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Meet the mayor By Sahar Foladi Cr Eden Foster has been elected as City of Greater Dandenong’s new mayor with Cr Lana Formoso as deputy mayor. There was no opposition between Cr Foster and the title of mayor after being nominated by Cr Jim Memeti and Cr Angela Long, though three councillors were absent from the 10 November meeting. The new leadership duo is looking forward to the next 12 months with a focus on mental and physical health. “Health is a big one, with deputy mayor Formoso’s background in physical education and my background in mental health combined, we can work on addressing that,” CrFoster said. “We know that our municipality is not so healthy and active, so we’ll work on ways to improve that. “I think us as a duo we can work really well together and actually make some changes.” Cr Foster grew up in Springvale and Noble Park, joined the council in 2020 and worked closely as deputy mayor with the previous mayor Jim Memeti. “I thought the time was right for me to put myself out there and to be able to push the agenda that’s really important to me, fairness and equality. I think the time is right for me to push that further.” Cr Memeti had encouraged Cr Foster to run for the role and expressed his full support. “The new mayor was my deputy last year, and she really excelled in that position. She’s

Newly elected mayor Eden Foster and deputy mayor Lana Formoso. very dedicated and passionate about our community and I think she’ll do a fantastic job.” Cr Formoso has lived in Greater Dandenong all her life, is a teacher in Dandenong High School and raising her two sons. It’s difficult enough to be a mother and to also have a full-time job but having her son Luka diagnosed with leukaemia in April has made this year her most challenging. “It was beyond everything that you could ever comprehend as a mother as a human bring. “Seeing my son deteriorate so quickly and become so sick has been just horrendous.”

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Now deputy mayor, Cr Formoso said juggling family and work life would be difficult but not impossible. “Juggling family life is difficult for every mother but I’ve got a very supportive family, my mother, brother, my husband and some really good friends that help me.” This year, Cr Formoso has raised more than $78,000 for Monash Children’s Hospital and more than $25,000 for Children’s Cancer Charity. “We ended up doing a lot of fundraising as a way to not only give back to the community but to give me comfort and purpose

in what I was doing.” She said there would be times where she’d have to work remotely to look after her son, which had been the case many times this year. “Obviously I’m going to be a huge advocate for any means possible to be able to juggle the work-life-family balance.” Three councillors were absent from the meeting. They were Cr Rhonda Garad who was overseas for work, Cr Tim Dark and Cr Bob Milkovich. “As elected representatives, everybody should attend as many meetings as possible, I know Rhonda is overseas and I can’t speak for the other councillors,” Cr Memeti said. “I’m not sure why they’re not here, but when we do work together, we can actually achieve very good results for our community.” Cr Foster said she would communicate with all councillors in order to work together. “Communication is important. Including everyone in the communication is key to getting everyone on board. “Selling the message and hearing from them as well about what they would like for the community. And being open to that, not closing off on other people’s ideas.” Cr Foster said she has an open door policy for community members to reach her and express their needs. “I really want to encourage community members to reach out to me because I’m their voice. And I can only be their voice if they reach out to me.”

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St Anthony’s Noble Park students Bethany and Daniel with placed a wreath on behalf of the school. 306403

Mason Franz from Noble Park Fire Brigade. 306403

Noble Park RSL president John Meehan. 306403

We paused to remember At 11am on 11 November, a solemn crowd observed a minute’s silence during a Remembrance Day service at Noble Park RSL Commemorative Park. As is the tradition, those who died and suffered while serving in Australia’s armed forces in war and conflict were remembered. Vietnam War veteran Stan Middleton OAM addressed the service. Noble Park RSL president John Meehan and fellow veterans Captain Donald Bergman OAM and Naval Association of Australia state president Gordon Murray OAM were among those paying respects. Also laying wreaths were Greater Dandenong mayor Eden Foster and Home Affairs Minister and Hotham MP Clare O’Neil. St Anthony’s Primary School and Noble Park Primary School students and members of Noble Park Probus, Club Noble and Noble Park fire brigade also paid homage.

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Sharanky takes over the airwaves By Sahar Foladi

An Anzac Day service at the Endeavour Hills war memorial in 2015. 136830

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Two injured in crash By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man and a woman in their 70’s were taken to hospital after their out-of-control vehicle destroyed Endeavour Hills’s War Memorial. The Nissan 4WD skittled the marble cenotaph, wooden bollards and a park bench, turning the site into rubble about 3.30pm on 8 November - just days out from Remembrance Day. The male front passenger was taken to The Alfred hospital with a rib injury, the female driver was taken to Dandenong Hospital with minor injuries. Both were said to be in stable condition. A witness said the 4WD was leaving the Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre car park’s deeply-potholed exit about 50 metres east of the memorial. The car “T-boned” a city-bound vehicle on Heatherton Road, and then accelerated out of control across a gravel verge, mounting an embankment and 20 metres of lawn before striking the memorial, he said. The other driver was not injured. A “shocked” Dandenong RSL president John Wells said there was nothing left of the decade-old memorial. The most important thing was that “the victims are OK”, he said. “At the end of the day, people matter more. We can always rebuild the memorial.” There had been no plans for a Remembrance Day service at the memorial, but it hosts an annual Anzac Day service for local schools. “It’s an important memorial to us because Endeavour Hills had nothing, despite having military placements there during World War II. “Our first thoughts are with the victims of the accident. Our second is how we can get a new memorial.”

A Year 9 student from Lyndale Secondary College has won the ABC Takeover Melbourne program competition. Sharanky Sivakumar felt nervous when she took on the youth story-telling competition, not expecting much. “Winning it was something I would’ve never imagined,” Sharanky said. The ABC program, Takeover Melbourne, is a platform for young Melburnians to be heard. Lyndale’s whole school literacy director Kalli Ioannou-Booth said the students were involved in a workshop where they had to write a 300 to 400 word story. Young winners from across Greater Melbourne were selected to work with ABC producers to share their story in a piece of media for play on the ABC website. “She got chosen from there, went to the ABC studio and recorded it. “She had a story to tell and she was brave to tell that story.” Sharanky will be invited to further workshops in the coming months where she will get the opportunity to meet with other winners. Although the experience had been inspiring for young Sharanky, science has always been her favourite subject. “She’s a quiet, respectful high achiever,” Ms Ioannou-Booth said. “We’re all very proud of her and her achievement should be celebrated.” Seven students from the same school took part in the competition. Entries open in March each year and winners are announced in November. To hear Sharanky’s story go to abc. net.au/melbourne/programs/takeovermelbourne/sharanky-dandenong-takeover-melbourne-winner/101563288

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Rain halts mowing By Marcus Uhe

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Hub design unveiled Greater Dandenong Council is asking the community for their view on the concept designs on a new community centre in Dandenong. Based on feedback from the community, a vision for the Dandenong Community Hub was defined last year for the site bounded by Stuart Street, Clow St and Sleeth Avenue. The concept designs have come down to three, developed under a vision in which locals of all ages, culture and abilities can gather and access essential services. Each concept design includes early years, maternal and child health services, kindergarten and childcare, community meeting rooms, a community lounge, kitchen and

cafe, a co-working space and technology hub, multi-use flexible spaces for all ages and abilities, and an outdoor community space. The differences between the three design concepts are the number of storeys to build (one or two), the size of the hub, the available community open outdoor space, and the size of the childcare outdoor play space and the retention of a tree on the site. Mayor Jim Memeti said the council is encouraging everyone to have their say. “We look forward to hearing what design concept our community prefers for the new community hub in central Dandenong. A place that will be a multi-purpose, shared space with many services in one location to

best serve the local needs of our residents,” the mayor said. The consultation is open until Sunday 27 November. View the plans online or in person at the Dandenong Civic Centre. You can also visit a pop-up session at the Dandenong Market on Saturday 12 November 10am – 1pm. Community feedback on the proposed designs will be presented to Council in early 2023. Detailed design and further community consultation will occur again with construction of the new Dandenong Community Hub to begin in 2024-25. Details: greaterdandenong. vic.gov.au/ dandenong-community-hub-project

The City of Casey have conceded that recent wet weather has created difficulty in maintaining the mowing schedule at their parks and reserves. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology issued on Friday 4 November stated that Victoria had its wettest October on record, doubling the October average between 1961 and 1990 of 64.4 millilitres. In a statement on their website, the council apologised for the inconvenience the delays present and appreciated the community’s patience. “The wet conditions make it unsafe to move the machinery through grounds without causing significant damage to the land, and due to the size of our parklands and roadsides, hand mowing is not an option,” The council said. “With more than 2500 parks, reserves and roadsides across Casey, we use three different contractors to maintain these open spaces, which means they are maintained on different service schedules. “The majority of parks are now on a three-week schedule and the main road reserves on a five-week schedule. Parks that are missed in the schedule are prioritised to be cut in the next mowing cycle.” The council experienced significant issues with the maintenance schedule last summer, following issues with their contractors obtaining the required equipment and delays associated with Covid-19.

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Hallam’s trucking hazard By Cam Lucadou-Wells

The ‘crater’ between O’Grady Road and Hallam South Road. 307346 plant growth. This changed under Melbourne Water’s watch, he says. “There was no vegetation in the drain 25 years ago. If they cleaned them out, we wouldn’t have these issues. “The fish should be moved out of what is a man-made drain and let it function like a proper drain again.” Ms New said Melbourne Water’s drainage system was unable to cope with the water coming through during “unprecedented” weather conditions. It led to the area around Centre Road,

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O’Grady Road and Hallam South Road being regularly flooded since 14 October. “Council has been in discussions with Melbourne Water, seeking action to mitigate this ongoing flooding issue,” Ms New said. “We are monitoring the flooding and road conditions closely and are working with Melbourne Water, VicRoads and the Victorian Department of Transport to address the issue and restore the road.” A Melbourne Water spokesperson said maintenance of both the underground drain and the O’Grady outfall channel had not reduced.

“A clean-out of these assets occurred in the last 12 months and Dwarf Galaxias were translocated by an environmental specialist.” Melbourne Water regularly inspected Hallam Main Drain before and after flood events, the spokesperson said. “A post-flood inspection occurred this week once the waters subsided and it was deemed safe to do so. “Debris was removed from an inlet grate on the same day.” However, as late as Friday last week, roadusers say thick rubbish and reeds still reportedly clogged the O’Grady channel.

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A Hallam unsealed road used by heavy vehicles has deteriorated into a dangerous slurry after recent flooding. The inundated O’Grady Road, which adjoins the Hallam Valley drainage system, turned to a mogul course of corrugations, potholes and water hazards. It’s a dangerous situation that could have been easily avoided if the nearby channel was properly maintained, truckies and business owners say. “It’s bloody awful,” truck driver Andrew Chatfield said. “An absolute disgrace. It’s like something out of Outback Truckers. “I understand it’s a gravel road but to have these big holes is absolutely terrible.” He describes the potholed intersection with Hallam South Road as a “crater” – about a foot deep. “That’s the worst bit. You come off the gravel onto bitumen, it’s like going up a step. “You can’t go too quick but you have to go reasonably fast to get in front of traffic.” Mr Chatfield says it’s “nerve-wracking” travelling the road up to five times a day, hoping not to get bogged. Trucks were lurching onto the wrong side of the road to avoid the hazards, he said. Last Tuesday, a truck driver tried to avoid a large depression that stretched across nearly the road’s width. His truck was as a result bogged on the roadside, requiring a tow out. The next morning, a Star News photographer’s All Wheel Drive vehicle bottomed out several times on the road. “There’s potholes and sludgy mud all the way. I saw a truck driver turning the wheel a bit and the back part of the truck was crabbing.” Casey Council’s city and asset planning manager Keri New said the council applied about 430 tons of rock on the road since July. “However unprecedented weather events can cause the road to deteriorate quickly, requiring further maintenance. “Works to fix the road commenced on Wednesday 9 November and are expected to be completed in the coming days.” There were no plans to seal the road, which would need to be funded by O’Grady Road landowners, Ms New said. Meanwhile, VicRoads has proposed to repair the intersection at Hallam South Road, Ms New said. “The proposed works, which will take around three weeks to complete, will include new asphalt surface to be constructed at the intersection.” A nearby business owner says the treacherous situation is caused by nearby drains being clogged with rubbish and vegetation. The situation would improve with better maintenance, he says. The owner said there was a Melbourne Water proposal to enclose the drain but it was put on hold due to the discovery of the protected fish Dwarf Galaxias. Under the former Dandenong Valley Authority, the drain was kept clear of litter and

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100 years ago 16 November 1922 Noble Park On Monday evening (Cup Eve) the committee of Noble Park Hall gave a ball (“snowball mystery”) in aid of the funding of the proposed new hall. The hall was gaily decorated with snow white intermingled with blue lights, and the dancing was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience. The President (Mr F O’Brien) acted as MC and Miss M Clark (piano) and Mr H Battey (violin) were the musicians for the evening. The ”snowball mystery“caused much amusement. A large snowball entered the ball room, and within it was a person, and on the front was “Guess who I am.” After the ball was lifted up, and amongst much excitement and laughter it was discovered to be Mrs Paterson, and not one person in the hall guessed the right name. At 2am the dancing terminated with each person happy and satisfied with the great night.

50 years ago 14 November 1972 Election battle warms up The Federal election battle begins in earnest in Holt Electorate tonight (Tuesday). The ‘big guns’ of the Liberal party and ALP will begin the battle for the votes of Victorians tonight. Realising that the result of Holt Electorate could be a tight finish, both parties will open their campaigns in this area. Opposition Leader Gough Whitlam will be at Springvale Town Hall tonight while former Prime Minister John Gorton will be in Dandenong Town Hall tomorrow night. The Prime Minister Mr McMahon will enter the local poll battle in Springvale Town Hall on November 22.

20 years ago 18 November 2002 Safe at last Police have used revolutionary tactics in an operation that has all but ended the scourge of drugs on Springvale streets and put several major heroin traffickers behind bars. Opera-

tion Moonstone, which police have described as the most effective campaign staged in the war on drugs, has reduced drug activity in Springvale to a six year low. Police charged 51 people with drug offences, 32 for trafficking heroin. District Insp Ken Dainton said the success of the operation had led police to identify and gain evidence against dealers that could be used in court. “We developed the tactics in response to the difficulties in obtaining admissible evidence against drug traffickers.”

5 years ago 20 November 2017 Against the trend Bruce voters bucked the national trend and give same sex marriages the thumbs down, but their MP plans to go against his constituents and support the law change. On Wednesday 15 November the Australian Bureau of Statistics announced that 61.6% of voters across the country were in favour of legalising

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same sex marriage. But in Bruce electorate 53% of voters supported the no campaign. Bruce incudes Greater Dandenong’s Dandenong North, Noble Park, and Springvale as well as Glen Waverly, Mulgrave, Wheelers Hill and parts of Clayton and Notting Hill. About 78% of eligible voters returned the voluntary survey, with over 65’s the majority of respondents with an 86&percnt; response rate. Some 74% of voters aged 18 to 24 returned their survey.

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Trio wanted over shooting Homicide detectives have released images of three males wanted in relation to a fatal shooting in Noble Park in July. Police also released CCTV of three vehicles at the scene at the time. Emergency services were called to a unit on Corrigan Road about 6am on Monday 11 July after reports of a man being shot. A 36-year-old Noble Park North man died at the scene. Victoria Police Homicide Squad detectives say several people ran from the unit shortly after the shooting and were chased by another group. An alleged fight then broke out on the road shortly after, according to police. Investigators have released digital composite images of three males wanted for questioning. The first man is believed to be Asian appearance, about 175 centimetres, medium build and wearing an all-black tracksuit with a black shoulder bag. The second man is believed to be about 175 centimetres, medium build and wearing a black mask covering most of his face. The third man is believed to be Asian appearance, about 165 centimetres, with a skinny build and wearing a grey hooded jacket and carrying a dark green backpack. Police are also investigating the identities of the drivers of three vehicles heading towards Corrigan Road prior to the shooting. A silver Honda Accord, a silver Mercedes and an unidentified silver or grey sedan were captured on CCTV at the time. The silver Mercedes was captured returned shortly after the shooting and travelling away from the area. Detective Inspector Dean Thomas of the Homicide Squad urged the people involved to

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History repeats for drive-in By Sahar Foladi With the Lunar Drive-In on sale due to decreased profits and soaring land tax, locals are disappointed to watch history repeat itself. Cranbourne resident Barry Radic has lived in the area and has gone to the drive-in for 41 years along with five or six generations of his family. “They’ve been there so long and the community loves them,” Mr Radic said. Drive-in was most popular in the 1950s and early 1960s with 330 in Australia. The first drive-in established in Melbourne gained a lot of popularity among the locals including Mr Radic’s grandparents. “Back then my grandparents told me before they passed away that there was hundreds of drive- ins around Victoria. There was Frankston, Burwood and Rowville, they were everywhere virtually in every suburb.” However, the introduction of VCRs in the early 1980s caused drive-ins to suffer and many shut down. Dandenong was one of 22 remaining drive-ins serving the locals’ passions and a diminishing market. Soon after it closed in 1984 and converted into a Sunday trash and treasure market. “I remember my mum and dad were disappointed. I remember when it closed, Dad started going to the Oakleigh drive in because that was the nearest one,” Mr Radic said. The shrinking market also saw the closure of the Oakleigh drive-in in 1990. The closest drive-in for the locals was in Dromana which was too far. It made the Dandenong drive-in location ideal for cinema-goers around the area. “It went from 1956 into the 80’s. Then it was like, hold for 20 years until somebody turned it into the Lunar Drive in. “Back then a builder said to my Dad, ‘I just finished installing screens on the new drivein at the trash and treasure market. Isn’t that good?’” Opened again in 2002, thousands of cars made their way to watch Austin Powers in Goldmember, Lilo and Stitch and Stuart Little 2 on the massive new steel screens. “It was a big celebration. Dad piled all of us in. I may well have been in my 20’s and everybody was just excited. We’ve gone ever since we don’t like the Villages.” Mr Radic believes the drive-in is safer compared to cinemas as it’s a family-friendly environment with guards. “As my wife says if you go to a Reading in Dandenong you might see a late movie, it’s creepy and uncomfortable to wait in the car park to get home, whereas with the Lunar you just drive in and drive out. “For those reasons it suited a lot of people.” Due to the large crowds that the drive-in attracted, it was a great shock when they recently found out it was up for sale. Mr Radic said people arrive at the drive-in an hour early to avoid the rush. “I read the rates have skyrocketed, which is a real shame because everybody loves that joint.”

Barry Radic and his partner Amy are disappointed at the news of the drive-in’s possible shut down. 307108 With the Lunar Drive-in paying $1000 a day in land taxes, Mr Radic said he doesn’t agree with this and the place should be exempt from land taxes. “I don’t agree because places like churches and museums are actually exempt and I know some churches that rip the joint off. And then there’s also big companies like mining, they don’t pay any tax. “It’s a real disappointment. I will be sad to see it go. It deserves to be classified as a heritage museum, a historical site that’s been there since 1956, the year before the Melbourne Olympics.” The Coburg and Dromana drive-ins had been classified by the National Trust in 2007, in an attempt to protect the movie phenomenon, according to The Age. This was a first for the organisation while they considered classifying Dandenong’s drivein as well. However, Lunar Drive-in owner David Kilderry said that never happened because the National Trust “didn’t deem it historically significant” and the drive-in had to be in its original aspect. Mr Kilderry said the drive-in lacked the “original signs, screens, building snack bar, speaker posts,” and other fixtures. He had tried everything from talking to the State Treasurer to every political party in re-

gards to the land taxes. “They’re all sympathetic but there was just no way,” Mr Kilderry said. “We’ve explored every possible way and opportunity but loses will be enormous and it’s difficult. Literally no choice left.” The future of the drive-in is uncertain as expression of interests close on 23 November. “We understand people will be upset, if there’s something else we could do we would do it,” Mr Kilderry said. There have been expressions of interest from a lot of cinema operators but Mr Kilderry told ABC the land in the short or mid-term may be used for factories, as the drive-in is surrounded by multi-national factories. “As soon as we know (of the new owner), we’ll share it.” Surprisingly, even classified buildings get taken down according to Christine Keys, the president of Dandenong and District Historical Society. “It would be lovely to see it classified, but I also see classified buildings get taken down, or left to rot,” Ms Keys said. Businesses that gain profits should not be exempt from land tax, however she is sad the remnant of the past will be no more, she said. Ms Keys has lived all her life in Dandenong and has vivid memories of the drive-in.

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Expressions of interest for the drive-in close on 23 November. 307108 “We used to go to the drive-in every Friday night, my family enjoyed it. Yes, it is sad that it’s historical and it will probably be closed down.” The Dandenong Drive-In is classified by the National Trust at a regional level. “The classification of a heritage place by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is a powerful advocacy tool that acts to draw community attention to the special importance of that place in the state’s heritage,” the trust stated. “However, the inclusion of a place in the National Trust Heritage Register does not afford a place statutory protection.”

Keysie Market returns for Christmas after spring success By Cam Lucadou-Wells The call is out for 100 stallholders to pack out Keysie Market’s upcoming Christmas edition. After a wildly successful first market this spring, organisers are hoping for an even bigger turnout at Springers Leisure Centre next month. The event is expected to be packed with live music, food trucks, homemade goods, flowers and plants, upcycle and pre-loved goods, community group stalls as well as Christmas-themed fare. “More than 70 stallholders have already applied,” organiser Shirlene Allison said. “We’d love to get to 100.” Ms Allison and her husband are funeral directors, who’d previously been part of suicide prevention initiatives. She was keen for a market to lift community morale during Covid. It was itself de10 STAR JOURNAL

layed by two years of Covid lockdown. “It makes you realise we need more events which give you connections in person. “For me personally, I was always heading elsewhere for something like a market. I’d like something closer to here. “We put the idea up online and then had hundreds interested.” It was also a chance to showcase local traders, who take up the majority of stalls. Ms Allison was “blown away” by the crowds of thousands at the inaugural event, despite moving indoors due to a sudden storm. “We’re hoping for at least a few thousand for the next one.” The Keysie Market – Christmas Edition is on Sunday 18 December, 2022 at Springers Leisure Centre, Keysborough. To apply for a stall, go to keysiemarket.com.au

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Joan Graham and her brother and Dandenong Show president John Follett holding the 1971 Centenary Show Committee portrait. Their Father Alfred Follett was president at the time and John himself is there in the back row. 305529

Four generations of show people Renee Frescura with Henry, 14 months, Melissa Ferris, Austin Ferris, 7, Talia Ferris, 4, Lindsay Ferris with his mother Winsome Anderson, and Jacinta Anderson with Ashlyn Ferris.

‘Snooks’ the American Staffy came down from Sydney to take part in the Flyball competition. 305529

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Show toasts to 150 years The forecast rains held off for the long-awaited 150th edition of the Dandenong Show. On the weekend of 12-13 November, the Greaves Reserve showgrounds sprang back to life with farm animals, rides, crafts, showbags and live music. Crowds were estimated as larger than the most recent show in 2019, show society president John Follett said. “For the majority of the public, as well as the competitors and the committee, they were all happy that we could return. “How lucky we’ve been that we didn’t get rain, except for the Saturday night.” For many of the organisers, it was a welcome return of a family tradition. Mr Follett’s personal highlight was presenting long-serving former show secretary Lynne Ferris with two rose bushes at the president’s afternoon tea. “She was invited for the afternoon tea because of her dedication and long service to the society.” Mr Follett, whose family has been involved in the show for at least half of its history, presented the Alfred Follett Memorial Flag & Barrel Race prize named after his father. Alfred Follett had been show president during the event’s centenary in 1971. Cattle farmer Winsome Anderson’s family has been part of the tradition since 1886. And 136 years later, four generations were part of the show action. The show was born out of a meeting by organisers at Dunbar’s Hotel in central Dandenong in 1861, with the first event staged the following year. During a two-year Covid hiatus, the 150th anniversary show was postponed in 2021. “It’s hard to put a show on. It’s a lot of work,” Mr Follett said. “But in the back of your mind, it’s harder to say we’re not going to have a show.”

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Dandenong Lapidary and Gem Club members Heather, Kim, Faye, Lisa and Michael. 305529

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Schools gathering returns MESSAGE OF

HOPE By Roz Blades AM of the Jewish community and the City of Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network I am delighted to provide my last Message of Hope for 2022 on behalf of the City of Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network. If my previous messages were allocated near a Jewish Festival, I explained the nature of the festival and the reasons for it. How it was celebrated and sometimes a photograph. For some years now, the Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network has worked with schools in the City of Greater Dandenong as a committee and developed the Annual Greater Dandenong Combined Schools Interfaith Gathering. There has been an annual concert at Springvale Town Hall, which has been interrupted by Covid. So, this year was exceptionally pleasing to have the Gathering again. Children from many schools, learn and do a reading about a particular faith or religion with the faith leaders present. This year the Rabbi came along, and we heard a reading about Judaism from a particular school. The teachers and students at all schools went to a lot of trouble, sometimes giving up their lunch hours to practise and present a

Greater Dandenong Interfaith Council leaders and Australian Federal Police community liaison officers with a glass mosaic unveiled at the schools gathering. 303049 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS beautiful musical piece. Additionally, this year we worked with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Community Liaison Team to produce a beautiful glass mosaic. The Mayor attends on behalf of the council,

alongside the schools and leaders. So, my message of hope is that we treasure the young people of the City of Greater Dandenong, the most multicultural city in Australia, to take us forward into a tolerant and peaceful coexistence.

The next Jewish festival is Chanukah, the festival of lights, celebrated in December. On behalf of the Jewish community, I am proud to represent, we wish you ‘git yontif.’ Shalom.

Residents quiz candidates ahead of state election Contentious statements on gender ideology, climate change and nuclear energy were among the discussion points at the Narre Warren North Town Hall forum on the evening of Saturday 29 October. The community forum was organised by the electorate’s Independent candidate Stephen Capon, and entailed a Q and A style discussion on local and broader issues. An open invitation to the forum was extended to the community and all Narre Warren North candidates, which saw Liberal Democrats candidate Stephen Matulec, Liberal candidate Timothy Dragan and Independent candidate Stephen Capon attend. Greens candidate Laura McLean and Labor candidate Belinda Wilson were not in attendance due to prior commitments. After candidates put forward their policy priorities for the 26 November election, discussion quickly turned to more vexed issues, when an online question about gender ideology was asked. The question, from an anonymous contributor on online Q and A platform Slido, read “what are your views [on the] dangerous gender ideology being taught in our school systems?” In response to the question, Liberal candidate Timothy Dragan said he was “100 per cent against it”. “I think it’s very basic biology - XY male, XX female. I don’t think it needs to be disputed any further, any garbage like this should be stopped being taught in schools,” Mr Dragan said. Mr Matulec said in the future he would “not want my kids to learn about these things”, but said it is important for parents to have the maximum choice in their children’s education. “I believe that…as a personal view, obviously maths and English and science should be a fundamental aspect of school and learning,” the Liberal Democrat said. “One size does not fit all for education and I would like to give the schools the [ability] to opt out of the national curriculum to give parents the maximum choice about where they send their kids and what education they 12 STAR JOURNAL

Narre Warren North Independent candidate Stephen Capon. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Narre Warren North Liberal candidate Timothy Dragan.

Narre Warren North Liberal Democrats candidate Stephen Matulec.

would like their kids to receive.” Mr Capon said he had a “similar stance” to his fellow candidates. “I think there has been a dramatic shift in what information has been taught at schools and I’d probably be looking at a reversal of that, to kind of get back to focusing of education being more about…the actual history, maths, English, a lot of the basic fundamentals of teaching rather than necessarily looking into gender ideology,” he said. When quizzed on climate change, Mr Dragan referenced dissident climatologist Dr Judith Curry to support his argument that “the current ideology behind climate change is not accurate or true”. “Climatologist Dr Judith Curry - a real climatologist I should say - has said that climate is unpredictable and it is a waste of time trying to pretend that there are issues that don’t currently exist,” the Liberal candidate said. “The climate is always changing, I don’t deny that fact, but there is a lot of dispute within the scientific realm about the modern ideology of climate change,” Mr Dragan said. “We are seeing a cycle change between El Nino and La Nina, so there is that cycle of changes that I believe happen...but I think the current ideology behind climate change is not accurate or true. Despite these statements, the 26-year old

consultant maintained he is “for the environment”. “I am for removing pollution, keeping energy clean, I don’t have an issue with that, but we’ve got to be rational. “We’ve got to do it in a way that does not put unnecessary cost of living pressures on people and that is a developing and progressive change.” Mr Capon disputed Mr Dragan’s claims, stating that “the scientists I’ve read say it is something that is occurring and in particular looking at the amount of carbon dioxide, methane, that it is at some of the highest levels we’ve seen in modern times”. “We do need to take action against it, we do need to take steps and look at how we can make sure we aren’t polluting the environment,“ Mr Capon said. Mr Matulec, on the other hand, said he does not “have a specific view on the climate change issue”, but believes legalising nuclear energy to ensure the nation has “clean energy that is cheap, reliable and abundant” is the way forward. Mr Dragan also argued renewable energy is “not actually environmentally friendly”. “I just don’t know why we’re having a conversation about renewables, they are not ready to deliver. They’re just not,” he said. “I don’t know why it keeps getting pushed.

Obviously the people who have got their shares in those renewable companies are pushing it, but let me tell you right now as someone who comes from that background, renewables are not ready yet. “[Renewables] still need a whole lot more time, they take a lot of space and they’re not actually environmentally friendly - they take a lot to manufacture. “I think it’s about time we remove the legislation [against nuclear energy], it’s about time we start building and until it gets built then our short-term solution is gas.” Mr Capon said he was against nuclear energy for environmental impacts it poses and said renewable energy is economically efficient in addition to being environmentally friendly. The Narre Warren North Town Hall was attended by constituents in person at Foundation Learning Centre in Narre Warren and was also live streamed on YouTube. A recording of the forum was later posted on Mr Capon’s YouTube page, but has since been taken down. Star News contacted the candidates involved in the forum, who said they stand by their statements. Mr Dragan clarified that the statements he made reflect his personal views, not those of the Liberal Party policy.

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MP ‘shocked’ by allegations By Cam Lucadou-Wells La Trobe MP Jason Wood says he was “shocked” by allegations against a migration agent who had donated to his election campaign fund. The agent was linked to “dozens of unmeritorious” asylum seeker visa claims including for convicted drug traffickers, according to reports on 60 Minutes and The Age. “I was shocked to hear the allegations against [the agent]... the first I heard of these allegations was when contacted by 60 Minutes,” Mr Wood said. Mr Wood was a former chair of the parliamentary joint migration committee and Assistant Minister for Home Affairs. In that time, the agent reportedly donated $26,700 to Mr Wood’s campaign fund, described Mr Wood as a “friend” on a Facebook post and was introduced to senior Liberals. In its report, 60 Minutes emphasised that there was no suggestion that Mr Wood knew of the agent’s “wrong-doings”. In a statement, Mr Wood said he met with stakeholders, the department and law enforcement agencies to “identify gaps in the visa system particularly by rogue migration agents”. He also introduced “robust measures” to “eliminate the rogue agents and increase the industry’s standards”. “I implemented a number of changes to strengthen oversight of the industry, including a new Code of Conduct for registered migration agents which commenced on

Federal La Trobe MP Jason Wood. 218599 1 March 2022.” Other changes included “improving” the agent registration process, “strengthening” the powers of the Office of the Migration

Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) and increasing penalties for illegal operators. Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said the allegations by 60 Minutes “highlight the

failure of our visa system”. “I have asked my Department to investigate and provide me with advice on next steps. “In addition, I announced on Monday the appointment of Dr Martin Parkinson AC PSM, Dr Joanna Howe and Mr John Azarias to guide a comprehensive review of Australia’s migration system.” Ms O’Neil also recently responded to reports of “sexual exploitation, human trafficking and other organised crime” as a result of “grotesque abuse” of the visa and migration system. She labelled the system overseen by Mr Wood and other Liberal Ministers as “broken”. In response, Mr Wood said that “Minister O’Neil should get her party’s broken migration policies fixed first”. “Labor was the one who opposed the strengthening of the character test. “(The) Liberal Coalition Government also proposed criminals to be deported based on their crimes committed, not by the time served - again Labor opposed these changes. “With protection visa applications we proposed applications to be sent and assessed by (the) Migration Assessment Authority instead of the current requirement to be assessed by the (Administrative Appeals Tribunal) which is causing delays. “Once again Labor opposed these changes.”

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New study to tackle obesity with purified sand particles By Holly Mcguinness Fresh research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) has identified specially constructed sand as a new therapy to tackle obesity. The engineered particles of purified sand prevents fats and carbohydrates from being absorbed into the body, it’s able to soak up digestive enzymes, sugars and fats. UniSA said it’s the first study of its kind to validate how these particles can interact in the digestive system and stop sugar and fat absorption. UniSA’s Lead researcher Dr Paul Joyce said this breakthrough could help many of the 1.9 billion people living with obesity. Despite obesity figures being so significant, Dr Joyce said historically there’s been a lack of effective therapies free from adverse effects to target obesity. He said other therapies can cause diar-

rhoea, bloating and abdominal pain which can deter people from receiving treatment. “This is a massive step to tackle one of the world’s most preventable health conditions,” he said. “Porous silica has received increasing attention for its anti-obesity potential, with human trials showing it is a safe therapy. However, exactly how it works has eluded researchers - until now.” The study examined silica samples in an environment that mimicked the gastrointestinal tract while digesting a high-fat, high-carbohydrate meal. Researchers found that silica particles with widths of 6 to 10 nanometres were ideal to trigger an inhibitory response and cut fat and sugar absorption. The next stage of the study will be to trial these findings on animal models of obesity, which Dr Joyce says will determine any changes in optimal anti-obesity conditions.

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GROUP A 2

SEN V NED - NOV 21

QAR V ECU - NOV 22

QAR V SEN - NOV 26

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NED V ECU - NOV 26 Khalifa International - 3.00am

GROUP B 3

ENG V IRN - NOV 22 Khalifa International - 12.00am

USA V WAL - NOV 22

WAL V IRN - NOV 25

ECU V SEN - NOV 30 Khalifa International - 12.00am

IRN V USA - NOV 30 Al Thumama St. - 6.00am

GROUP D

ARG V KSA - NOV 22

DEN V TUN - NOV 23

MEX V POL - NOV 23

POL V KSA - NOV 27 Education City - 12.00am

ARG V MEX - NOV 27

POL V ARG- DEC 1

KSA V MEX - DEC 1

Lusail Stadium - 6.00am Stadium 974 - 6.00am Lusail Stadium - 6.00am

DEC 4 Ahmad Bin Ali St. - 6.00am

Ahmad Bin Ali St. - 6.00am

GROUP C

FRA V AUS - NOV 23 Al Janoub Stadium - 6.00am

Al Janoub Stadium - 9.00pm

FRA V DEN - NOV 27

TUN V FRA - DEC 1

AUS V DEN - DEC 1

1G /2H

SEMI FINALS

DEC 5 Al Thumama St. - 2.00am

52 2C

DEC 14 - 6.00AM Lusail Stadium

QF2/QF1 QF 2 DEC 10 Lusail Stadium - 6.00am

1A /2B DEC 5 Al Bayt Stadium - 6.00am

Stadium 974 - 3.00am

Education City - 2.00am

TUN V AUS - NOV 26

RUNNER UP SF 1 V Khalifa International- 2.0

Education City - 12.00am

THIRD PLACE P

QF 1 DEC 10 Education City - 2.00am

1E /2F

Al Bayt Stadium - 6.00am

WAL V ENG - NOV 30

Stadium 974 - 3.00am

Ahmad Bin Ali St. - 9.00pm

ENG V USA - NOV 26

NED V QAR - NOV 30 Al Bayt Stadium - 2.00am

QUARTER FINALS

DEC 4 Khalifa International - 2.00am

Ahmad Bin Ali St. - 6.00am

Lusail Stadium - 9.00am

ROUND OF 16

57 1C /2D

51 2A

Al Janoub Stadium - 2.00am

GROUP A

GROUP B

GROUP C

GROUP D

Qatar (QAR)

England (ENG)

Argentina (ARG)

France (FRA)

Equador (ECU)

IR Iran (IRN)

Saudi Arabia (KSA)

AUSTRALIA (AUS)

Senegal (SEN)

USA (USA)

Mexico (MEX)

Denmark (DEN)

Netherlands (NED)

Wales (WAL)

Poland (POL)

Tunisia (TUN)

FINAL DEC 19 - 2 LUSAIL S

WORLD CUP WALL CHART

GROUP E

ROUND OF 16 DEC 6 Al Janoub Stadium - 2.00am

CE PLAY OFF

QF 3 DEC 10 Al Thumama ST - 2.00am

1 V RUNNER UP SF 2 tional- 2.00am DEC18

53 2F

1F /2E

60 1H/2G

DEC 6

DEC 15 - 6.00AM Al Bayt Stadium

ESP V CRC - NOV 24

JPN V CRC - NOV 27

ESP V GER - NOV 28 Al Bayt Stadium - 6.00am

Khalifa International - 6.00am

Al Bayt Stadium - 6.00am

DEC 7

QF 4 DEC 10 Al Bayt Stadium - 6.00am

55 2E

1B /2A

L DEC 19 - 2.00AM

STADIUM

1D/2C

Ahmad Bin Ali St. - 9.00pm

JPN V ESP - DEC 2 CRC V GER - DEC 2

DEC 7

SUZ V CMR - NOV 24

BRA V SRB - NOV 25

CMR V SRB - NOV 28

Lusail Stadium - 6.00am

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GROUP F 12

MAR V CRO - NOV 23

BEL V CAN - NOV 24

BEL V MAR - NOV 28

Al Janoub Stadium - 9.00pm Lusail Stadium - 6.00am Al Janoub Stadium - 9.00pm

BRA V SUZ - NOV 29

CMR V BRA - DEC 3

SRB V SUZ - DEC 3

Stadium 974 - 3.00am Lusail Stadium - 6.00am Stadium 974 - 6.00am

Al Bayt Stadium - 9.00pm Ahmad Bin Ali St. - 6.00am Al Thumama St. - 12.00am

CRO V CAN - NOV 28 Khalifa International - 3.00am

CRO V BEL - DEC 2

Ahmad Bin Ali St. - 2.00am

Al Thumama St. - 2.00am

GROUP G

Education City - 2.00am

QF4/QF3

Khalifa International - 12.00am

Stadium 974 - 6.00am

SEMI FINALS

GER V JPN - NOV 24

CAN V MAR - DEC 2

GROUP H 14

URU V KOR - NOV 25

POR V GHA - NOV 25

KOR V GHA- NOV 29

POR V URU- NOV 29

KOR V POR - DEC 3

Education City - 12.00am Stadium 974 - 3.00am Education City - 12.00am Lusail Stadium - 6.00am Education City - 2.00am

GHA V URU - DEC 3 Al Janoub Stadium - 2.00am

GROUP E

GROUP F

GROUP G

GROUP H

Spain (ESP)

Belgium (BEL)

Brazil (BRA)

Portugal (POR)

Costa Rica (CRC)

Canada (CAN)

Serbia (SRB)

Ghana (GHA)

Germany (GER)

Morocco (MAR)

Switzerland (SUZ)

Uruguay (URU)

Japan (JPN)

Croatia (CRO)

Cameroon (CMR)

Korea Republic (KOR)

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Meet your candidates Dandenong Greens candidate Matthew Kirwan.

Dandenong Labor MP Gabrielle Williams.

Dandenong Liberals candidate Karen Broadley

Meet the candidates DANDENONG Suburbs: Noble Park, Keysborough, Dandenong, Dandenong North, Dandenong South, Doveton. Held by Gabrielle Williams (ALP) 73.9% 2-party preferred. 1. Where do you live and how long have you lived there? 2. Why did you choose to run for the seat? 3. Why are you the best candidate for Dandenong? 4. Biggest three issues in your electorate and how will you tackle them? 5. How would you tackle the shortage of affordable homes in Greater Dandenong? 6. What’s your view on City of Greater Dandenong’s desire for the closure of Lyndhurst toxic waste dump? 7. What’s your view on calls to shift the city’s industrial 2 zone further away from homes in Dandenong South and Keysborough? Matthew Kirwan Age: 49 Occupation: Project Manager 1. I live in Noble Park with my wife and twin daughters. We’ve lived there for 7 years, but I’ve lived in Greater Dandenong my whole life - mostly in Keysborough. 2. Labor takes Dandenong District for granted. Our state schools are underfunded leading to many parents choosing private education. Poverty and disadvantage continue in Dandenong District. We have above average crime rates and growing street homelessness. We have some of the highest poker machine losses in the state, making the poor poorer. I’m sick of seeing the state government’s Revitalising Central Dandenong project fail to meet its aims. The Dandenong central business district needs proper investment and more government jobs moved to the area to aid it’s post-covid recovery. It’s time to end the neglect. 3. With a career in project management and public policy, as well as 8 years’ experience as a local Councillor for the City of Greater Dandenong, I bring passion, skills, and experience about how to make Dandenong District a better place to live and work. As a Councillor I fought hard and successfully for better community infrastructure, more effective and efficient services, greater open space and a more open and transparent Council. However, I also become more aware of the many decisions that the State Government were continuing to make, or refusing to make, that hamper our local community. With my experience and commitment, I am the best candidate for Dandenong District. 4. We need to reduce the cost of living with cheaper energy, education and transport. We need better funding for public schools and public hospitals, not just for bricks and mortar but for staff and programs so that our public education and health systems have the quality we need, rather than being on life support. We need new funding and new commitment to the Revitalizing Central Dandenong project. It was a great idea 17 years ago but in the last decade the project has stalled, and the State Government have lost interest. 5. This is a state-wide issue that needs a statewide response. To tackle the housing crisis we will cap rents, make property developers pay their fair share for affordable homes and ban political donations from property developers. However, unlike the current government, getting on and building affordable homes is critical. The Greens plan is for 100,000 public homes to be built over the next decade.

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Dandenong District 6. I advocated for this as a Councillor and my position hasn’t changed. For the health and welfare of nearby residents the Lyndhurst toxic waste dump should close. 7. I support those calls, just as I did when I was a Councillor. I served the residents in these suburbs as a Councillor, and I know that they are too close to a zone that has toxic industries. Our area shouldn’t be a dumping ground for industries because it is a safe seat. Karen Broadley (Liberal Party) I am Karen Broadley, your Liberal Candidate for Dandenong. I have more than 20 years’ experience working as a youth worker, in child protection and in family violence. Half this time was spent working in Dandenong, working with children, young people and families experiencing a range of life issues including violence, drug and alcohol problems, mental illness and homelessness. My work experiences led me to undertake a PhD on how to make good decisions in child protection and in other complex situations. I currently lecture university students on subjects including child safety, family violence and welfare systems. As I have listened carefully to the experiences and concerns of everyday people and small business owners in Dandenong, the concerns I most often hear are to do with help for the homeless and help for people with drug and alcohol issues. The rising costs of living, and concerns about community safety are often raised. Better access to health services, including mental health services and dental are important. Improving the public transport system – particularly bus frequency and timetabling – is an essential, but often neglected aspect, of meeting people’s basic needs. If I am elected, my commitment to the people of Dandenong is to work hard to improve their health, safety and wellbeing, including access to health and other essential services. I will work with all the diverse communities in Dandenong, including small businesses to better understand what their concerns and needs are, and to discuss the best way forward. People themselves, who live and work on the ground in Dandenong are in the best position to know and understand what their most pressing issues and needs are. It is crucial for their experiences and voices to be valued and heard. If elected, I will draw on my long experience of working with and for people, to deliver real solutions for Dandenong. Gabrielle Williams (Australian Labor Party) Gabrielle Williams has always had a strong

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sense of justice and inclusion, which prompted her to run for Parliament. She was elected as the Member for Dandenong in 2014 and reelected in 2018. Gabrielle prioritises job creation and education for local families in her electorate. She firmly believes in the power of education to help people find secure, accessible employment, and is determined to make sure no child is left behind. Passionate about supporting the Dandenong community, Gabrielle has secured record investment for local schools, community organisations and facilities. Including upgrades at every school in the Dandenong electorate, removing level crossings to bust congestion and enabling trains every 10-minutes during peak hours, upgrading local roads, and creating more local jobs by manufacturing trams, electric buses, Metro and VLine trains right here in Dandenong. Gabrielle knows that some of the biggest issues facing our community are the rising cost of living, pressure on our health system and housing. On the cost of living, Labor has already delivered the $250 Power Saving Bonus, free TAFE, free kinder from 2023 (saving $2500 per family), solar panels, batteries and hot water systems at no up-front cost, caps to council rates, sick pay for casual and contract workers and free Ls and Ps. A re-elected Labor government will also bring back government-owned energy, with any profits to go right back into driving power bills down. Gabrielle and Labor have also delivered the landmark Housing Big Build, creating 12,000 new social and affordable homes across Victoria. Including projects like Viv’s Place in Central Dandenong, which is already providing secure housing for those who need it most. And only Gabrielle and Labor will upgrade Dandenong Hospital. Including an expanded Emergency Department, treating 12,000 more patients. As well as a new Intensive Care Unit, outpatient clinic and operating theatres. As someone who has lived, worked and studied locally, Gabrielle understands our community - and knows how to deliver. Gabrielle is driven by her vision for an inclusive and equitable Victoria that continues to lead Australia with its progressive reform in gender equality, mental health reform, Treaty and prevention of family violence. 6. We have put in place strong safeguards for the operation of this facility, while backing the Environment Protection Authority with $180 million to enforce these tough regulations and requirements, keeping nearby housing estates safe. We’ll keep working with the community to ensure local residents are at the forefront of everything we do. We’re also putting a massive effort into reducing waste and that will see the demand for landfill reduced. 7. The Victorian Government currently has no plans to change the industrial zoning in Dandenong South. The Victorian Government has set a target to divert 72 per cent of waste from landfill by 2025 and 80 per cent by 2030. Including an investment of $515 million to deliver the biggest transformation and reform of our waste and recycling sector. This includes $380 million to deliver the Recycling Victoria: A new economy plan through which we are fundamentally reducing waste, maximising the ways we use and reuse our precious resources, and building a sustainable and resilient circular economy for Victoria. No response: KLOP, Andrew (Animal Justice Party), HARMSE, Audrey (Family First Victoria), TURNER, Tham (Liberal Democrats), LEVCHENKO, Anthony (Freedom Party of Victoria).

MULGRAVE Suburbs include: Springvale, Noble Park, Noble Park North, Dandenong North. Held by Daniel Andrews (ALP) 62.7 2-party preferred. 1. Where do you live and how long have you lived there? 2. Why did you choose to run for the seat? 3. Why are you the best candidate for Mulgrave? 4. Biggest three issues in your electorate and how will you tackle them? 5. How would you tackle the shortage of affordable homes in Greater Dandenong? 6. What’s your view on the proposed rezoning of Sandown racecourse for a 7000-dwelling estate? Ian Cook (independent) Age: 62 Occupation: Founder of catering company I Cook Foods. 1. I currently rent in Adelaide Street. I previously owned a home in the middle of the electorate but was forced to sell it when the State Government and the Dandenong Council set up Community Chef, which temporarily distorted the catering market in Victoria. 2. My business, I Cook Foods previously employed 41 locals and had run successfully for decades. However in 2019, the Dandenong City Council and the Department of Health illegally closed I Cook Foods. Since then, I have been fighting this corruption in the courts. Finally, I decided that the best way to fight corruption was to challenge (in this election). 3. I’m against corruption. I’m also already accessible to everyone in the electorate. My campaign office door is open to anyone who needs assistance, and if elected my electorate office will be the same. I strongly believe that the answers to the challenges facing Mulgrave are already known by the people of Mulgrave. As a local member my job is to listen to locals and then do what needs to be done. 4. Corruption is a serious problem that affects everything else in the community. I will tackle corruption by publicly exposing it wherever I find it. I will also push hard for reforms that return to a proper separation of powers, so that governments no longer control and manipulate the police and the courts. I will also support proper funding, genuine powers and true independence for our state’s corruption fighting institutions, including the Ombudsman and IBAC. I will also prioritise proper support for small businesses and the people they employ in Mulgrave. Small businesses are the backbone of our community. They are vital to the economic wellbeing of us all. The first way to support small business will be to reverse the recent increases to land tax. Land tax increases drive up the cost of everything we buy. They drive up the cost of living. These tax increases must be reversed in order to make life affordable for the people of Mulgrave. Continued page 17

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Mulgrave independent Joseph Toscano.

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Mulgrave independent candidate Howard Lee.

Mulgrave Family First candidate Jane Foreman.

Meet Mulgrave’s candidates From page 16 I am also concerned that the important roles parents play in children’s lives are being deliberately undermined by this government, through school programs and also through legal restrictions on how parents can care for their children. As loving parents, we must defend the right to raise our children properly and in a way that is consistent with our common values. I will strongly oppose any attempts to degrade the important role that loving and supportive parents play in our children’s lives. 5. You tackle the serious shortage of housing in Dandenong by increasing housing in other areas of the state. This will drive house prices down to affordable levels and reduce pressure in the housing market. By taking a statewide approach you can make things better for the people of Mulgrave and Dandenong. 6. I’m very keen to listen carefully to advocates and opponents or this proposal before I take a position on this important issue. As a local MP it will be my job to listen to everyone and seek common ground where possible. Joseph Toscano (independent) Age: 70 Occupation: Semi-retired Medical Practitioner 1. I currently live in Melbourne and have lived in various suburbs throughout Melbourne since 1976. 2. To put Positive Human Focused Reforms back on the state political agenda. I am sick and tired of the state of Victoria being held to ransom by privately owned construction corporations that are supported by both the Labor state government and the Opposition. The government should satisfy basic human needs: F – Food Security, E – Energy Security, H – Housing, H – Health, E – Education, R – Recreation, before continuing with the neverending construction blitz it has embarked on. 3. The Mulgrave electors will decide who the best candidate is, for them. It is not my role to claim I am the best candidate – it is up to the electorate. 4. The biggest three issues in the Mulgrave electorate include: Public Housing – to become a priority in Victoria. Public housing should be available to all Victorians who cannot afford to buy a home. Food Security – Food vouchers ($150 adult / $70 child) per month for every adult on a social security benefit, in Victoria. Food vouchers to be spent at food related micro and small businesses registered with the state government. Recreation – everybody deserves a holiday. Every four years, every adult earning less than $1,000 per week, will receive a $1,000 accommodation / travel voucher, and every dependent child receives a $500 accommodation / travel voucher, to be used in Victoria. How Do We Fund These Policies? 50% of stamp duty revenue raised on property sales to be quarantined for a spot purchasing and building program to greatly increase public housing stocks. This would result in 100,000 Victorians being housed in public housing annually. Money raised by the following new taxes to be used to fund Food, Energy, Health, Education and Recreation policies: 1% super land tax on land holders – individuals, businesses and corporations who own

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more than 5 million dollars of property in Victoria. 1% rent tax on individuals, businesses and corporations who pay more than 5 million dollars annually. 1% turnover tax on businesses and corporations who use virtual platforms, who pay minimal rent and payroll tax if they have a turnover of more than 5 million dollars annually. 5. Put Public Housing back on the public agenda. Use 50% of stamp duty revenue raised (approximately 3.5 billion dollars annually) to house 100,000 Victorians in public housing over the next 12 months through an extensive city, regional and rural spot purchasing program. 6. I do not support the rezoning of the Sandown Raceway. Robert Lim (Greens) Age: 23 Occupation: Sample Receipt Officer (I accept deliveries to a food analysis lab and move stuff around.) 1. I recently moved into the CBD, and have been there for 2 months. Before that, I lived in Noble Park for 22 years. 2. I am running because I can no longer tolerate Labor. I was disgusted when Labor decided to side with the logging industry, and criminalize the protests. Our old growth forests are the heritage of future generations and shouldn’t be treated as an exploitable resource for loggers to make a quick buck. Climate Change has always been a terrifying disaster in the back of my mind, but this was the event that made me decide I had to run. 3. I believe that out of the field, I have a strong capacity to learn from and empathize with my constituents, and have a proven policy platform to draw from. I believe that if I were elected, Mulgrave would be better represented. 4. Affordable Housing: A home is a human right. Rents and house prices are skyrocketing. We need to cap rent rises and build extensive public housing so that nobody has to go homeless. The Greens will build 200,000 new public housing units within the next 20 years. An unusable bus network. Our buses are infrequent, take indirect routes, and don’t run when people need them. Bus routes like the 800 and 816 are some of the most used buses in Melbourne, but haven’t received any investment in decades. The Greens will evaluate our bus routes, and make sure that routes that need upgrades get them. Lack of bicycle infrastructure. Investment in active transport just makes sense. It is cost-effective, climate-friendly, and has benefits for health and the community. Everyone should feel safe cycling to their nearest train station or shopping centre, but the infrastructure just isn’t good enough. A route from Noble Park station to Waverley Gardens shopping centre to the Eastlink Trail would connect many residents with a useful active transport route. 5. A shortage of affordable homes means we need to build more. We should upzone and densify areas within 800m of train stations to allow for dense, walkable neighbourhoods. This will introduce more housing stock, while minimizing traffic congestion. Train station precincts are also hosts of small businesses, and will see a business boost from a higher local population. 6. I support it. A development here follows the principles of Transit Oriented Development - residents will be able to walk or bike to the station. Sandown Park station has always

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been wasted on the racecourse. However, the development must be closely regulated. Housing must be built for the residents, not for profit. New developments are often barren of infrastructure and amenities like schools and public open space, so that the property developers can make more money. Jane Foreman (Family First Australia) Age: 62 Occupation: Wife, mother, grandmother and Registered Nurse 1. I have lived in Narre Warren for the past 3 years, having lived in the South Eastern suburbs for the past 7 years. 2. Mulgrave needs a grass roots representative that cares and advocates for its people. With all the investigations that have been done and continue to be called for, any other leader would have resigned or have been forced to resign but Daniel Andrews continues to stay in his position. This has inspired me to run for this seat. I want to protect the Mulgrave families from the threat of radical political correctness. 3. It’s time for a woman to be elected in Mulgrave to bring a needed balance. I am a strong, honest and integral voice to represent the people of Mulgrave, going into bat for the needs of the Electorate, working closely with the Councils to achieve positive outcomes for the communities within the electorate. Having served on a City Council, I understand the importance of working closely with the Councils. I believe a politician is elected to serve the people they are representing, and that the answers to a community lies within the community. This needs to be activated and facilitated for communities to flourish. One of my mantras is the famous quote……government is “of the people, for the people, by the people.” 4. Children being taught radical gender fluid ideology at school without parental consent. This needs to be banned in schools and children experiencing gender dysphoria, along with their families, need to be given every support possible to assist them in their confusion. The cost of living including the huge hike in utilities, making it increasingly difficult make ends meet. I will be supporting and advocating for sensible energy supply and prices and doing all that can be done to assist in bringing down the cost of living. One cost that could be eliminated is hospital parking fees, they need to be abolished. More access to needed affordable mental health support especially for children and teens. Two years of lockdown has had a huge toll on the mental health on so many, especially the children. Waiting times have blown out and are far too long. 5. Family First supports increasing land supply and appropriate in-fill development which does not impact on local amenity. There are always “out of the box” ideas for any problem within a community and lets look at what has been done in other countries around the world to tackle the same situation and see if what has worked in other places can be implemented as a solution here. 6. As far as I know, this is on hold as the Melbourne Racing Club Board are not in a hurry to sell this land, having just elected board members that oppose the sale of the racecourse. If it does come up for sale, I would independently consult the Springvale/ Noble Park community and represent the wishes of the local citizens. Andrew King (independent) Retired 1. I’ve lived in St Kilda for more than 30 years.

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2. I’ve had a gutful of Andrews’ diabolical government, so I’ve been driven to stand up to him by standing against him. 3. I’m not the best candidate for Mulgrave. That’s Ian Cook. 4. I don’t claim to know the issues of most concern to the residents of Mulgrave. What I do know is that all Victorians will benefit from the defeat of Andrews. 5. The issue of affordable housing in Greater Dandenong is stark and debilitating - as it across all of Victoria. I would look with great scepticism at a candidate who can answer such a complex question in a sentence or two. There’s no simple answer. 6. On the face of it, it seems to me to be a good idea (see answer 5.) provided proven upto-date planning procedures are followed, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and community facilities, especially schools, day-care, sports grounds and medical centres. Fotini Theodossopoulou (independent) Age: 44 Occupation: Currently involved working in our family business Structural Landscaping. Previously have worked in Media and Hospitality. 1. I am a resident of Mulgrave currently, and have been here for 7 years. 2. The reason that I decided to run for this seat is because I am greatly concerned about the morale of my community. People seem exasperated and full of despair; from business owners to young families, everyone seems unhappy and unheard. I wanted to help change that in any small or significant way. 3. I believe that I am the best candidate for Mulgrave, because I am passionate about helping people and believe that I represent a very big portion of the local demograhic. 4. Big issues include: Morale, mental health, small business struggles. I believe many of the social issues that currently exist in our community stem from a sense of not being adequately heard. Having immediate feedback facility for the Mulgrave District will help attend to people’s concerns more rapidly. Outdoor undercover recreational and sporting / entertainment facilities for when the weather is horrid and you want to step outside for some fresh air! More local social events to help locals feel part of the community and not isolated which compounds mental health issues. More marketing initiatives for local businesses. 5. Affordable housing is a problem across Melbourne, not just an issue that is isolated to the Greater Dandenong region. I have a few ideas on how we can combat this issue, and happy to propose a variety solutions for locals to vote on - directly, if I am elected. 6. I’m not across all the details of the Sandown racecourse proposal at this stage. Although we do desperately require more housing, we must simultaneously be respectful to open space facilities that go toward the character of the region and our city at large. Howard Lee (independent) Provided a media release, and a link to his campaign website https://www.supremeleader.me 5. If I win I would build public housing for the state like the ones they have in Singapore called the HDB. No response: ANDREWS, Daniel (Australian Labor Party), McLINDON, Aidan (Freedom Party of Victoria), MOULD, David (Animal Justice Party), PIASTRINO, Michael (Liberal), WOOD, Maree (Labour DLP), ISMA, Ezra J. D., MOODY, Anne

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Riders ‘rumble’ to Market A mass convoy of 743 Harley Davidson motorbike riders roared into Dandenong Market on Sunday 6 November. The Harley Owners Group (HOG) Dandenong chapter’s Thunder Ride was two years in the making, with police escorts and traffic lights synchronised for the rumbling parade of bikes down Princes Highway. In the blazing morning sunshine, HOG chapters from as far away as Canberra, Bendigo, Geelong and Gippsland turned out. A huge crowd of more than 31,000 converged on the market for the festivities, including a Show and Shine exhibition of bikes as well as tribute band The Screamin’ Eagles. “Crowds took every vantage point at the Market – and there were many all along the Clow Street entrance,” Dandenong Market general manager said. “Families were perched along The Bazaar windows, the front steps were full and the nature strip behind the barricades were the best vantage points for the convoy’s arrival. “The music, the food, the sunshine - we can’t wait to ‘rumble’ again next year.”

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Dandenong models to strut their stuff on world stage Young locals have been selected to compete at a National level after Dandenong Plaza hosted Top Model International modelling competition. The two-day modelling showcase featured local contestants from Dandenong and surrounding suburbs aspiring to launch their careers as international models The overall winner of Top Model Australia will win the trip of a lifetime to compete in London on the International stage, and also walk in London Fashion Week. The teens wore outfits from retailers such as, Dotti, Ally Fashion, Just Keans, Jay Jays, Katies, YD and more in Dandenong Plaza to showcase their new season styles on the runway. Eight out of 32 models have been selected to represent Victoria in 2023 National Finals including Dandenong locals, Majoduline Gabriel and Helamini Weeratunga. Ms Weeratunga said modelling boosts her confidence and takes her out of her comfort zone. “So entering Top Model was a huge excitement for me because I do believe that it will make me more confident and will open up many modelling opportunities. “I would like to keep presenting my values, my strengths and beliefs through modelling.” Some of the judging panel over the two days were, Christina Podolyan (Big Brother), 18 STAR JOURNAL

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Sunday market The Magical Getaway Foundation (MGF) Keysborough Sunday Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month, except in December. Come along and enjoy trash n’ treasure, crafts, produce and much more. Registrations for stallholders open. Sunday 20 November, 9am - 2pm at 133-155 Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough. Entry cost is a gold coin donation. All proceeds will go towards MGF. Details: Rosemary, 0419 372 629 or visit the Magical Getaway Foundation’s Facebook page.

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Mobility scooter safety Build your confidence travelling on buses on scooters and mobility devices. Travellers Aid and bus operator Kinetic are hosting an interactive scooter safety session to give you the opportunity to practise boarding buses at your own pace. Bus drivers, and trained, qualified staff and instructors will be on hand to assist and answer questions. Free event. Light refreshments provided Wednesday 16 November, 11am-1pm at the Kinetic depot (behind Garden World), 810 Springvale Road Keysborough.

Residents are invited to come along to Nessy’s Cafe in Dandenong North for a complimentary coffee and a chat with our local police and Greater Dandenong councillors. Chat about any issues and ideas you have for the area. Free event.

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Keysborough Men’s Shed is a group based on old-fashioned mateship. It provides a place where men can feel included and safe, and is a tonic for their health and wellbeing. Activities include woodwork projects, cooking for lunches, welding, maintenance around the place and assistance to the community. It’s in the reserve outside the rear of Resurrection Primary School, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough (enter driveway opposite 16 Loxwood Avenue). Fridays 9am to 2pm. Details: Michael Howlett, 0408 545 196.

Saturday 19 November, 10am-1pm at Nessy’s Cafe, 1 Dunearn Road, Dandenong North. Details: 8571 5354 or jane. grace@cgd.vic.gov. au

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Art Exhibition & Book Launch Join us for our annual Art Exhibition in collaboration with Cornerstone Contact Centre as we exhibit original artwork from both communities, and launch The Open Door’s first Recipe Book: ‘Wisdom Bites’. The day will be filled with lots of food and drinks, fun games (jelly bean count, lucky bottles), Christmas raffle tickets to purchase and another specialty raffle on the day. Bring your friends and family along to this wonderful festivity. All welcome. Thursday 24 November 11am-2pm at 110 Ann St, Dandenong. Parking available at 112 Ann St. Details: Jo/Tayla, 9791 8664 or theopendoor@ssjg.org.au

Upcycled Artwork Turn trash into treasure with Moon Girle. Take an object that was destined to landfill, add some glitter, faux fur and bright colours and make yourself a sculpture. Tuesday 15 November, 6.30pm at City of Greater Dandenong libraries. To register, go to https://libraries.greaterdandenong.vic. gov.au/libraries/events/upcycled-artwork-artseries or 1300 630 920.

Lunch dance 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.

Daughters of Durga Join us for a chapter reading and discussion about the book Daughters of Durga: Dowries, Gender Violence and Family in Australia led by author Professor Manjula Datta O’Connor. This is a partnership event between Indian Care, City of Casey and Wellsprings for Women. Sunday, 27 November, 2pm–4pm at 79 Langhorne Street Dandenong. Registrations: eventbrite.com.au/e/daughters-of-durga-readingand-discussion-tickets-452376970697

Neighbourhood Watch safety forum Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch’s next safety information forum and Q&A features two guest speakers - Senior Sergeant

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

Alasdair Gall from Victoria Police’s Domestic Violence Command and Richard Asquith from City of Greater Dandenong’s Animal Management Team. All residents welcome for this chance to catch up with local police and councillors. Wednesday 30 November, 7.30pm at Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Ample parking rear of centre off Frank Street.

Christmas Keysie Festival The next Keysie Festival - Christmas Edition features live music, food trucks, homemade goods, flowers and plants, upcycle and pre-loved goods. Applications are open for stallholders. Sunday 18 December, 2022 at Springers Leisure Centre, Keysborough. Details: keysiemarket.com.au

Sunday Jazz Enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon filled with great food, coffee and the smooth sounds of the Jennifer Salisbury Jazz Duo performing on the Cafe Vita deck at Springvale Botanical Cemetery.

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

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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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Provenance pays tribute By Marcus Uhe The Provenance Artists group in Casey has prepared a series of artworks to honour the contributions of those involved in the war in Afghanistan. The breathtaking pieces depict both Australian soldiers, and Afghan refugees who have migrated to Australia, set in stunning backdrops showcasing the landscape of Afghanistan. Rather than depicting the brutality, conflict and hardships of war, the images endeavour to show the humanitarian side of those who were there at the time, such as engaging with locals in the villages, or beautiful portraits of veterans displaying their service medals. Calvin Bell from Provenance said it was important to highlight the positive contributions that soldiers made. It’s the fourth time the group has undertaken a similar project, having produced some moving pieces reflecting on Vietnam veterans, which were donated to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Phillip Island, in 2021. “I believe that the press have been negative,” Mr Bell said. “They only report when a solider has done the wrong thing and made a mistake. We’ve done the opposite. “We’ve painted 20 paintings of them looking after the villages, helping them and doing all sorts of things and we’re honouring the soldiers.” He said the project was well-received by veterans and those who participated. “The soldiers that have been here have just been so emotional that we’re doing this. Instead of giving them a grump in the newspaper about what they’ve done wrong, they’re just so excited.” One such veteran who played a key role in the project was Chris May, born and raised in

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Calvin Bell (left) with Debra Poleman and her painting of Chris May. 306546 Berwick, who served two terms in Afghanistan in 2009 and 2011. Mr May provided photographs that served as the backdrop for many of the images, taken during his tours of duty, and also sat for a portrait. He said he appreciated the recognition and the sentiment from Mr Bell and the artists.

“It’s nice that there are people there who want to change public perception around the war in Afghanistan,” Mr May said. “Up to and including recent evacuation efforts, there was still Australian boots on the ground and our contribution was also about mentoring and the evacuation of refugees and people affected by the war.

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Chris May provided the backdrops for the pictures and sat for his own portrait. 234218 From page 21 “I definitely engaged with more of the community in speech, such as interactions with kids, than I did with the Taliban. We weren’t actively seeking combat, we were providing security for locals.” He said he had never sat for a portrait before, but enjoyed the experience as the artists got to know their backstory and attempted to embed it in their artwork. “There’s some really great paintings they’ve done where artists can capture someone’s memories,” Mr May said. “I have seen some of the artwork and I thought it was amazing how they’ve done it. I’ve seen the Vietnam ones in Phillip Island but I think with Afghanistan being more recent, they’ve captured both Afghans and Veterans really well with the beautiful unique landscape of Afghanistan in the background.” Deborah Polman was tasked with the big

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responsibility of depicting Mr May, and said she had really enjoyed the opportunity. “It was interesting meeting Chris and finding out what his experiences were like in Afghanistan,” Ms Polman said. “I like doing all the details in the paintings, so I thought it was wonderful.” Not to be forgotten were the contributions of Afghans who assisted the armed forces during their tours. Bassir Qadiri, founder and chief executive of the Bahktar Community Organisation, worked in a restaurant that catered for soldiers in 2004 and 2005, and providing interpretative services, before moving overseas to pursue work and study opportunities. “The soldiers, they did a great job to provide support to Afghan people who were experiencing war and violence,” Mr Qadiri said. “They put their life at risk to support people.” Mr Bell tasked him with finding some fel-

Bassir Qadiri helped to organise the Afghan refugees in Australia who participated in the project. 273039

low Afghans in Melbourne who were involved with the war in similar roles to him. He said it was an opportunity he relished being involved in. “When [Calvin] told me about the idea of the Afghans who contributed, I thought it was amazing,” Mr Qadiri said. “I said to him that I wanted to be part of it. “The paintings are amazing. (Photos of) most of them have been sent to me but they’re amazing. I’m very positive that this will make a huge impact on the community and everyone will love it.” Mr Qadiri’s portrait features him in a striking blue and green jacket, with the City of Kabul over his right shoulder and his late Father over his left. “I was asked to consider the most important person in my life that has been a mentor to me,” he said. “It’s important to know your history and

how you become the person you are today.” When all the pieces are framed and complete, expected to be by Remembrance Day, they will be proudly displayed an exhibition at a currently undetermined venue. Ahead of Remembrance Day, Mr May reflected on what 11 November means to him and the veteran community. “For veterans who have served, the day is to reflect on contributions of themselves, their mates and those who came before us,” Mr May said. “It’s a day to pause for a minute and just remember all those that have gone before us in war to remember what we have today. The ability to pick your school, your job, your destiny. “Where we are today and the society we live in today would not be what it is without those men and women. For veterans, you’re part of that story.”

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Kumara makes his statement By Tyler Lewis

The 16-year-old whiz kid bounds through the crease for Melbourne.

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Master of her craft By Tyler Lewis While many were occupied with Tik Tok, baking and arts and crafts in Melbourne’s 2020 lockdown, Hasrat Gill was honing in on a craft of her own – the art of leg-spin bowling. On the front foot-path of her Clyde home, Gill mapped out the dimensions of a cricket pitch with the sole intention of developing her off-spin. Little did the Endeavour Hills junior know that those neatly placed cones would be the first step in a swift rise through the Victorian cricket ranks. “It just happened during lockdown in 2020 I guess, I came across bowling a variation of my off-spin, I wanted something unique,” she recalled. “I tried a leggie and it just felt so much more natural to me and it came along, the initial thought was to have it as a variation. “But it got to the point where if I was going to bowl offies and leggies, I could only be half as good at both or be really good at one. “I ultimately decided to bowl leggies because it came more naturally to me. “There was nothing to do in lockdown, so it was all I was doing.” In the season after her adjustment, the then 14-year-old claimed 21 wickets at an average of just 12 for Melbourne’s Second XI. The summer that followed – 2021/22 – was then the perfect summer for Gill, as she burst into Melbourne’s First XI, topped the competition for wickets (26 wickets at 11.92) and also jagged a hat-trick. By claiming wickets in 13 of her 14 appearances for the eventual premiership side, the thorough 16-year-old earned call ups to Victorian and Melbourne Star squads to rub shoulders with cricketers she grew up idolising. “It can be quite surreal, I remember I got called up to have a bowl to the Vic girls and I was bowling to Ellyse Perry… she has been my idol since I was 11 or 12,” she said. “It can be a bit of a pinch-yourself moment and with the Stars right now, we’ve got the likes of Jemimah Rodrigues, Lauren Winfield-Hill and Annabel Sutherland, they’re all brilliant. “It is pretty surreal, but when I am around them I try to learn, absorb and get the most of every situation and opportunity I get. “I am asking them questions, talking to them about their game and how they went about their cricket at my age, what they’ve done to get to the top level and then performed so consistently. “I am just trying to be a sponge and absorb everything they do.” And while fraternising with her heroes ini26 STAR JOURNAL

Hasrat Gill. tially star-struck the ambitious Gill, she still understands the task she is there to accomplish. “Well… you want to get them out, that’s your main goal,” she revealed of her thoughts at the top of her mark to Perry and co. “It’s sort of just trying to work out different things, play around with them, work out how they react to different balls and see how they try to execute their skills. “They are my heroes and they are brilliant players, but at the end of the day I am the bowler, they’re the batter and they have to make a mistake. “So for me, it’s my job to get the ball to the other end and let the ball do the talking.” With her leg-spin developing swiftly, Gill is looking to further deviations as well as meticulously analysing her opponents. “I have got a few variations, I have the normal leg-spinner, I have a wrong-un, a slider and I also play around with the grip and bowl from different parts of the crease – I like to play around with those subtle variations,” she said. “I look at different girls and how they go about their work… first of all, I like to look at how they stand and judging where their

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strengths and weaknesses may potentially be. “I also look for other things, their grip on the bat and how that allows them to access different areas, the bat speed, the hand speed, those factors I look for as well. “I like to do my analysis pre-game as well, so I know who I am going to be up against.” With the foundations in place, Gill is hopeful that the next step transpires as a result of improvement in one area in particular. “I have looked at a few things in terms of my execution,” she said. “I have the skill-set and that part of my game is set, I feel I am good enough to match the girls I come up against, it’s just the execution part of it. “You know, playing the right shot at the right time… identifying what the game requires at that particular time. “I guess with bowling, knowing what trick to pull out at what time… if a batter is going hard at me, what’s my field look like, what am I going to bowl.” The young gun is yet to debut for the Melbourne Stars, but has been named in each of the recent 13-person squads.

Turf 1 powerhouses Springvale South and Buckley Ridges fired off warning shots in Saturday’s season opener. The reigning premiers sent Narre South in and courtesy of 5/17 from Yoshan Kumara, skittled the Lions for just 82. Kumara was on a hat-trick at one stage, after collecting Harsha de Silva and Jawed Hussaini in successive deliveries. Blade Baxter chimed in with 2/17 from his 10, while Jordan Mackenzie (2/16 off seven) also proved difficult to get away. The Bloods then galivanted to victory, with openers Mitch Forsyth (28 not out) and Ryan Quirk (46 not out) completing a 10-wicket victory. Buckley Ridges, meanwhile, too made light work of its opponent North Dandenong. In a display similar to the Bloods, the Bucks sent the Maroons in and rattled through them at the cost of just 83 runs. It could’ve been far worse for the visitors if it wasn’t for a knock of 38 from skipper Clayton McCartney, who came to the crease at with his side at 4/27 and soon saw them slip to 9/54. Hussain Ali was the tormenter with the ball, snaring 4/7 from his five overs. In reply, the Bucks met the total before drinks at the loss of just three wickets, with Ben Wright carving out an unbeaten 40. Daniel Watson was the next best in his return game, working away 21 alongside Wright at the top. Reigning Wookey Medallist Jordan Hammond resumed his post at the top, with a ship-steadying 54 not out for Hallam Kalora Park. The Hawks held Berwick to 7/142 in the first innings, before completing the victory in the 43rd over with six wickets in hand. After being 3/42, then 4/81, Hammond crunched 54 not out from just 68 deliveries. No Hawk took multiple wickets in the first innings, instead the Bears had three of its top four dismissed through being run out. 120 from St Mary’s number five Raveen Nanayakkara wasn’t enough to secure the Saints victory, with competition newcomers Parkmore Pirates clinching its first victory of the season. Nanayakkara strolled to the crease at a grim time for the Saints, who had just lost three early wickets. His big knock was unparalleled by any of his teammates with number nine Troy Cashman recording the next best with 28. 222 from the Saints appeared to be a par score as the Pirates needed their full 45 overs to claim victory. Dulan Waduge was the lynchpin of the Pirates’ chase, scoring 61.

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Kulasekara powers West By Jonty Ralphsmith Who else but Nuwan Kulasekara to secure the first-up win for Dandenong West. The club sought him – and fellow former Sri Lankan international Malinga Mandara – to help guide youngsters Dylan Diacono, Nathan Power and Bailey Howarth as much as the onfield boost. After an elongated preseason where Kulasekara has helped instil professionalism and set the club up to rebound from turf two relegation last season, it was he who saved Dandy West blushes. Needing 81 off their last 60 deliveries, the visitors looked no chance. The loss of Dylan Diacono, who had grafted his way to 45 off 91 and seen off strong spells from opening bowler Dillon Gemmell-Smith and Malan Madusanka, seemed to be the final nail in the coffin. Kulasekara, for all his quality and experience, was three overs into his innings and had shown no signs of acceleration. He would need to go at a tick over eight an over for nine overs with just some late-order hitters to help him. But his presence in the middle brought a sense of calm: with 242 international whiteball games under his belt, he knew how chases worked, that panic was the unnecessary antagonist. Shaun Weir, whose leggies had earlier been taken to by Coomoora’s big hitters, opened his account with a four and finished with three more boundaries, all sixes. Kulasekara was content to turn the strike over to Weir, whose 27 off 18 and subsequent dismissal in the 36th over, set the match up for a thrilling climax. The 40-year-old was joined in the middle by Howarth, the pair needing 29 from the final three overs. A clean strike over the rope from Howarth helped get it down 17 from 12 deliveries. That was when Kulasekara went BANG BANG BANG. From nowhere, he hit three sixes, over midwicket, mid on and mid off to chase down 213 with eight balls to spare. Earlier, an ominous partnership 141-run

immediately after, with the pair hitting 25 boundaries between them. That applied the brakes to the Coomoora innings, as they managed just 17 runs after the 33rd over, with Kulesekara’s changeups helping him to two late wickets after one in a strong opening spell, and quickie Adam Reid was on a hattrick at one stage. It was the first time the arch-rivals’ first XI had met since 12 January 2008, just Dandy West’s Weir and captain Anthony Brannan remaining from that game. OTHER MATCHES Lynbrook defeated Hampton Park by 48 runs MATCH SUMMARY: A 94-run opening partnership led by Jay Walia, who finished with 75, set up the visitors innings. Suneet Nambiar, Ryan Lowe and Devanandh Chandrasekar all passed 20 to help Lynbrook to 8/177. Asadullah Khil was the pick of the bowlers with 3/14 off eight overs. In pursuit, several Hampton Park batters got starts, but no-one was able to anchor the innings, Faridullah Khil’s 33 being the highest score of the innings. Jesse Walia got four crucial wickets in his six overs. Springvale defeated Silverton by six wickets, with 42 balls to spare MATCH SUMMARY: Silverton chose to bat against a team seen as among the strongest in the competition, with opener Robert North seeing it well and helping himself to 94. Harmandip Sahota claimed three wickets, as Springy was set 174 to win. A 90 to Nuwan Mendis guided the chase, with contributions of 30 from Pasindu Madushan and Radomir Badzoka. Fountain Gate defeated Berwick Springs by six wickets with 58 balls to spare MATCH SUMMARY: Sent in to bat in their first match since the turf four premiership, Berwick Springs was steady but ultimately unable to establish a partnership to propel the innings and score runs efficiently. Hasindu Waduge was the pick of the Fountain Gate bowlers with 4/22 off seven overs. Fountain Gate lost two early wickets in quick succession to give Berwick Springs a sniff, before a 55-run partnership between opener Karan Singh (31) and Rodni Kumara (50 not out) helped them to victory.

Coomoora’s Nick Suppree celebrates after bringing up three figures, but it wasn’t enough for a first-up victory. 307970 Picture: TYLER LEWIS partnership off just 112 balls helped Coomoora pass 200 on a hard wicket. After losing four early wickets, Coomoora 2021-22 leading runscorer Nick Suppree, and middle-order batter Dean Krelle went on the counterattack. Coach Andrew O’Meara, out of ideas after a seemingly eternal preseason allowed his players to watch some of the England v New Zealand T20 World Cup semi-final and those two looked like they had taken notes on Jos Buttler and Alex Hales’ innings. The pair hit through the line of the ball

crisply and frequently, with players and spectators’ cars in danger at one end as they cleared the boundary with ease. After taking down the pacemen, they pounced on spinners Weir and Mandara, rocking back on anything short and clobbering full tosses to and over the rope. Suppree brought up his century, off just 79 balls, with an easy push into the offside from a Weir half-tracker, before he was caught on the mid-on rope the next ball he faced. Dean Krelle departed for 62 off 61 almost

Donnell delight: the laconic lefty reaches 9000 runs By Tyler Lewis Dandenong champion Tom Donnell has joined his good mate Brett Forsyth in the 9000-run club. Donnell fell just 12 runs shy of achieving the feat with Forsyth last weekend, but boomed past the total to become the 17th player to score 9000 Vic Premier Cricket First XI runs with a knock of 79 on Saturday. In fact, his 53rd Vic Premier Cricket halfcentury against Melbourne at The Albert in the first of the weekend’s double-header has propelled him ahead of Forsyth on the alltime run’s leader board. The pair are already one and two as Dandenong’s all-time leading run scorers, but are closing in on former Panther great Brendan McArdle, who struck 9281 runs. With the addition of Sunday’s 27, Donnell now has 9094 First XI runs to his name. VIC PREMIER CRICKET ALL-TIME RUNS: 1. W Ayres 15277 2. G Watts 12933 3. W Scholes 12693 4. J Ryder 12677 5. P McAlister 11893 6. A Kent 11032 7. S Hill 10994 8. D Dempsey 10154 9. P Dickson 10045 10. D King 9528 11. W Armstrong 9395 12. B McArdle 9281 13. J Stuckey 9251 14. R Harvey 9146 15. D Russ 9105 16. T DONNELL 9094 17. B Forsyth 9033 dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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