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Spirit of resilience By Cam Lucadou-Wells After a year of horrors, some welcome solace came with Christmas for a Ukrainian group in Noble Park last month. A menu of folk song, dance and foods at a Christmas fair at the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria chapter cheered those who have fled their homeland bombarded by Russia for nearly 11 months. “It feels unusual to be celebrating Christmas. There’s this underlying sadness,” says association president Liana Slipetsky. “But we know what it means for Ukrainians.” So far, about 41,000 have died in the war, 8 million refugees have been registered in Europe alone, and 9 million in Ukraine are without power during a desperately cold winter. About 1200 have arrived in Melbourne since the first of the deadly attacks on 24 February. They included Victor and Zina, who recently escaped a bleak Ukraine winter without heat or electricity and were reunited with their Australian-based daughter Nataliya Poshyvaylo-Towler. Similarly, Petro and Bronsilava, who fled to the arms of their son Sergiy Kolinchuk and his family. The Association of Ukrainians in Victoria as well as the Ukrainian Community School have been their home away from a perilous homeland. The association and its members have been a ceaseless hive of support and a voice for their homeland. Accordingly, they are the Star Journal’s People of the Year 2022. Ms Slipetsky says the influx of new arrivals has brought a “new spirit” to the Ukrainian community centre. “For us to be here for 70 years, it’s refreshing that they’re bringing new ideas, new ways of doing things, new menus and traditions. It’s great to give them the freedom to do that. “The community centre has been incredibly important for them. After they had left everything behind, this was a piece of Ukraine. “It made them feel at home.” The Christmas fair was organised by a group of newly-arrived women, who were “given the keys to the building to do what they wish”. They bestowed folk foods such as kruchenyky, salo
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The Kolinchuk family, including Petro and Bronislava, left and second left, who fled the Ukraine winter. Their son Sergiy, second right and wife Christina, third left, brought them to Australia. 312262 Pictures: ROB CAREW cured meat, holubtsi, halushky and pancakes. Other treats were performances from the Ukrainian Community School children, the sublime harmonies of the community men’s choir and a newly-arrived girl Myroslava who played the bandura (a traditional stringed instrument). During the year, new arrivals have voluntarily taught cooking and arts and crafts at the community school. For hard-working local volunteers, the first six months of the conflict were “incredibly busy” and “incredibly unexpected”, Ms Slipetsky says. “No one was trained for this. “What we’re seeing now is Ukrainians are learning English, finding houses and finding jobs.” Counselling was initially offered, including trauma counselling from Ames. Many of the early new arrivals said they didn’t need counsel-
ling, but “we just need to be able to talk”. “The majority just wanted to be amongst Ukrainians. That was part of their therapy.” Families were inducted in free Englishlanguage classes, offered by teachers from the community school and other schools. They were also welcomed into the community’s seniors lunches and youth camps. Locals in Springvale and Noble Park offered their vacant homes, but accommodation remains a challenge for large families. With soaring living costs, many are dependent on donations of clothes, food, gift cards, rent, school fees and books. But thanks to a generous benefactor or “saviour” from Essendon as well as earnest fundraising, the cause has kept afloat. Children were absorbed into the tiny community school,
Nataliya Poshyvaylo-Towler brought her parents Victor and Zina to Australia to escape winter in Ukraine without heat or electricity. 312262 which scrambled for more teachers and class space. With a New Year begun, uncertainty still blights Ukrainians here and abroad. In July, the Australian Government ended its humanitarian visa program for Ukrainians. It is instead offering 90-day visas though there’s no end to the Ukrainian conflict in sight. “First and foremost, what we hope for is Russia retreating out of Ukraine. And for peace and the rebuild to happen,” Ms Slipetsky says. “And the people newly arrived from Ukraine will have to make a real life decision – do I stay here or return home? “The most that people can do is not forget there’s a war going on. “For this to end we can’t become complacent. If we do, then anyone can invade their neighbour and there’s no consequences.”
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Amanda still kicking goals By Sahar Foladi There isn’t a full stop for Amanda Meehan - a surrogate mother, foster parent, mother of four who is also a nursing student, kindergarten president and a cricket team manager. Last year she was awarded City of Greater Dandenong’s Citizen of the Year in recognition of her help for children and families via Surrogacy Australia as well as her volunteer work at Darren Reserve Kindergarten and Silverton Cricket Club. Her days are jam-packed but she still feels she could do more for the community. What is she up to now? Well, Amanda is pregnant with her second surrogate baby for two local dads and will juggle that with completing her final year of studies. “What a year 2022 turned out to be, beginning with being awarded Citizen of the year for City of Greater Dandenong (COGD), achievements I’m very proud of. I still believe heavily in the importance of one voice and giving anything you can to community sports, programs, and education,” Ms Meehan said. She will continue her volunteer role at the kindergarten along with her school and cricket council. “I have met some wonderful altruistic people in 2022 and am very honoured to live in the COGD where there are so many people doing great things for the community and children.” She is pregnant with a sibling for a baby girl she birthed for two local dads as a traditional surrogate in 2018 and is due in July. Ms Meehan has been active in the Victorian surrogacy community, hosting meet-ups and dinners and she plans to remain active. “I love to do it. It brings me joy to know that something is thriving because I’m giving my time.” However, with children, pregnancy, volun-
Amanda with her daughter. teer commitments, Ms Meehan has learned sometimes something must give and she can’t wait for her delivery. “I am at capacity, but once I have given birth and heading towards graduation, there will be more space for me to further my hand into the community.” But how will she manage full-time work and being a surrogate? “I will manage how I always do, lots of careful planning and using services like day care and before and after school care. “As well as some support from my local
Pictures: SUPPLIED community. I have a wonderful network of friends and school mum friends and we all pull together,” Ms Meehan said. Despite her ambition in neonatal care, Ms Meehan said she will never rule out future surrogacy. “I will never rule out another surrogacy pregnancy in the future. “Yes, I’d love to steer my career into neonatal care somehow and for the financial benefit of my family plan to work fulltime. Raising five children with the cost of living is hard right now,” Ms Meehan said.
Amanda Meehan was City of Greater Dandenong’s Citizen of the Year in 2022.
We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions and no City Loop trains City Loop
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Fire ravages waste facility A fire broke out on 3 January in a waste management facility in Thomas Murrell Crescent, Dandenong South. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA responded to the incident just after 6am following multiple calls made to triple zero. The smoke from the fire blanketed Dandenong South. According to FRV, there were 19 appliances at the scene and the fire was under control by 9.02am. Heavy machinery was used to pull the smouldering rubbish apart. Four big hoses were used from the sides and two from above. A truck had just dumped a load of rubbish at the faciliy before the fire broke out. Commander Paul Summons told Seven News they’re investigating the cause and are not treating the fire as suspicious at this stage. “The fact that it was a deep seated fire and access issues made it a little bit difficult to contain,” Mr Summons said. According to Seven News, there were more than 55 firefighters who worked for two hours to bring down the fire. Paramedics were also on site to monitor the firefighters who were up close but none were injured.
More than 55 firefighters worked for two hours to bring the fire under control.
Factory fire Abbotts Road intersection opens early in Hallam By Sahar Foladi Firefighters battled a factory fire in Hallam on Thursday 5 January. Thick black smoke engulfed the sky as emergency services attended the incident on Westpool Drive. Andrew McCartney, acting assistant chief fire officer for Southern District Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), said the factory fire involved hydrocarbon chemicals. “Isohexane was where we believe the initial fire began, which is a class three inflammable liquid, and had spread to adhesives that is also in the same premise. “It was a fast developing fire - it was encompassing the whole premise initially. A lot of it was an external fire attack.” Mr McCartney said the adhesives carried the fire very easily. “It made it quite large and at a rapid development,” Mr McCartney said. It took 14 units from CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria and an hour and half of work with firefighters on cranes with hoses to bring the fire under control. “It is under control now. We still have some concerns for an area in the building that hasn’t been impacted by fire. We just want to make sure that there are no chemicals stored in that area,” Mr McCartney said on the day. There were no injuries, according to Mr McCartney, and all firefighters were safe. “We have medical monitoring to make sure that they don’t have heat exhaustion or anything.” Police had closed the area to keep the public safe and let the firefighters carry out their job comfortably. Victoria Emergency, CFA, Ambulance and FRV all attended the incident.
An upgraded intersection at Abbotts Road and Remington Drive in Dandenong South opened to traffic more than a week ahead of schedule. The intersection re-opened at the end of November after the project was completed in less than four weeks. It now ties in a new road alignment on Remington Drive, which has been widened to two lanes in each direction. It includes left-turn slip lanes from Abbotts Road to Remington Drive and from Remington
Drive to Abbotts Road. Two bus bays have been installed on Abbots Road. Nearly 5200 tonnes of asphalt were laid as part of the project. “Crews have worked hard to complete the Abbotts Road intersection upgrade over a week earlier than expected, minimising the disruption to motorists and local businesses,” Transport and Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said.
The re-opened intersection at Abbotts Road and Remington Drive, Dandenong South.
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A little goes a long way By Sahar Foladi Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) is a not-for-profit community-based agency in operation since 1993. They provide services to migrants and refugees living in the southern region of Melbourne, including the local government areas of City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Shire of Cardinia, and surrounding suburbs. SMRC is known for its understanding of diverse cultural groups and its human rights advocacy. It supports the settlement of newly
arrived refugees with programs based on language, economy, health and wellbeing, and also looks after the elders of the community through its Community Visitors Scheme (CVS). CVS provides ongoing social support and companionship to those in a residential aged care facility or who have a Home Care Package. CVS clients are matched with volunteers who will over time provide the clients with companionship through over the phone or face to face visits. From June 2021 to November 2022, 3430
phone calls, face to face, digital connection and written communication were made by CVS. CVS client Shirly had been matched with Aaran. “We’re doing well. We do the quiz. We both enjoy it, it’s really good. Aaran keeps my brain going. Sometimes we get six out of six! Answering the quiz is great so I make myself very clever. It’s good we have a nice relationship. If he rings and I’m not home, he leaves a message that he will call me again. It’s been a pleasure he’s a lovely young man.”
Maria has been matched with Fatima. “She’s very lovely. Fatima brought me flowers on my birthday. She’s a beautiful girl inside and out. Tell her I love her and thank you for all she is doing for me.” SMRC celebrated its 30-year anniversary in 2022 along with CVS and its volunteers. CVS will be expanded and renamed from 1 July this year to ACCVS (Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme) in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Recommendation.
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Owners sell Lunar Drive-in By Sahar Foladi
Lunar drive-in is set to be shut down mid-2023. 307108 year, we’ll be suffering large losses so it’s just impossible for us to continue and I just hope most of our customers do understand that.” There are many projects the brothers are looking at for the future but Mr Kilderry said it was unlikely any would be in Dandenong. “We’ve got some plans to do both together and individually, some of them involve the cinema industry and some of them don’t - we’re going to sit back and have a
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Opportunities springs for women with food trailer By Sahar Foladi Wellsprings for Women has unlocked another pathway to employment for women, which includes a food trailer. The acquisition is set for late February. Rumana Kazi from India, who has been with the organisation for more than six months, is part of Cultural Cuisines, a social enterprise providing catering for various events while providing skills, confidence and experience for women to work in hospitality sector. “Many new things are happening in the program - it’s very good for anyone who wants to get involved,” Ms Kazi said. Ms Kazi is keen to give everything and anything a try. “It will be good experience. I would love to experience working there (at a food trailer) because it’s totally a new thing for me. As I said, there are so many things to learn here so definitely I will learn, grow and explore that part as well.” Through Cultural Cuisines, Wellsprings has catered for the Level Crossing Removal Project at three sites simultaneously - feeding around 400 workers in March 2022. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
They’ve catered for several local organisations and council meetings including for the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Victoria Police, South East Community Links, Country Fire Authority (CFA), private functions and also for welcome events for new arrivals from Afghanistan in Dandenong, Cardinia and Casey. CEO Dalal Smiley said their aim is to establish a regular operation for the food trailer in 2023. “We are negotiating with big local businesses... to have a regular spot for it from which to sell food. We aim to explore models of operating Cultural Cuisines in ways that differentiate it from other catering social enterprises. Also our goal in 2023 is to expand our menu to include more food options from a range of cultures,” Ms Smiley said. Wellsprings for Women consists of many different programs to support women in employment, case management, education, safety and equity programs and much more. According to its 2021-22 annual report, the organisation has helped 1986 clients, provided 6250 food vouchers and cooked more than 1562 meals.
look,” he said. He said the cinema industry is not doing well at the moment so they’ll have to wait and see. “We’ve got a number of projects but we’re not sharing those at the moment. “The cinema industry is down so we’re waiting to see in... [2023] and the year after how the product settles down before we make any decisions.”
“Thank you to the Greater Dandenong community and we have just as many people come from Cranbourne and Berwick as we do from Dandenong and Noble Park areas, so we’ll miss our regular customers who’ve been very supportive.” Mr Kilderry said a date hadn’t been set but the Lunar drive-in would shut down mid2023.
Nomination of Representatives Greater Dandenong Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Advisory Committee Greater Dandenong Council is seeking nominations for representatives from the community, organisations and service providers to the Greater Dandenong Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Advisory Committee. The Committee has been established to provide advice to Council on policies, plans and services that impact people seeking asylum, refugees and our broader multicultural communities. The Committee will offer advice and support to Council on implementation of the Multicultural and People Seeking Asylum Thematic Plan. Positions on the Committee are voluntary and meetings are held quarterly. A nomination form and details are available at greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/multicultural-and-peopleseeking-asylum-committee For more information contact Peter Johnstone at Peter.Johnstone@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone 8571 1624. Applications close 12pm Tuesday 31 January 2023. Tuesday, 10 January, 2023
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The Lunar Drive-in, at 115 South Gippsland Highway in Dandenong, has been sold to the Pellicano family business and will no longer operate as a drive-in cinema. Former owner David Kilderry said he’s disappointed for the community, staff and suppliers which were mostly local Dandenong suppliers. “We wish Pellicano all the best but we still feel sad for the drive-in itself closing,” Mr Kilderry said. Pellicano owns more than 180 properties and has more than 360 commercial customers. The privately owned company has a diverse portfolio with residential, commercial, retail, industrial and hospitality properties. Mr Kilderry and his brother purchased the former Village site more than 20 years ago and in that time they have seen the drive-in grow tremendously. “It was tough days in the early days when I, my brother and our other partner started,” he said. “It took two or three years before we started to do better than break even, but for majority of that time it was a very good business.” The Lunar Drive-in has been an important place for generations of Victorians and Mr Kilderry said it was a big loss for the SouthEast. “To be able to provide low-cost movies for South-East Melbourne, particularly for families and young people, it’s created an opportunity for low-cost entertainment where young people can come with their cars and enjoy a night supervised,” he said. The theatre caters for over 400,000 people annually, but Mr Kilderry said the land taxes did not help. “We tried our best throughout the years but we can’t (continue), if we continue past next
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Stay safe at the beach By Sahar Foladi
By Rowena Eghanian from Greater Dandenong Bahá’i Community
There has been an increase in the number of drowning in Australia, according to National Drowning Reports. 312389 “Check the weather for the place you go to and for the whole day. “Make sure don’t drink and go swimming, unfortunately people make wrong decisions. “Look for currents and swim at the safest places.”
As this is the first Message of Hope for 2023, let me begin with a Happy New Year greeting to each and all. With consideration that almost every religion and ancient culture has some form of New Year’s resolutions, this is naturally a time we reflect on the past year and marvel at how swiftly the years keep passing. And yes, we do begin to sound more like those relatives who used to sit at the end of our dining tables and whose presence is so sorely missed at this time of year. It seems a bit cliche to discuss New Year’s resolutions, but with this being the first in three years in which we are living or resuming ‘life as normal’ after many of us had been stripped back by the circumstances of the last three years, it is pertinent to question what is really important as we move forward. If we’re resolving to improve ourselves, little by little, day by day in 2023, while acknowledging we will never quite be as ‘Perfect’ as the Holy Manifestations of God. Let us consider how the Baha’i Teachings encourage us to “advance in the path of perfection”, which can “best be achieved through pure and holy deeds, a virtuous life and goodly behaviour”, with our “thoughts fixed upon serving to rehabilitate the fortunes of mankind”. It is stated that “true faith is no mere acknowledgement of the unity of God, but
Rowena Eghanian from Greater Dandenong Bahá’i Community writes about being a changed person in 2023 after Covid. rather the living of a life that will manifest all the perfections and virtues implied in such belief”. Surely our sorely missed ones would tell us if they could, to focus on love: for to love and to be loved gives meaning to our lives. Each new day gives us a chance to awaken with gratitude in our hearts and actively show that love to our family, our entire human family! I’m certain they would remind us to trust and accept that whatever we are going through is a lesson to teach us how we can advance upon that path of perfection, and whether it be pain or joy, we are exactly where we need to be to help us appreciate the seasons that our lives must go through. So, in 2023 let us strive to live our lives in unity, freely, with open hearts, curious minds, aligned for the betterment and wellbeing of all in our beautiful human family.
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Summer holidays are here, so to make the most out of it you need to make sure safety comes first. As we get hot days many of us will be heading down to the beach, but there are precautions we can all take to ensure these days go smoothly. Every year Royal Life Saving Australia produces a National Drowning Report. The report, looking at the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022, revealed 339 people lost their lives to drowning and an estimated 686 people experienced a non-fatal drowning incident. The number of fatal drownings was a 15 per cent increase from 2020-21. Ramzi Hussain, diversity and inclusion coordinator at Life Saving Victoria, emphasised making sure everyone is safe this holidays. “Even if you don’t swim, there has been a lot of accidental drownings unfortunately,” he said. “We would love them to go out and about but make sure your friends, family and yourself are safe.” The report examines factors that contribute to drowning deaths in Australia such as who, where, when and how many people have drowned. Mr Hussain gave the following advice to people who were looking forward to hitting the water: “First it’s very important to never swim alone. Make sure to swim with friends and family or somewhere crowded. “Swim between the flags at a patrolled beach where lifesavers are.
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Charges ‘never a prospect’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells Friends of Casey ex-mayor Amanda Stapledon say she was burdened by the possibility of criminal charges despite IBAC’s commissioner recently saying that charges were “never a prospect”. Ms Stapledon is believed to have taken her own life shortly after draft copies of the corruption authority’s Operation Sandon report were sent to witnesses in January this year. IBAC commissioner Robert Redlich recently said he understood that Ms Stapledon’s lawyers had received the draft but Ms Stapledon hadn’t seen it. Kerril Burns, a close friend, believes that Ms Stapledon would have been briefed by her lawyer about the draft. Ms Stapledon also had been earlier told by contacts that she could be facing charges and possible jail and/or fines, Ms Burns said. She feared being financially ruined by mounting legal bills of up to $400,000, which would jeopardise her support for her adult son Pete - who has a disability - Ms Burns said. If found to have acted wrongly, she would have to potentially repay Casey Council for her council-funded legal representation. “She never got that out of her head. “Amanda was depressed but not mentally unstable. She was just scared that her son would be left without a home.” Another friend, Rob Ward said Ms Stapledon was “under the impression that she was going to be charged”. “And it would have cost her an arm and a leg and her back teeth to defend herself. “She lived her life for Pete and gave her life for Pete.” The IBAC Operation Sandon inquiry examined alleged corruption involving Casey councillors, state Labor MPs and property developers. Ms Burns believes Ms Stapledon was not
corrupt but “stupid” for trusting the wrong people. “We’re still trying to clear her name. We need to have a coronial inquiry into it.” For the sake of their wellbeing, IBAC witnesses should also be allowed to confide and debrief with two authorised friends, Ms Burns said. Currently, IBAC limits witness’s discussion of inquiry matters to a restricted list including their legal counsel and health practitioners. They can also seek IBAC authorisation to disclose infomation to partners or counsellors. On 8 December, Mr Redlich commented on Ms Stapledon’s “tragic” situation in an interview with journalist Jon Faine. “It is my understanding that the draft or preliminary views had been given to her lawyers but she hadn’t even yet seen them,” Mr Redlich said. “Her concern, I suspect, was she was wondering if she might be the subject of a charge. “Let me say clearly for the record that was never a prospect.” Mr Redlich said IBAC later examined itself and found that it had not contributed to the “tragic” situation. He said “if there was a failing” it was whether IBAC could have told witnesses accused of misconduct that they “should not have any fear of being prosecuted”. “She gave her evidence stoically. “She made acknowledgments about wrongdoing on a number of matters. She made the comment that her conduct did not reflect her values.” The final report has yet to be released.
Former Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon died suddenly, days after Operation Sandon draft reports were released to witnesses. Picture: GARY SISSONS
Ceremony date unchanged By Eleanor Wilson The City of Casey will continue to hold its Australia Day citizenship ceremony on 26 January, despite the Federal Government giving local councils flexibility to choose which day they hold the ceremonies. On Friday, 16 December, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles announced local councils could hold Australia Day citizenship ceremonies between 23 and 29 January. The change overrides a controversial rule by the former Morrison Government, which meant any council that didn’t hold ceremonies on January 26 could be stripped of their right to hold citizenship events, as a number of Melbourne local governments refused to recognise the national holiday. Despite the changes made available to councils, City of Casey’s director community life Callum Pattie confirmed its citizenship ceremonies would go ahead on the public holiday. “We are currently reviewing and developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) that will be informed by extensive consultation with the local Indigenous community, as well as broader Casey community,” he said. “The RAP will inform council’s position on this, and all other related matters.” In 2017, Yarra and Darebin councils were stripped of their power to hold citizenship ceremonies after both councils voted not to hold the ceremonies on 26 January, in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Both councils would have their ability to hold the ceremonies restored, Mr Giles said. Mr Giles said his government was “removing red tape” around the ceremonies, although he added it remained a “strong expectation” they were held on 26 January.
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2022 YEAR IN REVIEW
Dandenong’s 2022 heroes By Sahar Foladi With 2022 behind us, it is a good time to recap and recognise our local heroes of 2022. Greater Dandenong mayor, Eden Foster said, “We have many local heroes in Greater Dandenong who are selfless and go above and beyond to support others. Congratulations to the ‘Heroes of 2022’ who have been recognised for their incredible acts of courage, inspiration and innovation. “We have a vibrant, diverse and welcoming community, and I am proud to be Mayor of a municipality where people act on their values with passion, demonstrate kindness and their unwavering empathy for others,” she said. Frank D’Arcy School crossing supervisor Frank D’Arcy is seen as a hero without a cape, but he thinks otherwise. Mr D’Arcy saved the lives of three young school kids when a truck driver failed to stop. An extremely humble, friendly and kindhearted person, Mr D’Arcy has been a long serving member of of the Dandenong community. He’s been volunteering ever since he retired with many different organisations in the area. He received a Victoria Police Citizen’s Commendation award for his quick thinking in saving the students. He has been a volunteer at the Noble Park RSL and has also volunteered in L2P, which accommodates young drivers on Learners to complete their 120 hours and obtain their P plate. Mr D’Arcy has also received an award from the council in recognition of his 10 years as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. The local hero said he loves Dandenong
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and that he’ll be happy to do anything to help anyone who needs it. Kevin and Jenny Mackay You may be familiar with the Mackay name. They’ve stolen the attention of the media and the community from time to time through their achievements at Dandenong Primary School (DNPS). For nearly four decades, Kevin and Jenny Mackay have acted for the better as leaders at Dandenong North Primary School. Husband and wife, principal and assistant principal have been there for 39 years and 36 years, respectively. All up, their teaching careers have spanned 60 years and 45 years and the number of awards the duo has received is staggering. Not only have they changed the lives of
students through establishing the best foundations for DNPS, but they’ve also helped the community and other schools to achieve their best. Mr Mackay was awarded the Sir James Darling Medal in recognition of Educational Leadership (2018), an OAM for Services to Education in 2013 and both Mackays won the John Liang Award in recognition of contribution to Leadership Professional Development programs. Mrs Mackay has also served as a peer reviewer for 12 schools which required specialist critique and support in the area of EAL delivery. She has also developed and led schools Self Esteem Program from 1989 which now forms the basis for the school’s Discipline and Wellbeing/Positive Behaviours Policy, to drive strong positive school culture.
On 4 October 2022 they marked their retirement after investing decades of time, effort, care, love in the school community. Even after retirement the Mackays said they’ll always stay in touch with the school and follow its achievements. Dandenong North Primary School’s vast, unique achievements have also been celebrated in award-winning films. Film-maker Amel Tresnjic featured the school and eight others in the region in 2017. The film earned 18 international awards. Since then, they’ve collaborated on heartaffirming films set at the school such as The Reading Factory, Talk for Life and the upcoming Giving Back. The school is definitely set on the right gear towards success, thanks to the ever hard working ex-principals. Wellsprings for Women Wellspring for Women is an amazing organisation with lots of heroes working to help vulnerable women in the community. Located in one of the most culturally diverse and marginalised areas in Melbourne, the organisation was awarded the state’s top community training provider. The widely-admired Dandenong service for vulnerable women was awarded the state’s top community training provider at this year’s 67th Victorian Training Awards. It has improved the lives of thousands of vulnerable women since its establishment in 1994 as a small drop-in group for socially isolated women. The organisation has now grown to provide 50 education, employment and support programs for around 500 women and children each week in a safe, encouraging environment where women thrive.
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2022 YEAR IN REVIEW Women are most impacted by unemployment, especially women with multiple barriers such as language. The organisation is set to expand its Cultural Cuisines program and connect more women in need with employment opportunities after receiving a SilverChef Community Grant. The $80,000 grant will help the organisation to better cater for women in need in the area. Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre We often become so entangled in our lives that we find it difficult to spend time with our elderly. Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) consists of services from family support to health and wellbeing. Part of the program is the Community Visitor’s Scheme (CVS) based in Dandenong. The government-funded organisation provides ongoing social support and companionship to those in residential aged care facilties or on a home care package. This year, the organisation celebrated 30 years. Victoria has recorded the highest level of loneliness in the country, with 33.6 per cent in October 2020. The services that CVS and its volunteers provide go a long way. The government has recognised the importance of organisations such as CVS in the community which is why it will be expanded and renamed, Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) in July 2023, in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care. Nyibil Amum In March, bereaved father Nyibil Amum strode 1000 kilometres in an inspiring trek from Melbourne to Canberra in tribute to his late son Oyiti. He used the ‘walk of hope’ to raise money for the launch of the Oyiti Foundation for Multicultural Youth to tackle the scourge of youth suicide. On the journey, the Dandenong-based mental health worker spread the message with
Nyibil Amum spread the message to many on his trek, including this group at Flowerdale Town cafe. many on the road, at servos and in country towns. It culminated with a meeting with David Coleman, who at the time was the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. His next step was to seek funding to train people in mental health and counselling, to start providing services within Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. The foundation has teamed up with Red Roo Basketball to stage sports groups on Wednesdays and Saturdays. “Families must know what to do if they can-
not handle their young one,” Mr Amum told a packed church service in Noble Park in May. “Suggest to them to talk to someone who knows young people, encourage them to seek professional help. “There are people who can help.” For details, go to oyitifoundation.org Chris Wilton A “half-asleep” Chris Wilton was on his way to work early one morning before courageously coming to a driver’s aid in Dandenong South. When the mechanical engineer saw a car
ablaze from a crash on Dandenong Bypass, things quickly went from “zero to 100”. Mr Wilton yelled at the driver ‘Emily’ to escape the flames as she froze in shock under an activated airbag. The car door was jammed so Mr Wilton uncoupled her seatbelt, grabbed her and lifted her to safety. Minutes later, the car was engulfed in flames. For his actions on that fateful day, he was last year awarded a Commendation for Brave Conduct.
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A year in headlines
Words from the wise: Looking back on quotes from 2022 “Thank you once again and au revoir” - City of Greater Dandenong’s outgoing chief executive John Bennie at his final council meeting after 16 years at the helm. “Hope always defeats hate” - Premier Daniel Andrews claims his Government’s third election victory. “He’d be someone you’d never forget for the rest of your life” - long-time friend John Follett pays tribute to Dandenong Show stalwart Jack Rae OAM. “An absolute disgrace. It’s like something out of Outback Truckers” - truckie Andrew Chatfield describes a flood-damaged, gravel O’Grady Road in Hallam. “Four kilograms of perfection, and so much love my heart is fit to burst” - after years of IVF attempts, an elated Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams announces the birth of son Ruairi. “I want our students to keep giving back” - retired principal Kevin Mackay reflects on his four-decade legacy at Dandenong North Primary School. “How about taking care of the living first, for God’s sake?” - Dandenong Community Association spokesperson Silvia Mastrogiovanni attacks controversial plans for a cemetery on Dandenong floodplains. “No one wants to talk about suicide as an issue. If we don’t talk about it, we won’t solve 10 STAR JOURNAL
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it” - bereaved father Nyibil Amum ahead of his solo walk to Canberra in memory of his late son Oyiti.
environment, it sets them up for a better future” - Victoria Police’s Superintendent Jo Stafford.
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“Family violence is at the heart of everything. If you can keep a family safe and ensure the children are brought up in a loving
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Chocolate Starfish, Bat Out Of Hell tour.
Cast of Figaro to Phantom.
Feed your creative self These school holidays enjoy a free night out connecting with community at the monthly Table Top Games Night. Meet up with local players, try new games, paint some miniatures or maybe trade cards. For our fans of classic rock. This January acclaimed band, Chocolate Starfish, will be hitting the stage for their Bat Out of Hell Tour starting right here in Dandenong. Be the first
to see the show before anyone else in Victoria. Bring the whole family, with tickets for kids under 16 free! Try this charming theatre for the first time or come back to a familiar favourite. The varied program will delight with something for everyone at prices that will surprise. Save yourself the drive to the city and support local business by booking a performance at the
Drum. Keep an eye out for the full season program launching in February. Great theatre, just down the road. Book your ticket with confidence. If you are unable to attend due to covid impacts, your ticket will be refunded. Visit drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au or call 03 8571 1666, 10am-4pm, Monday Friday.
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Drum Theatre’s well-loved Encore series is back in 2023. Explore the full program of matinee performances and treat yourself to a morning at the Drum. Whether you love to tap your feet along to classic tunes or solve a who-done-it mystery, there’s something for everyone; all at an affordable price. Better still, all Encore tickets include complimentary morning tea and a parking voucher. What’s not to love!
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Auskick players from the Glen Waverley Hawks Aliyah (left) and Sabra (right) with Mia King (North Melbourne AFLW) and Chloe Molloy (Collingwood AFLW). 309547
Clyde Creek Primary School students Xander, Penelope, Indiana 267354 Picture: SUPPLIED
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Adrian Olguin and Keysborough Bowls Club president Noel Daly with the new mural. 309985
Mayor Jim Memeti and 2022 Citizen of the Year Amanda Meehan. 265589
Thaha, Rohullah, Sanam and Neliana from Dandenong South PS, and Aanika, Harrison and Sophia from St Anthony’s with the IT Team from Chobani. 309705 12 STAR JOURNAL
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Shamsiya Hussainpoor completed a journalism degree at RMIT University in 2021. 263928
John Dickens with the medals he won. 310578 dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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A live performer in front of a huge Nowruz crowd at Greaves Reserve on 27 March. 273952
The Harley Davidson® HOG Thunder Ride 2022 Oz Hog Melbourne arriving at Dandenong Market. 306704
Flag bearers at the Remembrance Day service at Noble Park. 306403
Nyibil Amum with support team. 270391
Retired commando Don Bergman OAM. 306403
HOG Dandenong chapter’s John McLean and his 2008 Heritage Softail. 306704
Greater Dandenong VICSES members David Colgan, David Tropea, Han-Qing Tan, Michael Prior, Sharon Doolan, Sanjeev Paul, Maeo Liu, Chris Potts and Daniel Pastean. 303261
Dad Andrii and Mum Nadiya with their two boys Erik (3) and Mark (9). Mum Nadiya and Erik (3) were in Ukraine and due to catch their return flight to Australia the day the war began. 275444
Kaylia Stanton from the Melbourne Vixens (back) with Mohammad ,Jean and Trung from Springvale Park SDS. 273466
Four generations of show people. From left, Renee Frescura with Henry (14 months), Melissa Ferris, Austin Ferris (7), Talia Ferris (4), Lindsay Ferris with his Mum Winsome Ferris, Jacinta Anderson with Ashlyn Ferris. Austin won Junior Champion Heffer and Reserve. 305529
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LOOKING BACK
Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society
100 years ago 11 January 1923 Aeroplane visits Dandenong On Saturday and Sunday afternoons an aeroplane visited Dandenong, and an opportunity was afforded those who wished to have a “fly” to do so. Very little business was done on Saturday afternoon owing to the counter attraction of the Caledonian sports, but a number of the residents “went up” on Sunday afternoon and appeared to enjoy the novelty. The remainder of the large crowd present, however preferred to stay on “terra firma” and watch the machine take off and land in the paddock near the railway station.
50 years ago 11 January 1973 School dress is important Dandenong High School principal Mr Basil Moss has issued a warning to parents on the minimum requirements needed to comply with the school uniform regulations. Mr Moss said some students had been able to persuade their parents that certain garments were acceptable as part of the uniform. He had found a few students wearing grey and black cords, and jeans, cardigans, and jumpers of all colours, multicoloured socks, desert boots, suede shoes, sneakers, and sandshoes. Mr Moss said, “None of these are acceptable as part of the school uniform”. While the school had a uniform, students should comply with the requirements which he believed to be reasonable and economical. Any student who could not wear the correct uniform should supply a note signed by a parent to either the senior master of mistress before 9am each day.
20 years ago 6 January 2003 A year to relish Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Wesak or the Lunar New Year, the holiday season is always a time for family, sharing and joy. As Mayor of Greater Dande-
Wooranna Park Primary students Victor, Alfarabi, Hafiz and Fiona with their world-class robots five years ago. 165562
nong, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe new year. As you celebrate the holidays with your family and friends, please consider the less fortunate among us and help them also enjoy a happy start to 2003. As we look towards 2003, I would like to applaud some of the major projects and improvements undertaken by the council over the past year. We still continue to work in 2003 to make Greater Dandenong a ’Great Place to Be’.
5 years ago 15 January 2018 Class achievers World-class robots, crypto currency, breaking cultural barriers and student empowerment- it was all in a year’s work for Wooranna Park Primary. The Dandenong North school made headlines throughout the past 12 months with its innovative and thoughtful approach to education. Its wide reaching and inspirational
project have earned the Wooranna community the Journal’s People of the Year nod for 2017. In the past, student leaders attended a conference in the city at the school’s expense, but the cost increased to the point where it was unaffordable. So, the student leaders decided that the school should host its own conference and opened it up to neighbouring schools, free of charge. Nine schools were involved on the day.
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WHAT’S ON 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.
Senior Citizen activities Keysborough and District Multicultural Senior Citizens Club Inc has resumed its activities after the lifting of Covid restrictions. Bingo is on the first, second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 1pm-3pm - $2 entry and $1.50 per book. Concerts with professional entertainers on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from January 2023 - $2 entry. Line dancing, Wednesdays 1pm-3pm, $5 entry. Ballroom dancing lessons, Thursdays 12.30pm-1pm followed by ballroom dancing at 3pm, $2 entry. Tea and coffee supplied at all events. Club will be in recess from 13 December 2022 and reopens on 17 January 2023. Details: Julie on 0428 561 694 or email graemejsmart@hotmail.com
Australia Day activity Free Australia Day badge-making activity and meet and greet with Kevin the Kangaroo (BYO smartphone for selfie). Australia Day, 26 January 2022, 11am to 2pm at Dandenong Plaza. No booking required.
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Meet and greet with Puss in Boots (BYO Smartphone for a selfie with Puss in Boots). Watch the Puss in Boots movie at Reading Cinemas with tickets only $10 at Reading over summer, only available at Dandenong Plaza. Monday 16 January to Friday 20 January 2023, 11am to 2pm (daily) at Dandenong Plaza. No booking required.
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Greater Dandenong Libraries invites the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year in 2023. Enjoy a free traditional lion dance performance and children’s craft activities on a day of fun for the whole family. Come celebrate on Sunday 15 January from 2pm at Springvale Library to usher in the Year of the Rabbit. The Springvale Library is at the Springvale Community Hub, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale.
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FREE Puss in Boots Scavenger Hunt and meet Puss in Boots The kids will love the exciting Puss in Boots themed Scavenger Hunt moving through the Dandenong Plaza Centre to find a hidden word! All children will receive a prize upon completion including Puss in Boots Movie Ticket giveaway’s while stocks last.
Fun for retirees Waverley Gardens Combined Probus Club is seeking new members from Dandenong North, Noble Park and Springvale North. In addition to other activities, members meet for coffee and listen to a guest speaker. From 9.45am to noon on the last Tuesday of the month at Southern Community Centre, 27 Rupert Dr, Mulgrave. Details: Don, 9560 6046.
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Bakhtar Community Organisation is organising a women focus group to be held every two weeks. The group has a key focus on developing and supporting Afghan women, especially the new arrivals to get connected in the community, receive relevant information to access the government services, overcome day to day challenges and integrate into Australian society. A light refreshment will also be provided. From Sunday 4 December 2pm at 23 – 47 Gunns Road, Hallam. Details: info@bakhtar. org.au or 9703 2555 (Thursdays and Fridays).
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Food drive Hallam Friends of Red Cross and Hallam Community Learning Centre are working together on a food drive for refugees in our local community. Anyone can make non-perishable food donations, which will be delivered to needy locals. Donations can be dropped off Mondays to Fridays 10am-3pm at Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Road Hallam. Details: 9703 1688 or 0455 566 570.
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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. From 12pm-3pm on 29 January, 26 February, 26 March at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Highway, Springvale. Details: 8558 8238 or info@cafevita.org.au
Free Back to School Craft activities including library bag craft art and other essential school items, to get kids back to school ready for 2023. All Back to School items provided free of charge. Monday 23 January to Wednesday 25 January 2023, 11am to 2pm (daily) at Dandenong Plaza. No booking required.
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.
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Emerging locals on a cricketing journey By Jonty Ralphsmith The Under-19 National Championships took place in Adelaide in mid-December, giving the best cricketers around the country an opportunity to compete against each other. Vic Metro defeated Vic Metro by seven wickets in the final, with each side’s progression that far in the tournament meaning each played six games, giving plenty of time for players to develop under high-quality coaching. Casey-South Melbourne First XI middle-order batter Harrish Kannan, fast bowler Devlin Webb and tweaker Liam O’Connor, who plies his trade in the Second XI, all featured in the championships, while Dandenong’s sole representative was Josh Sawrey. Spinner Harkirat Bajwa, who played his junior cricket at Narre Warren South also featured, as did batting all-rounder Harry DeMattia, a duel-sporting prospect who plays football for Dandenong Stingrays. Both play their cricket for the Melbourne Cricket Club. Bajwa, who represented Australia at the Under-19 World Cup last year, was satisfied with his performance, claiming 10 wickets at the National Championships. The 18-year-old believes he has previously underperformed at similar representative championships but was in a good frame-ofmind in the lead up to this event. “I felt like I bowled to my potential and playing in the World Cup gave me the confidence to go out there and express myself,” Bajwa said. “That (playing at the World Cup) took the pressure off me because you see the pressure at the next level - you see how the best players go about their work so at this level you feel free to do your stuff. “I was still experimenting at finding my way at the last carnival, but this time I was happy to follow my plans and that worked out.” Below is a game-by-game statistical output of each local player Devlin Webb: 51 runs at an average of 17 and
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Faltum fires with a faultless maiden ton By Jonty Ralphsmith Dandenong Premier cricketer and Victorian wicketkeeper Nicole Faltum scored her maiden Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) century in Victoria’s first match of 2023 last Thursday. After being sent in, Faltum came to the crease in the 16th over with New South Wales pegging the game back after the Vics got off to a hot start at Junction Oval The 22-year-old kept the scoreboard ticking along during a 198-run partnership with Ellyse Perry, who got player of the match with 147 off 125. Perry was dismissed in the 46th over, with Faltum combining for 38 runs in the last four overs with Georgia Wareham to guide the hosts to 4/321. She finished with 107 not out off 110 balls, bringing up triple digits in the 49th over with a flick to deep midwicket for two, clobbering 14 fours and two sixes. To top off her day’s work, she took four catches behind the stumps, having a hand in the first three wickets as her team eased to an 88-run victory. It came after Faltum had been in terrific touch for Dandenong before Christmas, striking three half-centuries in her past four knocks. Her form was highlighted by an unbeaten 92 off 64 at a strike rate of 144 against Plenty Valley, while she also smashed 66 off 50 against Box Hill and 60 from 59 against Ringwood. Faltum also represented the Melbourne Stars in the WBBL last season. 18 STAR JOURNAL
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Parkfield pair play a part on ‘G’ By Jonty Ralphsmith Parkfield President David Swierzbolek and female player and Austrian international Harjivan Bhullar got to play a small part in the Boxing Day test match between Australia and South Africa at the MCG. The pair got to hold the Australian flag during the opening ceremony, which included each country’s anthem, the acknowledgment to country and a special tribute to Shane Warne. A cricket nuffy, Swierzbolek said Bhullar soaked in the experience which was her first test match, and she then flew up to Sydney to watch the Sydney test as well. Earlier in the summer of cricket, Bhullar and Swierzbolek got the opportunity to attend a Sydney Sixers training session and meet Aussie internationals Allysa Healy and Ellyse Perry. “Both of them were fantastic,” Swierzbolek said, reflecting on the experience. “Sometimes you get elite sports people and you don’t know what their personality will be but they were two of the nicest people I have met. “They were just brilliant – I organised (Harjivan) a bat to get signed and Alyssa took it to get signed and Ellyse organised one of her playing tops signed by all the players as well to be given to ‘Jivan’.” Bhullar has played 22 T20Is, making her debut in 2019 and most recently playing against France in May. The 22-year-old has represented Parkfield in the women’s shield this season.
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Tiges and Doves march on By Jonty Ralphsmith The round-robin phase of the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) T20 tournament took place on Saturday. The 24 Turf 1, 2 and 3 clubs were placed in randomly assorted groups, playing off against each other, with the winner at each venue progressing to the quarterfinals, which take place on Tuesday 17 January. Beaconsfield and Doveton were among the teams to make flex their muscles, with both recording wins over Turf 1 teams, while Coomoora’s struggles underlined the gulf between Turf One and Turf Three cricket in the competition. Below is an overview of each group’s results. GROUP 1 Keysborough (T2); Springvale (T3); Dandenong West (T3) at Rowley Allan Reserve Quarter-finalist: Springvale Results: Springvale defeated Keysborough by 16 runs Springvale defeated Dandenong West by six wickets Dandenong West defeated Keysborough by four wickets Summary: Springvale’s Pasindu Madushan has played cameos throughout the DDCA season, and he was able to go on with a start in his T20 innings against Turf Two team Keysborough, scoring 65, including nine boundaries to get his team off to a flyer. Nuwan Mendis then got two early wickets to keep the momentum going into the bowling innings. Just as impressively, Springvale proved far too strong for Dandenong West which is so far undefeated in Turf Three. Nuwan Kulasekera got 66 off 43 for Dandy West and backed it up with 1/26 for the ball, but Springvale was able to run through the rest of the lineup inside 19 overs. Opener Mendis, the Turf Three leading runscorer, then got Springy away to a flyer and Madushan guided his team home. Kulasekera then scored 59 off 25 in the dead rubber against Keysborough to turn the momentum after the home team claimed three early wickets defending 147. Losing consecutive matches to Turf Three sides at home was a disappointing result for Keysborough, which sits bottom of the Turf Two table, but one positive was that Christo Otto showed signs of good form after not getting going at the start of the DDCA season. Otto scored 42 agaisnst Springvale and then claimed four wickets, before bowling economically against Dandenong West. GROUP 2 Silverton (T3); Lynbrook (T3); Berwick (T1) at Fotheringham Reserve Quarter-finalist: Berwick Results: Lynbrook defeated Silverton by 91 runs Berwick defeated Lynbrook by 131 runs Berwick defeated Silverton by eight wickets Summary: The gulf between the three clubs in this group was gaping. Lynbrook was on top from start to finish against Silverton as Jay Walia (23) and Tajbir Powar (38) set the foundations, Lynbrook going at more than eight runs per over throughout the innings. There was little resistance with the blade for Silverton, which was bowled out for 71 as constant wickets fell, led by 3/8 off four by Devanandh Chandrasekar. But then the game one winners were well outclassed by Berwick which went at more than nine an over, before not allowing any Lynbrook batter to exceed 10. Berwick was led by Nathan Walsh’s 71 and Riley Siwes’ 4/7. In the next game, Silverton’s total of 118 was made to look meek, with Berwick cantering to the total inside 14 overs with Walsh’s 38 again top-scoring. GROUP 3 Cranbourne (T2); Hampton Park (T3); Springvale South (T1) at Casey Fields Quarter-finalist: Springvale South Results: Cranbourne defeated Hampton Park by two wickets Springvale South defeated Hampton Park by seven wickets Springvale South defeated Cranbourne by 63 runs Summary: Missing the Sweeney brothers in the first game, Harsaroup Singh carried Cranbourne to a tight
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Marquee player Dale Tormey proved a useful inclusion for Doveton. 306605 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS victory over Hampton Park, his 4/33 leading the bowling attack with quick Tim Fathers who claimed 3/15. Singh’s 62-run opening partnership at better than a run a ball with Taylor Blackman then set the run-chase up, Hampton Park skipper James Kellett the most likely bowler in a losing cause. Batting first against Springy South, Hampton Park was then outclassed in all facets, bowled out for 59 before Jordan Wyatt’s 31 off 19 got Springvale South home inside eight overs. In the final game, Wyatt again got Springvale South off to a fast start against Cranbourne with 22 off 15 while Mitch Forsyth also played a good role at the top with 41 off 37. Cranbourne, however, was able to keep the score to a chaseable 9/148, but four wickets to Yoshan Kumara and good teambowling skittled Cranbourne for 85. GROUP 4 Buckley Ridges (T1); Coomoora (T3); Narre South (T1) at Park Oval Quarter-finalist: Buckley Ridges Results: Buckley Ridges defeated Coomoora by 152 runs Narre South defeated Coomoora by 228 runs Buckley Ridges defeated Narre South by 56 runs Summary: It was always going to come down to the two Turf One teams as Coomoora showed little resistance against the might of the Turf-One mainstays. It was Buckley Ridges that won the crucial game against Narre South to progress to the quarterfinals. Ben Wright was the player that had the most fun on the day, propelling Buckley Ridges to 6/249 against Coomoora with a 49-ball 122. Jayson Hobbs (58 off 33) strengthened his team’s stranglehold over Coomoora, which was bowled out for 97 inside 17 overs. Things got worse for Andy O’Meara’s men from there as Narre South reached 3/365 in its 20 overs in game two – a run-rate in excess of 18. Jeevan Mendis pumped 14 sixes enroute to a 33-ball 116 and his opening partner Morteza Ali also inflicted 103 runs of damage off 40 balls, before Harsha De Silva rubbed salt into the wound with 88 off 28. Jawed Hussani claimed four wickets for Narre South but Coomoora, led by a half-century to Liam Hard, batted out the 20 overs. In the deciding rubber, both Turf One teams capitalised on the tiny boundaries, Wright unbeaten on 97 as Buckley Ridges posted 5/239. Undoubtedly the highlight of the innings was spectacular lateorder hitting from Michael Davies, who, after not playing the first game, faced 13 balls and sent 10 of them to or over the fence in a knock of 57 to give Buckley Ridges all the momentum at the innings break. Narre South opener Jonty Jenner punched 84 off 31 to give his team some hope there was little else for Narre South as Davies backed up his quickfire cameo with four wickets. GROUP 5 Lyndale (T2); Heinz Southern Districts (T2); North Dandenong (T1) at Barry Powell Reserve Quarter-finalist: North Dandenong Results: Heinz Southern Districts defeated Lyndale by 12 runs
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Former Casey-South Melbourne player Jordan Wyatt showed signs of his damaging best. Picture: COURTESY OF CHRIS THOMAS
by four wickets Dandenong defeated Heinz Southern · North Districts by three wickets Beaconsfield defeated St Mary’s by 109 runs · Dandenong defeated Lyndale by 18 · St Mary’s defeated Hallam Kalora Park by 15 · North runs runs Summary: In probably the tightest of the eight groups, it came down to small moments in each of the games to determine the winner. Triyan De Silva found form for HSD against Lyndale, scoring a half-century to lead his team to 8/163, before picking up two wickets including the crucial scalp of big-hitter Himesh Galhenage Don, who scored a 29-ball ton earlier in the DDCA season. Lyndale’s Girish Chopra played an enterprising hand with 69, but he couldn’t establish a partnership, with HSD’s Ryan Patterson carrying his DDCA form over and claiming three wickets. The game between HSD and North Dandenong was another tight one, with no-one able to play a match-winning knock for either side but North Dandenong just having a few more cameos throughout the order to lift them to victory. At 6/79 and 7/143 the Turf One team looked in trouble as Jackson Philpin and Logan Downe inflicted the damage for HSD, before Muhammed Dawa Khan, batting at seven, and number nine Zarak Aseel combined for 37 runs to see them to victory. With all teams still a chance to progress heading into the final match, North Dandenong set Lyndale 134 for victory as Rajio Fernando (4/22) and co. never let Dandy North get away. With Keith Ash (22) and Satnam Singh (43) putting on 46 for the first wicket, Lyndale looked well on track, but the momentum stalled after that as they lost wickets at regular intervals, and disciplined bowling dried up the run-scoring. GROUP 6 Doveton (T2); Parkmore (T1); Narre Warren (T2) at Robinson Reserve Quarter-finalist: Doveton Results: Doveton defeated Parkmore by 48 runs. Doveton defeated Narre Warren by 128 runs. Summary Doveton pulled off two impressive victories to give it some confidence for the rest of the DDCA season and progress itself to the quarterfinals. Marquee player Dale Tormey scored twin half-centuries, offering important batting sturdiness to a bowler-heavy team. Sent in by Parkmore in the first game, Simon Mackie combined with Tormey for 59 runs to elevate Doveton to 9/148. Multiple wickets to Ryan Hendy, Trent Rolfs, Tormey and skipper Nathan Wilson meant Parkmore never threatened the total. Mackie backed up against Narre Warren with a blistering 114 which included 14 sixes and he again combined with Tormey, this time for 99 runs. Against an under-strength Narre Warren, Doveton put 5/225 on the board and Kenneth Smart, the only bowler who missed out against Parkmore, got four wickets for the hosts. GROUP 7 Beaconsfield (T2); Hallam Kalora Park (T1); St Mary’s (T1) at Hallam Recreation Reserve Quarter-finalist: Beaconsfield Results: Beaconsfield defeated Hallam Kalora Park
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Summary: Beaconsfield was arguably the big winner of the day, proving to itself and everyone that its cricket well and truly stacks up to a high level. In a group with two Turf One teams, Beaconsfield was too good on both occasions. Jack Burchill claimed 4/18 against Hallam Kalora Park in a performance that is sure to please skipper Mark Cooper who has discussed increasing the club’s bowling depth. Burchill’s spell helped restrict the hosts to 9/118, and then Turf Two leading run-scorer Tyler Clark proved he could do it in the T20 format with a controlled 59 off 48 as Beaconsfield got it done in the 19th. Batting first against St Mary’s, Cooper and Clark combined well like they have so often in the DDCA season, putting on 117 as Beaconsfield got to 3/164. Three wickets to Jake Cutting then led the rout of a listless St Mary’s, which won the dead rubber against the home team by 15 runs. An 81-run partnership between Susantha Pradeep (65 off 46) and Raveen Nanayakkara (48 off 15) helped St Mary’s to 180 and Hallam Kallora Park could not inject that sort of free flowing run-scoring into its innings. GROUP 8 Parkfield (T2); Berwick Springs (T3); Fountain Gate (T3) at Parkfield Reserve Quarter-finalist: Parkfield Results: Parkfield defeated Berwick Springs by 49 runs. Berwick Springs defeated Fountain Gate by 12 runs Parkfield defeated Fountain Gate by six wickets Summary: Parkfield was clinical in front of its home crowd, putting a strong team on the park that was far too good for the two visiting lineups. In the first game against Berwick Springs, Dishan Malalasekera scored his fourth half-century of the summer, his 72 coming in several meaningful middle-order partnerships to smash the Bears to 5/186. Malalasekera then did it with the ball, claiming three scalps alongside Travis D’Souza to keep Berwick Springs at bay. Berwick Springs rebounded in the second match, with a strong bowling performance. Berwick Springs was bowled out for 132, with Archit Vora (48 off 36) receiving little assistance from his teammates. But Fountain Gate never really got their run-rate above six an over despite contributions from Davandeep Premi, Abid Mirranay and Rodni Kumara in the middle order. Jashan Grewal got three of the first four wickets and the key scalp of Premi in a critical spell of bowling. Premi played a lone hand under lights against Parkfield, making 51 off 35 as his side crawled to 9/128. Matthew Goodier, Malalasekera, D’Souza and co. helped Parkfield get there inside 15 overs. FULL LIST OF QUARTER-FINALISTS Springvale (T3), Berwick (T1), Springvale South (T1), Buckley Ridges (T1), North Dandenong (T1), Doveton (T2), Beaconsfield (T2), Parkfield (T2).
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