged to have caused Mr Hickey’s death by a matter of law, but charged with how he behaved in the aftermath, Judge Hassan noted.

The maximum term for failing to stop and render assistance was recently increased to 10 years’ jail – the offence described as “reprehensible, callous and inhumane”, Judge Hassan said.

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Budget leaves ASRC wanting

By Sahar Foladi Following the 2022-23 Federal Budget, many organisations such as Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) have been left disappointed.

ASRC which advocates for policy reform for asylum seekers, believes the Albanese Government has failed to live up to the expectations.

The Budget has targeted a wide variety of issues Australians have faced. These include cost of living relief, modern economy and budget repair.

However, the Budget does not address Labor’s election promise to end Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) or the Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEV) and increase in Australia’s humanitarian intake.

Former Hazara refugee from Afghanistan, Sajjad Askary who is a Human Rights advocate and a Juris Doctor student, said: “No doubt, the Albanese Government is a lot better than the Liberals, and we hope that the policy changes will reflect that.

“The Albanese government has told the community to wait for the formal announcement, which should come by the end of this calendar year as the new government navigates through the challenges to reach what, no doubt, will be a significant move.”

Bruce MP Julian Hill said the critical first step is to employ more staff to process visas backed by $36.1 million in this Budget.

“The visa and migration system inherited from the Liberals is a broken mess. We have already announced 500 additional staff for the Department to work through the awful backlog of visas from the Liberals.

“Personally I will be pushing for greater accommodation of Afghans including Hazaras being persecuted, but the first step is not academic arguments about places, it’s getting more staff to be able to process visas.

“The Liberals kept making announcements

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However, ASRC has called on the Albanese Government to meet its election promise.

“This budget is a tale of two Australians,” ASRC chief executive Kon Karapanagiotidis said.

“One where there is hope of recovery and a better future with billions rightly being spent to help people in need, and another where more than half a billion is being spent to harm people who turned to us for help, safety and protection.”

The TPV leaves those who are qualified for protection in limbo, human rights activists say.

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World Hazara Council spokesperson, Sitarah Mohammadi has faith in the Labor Government as she believes people on these visas have no need to be fearful and that the huge backlog and new challenges faced by the Government are slowing down the process to meet their needs.

“I know it’s a very difficult time a very uncertain time that the people are in but we just have to remain hopeful and wait until we get that formal announcement from the government,” Ms Mohammadi said.

“The people who have been on TPVs or SHEVs have been waiting for that certainty that the Labor government promised prior to the election, but we also have to keep in mind that there are a lot of complexity and challenges that this new government is also facing.

“Hopefully, the community will receive some positive news soon.”

Mr Hill said all the commitments will be made.

“It is legally and administratively complex and consultation is occurring with legal and migration experts to get the detail right.

“That timing is not dependent on the Budget and I am pushing Ministers to finalise and announce the transition as soon as possible.”

Mr Hill said the Labor Government was committed to increase the humanitarian intake to 27,000.

“Labor Government is committed to set up a community sponsorship program modelled on the successful Canadian version, with 5,000 places in addition to the refugee intake.”

La Trobe Liberal MP Jason Wood said: “If it can be fast tracked, I think that’s a really good thing, let’s get things moving.”

Mr Wood said an upcoming bipartisan parliamentary inquiry committee which he is part of, will discuss these issues and the major concern for him and the Shadow Minister is the processing time.

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$500k for early learning Narre Warren North Labor candidate Belinda Wilson was at Good Start Learning Endeavour Hills earlier this week to announce a significant funding commitment.

The Hanna Drive centre will reap the rewards of $500,000 from the State Gov-

ernment for upgrades and refurbishment, to create improved learning and play spaces.

She was joined by Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Minister Ingrid Stitt to make the announcement.

Limbrick launches campaign

By Sahar Foladi Greens candidate for Dandenong, Matthew Kirwan.

‘Free’ public school push

By Cam Lucadou-Wells High-quality public schools rely on more than just “bricks and mortar”, says Greens Dandenong candidate Matthew Kirwan.

Mr Kirwan said the Greens’ $1.46 billion fiveyear plan would enable government schools to hire more teachers and support staff, offer better pay and conditions, reduce class sizes and better support disadvantaged students.

The Greens also want to make public schools “genuinely free” by abolishing out-ofpocket costs for families such as ‘voluntary’ fees, subject costs and digital devices, Mr Kirwan said.

Mr Kirwan said many parents in Greater Dandenong were sending their children to schools outside the area or to private schools.

This was due to “local public schools not providing the high-quality education that they want for their children”.

“While the current (State) Government has in many cases improved the buildings at local government schools, a good public system is not just about bricks and mortar.

“One-off building improvements won’t address lack of funding for school programs or address teachers leaving the teaching profession because of poor pay.”

Liberal Democrat MP David Limbrick held his election launch at the Ukrainian Community Centre in Noble Park on the weekend.

Mr Limbrick is looking to be re-elected as South Eastern Metropolitan MP in the Victorian Upper House.

The Liberal Democrats claim they are Australia’s only political party based on libertarian philosophy. It has experienced rapid growth during the pandemic and now boasts thousands of members across Victoria, it asserts.

There were more than 160 faithful people to the party at the event, many of whom picked up corflutes and fliers so they can help out the party during the campaign.

Mr Limbrick told the crowd he is proud to have been a voice for people against “government over-reach” during the pandemic.

Liberal Democrats seem to starkly contrast with other party beliefs. Mr Limbrick believes the over-reach during the pandemic has stripped Victorians from their rights, which is why his party has proposed Bill of Rights ahead of the elections.

“If it wasn’t for the Liberal Democrats there would have been no one speaking up against school and park closures.

“The experts are now telling us we were

right. If there had been four Liberal Democrats in the upper house, the pandemic would have been an entirely different experience for millions of Victorians,” Mr Limbrick said.

On its website, The Liberal Democrats strongly suggest that protection of human rights is the ‘hallmark of a liberal democracy,’ and as part of that, they are seeking to introduce Constitutional Bill of Rights to strengthen and enforce the right of Victorians.

Not only that, Liberal Democrats want to ‘End the Nanny State,’ in other words, give power to Victorians to make their own life decisions instead of laws designed to save Victorians from their own decisions.

In saying that, it seeks to lift legal restrictions and penalties such as for cannabis possession, vapes and also the increase of speed limits. It hopes this will leave more resources for serious crimes and ‘restore agency to adults.’

In his inaugural speech in 2019, Mr Limbrick made it clear what he does not stand for.

“For those of you who feel entitled to other people’s money or who like to meddle in private lives, impose taxes, police thoughts and censor others or who could be described as nanny statists, champagne socialists, rentseeking fat cats, moral guardians, human redtape dispensers or any other variety of authoritarian, I have terrible news: the libertarians have arrived.”

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Hospital action push

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By Sahar Foladi After more than 20 years in the dark, Waratah Reserve finally has proper lighting to host matches at night.

Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams announced that the home to Doveton Soccer Club scored $250,000 towards lighting upgrades.

“Congratulations to Doveton Soccer Club - this boost will go a long way to support the growing number of people, young and old, keen to get involved in local sport and recreation,” Ms Williiams said.

The grant includes the installation of four poles with LED lighting, upgrades to cabling and power supply to light up the main pitch at the Eumemmerringbased reserve.

Ms Williams acknowledged City of Casey for its commitment and financial contribution to the project.

“It’s a great example of how the Andrews Labor Government is making sport and recreation more accessible, welcoming and inclusive for all Victorians,” Ms Williams said.

Initiatives like this were about levelling the playing field, creating jobs, stimulating local economies, and improving the health, wellbeing, and social outcomes for Victorian communities, she said.

Doveton Soccer Club president Daniel Mcminimee has been with the club for 25 years now, starting off as a playercoach. “(The upgrade) has been much appreciated by everybody in the club.

“I’ve been involved on the committee for 20 years now and this is the best bit of news that we’ve had.”

Mr Mcminimee said the club would be able to finally host night games at Waratah Reserve.

“We had to play several cup games away from Doveton or hand over to the other club when we had won the right to host it, simply because we had no lights to play the game under.”

A few years ago, the pavilion expanded from two to four change rooms to cater for girls teams. Mr Mcminimee was hoping for further improvements given the club is more than 50 years strong.

“We’re the highest Club in the City of Casey at senior level.

“There’s no other Club higher than us so I just hope that we can get some new refurbishments in the club, get some works done on the ground so that we can play and compete at top level.”

A 2020 report by KPMG commissioned by Sport and Recreation Victoria put an annual value of $7 billion on the economic, social and health benefits of community sport and active recreation infrastructure in Victoria.

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being left behind.

“With the excess land on Cleeland Street leftover from the Dandenong High School and Cleeland Secondary College merger, there is plenty of space for Dandenong Hospital to expand.”

The Greens have pledged to invest $1.3 billion for additional rehab beds, geriatric beds and nursing home beds to make room for more emergency patients in Melbourne hospitals.

Dandenong Liberal candidate Karen Broadley said Victoria’s spending on hospitals was the lowest in the country.

“This resulted in fewer hospital staff, fewer beds and longer wait times for Victorians.”

Ms Broadley said if elected to Government, the Liberals would build or upgrade more than 20 hospitals and add 40,000 new and upskilled nurses and midwives in the next four years.

It would be funded by shelving the $35 billion Suburban Rail Loop project, she said.

Short-term improvements could be made at Dandenong Hospital by reducing hospital admissions at the “front end”, reducing nurses’ workloads and reducing bed blockage at the exit from hospital.

Hopeful signs at emergency department

By Cam Lucadou-Wells After 12 months of deteriorating performance, emergency wait times at Dandenong Hospital have shown signs of recovery.

However, the latest quarterly data from the Victorian Agency of Health Information released on Friday 28 October still shows a health system under pressure.

In July-September 2022, patients were waiting less time for treatment than the previous quarter at Dandenong Hospital ED. But more patients were staying in the ED for longer than 24 hours.

In the July quarter, 51 patients stayed more

than a day in the emergency unit – up from 46 in March-June and just six a year ago. Also, a higher rate of non-admitted patients were languishing in the ED for over four hours.

The 90th percentile waiting time for treatment at Dandenong ED dropped to slightly more than two hours (126 minutes).

This was nine minutes shorter than in March-July 2022. The average was still 33 minutes longer than the same period 12 months ago.

Median treatment times dropped from 30 minutes to 23 minutes. This was back to near-par with 12 months previously. Ambulance transfer median times were down from

33 minutes to 32 minutes. At the same time, ambulance presentation numbers were down 8.5 per cent.

Elective surgery times also dropped for category 2 (semi-urgent) patients from 168 days to 154 days, though 63 per cent still waited beyond the 90-day benchmark.

In July-September, Dandenong Hospital discharged 16.236 patients, up by 6 per cent.

Emergency patients were slightly up, totalling 7,097. The hospital was recently one of 12 major hospitals that received extra specialist staff to improve patient flow and access to elective surgery.

$295m upgrade ‘too late’: Greens

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Dandenong Hospital is set for an up-to-$295 million upgrade, according to an election pledge by the State Labor Government.

Premier Daniel Andrews announced on 29 October the upgrade of the hospital’s emergency department as well as a new intensive care unit, operating theatres and a new outpatient clinic for specialist appointments.

Two floors would be built above the ED, expanding its capacity for an extra 12,000 patients a year. The works are expected to start by 2026.

The hospital admits more than 31,000 patients a year and treats more than 79,000 people in the ED. Official performance data shows the ED has been under unprecedented strain over the past year, as well as long wait times for elective surgery at Dandenong.

The latest health pledge brings the Government’s ‘Hospital Plan for the South-East’ up to $962 million. This year, the Government has funded Casey Hospital’s ED upgrade. It has also promised to redevelop Monash Medical Centre.

“Only Labor is doing what matters – delivering a better Dandenong Hospital as part of our Hospital Plan for the South-East,” Mr Andrews said as he viewed completed works of the $577 million Victorian Heart Hospital in Clayton.

Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said local hospitals needed to grow to cater for the “booming” South East suburbs.

“Labor’s Hospital Plan for the South-East will deliver an upgraded Casey Hospital, Monash Medical Centre and Dandenong Hospital – making sure locals get quality care closer to home.”

Greens Dandenong candidate Matthew Kirwan said the four-year-plus wait for more emergency beds was “way too late. It shows that the Andrews Government has dropped the ball when it comes to health planning.

“Also we can’t solve the problems of our health system with just extra emergency beds.

It does nothing to address the doubling of elective surgery wait times at Dandenong Hospital over the last year.”

Mr Kirwan said the Government was silent on Monash Health’s own strategic plan in 2019 calling for more elective surgery beds in Dandenong.

“Dandenong Hospital has not kept pace with the local population and people are now waiting an average of 164 days for vital surgery.

“The residents of Dandenong and surrounding suburbs deserve better.”

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State election candidates have called for more funding and an expansion of Dandenong Hospital, which has strained under unprecedented pressure in recent months.

Emergency waiting times, ambulance transfer times and elective surgery waits have escalated at Dandenong and other hospitals across the state.

However, there were improving signs in the latest quarterly data from the Victorian Agency of Health Information released on 28 October.

The Government had blamed a surge in hospital emergency department presentations as the state battled lingering Covid-19 effects, such as illness and workforce shortages.

Dandenong Labor MP Gabrielle Williams said the pandemic affected patient care across Australia.

“Monash Health is working closely with the Dandenong community to make sure they continue to get the care they deserve, with median wait times in the hospital falling over the past quarter.”

Dandenong Hospital is a “critical part of our

local public health system”, Ms Williams said.

“I am a strong advocate for further investment in Dandenong Hospital, to ensure it can continue to provide quality healthcare for everyone in our community.”

Meanwhile, Dandenong Greens candidate Matthew Kirwan called for a Dandenong Hospital expansion – in line with Monash Health’s strategic plan.

Monash Health stated in its 2019 plan that the expansion would “improve local access to high volume, high complexity care in the rapidly growing south-east growth corridor”.

The service would focus on general medicine, refugee health, gastroenterology, major head and heck care and maternity care.

Mr Kirwan said there hadn’t been major investment in acute care at Dandenong for “well over a decade”.

“What is Labor’s plan for that? The whole basis of the Revitalising Central Dandenong project is that Dandenong is the capital of the South East.

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Truckie’s charges dropped she said. Justice Lasry said the lack of explanation was “most unsatisfactory” given the time wasted in preparing for trial.

Tuteru’s barrister David Hallowes SC said he was disappointed it had taken the Crown so long to reach their position, given their weak manslaughter case.

“Fundamentally the case hasn’t changed from when Mr Tuteru was first charged, and as Your Honour indicates, there’s been not only a great deal of time, but a great deal of effort put in to preparing the case,” he said, “so it is disappointing.”

Justice Lasry said there may be an issue as to whether the heavy vehicle charges should instead be heard in the County Court. The matter was adjourned for a further mention on 5 December, where a trial date will be fixed for next year.

Singh was last year jailed for up to 22 years after admitting culpable driving causing the deaths of Senior Constables Lynette Taylor and Kevin King, and Constables Glen Humphris and Josh Prestney. However, after a successful appeal, his sentence was reduced to 18-and-ahalf years, with his minimum term cut by four years to 14-and-a-half.

By Emily Woods, AAP Prosecutors have dropped manslaughter charges against a trucking boss they previously alleged allowed Mohinder Singh to get behind the wheel before he killed four Victoria Police officers. Manager of Dandenong South-based Connect Logistics Simiona Tuteru, 51, was due to stand trial this week in Victoria’s Supreme Court after being charged with four counts of manslaughter over the April 2020 collision.

Singh, of Cranbourne, was high on drugs and sleep deprived when his prime-mover ploughed into the officers on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway. Prosecutors previously alleged Tuteru had permitted Singh to drive the truck, despite claims he was too tired. Tuteru pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and a trial was due to begin on October 25.

However, in a brief hearing in Melbourne on Friday, prosecutors told the court they would no longer pursue the manslaughter charges. Tuteru will instead face four heavy vehicle charges.

“Is the court and the public to be favoured with an explanation as to how this has occurred?” Justice Lex Lasry asked.

Manslaughter charges have been withdrawn against Simiona Tuteru.

“I don’t propose to go into the reasons why.

Your Honour, a discontinuance has been entered now,” prosecutor Robyn Harper replied.

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about the Director of Public Prosecutions’ decision, asking if the Crown had “finally worked out they don’t have a case”.

“I wouldn’t say that’s right, Your Honour,”

Driver jailed after deadly hit-run incident in 2020 From page 1 Olierook also pleaded guilty to two commercial burglaries and multiple thefts in Dandenong around the same time.

Among them was a break-in and theft of a tray-truck at a Dandenong South lattice and garden fence business in May 2020.

Olierook and three other burglars stole power tools, computer equipment and lattices and screens, which they loaded onto the business’s truck and a stolen vintage

1970 Ford Fairmont.

He and others also stole pokie machines, power tools and computer equipment during a break-in at a Dandenong freight company in July 2020.

They loaded their loot onto two of the business’s Mercedes vans, and drove off.

A police raid of Olierook’s home discovered several stolen items as well as butanediol and a 3D printer allegedly used to make cloned number plates.

Judge Hassan noted his relevant and lengthy criminal record spanning 12 years.

The crimes included dangerous driving, disqualified and unlicensed driving, drugdriving, driving with false number plates, burglaries, thefts and drug possession.

Drugs played a role in his inability to lead a productive life. His prospects for rehabilitation were “demonstrably poor”, the judge said.

At the time of the hit-run, he was on a

community corrections order.

Judge Hassan noted Olierook’s mental traumas – though it was unclear whether they predated the hit-run crash.

He’d shown no real insightful remorse, other than by pleading guilty, she said.

Olierook was jailed for up to seven-and-ahalf years. He will be eligible for parole after serving five-and-a-half years.

His term includes 836 days in pre-sentence custody.

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Resolute charity turns 60

By Cam Lucadou-Wells For 60 years, Springvale Benevolent Society has been a salvation for people at their lowest points.

The society’s 15 hard-working volunteers celebrated at a Greater Dandenong mayoral function at Springvale City Hall supper room on Tuesday 25 October.

Many of them had served for decades, providing food, vouchers, blankets and other essentials to households in need.

There are stayers like 84-year-old Pat Dillon, who still compiles food and clothes parcels two days a week.

But president of 21 years Joe Rechichi, says new volunteers are needed to share the workload.

“Too much strain is on our volunteers. It’s hard to get the right type who are committed to doing it for a long time.

“We need more people like Pat Dillon.”

The benevolent society was founded on 28 February 1962 after a convening of City of Springvale council and local church representatives.

One of the co-founders, the late John Beus later wrote about the enduring friendships formed as “members from different walks of life worked together to help others”.

In its early days, the society helped about two or three cases a week with 10 shilling vouchers and second-hand clothes.

In the past year, the society gave $30,000 of goods – and dipped even deeper into their funds during the depths of Covid.

Mr Rechichi says they help the people who “fall through the cracks”.

They include asylum seekers with no welfare benefits, no work rights and no income.

During Covid lockdowns, they were especially vulnerable.

He expects things will only get harder, as

Monique Chung, Angelino Colombino, Cathy Jackson, Francois Chung, Rita Di Blasio, Joe Rechichi, Biagio Di Blasio, Pat Dillon, Teresa Rechichi and Filomena Lay. 305674 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS cost-of-living rises start to bite.

“It takes a lot of courage for a person to say they need help,” Mr Rechichi says.

“When you say ‘yes, I can help’, you can see a little relief on their face. And they don’t have to agonize and wait two days or next week – on that same day, we’re there.”

Mr Rechichi says he still sharply remembers what it’s like to “have nothing”. His family migrated from Italy in 1964 with exactly that.

“There wasn’t any Centrelink. If you didn’t work, you didn’t eat. That’s what inspired peo-

ple to start the Springvale Benevolent Society.

“I can’t understand why in a beautiful rich country that you can’t be able to eat. There’s something not right with that.”

At the celebration, mayor Jim Memeti presented the society with $5000 – which will cover the charity’s food supplies for the next two months.

Cr Memeti paid tribute to the “very, very good people” who’ve been “looking after the most vulnerable people in our community”.

He particularly thanked the members

for delivering essential food and supplies to homes during the council’s Covid material aid program.

Cr Memeti said the function – and a similar one held for not-for-profit Wellsprings for Women – were held instead of the annual mayoral charity ball fundraiser.

“I hope these functions continue in the future.

“It’s good to recognise the volunteers, the charities and the good work that they do. They don’t get recognised enough.”

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Push for clean transport

By Marcus Uhe Greens Upper House candidate for South-East Metropolitan Alex Breskin used last week’s Metropolitan Transport Forum held at Bunjil Place to put forward his vision for an environmentally friendly transport network in the South East.

Coinciding with National Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 19 October, Mr Breskin announced plans for the party’s Big Bike Build, which will see $2.5 billion invested in hundreds of kilometres of safe and separated bike ‘superhighways’ across the state, if the Greens win government at the upcoming election.

It was one of four solutions he put forward on the night to combat rising numbers of emissions caused by cars and trucks on the roads, in the hopes that cycling would provide

a valid alternative to driving.

“Transport is victoria’s biggest growing source of carbon emissions,” Mr Breskin said.

“We in the South East suburbs are in a major growth corridor for Greater Melbourne and no council is bearing that brunt more than the City of Casey.

“There are some serious challenges we need to address, so I come her with a very clear message for the council on transport.

“To tackle the climate crisis, Victoria needs to rapidly cut emissions from the transport sector, and at the heart of our transport policies.

“The State Government needs to support people to make that shift out of polluting petrol vehicles and into cleaner, cheaper climatefriendly forms of transport.”

Along with the funding for bike paths, Mr Breskin suggested an upgrade of the current public transport network, a push for more electric vehicles and a clean transport action plan, that would set “mandated targets” for emissions reduction targets.

“Without (a clean transport action plan), we’re seeing billions spent on transport projects, which means 200 kilometres of new widened freeways that are going to lock in more carbon pollution, put thousands more cars into our suburbs, and that is simply not compatible with dealing with the climate crisis.”

In contrast, Liberals have commmitted $10 billion to improving Victoria’s roads over 10 years and $175 million to the upgrade of Berwick-Cranbourne Road, which was announced by Gembrook MP Brad Battin

at the forum.

He did, however, commend the council’s advocacy for the Clyde Rail extension, which the Liberals committed to completing, if they win government.

The Labor Party completed an upgrade of the Cranbourne line in February 2022 and continue to forge ahead with their level crossing removal project, with plans to make the Pakenham line level-crossing free by 2025.

The forum was attended by Mr Breskin, Mr Battin and Labor South-East Metropolitan candidate Michael Galea.

Each representative was given six minutes to address their party’s stance on the topic before fielding questions from the audience.

A recording of the forum is available to watch at youtube.com/watch?v=ukYUDS3qB_s

Meet your local candidates at upcoming town hall forums

By Eleanor Wilson

Labor candidate Belinda Wilson is unable to attend any of the forums due to existing community commitments, Mr Capon said, while Greens candidate Laura McLean is yet to confirm her attendance.

In addition to in-person attendance, the Town Halls will be livestreamed on YouTube.

“It’s important to make sure that politics is accessible to all, even for those who may not have a car or other means of transport,” Mr Capon said.

“That’s why the Town Halls are spread across the electorate, and will also be livestreamed for those who cannot make it in-person, such as for health reasons.

“This ensures that everyone can make an informed decision as to who they want as their representative for Narre Warren North.”

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An ambitious independent candidate in Narre Warren is hoping a series of town hall forums will give residents an accessible opportunity to meet their local candidates.

Stephen Capon has organised four community forums to run across the electorate of Narre Warren North over the next month, allowing constituents to discuss local issues with candidates.

“Government should always be about representing the people and acting for their benefit, and the only way of knowing what the locals want and need is to take the time to meet with them, to listen, and to understand what they are saying,” he said.

Mr Capon said he hopes the Town Halls give that opportunity to meet and connect.

“It’s also important for locals to know where

candidates and their parties stand on particular issues – whether the issues relate to health, integrity, transportation, the economy, the environment, or any other issue that impacts the community.”

The first Town Hall meeting was held on Saturday 22 October at Endeavour Hills Neighbourhood Centre.

It was a slow start to the forums, Mr Capon admitted, but he hopes the remaining forums can gain some more momentum and attendance.

Despite Mr Capon’s efforts to facilitate the Town Halls, the attendance of candidates may vary, he said.

Both Mr Capon, Liberal candidate Timothy Dragan and Liberal Democrats candidate Stephen Matulec have indicated they will attend each remaining town hall.

enham community advocate Cheryl Billing Smith.

Details for the Town Halls are as below: Town Hall 2 - Saturday 29 October, 7.30pm10.30pm. Location: Foundation Learning Centre (1 Malcolm Court, Narre Warrenoff Webb Street near Narre Warren Train Station). Livestream link: youtube.com/ watch?v=GrzK3Sj6Su4 Town Hall 3 - Saturday 5 November, 7.30pm10.30pm. Location: Timbarra Community Centre (Timbarra Way, Berwick). Livestream Link: youtube.com/watch?v=YVHQ6ga52GE Town Hall 4 - Saturday 12 November, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Location: Hallam Senior Citizen’s Centre (2 Princes Domain Drive, Hallam). Livestream link: youtube.com/ watch?v=4LKc6_fROYc

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Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

for four projects including two infant welfare centres and three sets of traffic lights.

The money will be spent as follows: Purchase of land and erection of infant welfare centres in Canberra and Springvale Road ($25,000) Traffic lights at Frankston - Foster Streets and Lonsdale Street near Clow Street ($10,000) Drainage works in McFees Rd ($10,000) Drainage works in King Street ($5,000)

100 years ago 2 November 1922 A Boisterous Sunday Sunday last will long be remembered by residents of Dandenong as the date of one of the fiercest southerly gales ever known here.

From about 11am until well on in the evening, the wind raged at terrific force, and the cold, blinding rain made it most unpleasant for church folk. The electric light supply service was affected, and no light was available at Dandenong until 8.30pm, the church services being conducted by lamplight and candlelight.

A number of trees were uprooted, and flower gardens suffered severely, the beautiful roses in bloom the day before being completely spoilt.

Flower Show Postponed Dandenong was amongst the towns that experienced the force of Sunday’s gale, and considerable damage was done to flower gardens, so much so that it was decided to [postpone the Spring Flower Show of the Dandenong Horticultural Society, which was fixed for yesterday.

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20 years ago A bit of comedy during the Outback Stockmans Show. Lachie Cossor falls over ‘Eddie’ the quarterhorse at the 2017 Dandenong Show.

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50 years ago 2 November 1972 Council Borrows $50,000 Dandenong City council will borrow $50,000

4 November 2002 Jobs gained, Jobs lost The State Government last week announced its contract with Dandenong train manufacturer Bombardier would be extended to include nine extra trains costing $125m, a decision that would create more than 1000 jobs. The total of 1000 jobs, many of them local, would be created to build and maintain the trains.

While last week’s announcement was a boon to the City’s rolling-stock manufacturing industry, the week also saw the demise of its

hi-tech telecommunication manufacturing industry. Corning announce it would cease operations of its Noble Park optical fibre plant

by Christmas with the loss of 130 jobs

5 years ago 6 November 2017 Top show at half price Dandenong Show ticket prices have been halved this year, but the entertainment bill is as full as ever. The Greaves Reserve gates will open at 9am on Saturday 11 November and Sunday 12 November.

The Outback Stockman’s Show will be on all weekend and is included in the admission price. The show has a comedy spin and features horsemanship, crowd participation and various animals including an oversized bullock named Jigsaw. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged 6-16 and free for children aged t years and under. Family show tickets for two adults and up to our children are available for $25. The Star Journal wants readers to capture the spirit of this year’s Dandy Show by sharing their photos taken at the show.

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Committed to higher service

By Matsya Devi Dasi of the Vaisnava Community, Hare Krishna Melbourne (ISKCON) Temple The basic concept of ISKCON’s (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) philosophy is the understanding that we are not our material bodies, but rather that our true identity is the soul within.

You could say that the Krishna consciousness movement is not exactly a religion, but an educational and cultural system that is open to everyone.

According to Vedic civilization, the perfection of life is to realize one’s relationship with Krishna, or God. We understand that not only human beings but all living entities are parts and parcels of God. The parts are meant for serving the whole, just as the legs, hands, fingers, and ears are meant for serving the total body.

We living entities, being parts and parcels of God, are duty-bound to serve Him. Actually, our position is that we are always

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HOPE rendering service to someone, either to our family, country, or society.

If we have no one to serve, sometimes we keep a pet cat or dog and render service to it.

All these factors prove that we are constitutionally meant to render service, yet in spite of serving to the best of our ability, we are often not satisfied.

Nor is the person to whom we are rendering that service satisfied.

On the material platform, everyone is frustrated.

The reason for this is that the service being rendered is not properly directed.

For example, if we want to render service to a tree, we must water the root.

If we pour water to the leaves, branches, and twigs, there is little benefit.

If God is served, all other parts and parcels will be automatically satisfied. Consequently, all welfare activities as well as service to society, family, and nation are realized by serving God. It is the duty of every human being to understand his constitutional position with God and to act accordingly.

If this is possible, then our lives become successful.

The Krishna consciousness movement is not blind religious fanaticism, nor is it a revolt by some recent upstart; rather, it is an authorized, scientific approach to the matter of our eternal necessity in relation with the Absolute Truth, the Supreme Enjoyer.

Krishna consciousness simply deals with our eternal relationship with God and the process of discharging our relative duties to Him. Thus, Krishna consciousness enables humans to achieve the highest perfection of life attainable in the present human form of existence.

Matsya Devi Dasi of the Krishna Melbourne (ISKCON) Temple.

Golden days as Farleys celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

By Eleanor Wilson “Some of my family thought it wasn’t going to last,” said Eve Farley, nee Bonato, the daughter of Italian immigrants who settled in Dandenong in the late 1930s.

“We were married on Friday the 13th too,” Eve said as she reminisced on 50 years of memories with husband Greg.

Seventy three-year-old Greg Farley tells the tale of a high-spirited young man, who would “gatecrash” a 21st birthday party in Hallam one fateful night in 1971, only to meet the birthday girl, his future wife.

Greg was a 22-year-old national serviceman at the time, who had just returned from two years fighting in the Vietnam war.

Eve, a beautiful 21-year-old with big bright eyes and a relaxed nature.

She wasn’t so keen on Greg at the beginning. He was too old fashioned, she said.

That was October 1971. A year later, the pair would marry at St Mary’s Church in Dandenong.

Eve wore a beautiful lace-lined white dress and a long veil crowned with daisies.

Greg, a beaming smile as they celebrated the nuptials at a reception in Kilsyth.

The newlyweds quickly settled in their first home, a distinctive 70’s brick house in Narre Warren.

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It’s also the same home they celebrated their 50th anniversary in this week.

Eve recalls the home being one of just six in the estate at the time. “[Narre Warren] has grown unbelievably.

You can’t imagine what it was like back then,” Eve said.

“Across the road it was just cows coming up to the fence…it was all farm land.”

“Back then the Highway had only two lanes. There was nothing between here and

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the Hallam Pub,” Greg chimed in.

As Eve split her time between raising the children and working part time in hospitality, Greg spent a loyal 40 years with the same locksmith company.

“As you can tell I’m not a fan of change,” he joked.

He’s also a passionate community man, liasing closely with Casey Council council throughout the years and helping out with Neighbourhood Watch, Dandenong Little Athletics and as the committee secretary for

Max Pawsey Reserve, to name a few.

In 2008 he was made redundant from the locksmith company he worked at for four decades and subsequently retired.

But it was the beginning of some of the couple’s most fondest memories.

First it was a two-and-a-half month long trip to Europe - Italy to see Eve’s relatives, plus another 20 odd countries.

Then it was Canada, China, Japan, Thailand, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, the list goes on and on.

A particular highlight was a family trip to Bali several years ago.

Greg and Eve shouted all 15 family members the trip for Christmas.

The one destination left on Eve’s bucket list is New York City. She’ll visit next year with one of her daughters.

Greg will stay home and spend time with their eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

What’s been their secret to success over the last 50 years? It depends who you ask.

Eve will tell you it’s perseverance. Greg? “I just do what I’m told,” he says.

“Someone has to wear the pants,” Eve retorts.

While the couple share a matter of fact attitude to life and marriage, you only need to look at Greg’s phone lock screen - a picture of his dear ‘Evie’ - to see their romance lives on. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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Happy 60 years to JC Smale

By Sahar Foladi Notting Hilll engineering company, JC Smale has celebrated its 60th birthday with a book recounting how the company and its success came into existence.

The book: Celebrating 60 Years, The Story of JC Smale, is full of historical photos. It tells of the company’s start-up, its growth and success and concludes with ‘Entrusting the Legacy.’

It’s founder was Clayton fitter and turner Jack Smale, who took out a bank loan to rent out a small factory in Oakleigh and opened for business in 1962, Since then, the company has been recognised internationally with the help of his family and staff.

Six second-generation family has served more than 180 years in the business.

After the establishment of JC Smale, its succession was passed down to his children, who in turn have passed it to long serving employee, David Forsyth as general manager.

“One of the things that struck me when I first started working here was that, it’s a family business that was reflected in the environment here as well. It’s very open and approachable.”

Mr Forsyth started off as a graduate mechanical engineer 10 years ago while his uncle worked as an accountant in the 90’s.

He is one of the many loyal staff who’s been with the company and had the pleasure to go where the company’s success took him.

“It’s a very fortunate position where we’ve got a great team of people here.

“There’s a lot of long serving members that have worked with the Smale’s for a long time.

“That’s what makes it a lot easier, the good people that are involved in the business,that have been here for a long period of time and the work that they do,” Mr Forsyth said.

JC Smale has manufacturing and assembly plants facility in Malaysia which is where Mr

JC Smale’s first rented out factory in Oakleigh Forsyth had the opportunity to work, in 2015’17.

Its staff have been to all corners of the globe including major supply and installation projects in South Africa, USA, Russia, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore and Bolivia.

The company is vast and has achieved so much over the years that Mr Forsyth said he is still learning about its history.

Picture: SUPPLIED “It’s quiet interesting because I’ve been with the business for 10 years but I’m still learning about the history of the business now.

“Part of the 60 years recognition which has been a great for itself, it’s also learning about the earlier days,” Mr Forsyth said.

Over the span of its 60 years, JC Smale has worked on some notable projects including, brick-making plants in the US, UK, South Africa and the Ural Mountains, the manufacture of robotic auto fuel tank machines for BMW and

Jack Smale, the late founder of JC Smale.

Audi in Germany, grinding machines for Glencore mines in all five continents, high-grade switches for Yarra Trams and even the support for the winged keel fitted to the yacht oneAustralia competed in the 1995 America’s Cup. Mr Forsyth ended the book with saying,”We are fortunate to be a part of a name and reputation that I believe to be of great substance.”

“With a great team of people, I believe we are in a very strong position to face and overcome any challenges in the future.”

Free festival’s world of music is back in Dandenong

By Cam Lucadou-Wells After a two year hiatus, the Dandenong West Primary School Community Festival is back with a bang.

The fully-free event hosts a world of music such as indigenous singer Mitch Tambo, dance troupe Bollydazzlers, Mexican guitarists Mariachi Trio, reggae group Kaya Sun and African drummer Jose Mesquita.

Organiser Abby Rezek says the exciting program delivered “diverse music for our diverse community”.

“We specifically chose to have performances and voices that our community might not be familiar with.”

The annual festival had grown as a fixture between 2014-’19, timed to bring the community together during Harmony Week.

After Covid scuttled well-laid plans in

2020 and 2021, the school was “really excited” to bring the festival back.

“The aim this year is to foster a sense of connection after such an isolating couple of years – and to celebrate coming out of it,” Ms Rezek said.

“Some students in our junior school haven’t experienced this festival before.

“We’re just really excited to welcome the community back in our gates. And to have a day of fun.”

Students and staff been immersed in the festival’s preparations, including bunting decorations and artwork.

On the day, students will be organising, performing on stage and running a craft stall.

This is a genuinely free event - all the en-

tertainment and food is provided free thanks to a long list of supporters.

Lions Club have sponsored a colouringin competition, animal farm and jumping castle, and Rotary Club providing a sausage sizzle.

Victoria Police and Fire Rescue Victoria will also visit with their emergency vehicles, as well as workshops from Bunnings, Artists for Kids Culture and Wallara.

Dandenong West Primary School Community Festival is at 32 Birdwood Avenue, Dandenong on Friday 11 November, 2pm6pm. Free event.

Indigenous singer-songwriter Mitch Tambo is among the live acts at Dandenong West PS Community Festival.

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Eyes set on the future

By Sahar Foladi Focused on the future young Anay Ashwin took out second place at the national Future Problem Solving Australia (FPSA) competition recently.

The student at Haileybury School Keysborough campus is not new to the FPSA program.

He has participated at the national and international levels and won third place at the age of 11.

“I was given this opportunity three years ago and I was instantly hooked by the idea,” Anay said.

The program aims to empower young people from across the world to develop their creative thinking, critical thinking and problem solving skills so they can make a difference in their local and global communities.

At the national FPSA event, the innovative Haileybury student shared his ideas and research on what mining might look like in the year 2056.

“I tackled thought-provoking topics like green building, water supply and mining.”

Anay will make his way to the International championship in the US next year and he said he’s very excited for the event.

“It’s very proud moment for me to be able to represent my country.

“The topic for the Internationals will be released in March next year and that gives me three months to ramp up my preparation. I am really looking forward to meeting some friendly and familiar faces again.

“I try not to get nervous. My mantra is ‘keep calm and problem solve’.”

The young achiever was in the Junior Division of the International championship last year as a Grade 6 student. The upcoming International competition will see him in the middle division and will be a tough one.

“That’s the most popular and larger (division) so that’s from Year 7 to 9,” FPSA program coordinator, Kirsten Owens said.

Ms Owens said, “The program is our selectentry so we target students who have very high ability.

“It makes them think outside the box and extends them in ways that the regular curriculum doesn’t.”

Anay’s achievements and sharp mind at such a young age provides inspiration for the school.

More than 250,000 students from 14 countries have taken part in the program and Haileybury has been involved in the Future Problem Solving Program International for more than 20 years.

“The preparation for the competition involves some extensive research and the solutions we put forward have to be futuristic and creative,” Anay said.

“To be part of the event is a wonderful learning experience. I have met so many inspiring mentors and like-minded peers from around the world.”

The young global problem solver is set on the road to success and sure to make the country proud.

“My career pathway will definitely involve research and I would like to combine my passion for space exploration and medicine.

“I aspire to become a flight surgeon, to work for the Australian Space Agency and study the impact on humans of space travel or even living on the moon or Mars.”

The 2022 National Finals for Australian students were held from 14-16 October at Carey Baptist Grammar School, Melbourne.

Anay Ashwin at the Future Problem Solving Program Australia competition.

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Selba Luka, founder of Afri-Aus Care, received the award at an invite-only event at Springvale City Hall on Tuesday 26 January.

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Born in Malawi, Ms Luka often says her heart is in South Sudan as she works closely with the south-eastern South Sudanese community.

Afri-Aus Care was born of her experiences when she arrived in Australia, where she experienced difficulties and hardship in her first years in the country.

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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.

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Celebration of lights Ahead of the greatest rivalry in cricket, India VS Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, Indians got to celebrate the most colorful day on the calendar in Dandenong Market.

The market was filled with 30,000 visitors and the beauty of Indian culture through entertainment, music and food for the public in celebration of Diwali on 23 October.

The festival of lights brightened with free indoor family friendly celebration and the most energetic bhangra performance.

Visitors enjoyed taking part in the dance as well as sampling authentic henna and spicy, flavourful Indian foods.

Multiple aromatic Indian restaurants such as Cafe Marketto within the market offered cuisine from spicy and hot biryani to downtown Punjab’s sweet butter chicken.

“It was a triumphant return of one of the Market’s most popular cultural celebrations, with people travelling from as far as Mernda and Rosebud,” Dandenong Market general manager Jennifer Hibbs said.

Many visitors dressed in traditional dress, which added colour and vibrancy to the Market, and almost everyone seemed to be off to the cricket afterwards.

Henna was also available in celebration of Diwali.

Bhangra dance in Dandeong Market in celebration of Diwali.

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The performers finished off as the loud crowd cheered and clapped for the most energetic performance.

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WHAT’S ON 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.

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Guided Imagery Meditation Take an opportunity to relax and focus on your life and its sacred meaning. You will be guided all the way through, using your imagination to meditate for a half-hour. Enjoy this time just for you. All welcome, even if new to meditating.

Wednesdays 2.30pm-3pm (followed by a cuppa) at The Open Door, 110 Ann St, Dandenong. Gold coin donation welcome. Bookings: Jo/Tayla, 9791 8664 or theopendoor@ ssjg.org.au

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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.

Dandenong West festival Dandenong West Primary School’s free community festival has a full performance line-up including Mitch Tambo, Bolly Dazzlers, Mariache Trio, Kaya Sun, Ze Mesquita, The Connie’s and students from Dandenong West Primary School, Emerson School and Dandenong High School.

Also face painting, jumping castle, animal farm, Bollywood dancing workshop, African drumming workshop, free sausage sizzle, popcorn and fairy floss.

Friday November 11, 2–6pm at Dandenong West Primary School, 32 Birdwood Ave, Dandenong. Free event.

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Tuesday 8 November, 7pm at Dandenong RSL, cnr Clow and Foster streets, Dandenong.

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Applications are open for stallholders.

Sunday 18 December, 2022 at Springers Leisure Centre, Keysborough. Details: keysiemarket.com.au

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Tuesday 8 and 15 November, 6.30pm at City of Greater Dandenong libraries. To register, go to https://libraries.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/libraries/events/upcycledartwork-art-series or 1300 630 920.

the Cafe Vita deck at Springvale Botanical Cemetery.

12pm-3pm on 16 October, 27 November, 29 January, 26 February, 26 March at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Highway, Springvale. Details: 8558 8238 or info@cafevita.org.au

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Knox Italian Senior Citizens Club is holding a three-course lunch dance with a live, one-piece band.

Thursday, 24 November 12.30pm at 99 Karoo Road, Rowville; $30pp. Bookings: Zina 0415 276 132, Lina 0405 571 832 and Angela 0422 917 228.

As part of The Boite Spring Festival, Fred Smith, his band and a group of local Afghanistan musicians The Kabul Birds Band perform the Sparrows of Kabul.

Thursday 10 November, 7.30pm at Kingston Arts Centre. Free entry, but bookings essential. Details: kingstonarts.com.au/PERFORMANCE/MUSIC/Sparrows-of-Kabul

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From 9.45am to noon on the last Tuesday of the month at Southern Community Centre, 27 Rupert Dr, Mulgrave. Details: Don, 9560 6046.

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A century on debut

By Tyler Lewis Amidst the hysteria of his maiden first class century on debut, Ashley Chandrasinghe hasn’t forgotten his roots.

The Casey South Melbourne star made a grand entrance to the Sheffield Shield stage, when he accumulated an unbeaten 119 from a whopping 333 deliveries across Saturday and Sunday.

And despite swiftly becoming a name on Australian cricket fans’ lips, the Buckley Ridges junior commended those who steered him to where he is now.

“I owe them (Casey South Melbourne) pretty much everything, I started from their fourth grade and worked my way up,” he said at the close of play on day 2.

“I started there when I was quite young… then grew up at Casey South Melbourne.

“It’s a great credit to the boys and the coaches there.”

The meticulous left-hander bashed the selection door down with an enchanting run of form in the Toyota Second XI for Victoria, while also gathering further runs for the Swans.

He didn’t follow in the footsteps of the pathway products around him, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I mean I obviously haven’t had the junior pathways and the championships that some of the other players have had,” he admitted.

“It was good to find another way to get through and come up the ranks, made the debut now and I am pretty happy how I came in.

“I didn’t make as much of an impact (in pathway tournaments) that I would’ve liked, but I obviously had a pretty nice (Victorian) Premier Cricket run and Second XI run that has helped me get in.”

The 20-year-old walked out to bat at number three on day one, after Tasmania won the toss and sent Victoria in.

He tucked one off his hip behind square to get off the mark, but then felt the immediate challenges of cricket at the second-highest level.

“To make the debut and to get a few runs (it’s a) great start,” he said.

“I couldn’t really have asked for anything more, it was a really good day.

“It was good to get away first ball and put away a few nerves, but it was pretty tough going to get my next run – they bowled pretty well to me I thought.

“I was lucky enough to stick at it and a few things went my way, it was good.”

Chandrasinghe made his Vic Premeir Cricket debut for the Casey South Melbourne fourth XI just six summers ago.

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The moment Chandrasinghe celebrated a Sheffield Shield century on debut.

Pictures: CRICKET VICTORIA And while it appears to be a swift rise, the scrupulous Chandrasinghe explained that a power of work has resulted in that development.

“I suppose so, but there’s a lot that goes into those six years,” he revealed.

Chandrasinghe has announced himself in recent debuts: carving out 144 for Casey South Melbourne on First XI debut; 56 for Victoria on debut for the Second XI and now 119 not out on Sheffield Shield debut.

Chandrasighe received Victorian cap number 870 from coach and fellow top order lefty Chris Rogers.

A tempestuous month of weather has forced the Dandenong District Cricket Association to alter the structure of its season.

The season will now consist of 14 one-day matches beginning on November 5.

Clubs were asked to vote on the layout of the season on Tuesday morning and the results returned heavily in favour of a 45-over per side summer.

Association Secretary John Brooks outlined the proposal in an email sent to clubs on Wednesday morning.

“No play for Senior Cricket on Saturday 29th October and Sunday 30th October, Season commences on Saturday 5th November, 14 One Day games (7 Red Ball / 7 White Ball games) - All on a Saturday,” the statement read.

“First Round Robin of T20 games (Turf Clubs only) played on Saturday 7th January Remainder of T20 played as fixtured by DDCA Match Committee.

“All Senior fixtures (Turf and Synthetic) (Normal Season - recommences after Xmas on Saturday 14th January).

“In addition, it should be noted games that were originally scheduled for play on a Sunday, will remain as Sunday games.

“All Senior Fixtures on My Cricket will be not be visible for a few days.

“The DDCA Match Committee will work on updating all fixtures for all Senior Cricket.

“Any games that were played last Sunday will be declared null and void.

“All drawn games currently inputted into My Cricket will also be declared null and void.”

Kysaiah reigns supreme as Cup Preludes take shape

By Luke Corda In-form sprinter Kysaiah set the benchmark for the second round of Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Preludes with a dominant best-of-night victory at Sandown Park last night.

He began like a rocket from the inside draw and led comfortably over Vayda Bale with a 5.03s first section. From there the race was all over as Kysaiah set 18.71s off the back – two tenths quicker than any other dog in the meeting.

“I’m very relieved. He had his box, but you just never know,” said trainer Carly Feltham.

The victory means Kysaiah has officially punched his ticket to the Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Heats on November 19.

“It’s really special, especially when you breed your own. We’ve had the grandma and now this is the third generation.”

“It’s exciting and it shows hard work pays off.”

Fernando Mick continues rich run of form In the following Prelude, Fernando Mick was outstanding with an all-the-way win for reigning Cup champion David Geall.

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starts, Fernando Mick is making a habit of exploding from the boxes.

“It’s his third fast start in a row at Sandown (5.07s, 5.00s, 5.06s),” said Geall.

“Wouldn’t it be good if he could do that in a Melbourne Cup Heat – once he gets to the front he goes well.”

Fernando Mick has recently returned home from a luckless run in the Group 1 Adelaide Cup Final where he was knocked out to last before running home strongly to finish fourth.

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races on the horizon for his boy.

“He is good enough. A lot of people might think he is not quite there but he could do it.”

“It was a very good field tonight and he showed that if he leads, he doesn’t like dogs getting past him. He just keeps kicking and kicking – he loves to stay on the lure.”

Zippy Tesla caps off Topgun preparation in style Zippy Tesla scored an easy four-length victory in the third Prelude of the evening.

His signature strength and power were on full display once again as he put his opponents to the sword in the run home.

“He certainly did a super job tonight,” said trainer Brad Keel.

“He’s the star of the kennel and he’s just such an honest dog. He always thunders home, tries his heart out and pushes dogs out of the way – he’s got a real endeavour, he just wants to race.”

Zippy Tesla was also unlucky to miss out on Group 1 success in the Adelaide Cup Final. After navigating his way through a messy first turn, he charged home to finish second behind Buzz Junkie.

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once in his last 16 starts, Zippy Tesla will undoubtedly be a major player in the upcoming Dream Chasers festival.

He’s No Slouch looks on to Cup Heats He’s No Slouch was a smart winner in the final Prelude of the night after leading from the front and going all-the-way.

Despite being a winner of 13 races from 39 starts, He’s No Slouch rarely leads races from box rise.

Trainer Peter Craig knew better than anyone that the race was over as soon as his boy began.

“When I saw him jump I was confident,” he said.

Peter bred He’s No Slouch and also owns him with a group of friends.

“We’ve bred a couple of litters together.

The first litter we won a Waterloo cup with one of the girls and the second litter we bred Fair Of Face who ran fourth in a pretty hot Laurels final.”

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Whitmore leading the way

By Jonty Ralphsmith Parkfield ladies’ captain Brodie Whitmore says a freer mindset is allowing her personal form to flourish this season.

Her strong form with bat and ball has powered Parkfield to a 3-0 start to the women’s shield two season to go with two washouts The inclusion of Austrian international Harjivan Bhullar has allowed Whitmore to drop down to number three in the batting order and provide stability after she opened last season.

Last weekend was Whitmore’s finest performance, her unbeaten 48 seeing Parkfield to victory over Clifton Hills, after her 3/19 helped restrict them to just 78 off their 20 overs.

It followed on from a 32 against Frankston and 17 against Essendon, both also unbeaten, while she also claimed 1/26 from her five overs across those performances.

The skipper tends to bowl herself at different times within games in one-over spells to tighten the screws and add variation between others bowlers’ longer spells.

“Usually I do set myself goals but this season popped up on me pretty quickly but I feel like that’s why I am going well this season because I didn’t put as much expectation on myself,” Whitmore said.

“Our girls are a brilliant bowling and fielding team but getting stability in the batting lineup has been important.

The 39-year-old has played at Vic Premier Cricket level and represented Australia’s masters team at the 2019 indoor cricket world cup and has imparted that experience onto the Bandits’ squad since arriving ahead of last season.

Upon arrival ahead of last season, Whitmore has seen the talent in the team and provided a senior head, scoring 311 runs at an average of 46 last season.

Whitmore sees her role in the team as an-

choring innings and allowing her teammates to gain confidence by batting around her.

“When the new coach said I want you to come in at three, I was kind of disappointed because I do like opening but after round one, I realized three works really well with the team and that’s what I appreciate with ‘Fergo’, he was able to see how the batting order would work.

“These girls are phenomenal players but they just doubt it so batting at three, I just stay there as long as possible and rotate the strike and get get the girls confidence because we don’t have the strongest batting lineup and we need as many as possible out in the middle batting with me.

“The biggest thing is rotating the strike.

A lot of them watch the BBL now and think they’ve got to hit big but it’s all about timing, if they can just get bat on ball, hit the gaps, and play the ball a bit later.

“From that, they’ll build confidence.”

There is added impetus for Whitmore to keep herself in good form for the over-40s masters tournament in Geelong at the end of November She grew up around indoor cricket in Alice Springs, with her mum having played the sport, and Brodie having played at state level.

She has also represented Australia’s country side in hockey at a tournament in Malaysia but has never been in a representative cricket side, putting added emphasis on performing well.

“I am looking forward to it because it’s a new experience,” Whitmore said.

“I remember getting to 35 and being able to represent Australia in the masters and then I started looking forward getting to 40 (years old) so I could do the same for outdoor…I didn’t want to be wishing my life away but I’m keen to get good performances on the board.”

Parkfield’s next game is on November 6 against the winless Kingston Heath.

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