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Trading barriers By Cam Lucadou-Wells Business owners next to a high-rise works site in Dandenong say their trade is being “destroyed” by works bollards and fences outside their stores. The owners of A1 Supermarket and Maihen Barber on Scott Street say builders cordoned off all of the on-street parking lots in front of their stores with little warning - and just before Christmas. The fences have remained, even while builder Promax had knocked off for weeks over the Christmas-New Year period. It is what Greater Dandenong councillor Jim Memeti called the “salt rubbed into the wound” at a 13 February council meeting. “This is their livelihoods. I really, really feel for them. “These people are going to go broke by the time it’s finished. If we don’t do nothing about it, they won’t have a business to go back to.” The bollards and fences were installed as part of works on The Lonsdale, a 15-storey apartment building at 27 Scott Street. According to builder Promax, the cordoned-off area is a “WorkSafe and union requirement”. It protects drivers, workers and pedestrians as its crane lifts 12-tonne concrete panels and formwork. A “horrified” A1 Supermarket owner Ali Hakimi says when the bollards went up - and while the worksite was idle - he missed out on trade during the “busiest time of year”. This included thousands of interstate and overseas visitors for the Afghan Football Festival. The supermarket is co-owned by two families of refugees from Afghanistan. It supports 13 family members in Dandenong as well as extended family stuck in Pakistan and Afghanistan. After weathering Covid shutdowns, Mr Hakimi says he wants the bollards gone or his business of six years won’t survive. His regular customers are shunning his
Greater Dandenong councillor Jim Memeti and small business owners Ali Hakimi and Ali Qalandari in the blocked-off parking bays. 319768 Picture: GARY SISSONS store, believing it is closed. Some say the nearest alternative parking is too far away, he says. “Every business has disabled parking. I don’t even have any car parking for my business. “My sales dropped significantly and I literally watch my six years of effort to build a business is melting like an ice cream. “How come an officer at council has issued a permit to someone without giving any regard to someone else’s life?” Ali Qalandari, who owns the 18-year-old Maihen Barber business next door, says little notice was given prior to the enclosure.
“Someone from Promax just threw a letter inside on the same day.” Cr Memeti says many cars had crashed into the bollards, which have narrowed the roadway. “There could be a fatality if we don’t do something about it.” He said Promax should instead use access from Robinson Street, where there was “plenty of room”. However, Promax chief operations officer Oz Girgin says the large adjoining rear car park in Robinson Street couldn’t be used for its crane due to high-voltage
overhead power lines. “It is a crane bay, which semi-trucks will pull into carrying large tilt panels, some are 12 tonnes heavy. “The crane will lift the concrete panels from this crane bay into site where they will be installed.” Semi-trucks were also too large to manoeuvre into the rear laneway. The bollards and screens went in on 19 December as an “immediate requirement” and as soon as permit approval was received, Mr Girgin says. Continued page 4
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Council Meetings Members of the community are welcome to attend the upcoming Council Meetings which are held in the Bunjil Place Function Room, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren. Council Meetings start at 4.00 pm and are also live streamed through our Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information on Council Meetings, or meeting minutes and agendas, please visit the City of Casey website. Upcoming Council Meetings: • • • • • •
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New partnership for Casey Council and Melbourne Storm The City of Casey and NRL club Melbourne Storm have signed a five-year partnership agreement. Melbourne Storm was founded in 1998 as the first Victorian club in the newly formed National Rugby League and has a strong presence in south-east Melbourne. The partnership is an extension of Storm’s activities in the region in recent seasons, and will help drive rugby league participation across the community,
with free community programs and family day events. Melbourne Storm’s junior representative teams will play a number of their home games at Casey Fields during the 2023 NSWRL competition. The SG Ball under-19s team will play against the Sydney Roosters at Casey Fields at 2.00 pm on Saturday 18 March. For more information, visit Melbourne Storm's website.
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Sponsorship opportunities If you’re seeking new opportunities for your business this year, consider a partnership with the City of Casey. Sponsorship packages for the 2023 Casey Business Awards, which showcase our City’s finest businesses, are now available. Find out more at Business In Casey's website. World-class arts and entertainment facility, Bunjil Place, also has a range of exciting partnership opportunities now available for 2023. For more information, visit Bunjil Place's website.
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Book your spot at the Casey Business Breakfast Inviting all business owners in Casey for a morning of networking and learning at the City of Casey Sustainability Business Breakfast. The breakfast will be held at Bunjil Place from 6.45 am on Friday 10 March, and is an opportunity for local businesses to expand their network, gain new insights on sustainability and establish valuable relationships. Attendees will have the chance to meet likeminded business owners, gain a better understanding of the solar panel options available for their company and get an overview of the city’s developing circular economy. For more information about the event and to book your spot, scan this QR code or visit Bunjil Place's website. Places are limited and bookings close on Thursday 2 March.
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By Cam Lucadou-Wells A hammer-wielding intruder who wreaked $130,000-plus of havoc by destroying ATMs, glass displays and store windows at Dandenong Plaza last year has faced sentence. Julian Koonwhye, 32, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to 12 counts of destroying property as well as aggravated burglary and committing the rampage while on bail. Koonwhye broke into the shopping centre by smashing a hole in the plaza’s entrance windows with a hammer and climbing through on the night of 12 June, sentencing judge Anne Hassan said. He then went on a $138,000 damage spree, smashing four automated teller machines (ATMs) at Commonwealth Bank and ANZ. He also destroyed glass display cabinets at ShareTea, Green Village Poultry, MyFone Repairs and a Kids At Play children’s play machine. Shopfront windows at ANZ, Bloom Hearing Specialists, Angus and Coote, and Foot Locker were also attacked. Finally, he smashed Aldi supermarket’s front window by throwing the hammer into it. Koonwhye sat on a bench outside the store, where police arrested him. He was deemed unfit for police interview. In sentencing on 17 February, Judge Hassan noted CCTV showing Koonwhye’s “aggressive” and “highly disinhibited” behaviour while causing a “great deal of damage”. At the time, he was mentally unwell, as well as fuelled by drugs, the judge said. Koonwhye had just been released on bail from Thomas Embling Hospital and was “unable to cope in the community”. He reported that he started feeling unsafe at his boarding house, and used ice to stop falling asleep while people were trying to hurt him. He claimed he committed the Plaza offences to “go back to the safety of prison”, Judge Hassan noted.
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The damaged ATM and shopfront at ANZ in Dandenong Plaza shortly after Koonwhye’s attack. 285760 Judge Hasan found his long and complex mental illness was linked to his offending, which reduced his culpability, and that his poor mental health was also impacted by drug abuse. Judge Hassan said his rehab would be difficult, his risk of reoffending was “ongoing” with relevant priors, including property damage, burglaries and CCO breaches. Koonwhye was jailed for 250 days – which he has already served since his arrest. It is followed by a “short but relatively intense” community corrections order for 12 months. The supervised CCO includes 200 hours of volunteer work and rehab treatment, as well as judicial monitoring.
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Drink-driving hits ‘shocking’ new high The South East’s senior cop has deplored the “shocking” numbers of drink drivers caught in a weekend operation on Monash Freeway. A staggering 41 motorists - one in every 70 tested - were caught drink-driving on the nights of Friday 10 February and Saturday 11 February as part of Operation Colossus. The strike rate was well above the one in 301 caught during the Australia Day weekend. “These results are shocking,” Southern Metro Division 3 Superintendent Jo Stafford said. “To detect so many drink-drivers in just two nights is extremely concerning. “Even worse, many of those caught shouldn’t have had any alcohol in their system whatsoever.” Twelve of those caught were required to have zero blood alcohol content.
They included a probationary driver who recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.192. The driver’s vehicle was immediately impounded, and their licence suspended. A further six drug-drivers were caught from just 79 preliminary oral fluid tests. Police also impounded 16 vehicles and detected 18 unauthorised drivers who were either unlicensed, disqualified or suspended. Operation Colossus, which was conducted by Southern Metro Division 3 Highway Patrol with support from the Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section and Transport Branch, targeted impaired drivers on the freeway. Supt Stafford issued a zero-tolerance warning after the high levels of drink driving. “Choosing to drink and drive demonstrates blatant disregard not only for your
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own safety but the safety of your passengers and all road users. “There is absolutely no excuse.” First-time offenders – even a “bit over” the blood alcohol limit face fines, loss of licence and disqualification. Repeat offenders and drivers with high readings face potential jail time. “Police are conducting alcohol tests at every opportunity and if you think you won’t get caught – think again. “We won’t hesitate to remove drink drivers from the roads – even if you’re only a little bit over” As of 14 February, 49 lives have been lost on Victoria’s roads this year, up from 37 at the same time last year. The five-year average is 31.
Anxious Dandenong manufacturers on Progress Street are putting on-hold a petition against the removal of the level crossing following a meeting with Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams. But despite the meeting with Ms Williams and South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA), manufacturers are still not convinced their pleas are being heard. Managing Director of Pakaflex, Andrew Hamer said: “The only question I have is whether we are fobbed off again. “Basically I’m giving it a couple of weeks to see what progresses out of the meeting and Gabrielle and LXRP come to address our issues. I’ve agreed to put the petition on hold for two weeks and to go with the Opposition if I have to for the petition.” A road bridge is proposed by Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP), which will connect Progress Street and Fowler Road in the busy industrial precinct. According to the LXRP, the new design creates safer access for businesses to Princes Highway via an upgraded, signalised intersection at South Gippsland Highway. Access across the rail line at Progress Street would be closed permanently. Businesses in the area hold safety and health concerns about the design. The precinct is home to manufacturers such as Vulcan, Pakaflex, Simmonds Lumber Group, JDN Monocrane and also Australia Post. They stressed in the meeting with Ms Williams that this is an all-or-nothing option. “So when the crossing is closed and we’re diverted down Fowler Road, there’s no other option. That’s what I was hitting Gabrielle with. What if I’m right and this is a lousy solution what can you do then? Dead silence,” Mr Hamer said. However, according to him, Ms Williams seemed genuine and interested in the Dandenong Bypass extension alternative but said: “Words are easy, actions are difficult”. “I think politically she’s not prepared to put people between Hallam and Dandenong on buses. “I don’t think she wants to do that. Politically the crossing has to close for her,” Mr Hamer said. The group hold on to some hope with the Dandenong Bypass extension alternative while LXRP conducts further research on traffic studies after the meeting. “That was very exciting because basically if we get access directly to Dandenong Bypass that’s a good outcome - I can’t argue with that one.” According to him, this option can be politically viable for the parties, however, the timeframe to achieve this is drawn out, meaning fear of going down the restricted Fowler Road still looms over their heads. Ms Williams and SEMMA were contacted for comment.
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Prowler preys on girl, 7 By Cam Lucadou-Wells A prowler on “ice” who crept into a family home, awoke a young girl and stripped both her and himself naked, has been jailed. On the same night in January 2021, Ajol Mijak, 28, of Dandenong North, also broke into another home and assaulted a mother in her bedroom. He pleaded guilty at the County Court of Victoria to sexual assault of a child under 16, common law assault, trespass, wilful damage and committing the offences while on bail. In the first terrifying episode on the same night in January 2021, Mijak entered a home by ripping through a bedroom window flyscreen where children were sleeping. Mijak moved into their mother’s bedroom. He held his hand over the frightened woman’s mouth as she screamed and swore at him, telling him to leave the house. He struck her ear
with his hand, and then fled. During the second break-in, Mijak walked into the bedroom of two children asleep in a bunk. He took a seven-year-old autistic child into the laundry and removed her clothes. He then took off his shorts, punched her in the face and made “rude comments”. At that time, a police officer, who was called to the earlier break-in, appeared at the laundry window. Mijak fled into the mother’s bedroom where he put on a jumper. The mother yelled at him, and pushed him out of the house, where he was arrested. In sentencing on 10 February, Judge Holding said the victims would have been “terrified”. “Taking a seven-year-old, autistic child from her own bed and manhandling her in the manner in which you did cannot, in my view,
be regarded as not a serious instance of this offence.“ Mijak told a police interview he had mental health issues, and no recollection of the offending. He later recalled using meth and alcohol hours earlier. In a letter to the court, a “remorseful” Mijak wrote: “My actions make me a monster”. Born in a Kenyan refugee camp, Mijak and other family members migrated to Australia as refugees. On a two-year trip back to Sudan in 2016, he witnessed murder and dismemberment before his escape. A psychologist reported Mijak had likely had episodes of “drug-induced psychosis”. He assessed Mijak’s risk of sexual re-offending as moderate, and heightened if he uses “ice”. Judge Holding noted concern that Mijak reportedly heard voices instructing him to as-
sault people and set them on fire, as well as thinking of inflicting sexual assaults. Mijak’s early guilty plea, remorse and genuine intent to “change your ways” were mitigatory. But his “significant” criminal history bore “similarities” to his latest offending, the judge said. It included a prior aggravated burglary and assault while withdrawing from “ice”, as well as stealing his younger brother from his mother’s home. He had previously served two stints in jail. Mijak was jailed for 29 months, followed by a 20-month supervised community corrections order. His CCO includes a night curfew for at least four months, judicial monitoring and drug, alcohol and mental health treatment. He must report as a registered sex offender for eight years.
Outrage from traders as bollards ruin business From page 1 Notice was given to surrounding businesses “well prior to installation” via a letter dated 16 December. Works at The Lonsdale stopped between Christmas and the second week of January, he said. Since then, the crane bay and loading area was used “almost daily for deliveries”. “As the construction ramps up, we will be utilising this area constantly.” Mr Girgin says 100-plus onsite workers could potentially add to the A1 supermarket’s “solid and repetitive” customer base.
“With the conjunction of our workforce on site and that solid customer base, A1 revenue will no doubt increase substantially.” Engineering director Paul Kearsley said offers had been made to the businesses for “Shops Open’ placards on the fences as well as additional rear car parking at a “discounted rate”. Both offers were refused by the small businesses. Mr Hakimi says the parking spots were at the far end of the Robinson Street car park and far from his store. Mr Kearsley said the council had asked for the builder and owner to reduce the number of parking bays blocked off, but this had “not
been taken up”. “In the end, we need to have both parties talking about solutions. “We can’t enforce the removal of these (screens and bollards) because they need them for construction vehicles.”
The security screens and bollards intrude into the roadway on Scott Street, Dandenong . 319768 Picture: GARY SISSONS
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‘Idiot driver’ danger spot By Cam Lucadou-Wells Hobbled with a broken leg, Chung Hak Gov is something of a “sitting duck” when he crosses the road. He is among a long-term chorus of pedestrians calling for a safe crossing point at a busy roundabout at Balmoral and Buckingham avenues in Springvale. Mr Gov has been on crutches or moonboot since crashing his e-bike in October. He says he’s been nearly hit “many times” by “idiot drivers” as he attempts to cross during gaps in the traffic. During peak times such as Fridays and Saturdays, the streams of vehicles are incessant. Without traffic lights or a zebra crossing, drivers “won’t stop”, even for the sick, the elderly and families of young kids, Mr Gov says. “They just shoot through. “The council shouldn’t wait until there’s an accident or someone is killed. They would have to pay a lot of money in compensation. “I believe that prevention will save the council money.” Another pedestrian Sophie says drivers speed through without looking out for walkers. “It’s a bit dangerous. People are on the go all the time, going fast, fast. “There should be some (traffic) lights there.” In 2016, about 70 residents petitioned Greater Dandenong Council to no avail for a zebra crossing. Cr Richard Lim, whose pharmacy overlooks the roundabout, supports the petition and raised the matter again in 2021. “The council say it will cost a lot of money (to install lights or a zebra crossing),” Cr Lim said. “They say they never had any serious accidents there so why do they have to
A pedestrian crosses at the Balmoral Avenue roundabout. 320231 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS spend that money?” Mr Gov thinks that injuries have been under-reported by victims, due to widespread ignorance about the TAC accident claims process. Engineering director Paul Kearsley said the roundabout was not eligible for most road funding sources due to the “low number of recorded accidents”. “All the locations Council is currently addressing have been identified as having a higher road safety risk than the Balmoral Avenue location at this time. “This site will be addressed once other higher priority sites are completed and suitable funding is available.
Chung Hak Gov at the Balmoral Avenue roundabout. The problematic crossing point is to the rear Picture: GARY SISSONS right. 319853 “Council’s preferred solution for this location is to reconstruct the roundabout to a signalised intersection to enhance the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. “This will be subject to further community engagement at that time.
“The current cost of these proposed works are yet to be determined.” Mr Kearsley said between $1 - 2 million was spent on improving safety on Greater Dandenong local roads, more than comparable municipalities.
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Cash help for victims By Tanya Faulkner Dandenong is one of many of Victoria’s city councils getting behind the earthquake relief aid of Turkey and Syria. Following last week’s council meeting, the motion to donate $10,000 was approved by the City of Greater Dandenong council in support of those who are struggling following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria on February 6th. Cr. Jim Memeti, who moved the initial motion ahead of the council meeting, said it’s a small gesture from the council to show our community that they support them. “In accordance with Council’s Disaster Assistance Policy, we are making this donation to show our community that we stand in solidarity with the wider Turkish community of Dandenong. Our thoughts, prayers and hearts go out to all of the victims of this event,” he said. The Greater City of Dandenong Council Disaster policy allows council to donate up to $10,000 to a natural disaster cause, which has been done in the past, and council is happy to do it again. Dandenong Mayor Cr. Eden Foster released a statement prior to the council meeting saying the council is saddened to hear of the thousands of innocent people who have lost their lives from this natural disaster. The council meeting was also attended by Imam Abdurrahman Sahin from the Turkish Islamic Cultural Centre and Mosque in Keysborough, who offered the prayer on Monday night for all the families, both here and overseas, who have been so greatly affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. He had personally lost over 20 second and third generation relatives in the quake, and many others at the mosque were also deeply impacted. Several others of the Turkish community in Dandenong have also lost friends and family in the tragic earthquake.
Dandenong Councillor Cr. Jim Memeti with Imam Abdurrahman Sahin from the Turkish Islamic Cultural Centre and Imam Mehmet Salih Dogan from the Emir Sultan Mosque in Dandenong following council’s vote to donate $10,000 to earthquake relief funds. Imam Mehmet Salih Dogan from the Emir Sultan Mosque in Dandenong also offered a prayer during the council meeting, followed by a minute’s silence led by the Mayor and an affirmation by council member Knowles Tivendale. Alongside council’s donation to the cause, numerous other donations have also been col-
lected across the greater Dandenong region in support of the earthquake relief efforts. Mt Hira college raised over $10,000 at a recent school barbecue, and Dandenong ICMG raised over $135,000 to be donated to Hasene Australia to support the relief efforts abroad. Approximately 26 million people across
Turkey and Syria have now been affected by the earthquakes, with the death toll reaching over 36 thousand a week after the event, according to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). Further fundraising events continue to be held across the region to support those affected by the tragic earthquakes.
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Car park ‘turns a corner’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells Springvale’s notoriously unpopular multi-storey car park may have turned the corner, says its ward councillor Richard Lim. A $1.2 million upgrade to improve access to the council-owned Number 8 Balmoral car park with wider corners and one-way ramps has started to draw drivers back, Cr Lim says. The new ramps were completed in mid-December, along with State-funded new 15-watt LED lighting. Cr Lim says the project will “pay for itself”, bringing more revenue from the six-deck car park. As of 2021, the 517-space car park raised up to $270,000 a year from casual users. This is despite only 30 per cent occupancy on weekdays and 40 per cent on weekends. For years, it was a paradox that the car park was less than half full while drivers hunted fruitlessly for scarce on-street parking. Cr Lim says drivers had been deterred by numerous bingles and scrapes on the tight, blind corners between levels. Cars were regularly wedged at the corners for up to 20 minutes, with long traffic queues behind them. In an emergency, the result could be dire, Cr Lim says. City major projects director Paul Kearsley said other upgrades included a security screen on the north side, with a west-side screen installed in March. A roller door on level 3 of the car park will be installed in April, he said. The ‘No.8’ car park was built by private developers in 2011. The council contributed to the construction for an extra two levels to create more public parking. Since then, the council has fixed a litany
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Long lines of jammed traffic both ways after a bingle in the No.8 car park in late 2020. of faults such as broken-down lifts, ticket machines, boom gates and the first level’s tight corner.
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Unfortunately, the problems still rear their head. The car park’s electric vehicle charging station is broken, with spare parts
no longer available. A replacement station costs between $5000 and $10,000, Mr Kearsley said.
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We all have a duty of care By Roz Blades AM Tu B’Shevat was celebrated from the evening of Sunday 5 February to the evening of Monday 6 February 2023. Tu B’Shevat is an environmental holiday. Jews consider this day as a way to remind ourselves of our duty to care for the natural world. Many people will take part in a tree planting ceremony or collect or send money to the State of Israel for a tree to be planted there. This would be regarded as a minor Jewish Holiday and is not mentioned in the Torah. It started as an agricultural festival, celebrating Spring in Israel. This column is about Messages of Hope and as I write this, it is so important for us all to have that feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to occur. Hope is the power to believe that anything is possible, a fresh start maybe. It provides that window of opportunity or
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HOPE new light for reassurance that the possibilities are endless. There are events occurring worldwide which are affecting all of us, as we stand with our brothers and sisters hoping to provide them with a better future. A comment from Martin Luther King: “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope”. Roz Blades represents the Jewish community at the City of Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network. To enquire about the Interfaith Network, email executive@interfaithnetwork.org. au or call 8774 7662.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Detention regime remains Credit is due to the Albanese Government announcing this week that 19,000 people living on temporary protection visas will now have a pathway to permanent visas. Many live in Greater Dandenong and Casey and it is joyful news for them. However, there is a lot more that needs to be done by the ALP Federal Government - Morrison’s “Operation Sovereign Borders” lives on, overseas detention centres are still supported by the Government and there are 70,000 people seeking asylum and refugees who will not benefit from this announcement.
They continue to have no safety net, no right to family reunion and none of the rights of citizenship the rest of us take for granted. It is well past time for Australia to implement a holistic, compassionate, people-seeking-asylum policy rather than continuing to break international law in this area. Matthew Kirwan, Noble Park
Tanks for the memories It is interesting about the news coverage of the heavy battle tanks being sent to defeat Russia. In the 1940s it was the Tiger which cut into
Russian armament and certainly added to the 25,000 Russian casualties, however, Russia won. The delivery of the latest tanks could be seen - and I am surprised that it has not been considered - as ‘Operation Barbarossa Phase 2’. The principal objectives are the same as in 1941 - the removal of the “sub humans” who occupied the country called Russia, the seizure of the vast natural resources of Russia and the resurrection of the desire for living space. Despite the de facto declaration of war by NATO on Russia, Russia will not back down. It didn’t with the German army knocking on the doors of Moscow.
Despite its enormous casualties, it fought on and finally turned the German tide. The deployment of heavy tanks to turn the Russian army didn’t work in the 1940s, and it won’t work now but in doing so could be opening the door to the third and final world war. We do a lot of talking about referendums, voices to control Parliament, global warming , investments etc. What use will they be if we find ourselves living, this time for real, in a similar situation as the movie called On the Beach, where death stalked everyone through radiation poisoning. Richard Ryan, Dandenong
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‘Limbo’ over for refugees By Cam Lucadou-Wells Elated refugee advocates have praised the Federal Government’s announcement for a permanent visa pathway for 19,000 temporary visa holders. Many thousands in Melbourne’s South East have been living in “limbo” for a decade while holding either a Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) or Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV). Under the new visas, they will be allowed to live, work and study in Australia permanently. They can access Centrelink and Medicare, travel internationally and sponsor eligible family to become permanent residents in Australia. The Government says it has delivered on its eagerly-awaited election promise, though refugee bodies say they are hopeful of help for 12,000 temporary visa holders not covered by the announcement. Dandenong refugee advocate Wicki Wickiramasingham, who had been frustrated by the nine-month wait since the election, was elated. He’d said TPV holders had been depressed and anxious to reunite with partners, parents and children they’d not seen for 10 or more years. “I’ve had about 50 calls this morning. The people are very happy, especially for family reunion. That’s the main thing. “It was a critical situation. It’s good news not only for my community, but for the rest of the community.” He was hopeful for the 12,000 ineligible visa holders who have had their claims rejected. Many had been appealing the decision “in the courts” for up to five years. A former refugee Sajjad Askary, of Dandenong, said it was “welcoming news” for him, his brother and community. A decade ago, Mr Askary and his brother arrived from Afghanistan by boat as Hazara asylum-seekers. Mr Askary was swiftly granted a permanent humanitarian visa, is studying law and has flourished in his new home. But his brother, who arrived just two weeks later, has languished depressingly on a temporary visa for the past decade. He has been subject to limited work rights. “My brother is very happy, very excited,” Mr Askary said after the announcement. “A lot of refugees have family, children and partners overseas – they’re quite happy to be able to get them here.” Mr Askary said they were awaiting further details on how his brother applies for a permanent visa. The waiting time could be a further year, with up to two years for stricken family members to join them in Australia, he said. “It will still be a long time especially for families stuck in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.” Greater Dandenong councillor Jim Memeti said the announcement was the biggest win yet for the ‘Back Your Neighbour’ multi-council
Kon Karapanagiotidies, Scott Cosgriff, Mark Riley, Sitarah Mohammadi, Jana Favero, Sajjad Askary, Jim Memeti, Rhonda Garad, Zaki Haidari, Steve Staikos and Ry Atkinson lobbied for refugee rights in Canberra ahead of the 2022 election. campaign on the issue. As part of the lobbying, Cr Memeti, Cr Rhonda Garad and mayors from Moreland and Kingston “banging on doors” in Canberra ahead of the 2022 election. “It’s finally happened after so many years, after so many meetings, and after just banging our heads against a brick wall. “It made you feel helpless.” Cr Garad said she felt for students on TPVs who could now get a tertiary education after turning 18. “So many families in Greater Dandenong will now have certainty, and freedom from the fear of being returned. “They can start to plan their lives and most importantly, young people can study and reach their potential.” Immigration Minister Andrew Giles said all people on TPVs and SHEVs were found to be refugees and were owed Australia’s protection. “There are thousands of TPV and SHEV holders in the community that have endured ten years of uncertainty due to the policies of the previous Liberal government.” Mr Giles said. “TPV and SHEV holders work, pay taxes, start businesses, employ Australians and build lives in our communities- often in rural and regional areas. Without permanent visas however, they’ve been unable to get a loan to buy a house, build their businesses or pursue further education.” “It makes no sense – economically or socially – to keep them in limbo.”
Wicki Wickiramasingham greeted the news with elation. 235665 The Government will commit $9.4 million in visa application assistance over the next two years. Operation Sovereign Borders will still halt “unauthorized boat voyages” to Australia. Hotham MP and Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said the new visas applied only to people entering Australia prior to Operation Sovereign Borders.
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“Let me be crystal clear – if you try to enter Australia without a valid visa you will be turned back or returned to your port of origin. “There is zero-chance of settling in Australia under Operation Sovereign Borders. “The Australian Defence Force and Australian Border Force are patrolling our waters to intercept and return any boats that try to enter.”
‘Still a lot to do’ for bridging visa holders: MP Hill By Cam Lucadou-Wells Federal MP Julian Hill has welcomed the announced pathway to permanent visas for 19,000 refugees but acknowledged “there is still a lot more to do”. The delivery of the Government’s election commitment was “such welcome news for thousands of local residents”, the Labor MP for Bruce said. “Providing a permanent pathway for (Temporary Protection Visa) and (Safe Haven Enterprise Visa) holders assists Australia to meet its international obligations to those who have been found to engage Australia’s protection obligations, and provides them a more certain future. “It will empower TPV and SHEV holders to move forward with their lives and more fully contribute to Australia.” Since the announcement, refugee advocates called for a “pathway” for another 12,000 people on bridging visas who had missed out. “There is a lot more to clean up the Liberals’ shocking mess in the Department of dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
Home Affairs,” Mr Hill said. “Including resolution of people on bridging visas whose cases are still being assessed, or who may be able to apply for ministerial intervention.” Many bridging visa E holders reside in South East Melbourne, with the Dandenong postcode home to the most in Victoria. As of June 2022, there were 591 BVE holders in the 3175 postcode – about one in eight of those living in Victoria. Springvale ranked seventh with 138, Doveton tenth with 132 and Noble Park 11th with 131. Also in the South East, Cranbourne was home to 59 BVE holders, Endeavour Hills 52 and Hampton Park 49, Hallam and Narre Warren each with 32 and Pakenham 27. The short-term visa is granted to ‘unauthorised maritime arrivals’ awaiting a decision on their refugee status. Mr Hill said the Government’s Operation Sovereign Borders would continue. “Australia’s border protection policies have not and will not change - any person who at-
tempts to travel to Australia irregularly will not settle permanently here.” The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre called the announcement an “extraordinary and long-overdue win” for refugees “failed” by the so-called ‘Fast Track’ process. “Many of these groups will now have access to permanence: finally, security, and the recognition of their rights as refugees that will allow them to rebuild their lives,” ASRC principal solicitor Hannah Dickinson said. “There are thousands of people seeking asylum and refugees who are excluded from this announcement but failed by the same system. “ASRC will continue to advocate alongside all people seeking asylum to protect their rights.” Atena, a human rights advocate who is on a bridging visa, said her future remains “unclear”. “Are we going to have our future here or be sent somewhere else? “I felt awful this morning, our group chat is blowing up and there is a fear we will be rejected.”
Bruce MP Julian Hill says the futures of 12,000 bridging visa holders still need to be resolved.
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By Tanya Faulkner Car enthusiasts and wannabes alike are being brought together in an upcoming event for charity. The Rotary Club of Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills All Holden Car Show is set to return to Dandenong in March, with an even bigger and better show planned for those showing off their cars, or simply coming to have a look. Described as a great family day out, Holden enthusiast Cherie Dystelblom said she’s looking forward to bringing her car down and showcasing it at the event. For Ms. Dystelblom, the event comes with sentimental value for her, having a longstemmed passion for Holden cars, dating back to when she was a young child. “What I remember of my father was that he had a Corvette Stingray and was always into cars. Instead of playing with barbie dolls like the other girls, I played with toy cars and helped my dad with his,” she said. In her teens, she found her passion for Holden cars, purchasing her first V6 Commodore at the age of 18, which is now the car she showcases at events like the Dandenong All Holden Car Show. Her car, which has won several prizes from a number of car shows, has had lots of work done to it including custom interior, wheels, sound system and airbag suspension, and has Coke can graphics on the tanks in her boot. “Being around cars is something that just runs through my veins. Both of my parents have now passed, but I feel like they live on through my car. “My love for cars is a good passion, and when you’re a car person, you just know that feeling when you’re in and around them,” she said. Ms. Dystelblom said the community can
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Cherie Dystelblom with her Holden V6 being showcased at the All Holden Car Show. 319712 expect a lot of good quality cars, lots of friendly faces of all ages, and great entertainment on offer to make this event more family friendly and suitable for everyone. All cars entered into the show will also have the opportunity to win one of several trophies in a number of categories. Trophies will be available for stock as it was delivered from the factory, or for modified vehicles with new wheels, exhaust, paint, interior or added superchargers or turbos. Ms. Dystelblom said this year’s judging will be the best one yet, as the categories have been split to include a wider range of makes, models and ‘novelty’ awards. She said the car show committee has made big efforts to include more female trophies as their cars have more feminine touches, and is encouraging females to get involved in the day.
Entertainment will be provided by Wilbur Wile and the Troublemakers with a countdown of hit music from the 80s and 90s, and Rusty from Bumper to Bumper will be conducting interviews throughout the day. There will also be a variety of food trucks, entertainment and displays from Holden suppliers and sponsors. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Rotary Club of Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills to be distributed into the community for local projects and activities. Entries are open to those wanting to showcase their vehicle, at $25 for judged vehicles or $15 to show. The event will have a $5 entry fee for those attending. The show will be held on Sunday 12 March from 10am, with entrants able to park up from 8am.
Dandy fighter takes career to the next level By Tanya Faulkner From working with some of the town’s most mentally unwell, to fighting elite athletes in the ring, a Dandenong local is taking his career to the next level. Rhys Kirk, an occupational therapist out of Dandenong Hospital, is one of several amateur muay thai fighters set to embark on a journey of development in the country the sport began; Thailand. Mr Kirk, who fights out of World Fitness Cartel (WFC) gym in Ferntree Gully, took a win against Adelaide-based Cody Roberts at the most recent Muay Thai Victoria fight in Altona earlier this month, which he said took weeks of preparation to achieve. “We started fight camp in early December, and really ramped-up training in January leading up to the fight. I was training five days a week with a focus on speed and power, and managed to win the fight by technical knockout in the third round,” he said. According to Mr Kirk, the process of preparing for a fight takes weeks of training, nutritional guidance, and focus to achieve a win like this. “I had a goal of dropping to 71 kilograms to make my weight class. I worked closely with my coach [Dwayne Harris] for nutrition and weight management outside of training, which included a calorie drop and a water load. In
Occupational Therapist Rhys Kirk is taking his Muay Thai fighting career to the next level. the end I dropped six kilos the week before my fight,” he said. A usual day for Kirk includes training before and after working at Dandenong hospital, including sparring and bag work, and also helps take classes and train other athletes at WFC gym. Now, the amateur athlete has his eyes set on
Thailand, with the opportunity to develop his skills and potentially fight overseas. Owner of WFC gym and coach Dwayne Harris said this trip was an opportunity for several fighters, alongside Mr Kirk, to experience muay thai from its original country. He said the trip would be a combination of a holiday mixed with full-time training for the athletes, some of whom have never been overseas. “There will be two-hour morning and evening training sessions where they will be put through the rigours with bag work, spar work, and techniques, learning from other worldclass students and former world-class champions as their trainers,” he said. For Mr Kirk, it’s an opportunity and honour to be able to train with the Thai people on this trip. “There is so much more to muay thai than the combat part. There’s a really big history behind it and it’s a privilege to get to train with people who have done it their entire lives and experience it in the place it’s from,” he said. Ahead of their departure, set for late April this year, Kirk has another two fights lined up with Muay Thai Victoria in March and April, and seeks to use his Thailand experience as a lead-up to his next big fight in Victoria at the upcoming Cartel Wars.
Greater Dandenong councillor Angela Long shrugged off calls for her to resign after her colleagues unanimously rejected her bid for reimbursement of her personal legal fees. At a council meeting on 13 February, the matter marked for “confidential” debate was shifted to the public domain. Cr Sean O’Reilly moved a motion that the council did not support the reimbursement of Cr Long’s $8900 of personal legal expenses as a litigant in 2022. Councillors unanimously voted in favour, with details of the matter to remain “confidential”. However, details of the claim had already leaked weeks earlier via the Dandenong Council Watch website. Cr Long, who was not present during the vote due to the conflict of interest, said: “The council has made their decision and that’s that. “As for people calling for a resignation, that’s not going to happen. “I was entitled to ask, and the council made its decision.” Cr Long says she initiated legal action against a former councillor, Maria Sampey, after allegedly receiving a “very, very nasty” phone call from her. She was then legally represented in three sessions at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court as she successfully applied for an intervention order. According to council policy, legal support is given to councillors if they’re prosecuted by an external individual. However, in this case, Cr Long was the litigant. Legal support is only provided after a vote by councillors if it’s decided that “such support is in the council’s interest”. Dandenong Council Watch founder Dean Hurlston, who is Ratepayers Victoria president, called for Cr Long’s resignation. “I congratulate all councillors who voted on the matter for the unanimous rejection. “Angela Long has clearly failed to read public sentiment. Petty squabbles are no reason to try to charge ratepayers almost $9000. “Cr Long could reflect, and if her fellow councillors have lost confidence in her, she should resign.” During councillor negotiations ahead of the 13 February motion, a push to recognise Cr Long’s distress during the legal matter was defeated.Mayor Eden Foster told Star Journal that “given what (Cr Long) has been through I want to acknowledge the pain and distress she’s felt in that time”. “It is tough being a public figure, you’re vulnerable to different situations. “Being a psychologist, I know everyone deals with these things differently.” Cr Foster said she didn’t believe anyone on the council was calling for Cr Long’s resignation. “I think we want to just get on with things.”
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By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 65-year-old former shoe salesman found with “particularly depraved” sexual abuse material involving children with dogs and adults has been jailed. After police made enquiries at his workplace, Graeme Bremner was caught deleting child abuse material in his car at Endeavour Hills shopping centre in April 2021. His phone contained 238 images and 154 videos of abuse material, including sexual acts of adults with infants. Bremner also pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to twice transmitting abuse material via the Wickr Me app on his phone. “While the volume of material may be regarded as moderate when compared with other cases, a significant part of the material itself in this case is particularly depraved,” sentencing judge Sandra Davis stated on 6 February. “All of it involved real children.” In a police interview, Bremner made admissions and expressed regret and shame. “I hate myself,” Bremner told police. He said he was introduced to Wickr through a Facebook group. He believed his Wickr chat mates were men in their 50 and older. Through the app, he met up with adults to have sex and watch child pornography. The Scottish-born Bremner, who had worked as a shoe salesperson in Dandenong for 37 years, pleaded guilty at an early stage. He had no prior convictions and hadn’t reoffended while on bail, Judge Davis said. A psychologist report presented Bremner as a “sad, socially detached, directionless man of below average intelligence, with deficits in
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identity, intimacy and empathy, who has withdrawn from healthy social interactions”, Judge Davis said. He had viewed child abuse material since his 20s, fantasising that the children were enjoying themselves. “You told (the psychologist) that you regretted becoming involved in the online group, that having sex with children was disgusting but looking at it ‘it’s just fascination’.” Bremner was diagnosed with a paedophilic disorder, and rated a moderate risk of reoffending online “in the context of social isolation and untreated depression and alcohol problems”.
He reportedly showed little insight into his offending and little motivation to manage his behaviour, the judge noted. Bremner was jailed for 19 months, but released on a recognisance release order after serving six months. Under the two-year RRO, he must pay $1000 bond and remain on good behaviour. Bremner will be supervised by a probation officer, and undertake rehabilitation including sex offender treatment. He must report as a registered sex offender for 15 years.
Wellspings backing for migrant women By Sahar Foladi The launch of Know My Story on Wednesday 22 February celebrates and acknowledges contributions of women in the community. Organised by Wellsprings for Women, this event will be launched by City of Greater Dandenong Mayor Eden Foster between 10am to 11:30am. CEO of Wellsprings for Women, Dalal Smiley, said this was a long-awaited project. “Two years ago, we applied to do a project that documented the impact of migrants and refugees on cultural landscape of Dandenong. Due to the pandemic, it was progressing slowly but picked up a lot of momentum mid-last year.” The launch displays 10 women from different cultural backgrounds to be featured through the merit of their achievements and impacts on the Australian community. “Through their work, we wanted to see what and how they’ve carried their work, how that impacted the culture and development of City of Greater Dandenong. That’s because as a women-only organisation, we’re always aware of important of highlighting and showcasing the migrants women’s work at grassroots level because the majority of the time, their contribution is not recognised or visible,” Ms Smiley said. This was a challenge for the organisation to face as some of the women selected to be showcased didn’t want to be featured at all. “It took a lot of convincing to say why it’s important to showcase their work because they’re also too busy working to tell their story. There’s very few migrant women rewarded for their work- they say the work they do is already rewarding and some even shy away from the spotlight. It’s amazing how women are quiet achievers,” Ms Smiley said. The launch will showcase the 10 women. As well as their stories there will be video interviews with some of the women, as well as booklet information. “They all have their unique stories and I think that Wellsprings has got a responsibility to show that even through their vulnerabilities and challenges they’re capable to give to their community and make amazing impact through their talent and skills. “So we try to elevate women that they’re not just seen from deficit view, that their strength is also shining,” Ms Smiley said. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
Know my story showcases 10 culturally diverse women and their stories.
Victorian government’s Free TAFE pathway program launched this year means students can complete more than one free course in the same pathway and more people can access the new initiative. Chisholm Institute welcomes the initiative, known as a “game changer” for TAFE students in the South-East. CEO of Chisholm Conor Mullan said: “State government is committed to the development of free TAFE pathway program initiative, which extends and builds upon the free TAFE commitment they made since 2019. “It allows continuing in free TAFE courses along clear defined pathways. For example, students can study in certificate IV in health assistance and move to diploma of nursing and receive free courses for both.” According to Chisholm Institute, their free TAFE enquiries are up 70 per cent. The new initiative allows anyone an opportunity to up-skill in their study or work fields to aim for a better employment. There are more than 70 courses covered under the initiative such as, early childhood, community services, dental and IT. However, the health industry has seen an uptake, according to Mr Mullan. “Health is the biggest one for us because of the structure of health system and how qualifications translate to jobs in those industries.” Chisholm also offers scholarships under the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation (CCEF) to students to cover the out of pocket material fee which is not covered under the initiative. “We want to try hard to make sure finance is not a barrier for entry in studies for students and we want to support them to get a great quality education and a job,” Mr Mullan said. Chisholm has over 4000 free TAFE students enrolled with over 1500 commenced this year however these numbers may see a boost as it will continue to enrol students throughout the year. Kendall and Claudia are both continuing students studying early childhood in Chisholm. With no employment, Kendall is still able to afford her full time studies through the initiative. “I study full-time and volunteer over the weekend. So the free TAFE program has been great - I don’t have to worry about how I’ll pay for the fee,” Kendall said. For Claudia, the study fee for the course threw her off but she was relieved to find out it was free of charge. “It would’ve been unfortunate I wouldn’t have been able to afford my dream job because I love working with children.” Both of the girls have started their placements and are excited to start their diploma upon completion of their certificate course. “As a diploma person I won’t need another educator with me it comes with that benefit and it has the bonus of better pay as well,” Claudia said. Numbers of new enrolments in free TAFE courses across their south-east campuses have swelled. Frankston is in the lead with over 500 new enrolments and total of over 1800 students. Berwick is second with almost 530 new students with total of just 1050 students. Dandenong has almost 350 new students with over 680 students overall.
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Sport keeps kids on track By Sahar Foladi Afri-Aus Care just launched their junior Black Rhinos basketball team on February 18. The event launch, “Black Rhino’s UBUNTU” was held in Harmony Square in partnership with RMIT and City of Greater Dandenong, backed by Vic Health. Black Rhinos is a crime prevention program for youth to provide them opportunities with integration and a positive social experience through basketball. Afri-Aus Care CEO Selba Gondoza-Luka said: “We are living in a time where sport is a great platform to keep these young people on the right track. I’ve seen it with my own eyes it does help. Sports help young people.” Black Rhinos was first launched in May 2017 with humble beginnings. “Since then, the Black Rhinos hasn’t stopped basketball. We now have six teams in MMBL and one team in MBL,” Ms Gondoza-Luka said. With another plunge, Afri-Aus Care has aimed this launch to target kids from the age of five to 15 through their Black Rhinos junior team. “We thought of doing primary interventions working with younger African Australians. This is where the co-design project came about with RMIT, funded by Vic Health. Before things go wrong, a lot of things happen at primary level,” Ms Gondoza-Luka said. Selected senior Black Rhinos are trained to be mentors in primary schools where the philosophy of UBUNTU will be taught to young students while teaching them real basketball skills and getting them to lead a positive productive life. “How do we do well? It’s because we have a philosophy we follow, UBUNTU - I am because we are equal,” Ms Gondoza-Luka said. There are 25 to 30 youth in the junior rhinos team while Ms Gondoza-Luka is sure the numbers will only go up saying, “Basketball is popular - it will definitely go up.” Associate professor in social work Ronnie Egan from RMIT has been working closely with Afri-Aus Care for five years now. “Selba is doing an extraordinary work at Afri-Aus Care and she’s incredibly strategic. Our partnership is built from respect. The trustworthiness we built up over time is indicative of how the work is unfolded it is truly community based. It’s built from ground up,” Ms Egan said. The community based co-design specifically tailors the program to the needs of the community.
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“The idea was to develop service delivery models which are underpinned by the UBUNTU philosophy, which ensures African Australian community members are engaged with services that traditionally they hadn’t been engaged with,” Ms Egan said. Afri-Aus Care, in partnership with RMIT, has a lot to work with in the future together. “I think it would be making junior rhinos sustainable but also taking that learning and knowledge that we’ve gathered from the process of this co- design to other communities and areas but it relies on someone like Selba to drive that. We’ve got loads of plans in place,” Ms Egan said. Prior to this, RMIT social work students undertook their placements with Afri-Aus Care in 2018 to better understand the African culture and the philosophy of UBUNTU. The placements were carried out during Covid, which switched to online during lockdown restrictions. “They had a fabulous experience it was a journey into the African culture and also
“Knowing sports has that capacity to have impact on people that they apply what they learn on the sports field in the organisation or with their team mates into the classrooms, jobs home life and everyday life to me is something I’ve always had a strong belief in.” There are three mentors and a senior mentor in schools to help students with Mr Rooney overseeing the program. “More coaches are the ideal situation because it means our seniors will give back to the program and being involved in that way. So we start to have real positive cycle of growth that happens on the peak.” At present, the organisation offers basketball, netball and soccer with an increasing appetite for rugby. “Young people always ask for activities if we can why not,” Ms Gondoza-Luka said. However, with lack of funding for the senior teams she said rugby “Is just a dream.” Like many other services, the Black Rhinos girls’ team was also forced to halt during Covid but is now up and running.
UBUNTU,” Ms Egan said. Ryan Rooney head coach of the senior Black Rhinos team is also a High School teacher for over 15 years in PE and psychology. “It’s something we’ve been looking forward to especially because when we have mentors working in our schools. It’s a positive opportunity event for us and broader community. If we can get schools, community groups and sporting clubs to come together it can be very powerful in positive change,” Mr Rooney said. He was introduced to Afri-Aus Care after the team was launched in 2017 and started working as their coach in August of the same year. “I always had passion for involvement of students in sporting programs. From my perspective using sports in schools as positive engagement always went a long way. I think we have a really promising future,” Mr Rooney said. With an extensive experience as sports teacher and coach in various settings, Mr Rooney said people can apply what they learn in sports in their day to day life which sees a huge difference.
Melbourne Storm links with Casey for five years The City of Casey and Melbourne Storm have signed a five-year partnership agreement. The new partnership was announced at AAMI Park on Monday 13 February by City of Casey CEO Glenn Patterson and Melbourne Storm CEO Justin Rodski, as Storm builds towards its opening NRL match for the 2023 season on 2 March. Mr Patterson said the new partnership, which is in place until October 2027, is a game-changer for Casey and Melbourne’s south-east. “We are thrilled to announce this new partnership. Melbourne Storm shares the council’s community-first ethos and will be a wonderful addition to our growing and diverse region,” he said. City of Casey chairwoman of administrators Noelene Duff PSM echoed Mr Patterson’s sentiment. “We want to inform, motivate, and create a wider variety of opportunities for physical activity, and remove any barriers to participation for Casey’s residents,” Ms Duff said. “This partnership will no doubt help drive rugby league participation across the community, with free community programs and family day events.” Mr Rodski said the new partnership with the City of Casey was an extension of Storm’s activities in the region in recent seasons. “The City of Casey and the wider southeast is home to thousands of our Storm members and a real growth area for rugby league,” he said. “In the past three seasons, we have conducted two very successful NRL trial matches dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
The partnership will help to increase rugby league participation. at Casey Fields, as well as meeting our members and fans at open sessions and via our Storm in Your Club program. “Storm is dedicated to developing more local Victorian juniors into NRL players and currently two juniors from the Casey Warriors Club, Sheldon Diaz and Jared Nauma, are on that pathway via our new Storm Academy program. “NRL Victoria through the Storm Cup, Storm Premiership and Storm Junior League
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presence in south-east Melbourne. Melbourne Storm’s junior representative teams will play a number of their home games at Casey Fields during the 2023 NSWRL competition. The 2023 SG Ball under-19s team will play one game at Casey Fields on Saturday 18 March against the Sydney Roosters, while the Jersey Flegg under-21s team will play three games at Casey Fields, starting on Sunday 25 June against the Dragons.
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Casey set for rates cap By Eleanor Wilson and Cam Lucadou-Wells The City of Casey will likely pass on the State Government’s recommendation of a 3.5 per cent rate cap for residents in the 2023-‘24 year, according to council’s chief executive Glenn Patterson. In December, the State Government announced a doubling of the ‘fair go’ rates cap – up from 1.75 per cent last year and the highest setting since it was introduced in 2016. City of Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson said council officers are likely to recommend that council pass on the full 3.5 per cent rate cap for the next financial year. “The City of Casey is committed to meeting our growing community’s needs through managing our resources as sustainably as possible,” he said. “With annual inflation hitting 7.3 per cent in September 2022, the City of Casey will need to bridge the widening gap between the State
Government’s rate cap of 3.5 per cent - council’s major income source - and increasing operational costs well above the rate of inflation as well as our capital works projects which are also experiencing on average increased costs of between 25 and 30 per cent. “Council’s 2023/24 budget setting – inclusive of fees, charges and rates – will therefore be focused on ensuring we can support the community through the continued provision of essential services and key infrastructure delivery given the city’s continued growth.” Last year, on average Casey residential ratepayers were charged an extra $28.15 in rates. Residential waste charges vary depending on the size and type of bins a resident selects, with charges increasing between $18 and $32 when comparing 2022-‘23 charges with 2021‘22 figures. Council’s draft 2023/24 budget is currently being developed and will be on public exhibition for community feedback in April and May
this year, Mr Patterson said. Spokesperson for Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association, Brendan Browne said the rates increase will be “so unaffordable for so many families”. “Combined with mortgage stress, low wages growth and the cost of living, [residents] won’t know where to find the money. “Perhaps they’ll be looking in the overgrown grass at their local park.” The State Government’s suggestion of a 3.5 per cent rate cap is higher than the latest annual wages growth figure of 3.1 per cent, Mr Browne noted. “Wages growth is only 3.1 per cent, so this increase in rates and charges represents a real increase on top of an already expensive rates bill.” Local Government Minister Melissa Horne said the government set the rates cap lower than recommended by the Essential Services
Commission due to the cost of living pressures facing rate payers. The ESC recommended a marginally higher 4 per cent in line with the Consumer Price Index. “The rate cap for the next financial year takes into account higher inflation and the need to protect Victorians from uncontrolled rate hikes, while ensuring councils can continue to deliver vital community services,” Ms Horne said. Each council was responsible for setting their own rates level within the rates cap “based on the needs of the community”. “Community members have the chance to engage with their local councils as they make decisions about rate rises through their budget process each year.” The Fair Go Rates system was introduced in 2016 to curb rates rises. In the decade before its introduction, council rates rose on average by 6 per cent a year.
Residents Association goes flat-out for sweet event By Emily Chapman Laing
New driver distraction road rules is set to be on the go from 31 March across the state. 316738 Picture: ROB CAREW
New driver-distraction road rules to curb trauma The State Government is introducing new driver-distraction road rules to keep Victorians safe and reduce road trauma. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne announced the new rules would come into effect across the state from 31 March. The new rules will extend existing mobile phone rules to cover modern technology – as one third of drivers admit to using their phone illegally while driving. It will bring Victoria in line with the Australian Road Rules, and cover in-built vehicle systems, mounted devices, wearable and portable devices, such as smart watches and tablets. Learners and probationary drivers are at a much greater risk in their first years of driving, so stronger conditions will apply, including not touching any portable device, taking phone calls or using voice control unless parked. Distraction is a key contributor to road trauma, with research showing the risk of drivers crashing increases when texting, browsing or emailing. Distraction is also involved in at least 11 per cent of fatalities, equals to 20 people each year whose death is avoidable. Ms Horne said: “Distraction is deadly, which is why we’re introducing these new road rules to protect the lives of Victorians. Everyone has a role to play in keeping our roads safe, so when you’re driving, please make the right choices – pay attention and don’t be distracted.” A two-second glance at a device means you are travelling blind for 28 metres while driving in a 50km/h zone – and the distance jumps to 55 metres when travelling at 100km/h. Motorists caught driving distracted will 16 STAR JOURNAL
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receive penalties of four demerit points and a $555 fine. Community awareness campaigns will run over the coming months to educate drivers on the devastating risks of distraction. Minister for Police Anthony Carbines said: “We need every motorist to make the right decisions when they’re behind the wheel. When they don’t, road safety cameras and Victoria Police are there to hold them accountable.” The Government is also investing $33.7 million as part of the Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 to introduce new mobile phone and seat-belt detection-camera technology that will help catch people using their mobile phones and not wearing their seat-belts while driving. “Too many drivers continue to put lives at risk using mobile phones behind the wheel. We’re deterring this type of risky behaviour on our roads with these new road rules, as well as phone and seat-belt detection technology,” Mr Carbines said. Illegally using a mobile phone while driving significantly increases the risk of being involved in a serious crash and the new cameras are estimated to prevent 95 crashes that result in injury or death per year. Mobile phone and seat-belt detection technologies involve AI-enabled camera systems that can capture high-resolution images of passing vehicles in all conditions, including poor weather and low light levels when distracted driving is even more dangerous. The new camera technology will be operational on Victorian roads in coming months. A three-month warning period will apply from the technology’s activation before drivers face infringement and demerit penalties.
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The Lynbrook Residents Association (LRA) is holding its 13th annual Pancakes in the Park. Locals are encouraged to visit Banjo Patterson Park on Tuesday 21 February to enjoy free pancakes with the works, games and community togetherness. Prizes are on offer for children and adults who participate in the pancake themed games. “Come meet your neighbours, bring your friends and get your pancake on!” the LRA said. The yearly event was inspired by Shrove Tuesday, a religious event where people traditionally ate pancakes. However the LRA has adapted the idea to serve as a celebration of community gathering. “Our favourite thing about this event is that it gives the community an opportunity to come together and meet their neighbours,” LRA member Vanessa Watson said. “We love seeing all the happy faces enjoying some yummy treats and having fun playing our games surrounded by our beautiful Banjo Paterson park.” It will be a sweet day indeed as the LRA supplies all the best pancake toppings, from ice cream, to jam, cream, chocolate topping, maple syrup and Nutella. Games of the day for kids include a pancake relay, a pancake toss and a pancake scavenger hunt.
Kids have fun with pancake-themed games. Adults can expect to delight themselves with the “Biggest Tosser” game, where a pretend pancake is thrown into a pan at a distance. There is a first, second and third prize for the men’s and ladies’ games. “We give prizes for each winner, some donated by local businesses,” Watson said. “We at the Lynbrook Residents Association call this a ‘give back event’ to the community as a way of thanking the community for coming and supporting our events throughout the year. “This event is important because it helps develop a real sense of belonging to your community and a feeling of inclusion. Invitation is open to all.” The free event will begin at 5.30pm and finish at 9pm.
The Lynbrook Residents Association gives back to their community with pancakes. Pictures: SUPPLIED dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
LOOKING BACK
Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society
100 years ago 15 February 1923 Dandenong Shire Council A special meeting of the above council was held on Tuesday, February 6 to consider the question of loans. President Crs Audsley (president) Kerr, Bailey, Tharle, Harris, Isaac, Wilson and Keys. Swimming Baths Loan: The secretary (Mr McAlpin) reported that the Dandenong Improvement Association had, at a meeting the previous evening agreed to the new site near the Drill Hall for the baths. Cr Kerr moved that fresh plans of the baths be submitted to the Minister of Public Works, and application made for permission to raise a loan of £2,500 on the new plan. The motion was seconded by Cr Tharle.
50 years ago 13 February 1973 New City Hailed Reaction to the possibility of the Shire of Berwick being sliced in half at Cardinia Creek and a new city being created was hailed jubilantly by supporters of the scheme. The Journal last Thursday announced that today (Tuesday) the Governor in Council was expected to approve the split, creating a new city of Berwick to take in Doveton. Secretary of the severance committee, Mr Ron Jones, told the Journal that assuming the report was correct, he was “highly delighted” with the outcome. He added: “It’s the culmination of three years work. People thought we were mad when we first stared out, but our thoughts and findings have been justified.”
20 years ago 17 February 2003 Bright future on course Sandown racecourse is about to get bigger. In one of the most significant developments in metropolitan racing for many years the Melbourne Racing Club has added another track to the popular southeast venue. With the Melbourne Racing Club set to launch the
Premier Daniel Andrews, with Keysborough MP Martin Pakula, arrives at the rebuilt Noble Park railway station in 2018. 177543 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS
new hillside track at Sandown, it is timely to reflect on the history of Melbourne’s most modern metropolitan racecourse. Cars and thoroughbreds go hand in hand at Sandown racecourse, with motor racing first recorded there in 1964 on a course used for pony races. Thoroughbred racing was also conducted there until 1931 when the state government reduced the number of metropolitan courses, closing Sandown Park, Fitzroy, Richmond, and Aspendale. This culling continued through the 1930’s and 1940’s with the demise of Epsom (1938) Williamstown (1940) and Mentone (1948). In October 2001 the VATC announced its five-year strategic vision which included pioneering plans for Caulfield and Sandown.
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5 years ago 19 February 2018 Higher Love Commuters say they feel safer in the new Noble Park Railway Station. It opened to the public on Thursday 15 February as the first trains carrying passengers made their way over the new elevated rail between the Sandown Park and Yarraman stations. Premier Daniel Andrews and Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan arrived at the new Noble Park station by train to celebrate the opening. Bollywood dancers, musicians, and a primary school choir added to the atmosphere. More than 275 trains will run along the new elevated tracks each day carrying about 90,000 passengers.
The new station at Noble Park when it opened in 2018. 177543
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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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African women who are new to Australia and need assistance to find employment and learn English. Many of these women are survivors of domestic abuse, and Afri-Aus Care provides mental health support too as they build a new life. Speaking at the Australia Day ceremony, Ms Luka said she was honoured to have received such a prestigious award. “May we continue to be united. Dandenong is a great city to be,“ she said.
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WHAT’S ON ‘That Made Me Laugh’ Join us for a new take on our Book Club where instead of reading a book and coming together to discuss it, we will come together and enjoy poems, riddles, comics, jokes, puns and short texts instead. Come along to have a laugh and a coffee. You are welcome to bring your own material to share that made you laugh but is not necessary. Monday 27 February 10.30am-11.30am (Zoom is also an option) at The Open Door, 110 Ann St, Dandenong. Gold coin donation welcome. Details: Jo or Tayla, 9791 8664 or theopendoor@ssjg.org.au to book in or for more info.
Open Air movies Outdoor cinemas will screen films at either Harmony Square in Dandenong or Springvale Community Hub every Friday night in February and for the first three weeks in March. Bring along a picnic rug or chair and enjoy family favourites such as He Named me Malala (PG), The Lorax (G), Spirited Away (PG), Hidden Figures (PG) and Shrek (PG).
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Neighbourhood Watch public forum Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch is holding a public forum including safety information and a Q&A with guest speaker Sergeant Andrew Nisbet from the Victoria Police Forensic Unit. Andrew has worked on many major crime scenes, his presentation is not to be missed. All residents welcome from Springvale, Noble Park, Keysborough , Bangholme and Dandenong. Wednesday 29 March 2023, 7.30pm at Paddy O`Doughue Centre, 18 -34 Buckley Street Noble Park. Details: president@nhwgreaterdandenong.org or visit nhwgreaterdandenong.org
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Sustainability Festival Dandenong Market’s outdoor terrace will transform into a sustainability haven. Exciting environmentally friendly activities include free vegie and herb seedlings, free kombucha, children’s crafts with recycled materials, inspiring climate-action talks and environmental films (next door at 39 Clow Street). Also meet the mascots Harry Habitat and Lily Litterbug. Bring your own reusable drink bottle, as well as any unused second-hand clothes for donating to charities - you will receive a free Boomerang Bag in exchange for your donation. Sunday 26 February 10am-3pm at Dandenong Market outdoor terrace, Clow Street, Dandenong.
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Yoga Classes For all ages, experience and abilities. Mats and other equipment available. No Booking required. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am-10.30am at Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive, Noble Park; $5 per class or $40 for 10
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munity 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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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. From 12pm-3pm on 26 February and 26 March at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Highway, Springvale. Details: 8558 8238 or info@cafevita.org.au
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Stretching & Awareness Meditation Stretching is a form of physical exercise aiding health and relaxation to stretch the body and move into a state of calmness followed by Awareness Meditation. Meditation harmonises the body, brings stillness and connects the soul to meaning. All welcome to join us for one or both of these workshops. Mondays at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong (2pm-2.20pm Stretching, 2.30pm3.30pm Awareness Meditation). Gold coin donation welcome. Bookings: Jo or Tayla, 9791 8664 or theopendoor@ssjg.org.au
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Afghan women focus group 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. Every second Sunday at 23 – 47 Gunns Road, Hallam. Details: info@bakhtar.org.au or 9703 2555 (Thursdays and Fridays).
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Free Games Night Come down to Drum Theatre for our monthly table top games night. Meet up with other players in the community, try new games, paint some minis, trade cards, all ages welcome. We’ve got space for war gamers as well. There will also be some game demos hosted by our friends at Next Level Games. Games featured are, Pokemon TCG, D&D, Magic: The Gathering Warhammer, Free play (BYO games or try our collection) and Mini painting tables. Drum Theatre, Corner Walker Street and Lonsdale Street, Dandenong.
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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.
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A true icon. Ryan Hendy contemplates his last game of DDCA cricket for Doveton on Saturday. 320194 Pictures: ROB CAREW
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Stalwart signs off in style By Jonty Ralphsmith Doveton star Ryan Hendy spent Friday night prior to his farewell match at Cricket Connect in Hallam facing a bowling machine. The always fierce competitor was there with close mate and skipper Nathan Wilson. The all-rounder wanted to hit a few out of the middle in his final game of competitive cricket, having averaged just 5.6 for the season from 12 hits. Unable to make training frequently due to family, work and Devon Meadows football coaching commitments, the number of balls he was typically hitting mid-week was low, if any. Entering after the loss of two early wickets, he spent an unnerving amount of time on zero before getting off the mark with a flashing square drive through backward point for a single. In crunching a textbook lofted off drive for four and front foot cut shot for six, he showed flashes of the old ‘Hendy’ who was capable of turning a Turf 1 game on its head because his team needed it.
St Kilda legend Paddy Ryder, recruited to Devon Meadows this season, was down watching his coach and ran gloves and a helmet to him mid-innings on multiple occasions. Ultimately, he was bowled for 20 off 33 deliveries, his dismissal cuing the captain, nextin to bat, to call for his teammates to applaud him off, but they needed not be told, cheering along with the Hendy entourage. Doveton organised for several icons to get down and give speeches pre-match, among them Brad Downe, Keith Dawson, Nathan Wilson, and also DDCA president Michael Hawking. Each shared a different memory of ‘Spanner’, the underlying theme being that he’s irreplaceable. In writing stories about a retiring great or veteran, journalists will quickly pick up a trend in the responses to centre the story around, a common denominator club-people know them by. Hendy was different, with everyone highlighting a separate memory, emotion or standout trait which came through in the speeches. Nostalgia was the protagonist of the day.
There were plenty of Hendys in attendance throughout the day, too. Robinson Reserve, 92 Paperbark Street, Doveton, is essentially a second home for their family. Dad, Stephen is another icon of the club. Even Ryan’s grandmother, Fay, who has followed his cricket journey closely for many years, got down to watch, parking herself in front of the club canteen, shaded from the balmy heat. His final spell yielded figures of 1/58 off 12 overs. Hendy’s first five overs were typical of the off-spinner’s tight reliability with ball in hand. On a flat deck conducive for big first innings runs, he conceded just eight runs, varying the speed on his balls and getting Eagles opener Dean McDonell LBW with one that kept low. It was Doveton’s only wicket in the first 38 overs. When he was brought on for his second spell, he got lippy with the Eagles batters, prompting the umpires to get involved. “There was no surer thing than he’d do that!” said a bunch of Doves on the sidelines.
It’s known that’s when he’s playing his best cricket. “He will initiate engagement and hope for a bite back to get himself into the fight for the team and to get the juices flowing,” Wilson said. “It added an edge to his game where it felt like it was personal. “Sometimes he might have been on the line or just over the line but that’s exactly where you wanted him to be as a teammate.” He couldn’t find the breakthrough despite creating questions, doubt and a couple of chances to dismiss set batters that fell either in gaps or were grassed. His friends and family, fittingly, viewed his final ball, a shortish quick one eased for a single, to the tune of Harry Styles’ ‘As It Was’, gently playing over the speaker under the gazebo. In the absence of Hendy’s passion on-field, Doveton Cricket Club will never be the same. To quote the “As It Was’ song: “Why don’t we leave it at that? Nothin’ to say; when everything gets in the way; seems you cannot be replaced.”
Sharp-shooting Flyers send Perth packing By Marcus Uhe It was a wire-to-wire thrashing for the Southside Flyers in the WNBL on Sunday at the State Basketball Centre as they fired a warning-shot to their rivals on the eve of the finals campaign. Southside were never headed, runningout 19 point winners against the Perth Lynx, 102-83 The Flyers were firing on all cylinders early, as it felt they were shooting into a swimming pool. They led by 24 points at one stage, as they made 62 per cent of their shots, and 71 per cent of their threes in the first term. The points were shared among the starters, while Monique Conti nailed two long threes and Carly Ernst nine points, in what was a relentless onslaught on the offensive end. On defence, Perth were stunned, taking low-percentage, contested looks as they felt the Flyers’ physicality, in desperation to close the gap. So confident were the Flyers that Kayla Thornton even attempted an alley-oop in transition off a pass from Maddison Rocci. The dominance continued in the second quarter as the lead ballooned to 27 after three minutes. 22 STAR JOURNAL
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Rocci made frequent trips to the freethrow line as they looked to take advantage of the Lynx’s defence, but left points on the floor, as she only shot 50 per cent at the line. Ernst continued to make Perth pay, reaching 18 at the half having made every twopoint field goal she attempted. Perth managed to briefly put the brakes on, as Southside became careless with the ball, but the Flyers were superior in all major statistics by the long break, going into halftime with a 21-point lead, 59-38. The air seemed to go out of the game after half-time, with the contest largely out of reach. Rocci’s foul trouble, picking-up a fourth early in the term, meant Conti had to shoulder more responsibility in handling the ball and with that came less safety than the primary point-guard. The Flyers’ ability to get hands into passing lanes remained, however, disrupting passes and forcing turnovers regularly, before capitalising with fast-break points at the other end. Perth’s Sami Whitcomb maintained the intensity despite the significant deficit, but she was running a one-woman show, as the margin continued to hover around the 20-point mark. The physicality was on full-display with
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the rebound count, with the Flyers taking a 14-rebound ascendency at the final term, along with a 19-point lead. The gap became 30 early in the term as the Flyers continued to find the basket with relative ease. Conti appeared to pick-up a minor injury, but her stint on the bench lasted mere seconds, as Rocci returned only to immediately pick up her fifth and final foul. The final margin was cut back to 19, as some of Southside’s lesser-known players saw court-time in the remaining minutes. Ernst’s 20th and 21st points put the Flyers into triple figures as they achieved their third-highest team score of the year, reaching 102 in a comprehensive beat down on the Lynx, finishing 19-point victors. The overwhelming advantage on the boards (+14), assists (+9) and bench points (+20) emphasised the true extent of their authority on the contest as they improved to a record of six wins, one loss at the State Basketball Centre. Ernst led the way in scoring as five of her teammates scored in double figures, including Rebecca Cole (19), while Sara Blicavs’ 12 points 11 rebounds and four assists earned her a team-high +31 on the box score. The Flyers return to Rowville on Wednesday night to host the Melbourne Boomers in their second-last game of the season.
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Hawks marooned by North By Marcus Uhe A series of intriguing results in round 13 has left plenty riding on the last week of action in DDCA Turf 1 cricket. Much of the attention was focused on the events at Hallam Rec Reserve, with North Dandenong clinging to fourth place, attempting to hold the Lions of Narre South at bay, who sit one game behind them on the ladder. Things were looking up for Narre South, as North Dandenong’s top order struggled against the experienced Hallam Kalora Park bowling attack. Ramneet Dhindsa (0), Javed Khan (11) and Rajitha Ranaweera (8) were all removed in the first 10 overs as the Maroons stumbled to 3/39. A Captain’s knock from Clayton McCartney of 80 from 105 balls, and 35 from Austin Heldt, helped to rectify the innings, and the total was supplemented by some serious hitting from the lower order. Tennis players were forced to duck for cover as Muhammad Khan (60 off 35) and Tahsinullah Sultani (34 form 22) added 59 from the final five overs to post 7/250 from their 45. The Hawks top order did as they often do, getting their side off to a steady start in the chase. Playing-coach Matthew Cox hit his highest score of the campaign to date, whipping balls through the leg-side with ease on his way to 38 before he became the first of Imran Laghmani’s victims. The spinner, in just his fourth Turf 1 outing for the season, was superb for the Maroons, taking 5/46 and removing the dangerous Jordan Hammond (28) and Leigh Booth (42) in the process, along with Cox. Hammond’s dismissal, an excellent lowcatch taken by Sultani at short third man, proved somewhat of a turning point, as the middle order, starved of opportunities in recent weeks, failed to fire. From 3/152, the Hawks were dismissed for 207 in the final over, meaning North Dandenong hold-on to fourth, for now. At Strathaird Reserve, with the Maroons’ early stumble and the Lions looking comfortable at 1/100, things were looking up for Matthew Brooks’ side, looking to equal North Dandenong on points and close the marginal percentage gap with a win over Parkmore. But Ammar Bajwa had other ideas. The off-spinner bowled his 12 overs uninterrupted, as he made a mess of Narre South’s middle order, taking 5/45. Kyle Hardy’s demotion down the order to number five proved unsuccessful, holing-out
Clayton McCartney’s captain’s knock for North Dandenong was critical in their upset win over Hallam Kalora Park on Saturday. 320195 Picture: ROB CAREW to mid-on for just two, to become Bajwa’s second scalp. Poor fielding from Parkmore, and clean hitting from Zach Wilson, however, produced a stain on an otherwise excellent bowling performance from the Pirates. The tall Englishman hit 22 off 15, including a crucial four off the final ball of the innings, to push the total to 8/184. The Pirates came to rue a pair of dropped chances in the final over, including one off Wilson, but would have liked their chances chasing the target. Wilson would remain a thorn in the Pirates’ side for the remainder of the afternoon, thanks to an excellent spell with the ball. Led at the top by Johann Brohier’s 40, all of Parkmore’s top five made it to double figures, but building partnerships proved difficult as Wilson and Hardy took regular wickets. Amal Athulathmudali and Jaime Brohier’s 36-run partnership in the middle order was the strongest of the innings, but a wild 31st over changed the direction of the match. Athulathmudali hit Wilson for 14 off the first two balls, before he was caught behind off the third ball over the over.
Two deliveries later, Wilson had Madhawa Fonseka on his way back to the pavilion, as 3/118 become 5/119. When he took his fifth, removing the last recognised batter in Jaime Brohier for 37 in the third-last over, Parkmore required 15 runs off the last 16 deliveries. Seven off the 44th meant they needed another seven from the final over to win, and jump St Mary’s to move out of last place on the table. But like he did in the final over with the bat, Wilson held his own with the ball in the last over, conceding just three, as the Lions held on, to keep their finals chances alive. Other results in Turf 1 saw Springvale South seal top spot with a win over Berwick, and Buckley Ridges return to second after defeating St Mary’s. At Arch Brown Reserve, Berwick struggled to find any traction against the Bloods attack. Damith Mapa Ralagale top scored for the Bears with 49 off 53, but too much was left to too few. Yoshan Kumara’s 2/25 was the pick of the Springvale South bowling figures, who held their opponents to 6/187 batting first. Despite their opening pair failing to fire, the
Bloods chased the total with 6.3 overs remaining. Cam Forsyth (66) and Blade Baxter (57) shared a 112-run stand to close out the victory, and seal their position at the top of the table with one week remaining. Buckley Ridges, missing their regular opening pair through injury, wobbled early in their batting innings, with Ben Wright’s promotion to the top of the order proving unsuccessful. Jake Cronin, Mahela Udawatte and Troy Aust all contributed with starts, but Cronin and Hadigallage Jayaratne’s dismissals in successive balls by Raveen Nanayakkara had Buckley in an unfamiliar position at 4/86. It was left to Michael Davies, who played a composed 101-ball innings of 61 not out, to guide the remainder of the innings, and set 211 for victory. Jayaratne produced his best performance of the year with the ball, taking 4-47 as the Saints fell 37 runs short. Junaid Kari topscored with 42, but his dismissal with the score at 81 precipitated a collapse of 8/93. It leaves St Mary’s dangerously close to bottom-place and still in the mix to be relegated.
Tantalising twist has Panthers tied-up with Magpies By Marcus Uhe A stunning fightback with the ball from Dandenong produced a rare tie in Premier Cricket on Saturday at Shepley Oval. With Camberwell at 7-309, needing just five runs to win from the remaining three overs, the Panthers took the last three wickets while conceding just four runs, with Brett Allison dismissing the last batter with the final ball of the day. Dandenong took wickets in groups during the innings but a 171-run stand for the third wicket between Magpies pair Benjamin Rowles and Liam Fitzpatrick had the possibility of snatching any points looking more and more distant. Allison’s removal of Rowles on 89, his third, opened the door slightly, and Matthew Wilson’s dismissal of William Townsend not long after forced it open even further. When Wilson and Joshua Sawrey combined for wickets in back-to-back overs in the 75th and 76th overs, suddenly the Magpies had fallen to 6/258. Fitzpatrick, however, shaped as the key wicket. As batters came and went at the other end, he remained until the second last over, when he was caught on the boundary for 154 off the bowling of Braden Taeuber, leaving dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
the last two batters needing three from the final seven deliveries. A single off the second ball of the last over meant the Magpies needed two to win. A rushed leg-bye off the second-last ball tied the scores on 313. A wild swish outside off produced a nick through to Sam Newell’s gloves, and with that, the game was tied, sparking initial celebrations from the Panthers before the realisation set in that points would be shared. The scenes at Casey Fields, however, were not as remarkable, as the Swans’ final chances were dealt a major blow. Defending 245, they could only manage four Footscray wickets who completed the chase in the 65th over. Nathan Lambden was excellent up top for Casey, giving Dean Russ a frightening welcome to the crease with an over of playsand-misses - and a hit to the groin - but their inability to take wickets throughout the day proved their downfall. A 166-run partnership for the fourth wicket did the majority of the damage, leaving the Swans on the outside of the top eight looking in with one fixture remaining. The Swans head down the highway to face Geelong in their final fixture of the year next week, while Dandenong will tackle FitzroyDoncaster.
Brett Allison’s five wicket haul was instrumental in securing a tie for Dandenong. 317206 Picture: ROB CAREW Tuesday, 21 February, 2023
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