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Lola up for grabs By Cam Lucadou-Wells With slick lines and in a bright nautical yellow, a rare racing gem has been sitting idle in a Dandenong garage for nearly 30 years. Its owner Bob Gill, 80, has never even been able to squeeze behind the wheel of his truly unique 1982 Lola 610 HU2 – one of just two built. In an online auction this coming weekend, Gill is emptying his factory of the Lola and all of its other treasures, equipment, tools, components and parts. Some stunning cars are listed like a 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Nascar with a 850 horsepower engine and a 1969 Ford Mustang Cobra coupe left-hand drive. There’s wonderful old bikes, a vintage motorcycle and a 1963 EJ Holden. “I can’t take it with me. They don’t fit in the box,” Gill jokes of his 60-year collection. “Have you ever seen a Hearse with a tow bar?” Now gathering dust on a hoist, the luminous Lola is part of an iconic UK racing brand and collecting worldwide interest. It raced in the Le Mans 24-hour event in 1982, 1983 and 1984 - the only car to do so three years in a row. The car’s last race was in the World Sports Car Championship at Sandown in 1984 when its English driver John Bartlett offered to sell it to Gill. “He put his arm around me … and said: ‘You could own this.’” “I said: ‘All right, what do you want for it?’” At the time, Gill had no idea how rare the car was. He was building a Mustang racing sedan and needed some of the Lola’s parts. But when he went to collect it, he found the driver had flown home with the leased Cosworth engine. The Lola was piled in pieces in a corner, with Customs taxes and duties to be paid. Gill reassembled it, put a dummy Ford engine under the bonnet, and thought “Gee it looks good”.
Racing car driver, plumber, mayor and footballer Bob Gill has amassed a unique collection. 375031
Bob Gill with his Lola T610 HU2, which goes under the hammer this weekend. 375031 Pictures: GARY SISSONS
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The Lola owes him a small fortune, but has no regrets that he’s never driven the prize. “I’m six foot one and they’re built for dwarfs,” he says. “I never thought about it. The cabin is too small for me – I would get claustrophobia.” Gill has tried his hand at a lot of things. He played half-a-dozen VFL senior games for
He stood for election on the urging of locals whose homes and factories were set to be demolished by the council. “I said I don’t care – I’ll shift somewhere else. They said you should get on council and tell them not to do it. We’ll support you and shoved a nomination form in front of me. Continued page 12
Richmond in the 1960s just before Tom Hafey assembled a dynastic four-premiership side. Won the Victorian Sports Car Sedan championships in 1964, 1965 and 1966, as well as drove a safety car to attend crashes at Sandown. The former plumber became an accidental councillor and then mayor for City of Prahran.
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‘Slug gate’ continues By Cam Lucadou-Wells ‘Slug gate’ is back in the courts after commercial kitchen I Cook Foods launched a fresh lawsuit against Greater Dandenong Council. ICF is suing the council’s public health coordinator Leanne Johnson and environmental health officer Elizabeth Garlick as well as the council for alleged “malicious prosecution”. In a writ filed at the Victorian Supreme Court, Cook also accuses Johnson and Garlick of “misfeasance in public office”. In February 2019, ICF was closed by thenActing Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton as part of an investigation into a listeria-infected hospital patient’s death. As a result, the Dandenong South based business didn’t trade again, and 41 employees lost their jobs. Sutton had relied on Greater Dandenong’s inspections of the kitchen days before the shutdown, ICF argues. During the inspection, Garlick allegedly planted a slug in the food prep area, according to the ICF writ. She is also accused of falsely alleging that ICF was breaching the Food Act. The council, Johnson and Garlick knew or ought to have known there was no evidence that the business supplied unsafe food or that its kitchen was unfit for making its food, ICF argues. ICF has been reportedly seeking $50 million damages for the destruction of its business. Director Ian Cook said the inspections were “instrumental” in a lot of damage being done. “I’ve gone five years without an income. I couldn’t trade again because no one would touch me. A lot of my contracts were terminated. “I will take it all the way unless Dandenong sits down and tries to talk with us and settle.“ Months after the inspections, Greater Dandenong charged Cook and ICF with nearly 200
From left to right: MBF head chefs Michael Nam and Rachel Knight in Keysborough College’s food-tech kitchen. Picture: SUPPLIED
Future chefs Ian Cook outside the Greater Dandenong Council during last year’s state election campaign. 303753 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS food safety offences. According to the ICF writ, this was done as a “form of validation or justification for the conduct of Johnson and/or Garlick and/or the Council which led to the closure order”. The three defendants are also accused of tampering with evidence “in an unlawful endeavour to sustain the … prosecution”. The council dropped all the charges at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court in October that year. The latest legal action comes less than two weeks after Cook’s “bittersweet” victory in the same court. On 13 November, the court ruled that Sutton’s shutdown of ICF was invalid due to de-
priving ICF of a prior opportunity to be heard. However, Justice Michael McDonald found that Sutton’s conduct was not “recklessly indifferent” so didn’t meet the criteria for misfeasance. And damages were denied. In July, I Cook Foods settled a separate civil case against Greater Dandenong Council, which has constantly denied wrongdoing. “The fact that the claims were dropped shows that there was no substance to any of the claims made against Council and its officers,” Greater Dandenong chief executive Jacqui Weatherill stated at the time. Greater Dandenong Council was contacted for comment.
Dawn of a new learning ‘virtual’ reality By Cam Lucadou-Wells A new learning ‘reality has been born at Lyndale Secondary College, with the launch of the first state school augmented reality lab. The new ‘smart’ classroom – with partner Lumination - will use virtual reality (VR), AR and software to fully immerse students in topics and places around the world. At the opening on 24 November, politicians and students donned the VR googles to experience this brave new world. Lyndale principal Pam Robinson labelled the lab as a “ground-breaking evolution in education”. “I want you to imagine a classroom where textbooks come to life, where historical events unfold before our students’ eyes, and where complex scientific concepts are visualized in 3D.” She said the augmented classroom would “ignite” the “spark” and engage students. “We will be embracing our new cuttingedge classroom not as a replacement for our expertise but as a powerful tool to enhance our impact where we can empower our students to not only navigate the challenges of today but to become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.” Campbell Rushton-Smith from Lumination said Lyndale was among 30-plus early adopters of the learning lab. Among the “engaging, exciting and powerful” applications, students could “walk through an ancient Egyptian tomb”, or “practise their different languages whilst navigating the streets of any city in the world”. They could undergo a virtual job interview, explore space, delve inside a human cell, dissect a frog, mainipulate DNA and solve realworld problems with mathematical concepts. The tech was expanding into education, defence, government and enterprise sectors, he said. “With Dandenong being a manufacturing and transport hub, we are excited about the plethora of future opportunities for Lyndale to utilize this lab in partnership with local industry and assist in solving their real world problems.” Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said the 2 STAR JOURNAL
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Greater Dandenong mayor Lana Formoso immersed in virtual reality. 374233
school was continuing its tradition of innovation. “Thank you for always thinking about how we can offer our local kids the best possible educational experience and one that will serve them well, not only in their secondary school years, but well beyond. “We’ve heard examples around taking kids
into ancient Egypt and letting them explore the pyramids and the different tombs. We’re talking about the fact that you might not need to do live dissections anymore.” The lab comes on the back of a $29 million ‘top-to-bottom’ rebuild of the college, which dramatically modernised its 52-year-old setting.
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Keysborough College, in collaboration with the Maggie Beer Foundation, had provided its food tech facilities to support the foundation’s chef training program. Earlier in October the Maggie Beer Foundation (MBF) launched free national education and training programs for cooks and chefs in aged care homes. The program was a single-day, intense training program that saw MBF head chefs Michael Nam and Rachel Knight training a number of chefs from various aged care facilities. Stewart Winton and Madeline Harper, respectively the college’s head of facilities and the teacher in charge of food tech, were responsible for organising the training event. “All in all the day was a success and the college looks forward to hosting the day again next year,” Mr Winton said. Both staff and students were present during the program, all able to witness the expertise of the MBF chefs at work. These new training opportunities have been assisted by $5 million in funding from the Federal Government’s department of health and aged care, in turn helping providers meet the new dedicated food and nutrition quality standard. Maggie Beer AO, renowned Australian chef and aged care advocate said that the grant “allows us to reach so many more cooks and chefs, and it’s in the kitchens where real, lasting change will be made”. Offering support to providers, homes, cooks and chefs through a wide range of free activities, the training programs are aimed at improving the dining and nutritional outcomes for elders in aged care. “This is the most intense job I can imagine for a chef and it’s the hardest work I have ever done. “People are working so hard, and I do not come across anyone who doesn’t want to change, but to be able to do that we need this education,” Ms Beer said. The trainer mentor program is a free, 12-month endeavour that is in-home and tailored to the recipient by one of the foundation’s chef trainers. Applications opened in early October and its first rounds are set to commence in March 2024. Shorter courses for chefs and cooks are also available through state and territory hubs, with over 135 conducted across Australia and led by chef trainers to be delivered with a mix of in-person and online training. Online learning modules are also an option, labelled as bite-sized training video resources for cooks, chefs and catering managers. Currently, 11 modules are available with six more in production, all of which can be accessed through the foundation’s website. Food satisfaction questionnaires are another avenue produced by Flinders University, where evidence-based quizzes measure resident, family and staff satisfaction with the recipient’s aged care home food program. For further details and applications visit the Maggie Beer Foundation website at maggiebeerfoundation.org.au dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Coroner’s water safe plea By Cam Lucadou-Wells A state coroner has implored adults to closely watch young children around water after investigating a four-year-old’s tragic drowning at Lysterfield Lake in January 2021. On a hot afternoon, the Doveton girl had been playing with a bucket and spade about a metre away from her family’s picnic rug when her mother noticed she was missing. Five minutes later, a man carried the motionless girl out of waist-high water just two metres from the shore. An off-duty paramedic and two other bystanders performed CPR, followed by ambulance paramedics. But the girl died at Royal Children’s Hospital the next day. The girl, who had not learnt to swim, had died due to “misadventure” during a “momentary lapse of supervision”, Coroner Audrey Jamieson found on 21 November. “(The girl’s) tragic drowning highlights the inherent risks of water and the need for close supervision of children around water.” It also showed the importance of “water familiarisation” among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities – something that water safety bodies were “acutely aware”. The girl and her family moved from Afghanistan in 2019. She had not learnt how to swim, with her mother believing she was “too young to understand”. According to her mum, the well-behaved girl had previously obeyed a direction not to go into the water alone but only with her sisters who had learnt to swim. About 35 per cent of drowning deaths in Victoria between 2011-’21 were people from CALD communities. Adequate supervision, inability to swim, lack of water safety knowledge and perception of risks were relevant factors, the coroner noted.
A State Coroner has pleaded for adults to closely watch young children around water after a four-year-old’s tragic drowning at Lysterfield Lake. 225477 Picture: GARY SISSONS Jamieson said it was “not at all uncommon” that the girl had gone in the water during a “brief period” while she wasn’t watched. “It is a fact of life that distractions happen, and that even the most well behaved of children may act unexpectedly, as (the girl) did when she entered the water.
“However, I absolutely implore all adults supervising children around water to remain vigilant, to always be aware of their whereabouts and to be ready to act at any moment.” Jamieson commended the bravery and selflessness of bystanders who tried to rescue and
resuscitate the girl. In nearly five years up to November 2021, there were 17 unintentional drownings of children aged 0-4 in Victoria. Inadequate supervision was a factor in 16 of the 17 deaths. Three of them were at a creek or lake.
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Environment Protection Authority Victoria is considering its “next steps“ after a fire broke out at a recycling plant in Dandenong South. Twenty fire crews fought for nearly two hours to bring the industrial fire under control at the Re.Group site at Thomas Murrell Crescent. FRV and CFA trucks were called out to the blaze in a “pile of recyclable material“ about 9.44am on Tuesday 21 November. An FRV spokesperson said crews successfully stopped the blaze spreading from the production area to the administration wing in the 2400-square-metre building. It was brought under control shortly before 12.30pm. Just before 10am, FRV issued a community emergency message, warning of smoke. Environment Protection Authority Victoria spokesperson said its officers supported FRV and Melbourne Water manage the “firewater runoff issue“ and “any immediate risks to the environment from it“. “We’ll now be considering our next steps in relation to the incident.“ Re.Group was contacted for comment.
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Censorship fears over vigil By Cam Lucadou-Wells An organiser of a pro-Palestinian peace vigil has accused Greater Dandenong Council of censorship and shirking support. It comes as the council says it is taking a “prudent” stance in a bid to not inflame tensions between pro-Jewish and pro-Palestinian sides. Meanwhile a Greater Dandenong councillor was set to introduce a motion on 27 November for the council to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Two Melbourne councils have passed similiar motions, with one now reconsidering the stance and a Merri-bek councillor claiming he’d received death threats. Muhab Rehman – along with Australian International Aid - helped stage a Prayer for Palestine event that attracted about 3000 at Harmony Square Dandenong with just two days’ notice. He said the strong turnout on 23 November was “bitter-sweet”, joining many “different faiths and communities” as more than 11,000 lives have been lost in the violence in Gaza. Community leaders including several mosque imams in the South East, members of Imams Victoria, Islamic Council of Victoria and Australian Palestinian Advocacy Network addressed the event. Rehman was “deeply disappointed” at Greater Dandenong Council, which last year unequivocally supported Ukraine during Russia’s invasion but has refused to take sides on this occasion. He accused the council of attempting to censor a powerpoint and video presented at the prayer event. The ‘offending’ passages were verses from the Quran that state killing one human being
About 3000 massed at Harmony Square for the Palestine prayer event. is killing the entire of humanity, as well as Gaza news reports broadcast on the ABC and interviews with Dandenong residents. Rehman also condemned many local councillors and MPs’ silence, except Crs Jim Memeti and Rhonda Garad who addressed the event.
“We’ve had councillors come to our mosques, pay their respects and say what can they do for our community. “But in the past 45 days they were vanquished, with nothing on their social media posts or council website.” With up to 30 per cent Muslim population
in Greater Dandenong, Rehman warned that voters “won’t forget” this at election time. ‘We came here today to say that on every level of government in Australia, we don’t feel represented, and when I say we, I don’t mean Muslims or Palestinians alone. Continued page 5
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Censorship fears after Prayer for Palestine event From page 4 “This is a sentiment rife through Australia. There is a growing disparity between the government and the Australian people. “Each week we are overwhelmed by the solidarity that flows from all aisles, all racial divides and all religious boundaries. Echoing the sentiments of — justice, unity and peace above all.’ Cr Memeti told the crowd that Harmony Square was designed to “facilitate unity and collective voice”. “I see no other use of this space that embodies the purpose of Harmony Square than tonight.” Cr Garad told Star Journal she had to “compromise” on her notice of motion on 27 November for the council to call for a ceasefire after the council administration objected that it would potentially upset Jewish communities. However, she’s received much community support for the move, she says. Meanwhile, Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-chief executive Alex Ryvchin reportedly told The Age such motions were a “demonisation of Israel” and were causing community discord. Cr Garad said Greater Dandenong’s attempts to modify the prayer event were “crazy”. “The council asked us to stop promoting it. They were so worried that there would be violence, which was over-the-top. “They have misjudged Dandenong.” Greater Dandenong Council said it was taking a “prudent” approach to the “conflict between Israel and Hamas”. “While we understand the importance
Drink-driver road blitz An aerial view of the Prayer for Palestine crowd in Harmony Square. Picture: @_SOULSFILMS of addressing international matters, we believe that as an organisation, taking a position on such a sensitive issue could have adverse consequences within our highly multicultural municipality,” chief executive Jacqui Weatherill said. Councillors had a right to express individual views or to bring a motion to the council, she said. “Council as an organisation is taking a more prudent approach. “Our primary responsibility as a local government is to promote peace, understanding and unity among our residents. “By focusing on peace as a common goal, we send a unifying message to our residents, regardless of their diverse backgrounds and perspectives.”
Thirty-nine alleged drink-drivers have been caught during a two-night police operation on Monash Freeway. On Friday and Saturday night, police conducted 3030 preliminary breath tests as part of Operation Colossus. One of the offenders returned a blood-alcohol reading of 0.117. Three drivers were also detected drug driving from 44 preliminary oral fluid tests. Police impounded six vehicles and caught six drivers who were either unlicensed, disqualified or suspended. Sergeant Alastair Clement, of Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol, said it was “disappointing” to detect “far too many motorists for drink and drug driving”. “Choosing to drink and drive, or take drugs and drive, demonstrates blatant disregard not only for your own safety but the safety of your passengers and all other road users.
“It’s evident we caught a lot of motorists off guard with Operation Colossus over the weekend – so if you think you won’t be caught, think again.” First-time drink-drivers – fully licensed, over 26 years and a blood-alcohol reading between 0.05 and 0.07 – face a $577 fine and onthe-spot three-month licence suspension. The penalties are harsher for under 26 years, on zero alcohol licences, repeat offenders and higher blood-alcohol readings. They face larger fines, longer suspensions, alcohol interlocks, court appearances and jail time for the most serious breaches. Operation Colossus was conducted by Southern Metro Division 3 Highway Patrol, with support from uniform members, State Highway Patrol and Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section. Police say they are set to continue drinkdriving operations, including a statewide road policing blitz in December.
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Unsafe hoon cars blitzed A weekend multi-agency blitz has resulted in rows of clamped and impounded cars and more than $50,000 of fines in Casey and Greater Dandenong. Operation Hades targeted high risk driving and non-compliant vehicles, including modified vehicles used in hooning, around Springvale Mega Centre on Friday 17 November and Fountain Gate shopping centre on Saturday 18 November. It follows a road toll of 19 fatalities across Casey, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong so far this year. During the operation, 345 issues were identified, including 79 defective vehicles. Dandenong Achilles Taskforce Sergeant Paul Holtzinger said modified vehicles were often seen in hoon events in the area and many were “not fit to be on our roads”. “They not only cause unnecessary risk on our streets, but also creates a feeling of intimidation and unease in the community. “Police and residents are also fed up with the excessive noise emanating from these vehicles.” “We hold extensive intelligence on those connected to local hooning activities – if they decide to endanger others on the road, we’ll be there waiting for them.” During the op, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) conducted noise pollution tests and identified non-compliant after-market modifications on cars. The EPA fined 11 drivers and motorcyclists for excessively noisy vehicles - each penalty valued at $961. Each owner was given a Vehicle Testing Noise, requiring them to take their vehicle to an EPA approved vehicle tester. Failure to do so could result in further fines up to $5452 or vehicle registrations being suspended. “Excessively noisy vehicles are a real annoyance for many people,“ EPA compliance pro-
A car is clamped by a Sherrif’s officer at Fountain Gate during Operation Hades. grams unit manager Dan Hunt said. “Operation Hades sends a message to the motoring community about the proper use and maintenance of vehicles including the fact that not everyone enjoys the sound of your car or bike as much as you do,” A 17-year-old male L-plater was issued two fines for allegedly taking part in hoon behaviour, and unlawful behaviour on council land. This related to a vehicle that was found to be defective, which also failed an EPA noise emission test. Also during the blitz, police detected the following: 57 vehicles failed to comply with registration standards. The drivers were each penalised $769, totalling $43,833
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A 25-year-old man was also charged for allegedly possessing a drug of dependence. A 19-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer. She was released on summons.
The operation was supported by the Sheriff’s Office of Victoria which recouped outstanding fines and clamped cars. The Sheriff’s Office served seven-day notices on 58 motorists relating to 953 warrants valued at a combined $436,294. This included 16 vehicles that were clamped due to almost $185,000 of unpaid fines connected to outstanding warrants. A total of $81,000 was immediately recouped from motorists over the two nights, with the remainder to be paid in seven days or on payment plans. Greater Dandenong and Casey councils issued three infringement notices for drivers displaying unlawful signs and two parking fines. Similar operations are expected in the future, according to Victoria Police.
Wheels of change in the bicycle market Bicycles are getting recycled for second lives at a new Dandenong social enterprise. Brainwave Bikes offers hundreds of quality, refurbished and tested bikes otherwise headed for landfill and provides work for people with disabilities. “With the cost of living rising, we offer a great choice for families wanting affordable and well-made bikes,” manager Kieran McMahon says. He said the initiative is helping the environment, as well as offering quality repair and maintenance services. “(We are) helping people with barriers to employment by offering training and job op-
portunities in bike mechanics. “This can empower them with valuable skills, confidence, and income, and help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.” In keeping with the recycling theme, customers can ‘trade in’ their old bikes to get a discount. Proceeds go towards supporting children with brain illnesses and injuries as well as their families. Brainwave Bikes is open for business at Dandenong Market on Saturdays and Sundays.
Brainwave Bikes manager Kieran McMahon with his ‘second life’ bikes.
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No remorse from offender By Cam Lucadou-Wells A great-grandfather has been sentenced as a serious sexual offender after preying on a visiting relative seven years ago. The 70-year-old who works in Dandenong South pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to three counts of sexual assault and one count of common assault. But he gave no explanation for his “serious” and “disgraceful” series of attacks, sentencing judge Anne Hassan said on 22 November. “I can find no expression of any sincere or insightful remorse.”
The accused was 63 when he preyed on the woman who was staying at his ex-wife’s place around Christmas 2016. One evening after making several inappropriate comments, he groped the victim in a car in front of children. She berated him, telling him to think about whether his own partner would be happy with his conduct. He later that night snuck into her bed while she was sleeping. As he kissed and groped her, the man told her he loved her. She told him to “f*** off” and
that she’d tell his nephew what he was doing. He left but later returned to her bed. He told her she was going nowhere as he pinned her down and repeatedly and violently sexually assaulted her. She escaped by elbowing him in the throat and hid in a neighbour’s garden. The victim had clearly stated there was no consent and actively resisted the man, Hassan said. “You wouldn’t take no for an answer.” Hassan noted the man had no other criminal history, had strong family support and sol-
id work history. He’d shown symptoms of major depression and anxiety as a result of the charges, reporting that he felt overwhelmed, helpless and hopeless. This was all while enduring long delays in facing justice, through no fault of his own, Hassan found. Prosecutors had argued for a jail sentence followed by a community corrections order. However, Hassan opted for a two-year CCO with conviction, including sentencing him as a serious sexual offender.
Pavilion to fully open ‘soon’ after initial launch charged with the alleged thefts. Greater Dandenong chief executive Jacqui Weatherill said the council had been finishing up works required to improve all-ability access. “Council appreciates the eagerness for clubs and the community to gain access to this wonderful new pavilion. “We are excited to advise that the community will soon have full access to and use the pavilion’s change rooms, storage areas and kitchen.” The social room was expected to be opened just prior to Christmas, Weatherill said.
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A council pavilion, which has remained closed for 10 weeks since its launch, will be opening “soon“ for the public. The $6 million WJ Crowe Pavilion at the Thomas P Carroll Reserve in Dandenong was officially ‘opened’ by VIPs in early September but its tenants St Mary’s Cricket Club and St John’s Old Collegians Football Club have not yet had full access. While waiting, the clubs’ memorabilia and equipment were allegedly stolen from shipping containers used as temporary storage at the reserve on 9 October. A 22-year-old Langwarrin man was recently
“We appreciate everyone’s patience while we finish up the works required…” The sports clubs recently told Star Journal that not having access to the kitchen, canteen and bar was hurting them financially and socially. During the three-year works period, the clubs had been without a home pavilion and lost $100,000 collectively over the past two years. The WJ Crowe Pavilion’s kitchen, bar and canteen has been shut since its official launch in September.
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Festive self-care is important
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Strategies to help yourself, loved ones and carers manage the holiday period Keep in touch with friends and family - To manage feelings of isolation over the Christmas period, make regular plans with friends and family that you can look forward to. This could include going for a walk or doing a festive activity with a friend. If you are unable to see friends and family face-to-face, there are plenty of other ways to stay in touch. Organise regular phone calls, video chats or even plan some virtual activities. The important aspect is engaging with people during this period. Respect your limits - While it’s important to stay in touch with friends and family, you also need to listen to your body and know your limits. Parties and social gatherings, although enjoyable, can fill one’s calendar quickly and lead to feeling overwhelmed. Plan your schedule in advance and be sure to include time for you to rest and relax. Practice healthy habits - Create a routine that incorporates healthy habits such as regular exercise, eating well and getting enough sleep. Getting fresh air and communicating with those around you are also some great techniques to keep your spirits high over the holiday period. Take care of yourself - The holidays can often mean taking care of others and making sure they are enjoying themselves. Don’t forget; you can’t fill someone else’s cup if yours is empty. Set a positive example for others about the importance of taking care of yourself during busy and stressful times. Eat well, exercise regularly and create a good sleep routine so that you have the energy and resources to extend yourself for others. “Christmas can be a time for celebration, but it can also be challenging for people. Whatever this festive period means to you, it’s important that everyone feels able to manage their health and wellbeing during this time. This starts with looking after yourself! Try to minimise your stress at Christmas by avoiding taking on more tasks than you can manage. It is okay to say No! Remember to energise and fuel your body by eating well, sleeping well and keeping active,” finished Ms Middleton.
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The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year ahead. However, the holiday season can be an overwhelming and stressful time for people with disability and those that support them. Disability and rehabilitation experts from the Arriba Group, a group of companies specialising in disability, mental health, and corporate health, outline why this can be a tricky time and provide, advice for navigating the festive season with self-care. “A lot of businesses close over the Christmas period, which means many clients with disability will not have regular appointments with their support providers. While an allied health clinician would provide exercises or activities to do over this time, not having an appointment can make people feel more isolated. They may also have family or friends heading away for the holiday season that they would usually rely on to be there, which may lead to them to feeling some negative emotions and isolation,” says Juliet Middleton, CEO of LiveBig, a specialist allied health and assessment services provider for people with disability, including those on a NDIS plan. “Changes in regular schedules can also lead to heightened anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. For carers or individuals with a disability, booking accommodation and making travel arrangements can also be incredibly stressful,” explains Ms Middleton. “Recovery is a journey that is built on each day by taking active steps forward. While it can be a challenge over this period with the distraction of holidays, it is important for the injured worker to continue with their program so their recovery is not impacted. By neglecting rehabilitation and becoming unfocused, it can stop people moving forward, which may delay recovery or impact their success,” explains Renee Thornton, General Manager of Rehab Management, a leading workplace rehabilitation provider. “For managing mental health issues, the festive season can also magnify financial issues, family conflict and loneliness and increase stress for people with anxiety and depression.”
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Inclusive plan boosts jobs By Sahar Foladi Community organisations are striving to create Melbourne’s first all-inclusive workplace facility in Dandenong. The project partnering Afri-Aus Care and Ability Works could create a $34 million economic benefit, according to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The benefit includes secure employment for Afri-Aus Care ’Mamas’ who face many barriers. Founder and chief executive officer of the organisations, Selba Gondoza-Luka said this facility would be a great pathway for employment. “I’ve been looking for a facility like this. This will be fabulous. “It’ll be closer to the mamas, they don’t have to travel far. “The South-East is a growth corridor for marginalised people no matter where they come from.” Ability Works is an organisation which supports people with disabilities into employment. Its chief executive Sue Boyce said many factors contributed to the decision for an allinclusive workplace especially in Dandenong. “We wanted to move into more inclusive and diverse environment from just disability because the community attitudes are changing. “Segregated workplaces for people with disability was okay in the past but the community are now giving messages that this is not okay,” she said. “A more diverse workplace is more appropriate.” As a result, the local social enterprise underwent an overhaul to meet its goal of being culturally appropriate. If secured, the all-inclusive workplace facility will be open to employ anyone from mar-
CEO Ability Works Sue Boyce with Selba Gondoza-Luka founder of Afri-Aus Care. ginalised communities from any background, language and race. PwC conducted a cost-benefit analysis and found such a facility would create around 100 new jobs and lead to a whopping $34 million benefit over 15 years, far outweighing the $10 million it would cost to build it. Ability Works is urgently seeking funds to carry this ground-breaking project. Ms Gondoza-Luka is also hopeful that City of Greater Dandenong will support this project.
“The City of Greater Dandenong Council is a very great city council. “No matter if the mayor and councillors change, they have the community at heart. “I know if we get this facility the council will be in full support.” Rita Padang, one of the mamas at Afri-Aus Care, is a Dandenong resident and a single mother of seven who migrated to Australia 20 years ago. Confronting a lack of employment path-
ways and barriers such as not speaking English, Ms Padang is one example out of many who struggle to find employment despite trying their best to “fit-in.” “It’s hard for me as a single mother of seven children. “I struggled to maintain my life. “In 2006 I worked as a teacher aide. I’ve been trying my best to fit in but it’s hard with the children.” With a seven-month-old baby in her arm when she first arrived from a refugee camp in Kenya to Australia, she pushed herself to English classes and has done well. She worked as a teacher in her country but sadly could not continue her career here. She has completed her diploma in children’s services and a Certificate IV in Ageing support through the help of organisations like Afri-Aus Care. “I’m very supported because now we work with Selba, she gives us a lot of opportunities and short courses,” Ms Padang said. “It’s good for us to unite as a community in our centre as a multicultural organisation. We have Australians, Vietnamese, Afghans, Somalian, Sudanese and much more.” Ms Padang now works at Ability Works, part-time on call. The partnership came about when Ability Works invited the Mamas to work at its manufacturing facility in Kew. Despite the distance, the Mamas found it a great experience. It also allowed Ability Works to work closely with Afri-Aus Care and better understand the CALD communities in Greater Dandenong. A research paper launched last year in partnership with RMIT looked at the ways that the social enterprise could breakdown barriers to employment in the highly multicultural area, as reported previously by Star Journal.
Trial ongoing over landfill By Violet Li
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The controversial Hallam Road landfill in Hampton Park has been accused by a neighbour of polluting the air and interfering with the use of their land, a court has heard. Winsome Anderson, the owner of a 38-hectare property east of the landfill, has launched a Victorian Supreme Court action seeking the landfill operator Veolia and landowner PWM Lyndhurst to install a $14 million vapour barrier system to mitigate the landfill’s migrating gases. The trial, set down for 15 days, began on Wednesday 15 November. In her lawyer’s written opening submissions in September, it was claimed the tip had been emitting landfill gas (LFG) at levels that significantly exceeded safety benchmarks set by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria at the boundary. The major components of LFG are methane and carbon dioxide. Ms Anderson submitted monitors at the boundary showed methane above the benchmark by almost 15 per cent, and that the exceedance on the landfill’s land was over 70 per cent. Her expert witnesses rated the health risk as moderately high. When the landfill was established in 1997, the buffer distance to nearby properties was 100 metres and it was later increased to 500 metres. There is less than 500 metres between the Anderson land and the landfill. Ms Anderson has alleged the landfill breached its operating licence condition that requires the landfill to take all practicable measures to prevent emissions of LFG from exceeding the benchmark at the boundary. She also submitted it was a breach of the general environmental duty which requires the landfill to take all reasonably practicable measures to minimise the risk of harm to human health or the environment from pollution. Accordingly, she claimed the pollution from the landfill prevented the horticultural development of the land, which involves constructing greenhouses. This led
Casey Council to refusing her planning application in September 2020, she argued. “The proposed development and use would result in an unreasonably level of risk to human life and health due to the impacts associated with LFG migration, dust, noise, and odour given its proximity to the active putrescible landfill site at 274 Hallam Road, Hampton Park,” the council had stated as reasons for its refusal. Ms Anderson’s family has owned the land for nearly 140 years. She claimed she was deprived of fundamental rights to develop and use her private property, which is currently used for lowintensity agricultural use with low yield. In 2017, she proposed to sell the site, which was opposed by the then-landfill operator SUEZ Group, she submitted to the court. In a joint written submission, Veolia and PWM Lyndhurst rejected the breach claims on the grounds that they had taken all practicable measures to prevent the LFG migration and exceedance from happening. It argued the risks raised by Ms Anderson were “hypothetical”. They further claimed that Casey Council refused the development permits because the plaintiffs refused to meet the information requirement of an environmental audit, which had nothing to do with the landfill itself. “In the absence of an Environmental Audit ... council is unable to determine the suitability or otherwise of the proposed development and use on the subject land,” the council stated in its refusal. According to Ms Anderson, the cost for satisfying the information requriement would be $200,000 for the risk assessment and $65,000 for an audit fee, which she did not consider a fair investment for no certain outcome. She is also seeking this sum from Veolia and PWM Lyndhurst. A mediation on 20 November failed to resolve the issue between the two parties. The Supreme Court trial before Justice Michael McDonald is ongoing.
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Trucking firm fined $2m By Duncan Murray, AAP The boss of a Lyndhurst trucking company branch involved in the tragic roadside deaths of four Victorian police officers knew about workplace safety breaches, but thought they had been resolved, a court has heard. Connect Logistics and Corey Matthews pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges brought by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, relating to failures to properly monitor driver fatigue and drug and alcohol use. Mohinder Singh was high on methamphetamine and lacking sleep when his semi-trailer ploughed into officers who’d stopped a speeding Porsche driven by Richard Pusey on the Eastern Freeway in Kew in April 2020. The semi-trailer ploughed into four officers conducting a traffic stop of a speeding Porsche. Singh is serving more than 18 years behind bars for his role in the crash. On Friday in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court, Matthews was personally fined $22,500 while the now defunct Connect Logistics was ordered to pay a total of $2,310,000. Both penalties are less than half of what could have been imposed by the court. As head of the Sydney-based company, Matthews admitted having failed to exercise due diligence in ensuring the compliance of his drivers. At the time of the accident, Connect held a lucrative contract with poultry supplier Inghams delivering chickens to KFCs and supermarkets across metro Melbourne, as well as shuttling slaughtered animals to processing plants. NHVR prosecutor Jennifer Single told the court in the months before the crash, Inghams had raised concerns about the hours drivers were working, believing them to exceed the legal limit of 12 hours a day. Four months before the crash, Inghams
Cranbourne truck driver Mohinder Bajwa Singh was high on methamphetamine and lacking sleep when his semi-trailer ploughed into police officers on the Eastern Freeway in April 2020. Picture: FACEBOOK filed a formal issue relating to Melbourne supervisor and driver Simiona Tuteru, whose time sheets showed on multiple occasions worked between 18 and 20 hours a day. Matthews was made aware of the issue and sent national executives Cris Large and Shane Chalmers to Victoria to deal with it, the court was told. Following the intervention Tuteru continued to work longer hours but instead of putting run sheets in his own name, began putting them in the names of other drivers, the court was told. Lawyer for Connect and Matthews, Trish
McDonald, said while Large and Chalmers allegedly knew of the falsified time sheets, Matthews did not and believed the issue had been solved. Mohinder Singh is serving more than 18 years behind bars over the crash. “He should have gone back and double checked that everything was alright,” Ms McDonald told the court. “He failed to exercise the due diligence to ensure the company complied with its obligations.” Magistrate John Arms questioned how much not knowing about the breaches worked
in Matthews’ favour, given he was ultimately responsible. “Are you suggesting to me every managing director puts his hands over his ears and his eyes and he has no responsibility?” he asked. “He knew there was a problem, he accepted the word of someone that was in the problem, and didn’t do anything further.” The officers killed in the 2020 crash were leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King and Constable Josh Prestney. Mother of Const Prestney, Belinda who travelled from Victoria for the hearing, told the court police officers like her son put themselves in dangerous situations to protect others. “No one should have to worry that they or their loved one will not come home from work,” Ms Prestney said. “Nothing is more important or valuable than human life. Once it is gone there’s no getting it back.” After the sentencing, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) director of prosecutions Belinda Hughes said this was the first time a local court had issued a fine of this magnitude, reflecting the severity of the breach. “This is the highest fine we’ve ever seen under the HVNL,” Ms Hughes said. “This outcome, along with the record $22,000 fine and supervisory order handed to the company’s managing director, sends a strong message to those taking the deadly risk of breaching their primary duty. “Executives need to ensure they have effective systems in place to support fatigue management across their business and to empower all levels of their organisation to take fatigue management seriously. “As we heard in court ‘no one should have to worry that they or their loved one will not come home from work’.”
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Feed your pets the best Feed your pets with the best, healthy and fresh foods at Raw Pet Meats in Hallam. Since 2012, Raw Pet Meats has provided premium grain-free pet food products with no added colouring or flavouring. “We meet this commitment by controlling the whole process, from preparing all our meat at our own processing plants through to packaging at our own warehouse,” company spokesperson Ramy El-Sukkari said. The whole product range is available in 800 gram packs or bulk at its public outlet
store in Hallam. Until the end of 2023, there’s 10 per cent off storewide at the outlet. The 800 gram products are also sold nationally at independent supermarket chains such as IGA and FoodWorks, as well as various butchers and independent pet stores. Raw Pet Meats is an 100 per cent Australianowned business. It is open at Factory 2, 2-6 Melverton Drive Hallam, Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. Phone: 1300 559 871.
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The festive season is a time for joy, but peak consumerism can have a harsh impact on our planet. Look outside the concrete box this Christmas and opt for sustainable choices which will be easier on your hip pocket, better for the planet and will still elicit gasps of joy on Christmas morning. DECORATIONS With a bit of creative nous, almost anything around the house can be turned into a decoration. Used coffee pods, for example, make a creative adornment for presents or even the Christmas tree. Simply clean them, cut a hole in the top and thread through some ribbon or twine, and you’ve got yourself some crafty little Christmas bells, ready for hanging on a tree or decorating a gift. Cut-up soft drink bottles can be arranged into a boot shape and covered with Christmas-themed fabric to create standup stockings, ready for filling with presents. Create one-of-a-kind wreaths using the leaves and flowers you pick up at your local park or in the garden. The kids are sure to love getting involved in putting it together, and the majority of the materials used will breakdown naturally in the garden or compost after the season is over. WRAPPING There’s no need to cut corners on your gift wrapping for the sake of the planet, because there are plenty of eco-friendly ways to wrap up a gift in a way that shows your love for both the planet and the recipient. Thinking about the context of the gift can help. Gifts for the kitchen can be wrapped in a Christmas-themed tea-towel; the wrapping then becomes part of the present and can be used over and over again, rather than being thrown into landfill on Christmas night. Otherwise, try wrapping presents in cloths, like scarves or bandannas. Again, it’s a beautiful way to incorporate the gift into the wrapping. Add some leaves or flowers from the garden under the ribbon for a simple, cheap decoration. Old shoeboxes make terrific gift boxes and are a good way to reuse something you would normally just throw out. Wrap it in newspaper to increase your recycling credentials, or ask the kids to draw their best festive pictures on the box for that personal touch. If you’re handy with a sewing machine, you can pick up fabric scraps or old clothes from the op shop and turn them into Santa sacks, ready to fill with presents to gift to the ones you love.
Look for environmentally friendly ways to wrap your gifts. GIFTS When purchasing gifts, look for those with minimal packaging to immediately cut the environmental impact. Hit up local op shops or see if there is anything around the house that you can regift to a better home. Steer clear of cheap products that are likely to break before Boxing Day and opt for something sturdier, like gifts made of wood or metal. Farmers and craft markets are great places to pick up unique presents with less packaging and plastic - and best of all, they’re handmade, locally sourced and support small businesses. You could also try your hand at making your own gifts for loved ones. Everyone loves home-cooked treats like jams, brownies, gingerbread or Christmasthemed slices. Decorate jars with a scrap of vintage fabric and twine for that old-fashioned feel. If you know there is a cause dear to your recipient’s heart, there are plenty of websites that allow you to make donations to causes around the world. From education for girls to goats for villages or tickets to charity lotteries, the options are endless - and it means you’re giving a present to not just one, but two people or potentially a whole village. Or why not opt for the gift of an experience they’ll never forget? A gift voucher for a delicious dinner out, a hot air balloon ride or a glamping trip is sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s face. If you are keen to buy something new, try websites or local shops offering sustainable options. Some, like the Melbourne Zoo gift shop, donate some of their profits towards charitable causes like conservation or assistance for farmers - so your gift goes even further. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Don’t forget your fur-baby As the festive season approaches, it’s time to consider the perfect Christmas gifts for your beloved furry companions and, if you are so inclined and the weather isn’t too hot, what they will wear for Christmas. Here are some tips on what to Dogs and cats are not just pets; they’re cherished members of the family, deserving of special treats and surprises. For your canine friend, think about interactive toys that stimulate both their body and mind. Consider a durable chew toy or a puzzle feeder that dispenses treats, providing entertainment and mental stimulation. Cats, known for their playful nature, would appreciate toys that mimic the thrill of hunting. Interactive feather wands, laser pointers, or catnip-infused toys can keep them engaged for hours. A new scratching post or a cozy, warm bed or cooling raised bed in a quiet corner can be the ideal retreat for your feline friend. Treats are a universal joy for both dogs and cats. Consider special, pet-friendly Christmas treats or even bake homemade goodies. Just be sure to check for any ingredients that might be harmful to your pets. For the ultimate gift, think about personalized items like engraved ID tags or custommade collars. These not only serve a practical purpose but also add a touch of uniqueness to your pet’s accessories. Remember, the best Christmas gifts for your pets are those that cater to their individual preferences and needs, bringing joy and warmth to the holiday season for both them and you. Here are 10 tips for choosing fun and safe Christmas costumes for your pets: Make sure the costume fits properly. It should not restrict your pet’s movement or
Preparing for Christmas with your fur-baby. ability to breathe, see, bark, meow, etc. Avoid costumes that require tying things around your pet’s neck. This can be dangerous. Opt for costumes that fasten with velcro or elastic instead. Skip masks that cover your pet’s eyes or ears. This can cause anxiety and limit their senses. Look for costumes made from soft, lightweight materials that won’t irritate your pet’s
Christmas presents and fun for pets. skin. Avoid anything sharp or restrictive. If your pet will tolerate it, do a trial run before the big night. Make sure they can walk, lie down, etc. while wearing the costume. Never leave your pet unsupervised in a costume. Monitor them closely and remove it if they seem distressed. Avoid costumes that make your pet unrecognizable. You don’t want to scare them or other pets.
Skip costumes that require dying or coloring your pet’s fur. Use pet-safe makeup instead. Make sure costumes don’t have small, detachable pieces that could present a choking hazard if chewed or swallowed. Have treats on hand to reward and encourage your pet while getting them accustomed to wearing their costume. Make it a positive experience!
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SANTA’S COMING TO TOWN JOIN US FOR SANTA’S ARRIVAL PARADE Saturday 2 December, 2023 Time: 11am - 2pm Santa along with all his friends will parade through the centre. Meet and greet lots of Christmas characters including a cheeky Elf, Mrs Claus, Rudolph, and festive performers. FOLLOWED BY SANTA PHOTOS AT 12 PM – 4.30 PM Santa’s parade will commence at the Front Entrance near Patty Smith & Gloria Jeans Parental supervision required.
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Dumpling maker fined A dumpling maker has been fined $45,000 after a worker’s fingertip was amputated at a Dandenong South factory. My Crazy Auntie’s Food Pty Ltd was sentenced in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court this month after being found guilty of six charges. In November 2021, a worker’s index fingertip was pulled into a dumpling machine’s moving drive chain through an opening underneath a guard. He was pushing back the guard into place after routine maintenance. WorkSafe submitted it was reasonably practicable for the company to reduce the risks by installing guarding over the drive chain that did not have an open section underneath. My Crazy Auntie’s Food could have also instructed workers to power down the machine prior to maintenance, and provided a safe operating procedure for doing so, WorkSafe argued. WorkSafe inspectors found entanglement risks in two other parts of the dumpling machinery. They issued compliance notices that required the installation of guarding to prevent bodily access to the dough rollers and rotating paddles on the meat hopper. There was also a risk to pedestrians from mobile plant in the factory’s loading zone due to a lack of a traffic management plan including designated walkways, barriers and signs. WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and Safety Narelle Beer said any employer failing to ensure the safety of their machinery was putting their workers at serious risk of harm. “There is no excuse for employers not taking every reasonable step to ensure machinery is operating safely,“ Dr Beer said. “That includes making sure appropriate guarding is in place to protect workers, and that they know how to stay safe while operating and maintaining machinery.“ The company was found guilty and convicted on four charges of failing to maintain a safe plant, one charge of failing to provide a safe system of work, and one charge of failing to provide necessary information, instruction and training. On top of the fine, the company was also ordered to pay $5,372 in costs. According to an Australian Securities and Investments Commission notice, My Crazy Auntie’s Food Pty Ltd was liquidated on 2 March this year. It ceased operating in January, its appointed liquidator said.
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March for change By Cam Lucadou-Wells Supporters swarmed central Dandenong’s streets for the annual Walk Against Family Violence. But many would think this march of progress still has so far to go. The rally from Dandenong Market to Harmony Square on Tuesday 21 November attracted hundreds –including MPs, councillors and community leaders at the front. “I was absolutely thrilled we had so many people there supporting such an important cause,” Greater Dandenong mayor Lana Formoso said. “But it would be nice to see more men turn out. There’s still a lot more work to be done in this space.” Cr Formoso noted the “staggering” numbers of women still dying due to domestic violence. “I think the stigma, the shame and all the things associated with not calling it out is perpetuating it in our community.” It was especially challenging to send the message across Greater Dandenong’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Despite the opening of the gateway service Orange Door Dandenong, many victim-survivors still didn’t know where to turn for help.
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Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams, mayor Lana Formoso and councillor Angela Long lead the march to Harmony Square. 373959 “That’s what we’ll work really hard on in the council. We’ve got to get the message out there in many different languages.” Cr Formoso praised the courage of the pair of inspiring speakers who shared their lived experiences of domestic violence - Respect Victoria director Liana Papoutsis and Wayss support worker and former cop Melanie Rowe.
“We’ve got to keep talking about it, have the conversations, keep calling it out.” Services such as the Government Services Office, Australian Taxation Office, Wayss, Victoria Police and Monash Health were represented. The walk preceded the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from 25 November. Shockingly, family violence remains widespread and deadly in Australia. On average, every 10 days in Australia, a woman is killed by a partner or former partner. This rate seems to have only quickened in recent weeks. This year, 53 women have died in Australia due to violence, according to the Counting Dead Women Australia site run by Destroy the Joint researchers. In Greater Dandenong, there were 2,652 recorded family violence incidents for the year ending in June 2023, according to official crime stats. That’s more than 50 per week and the second highest number in the Southern Metro police region, behind only Casey with 5422. According to CSA, family violence order breaches totalled 821 in Greater Dandenong up 7 per cent in the past year.
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From page 1 “I had no idea. I was in the wrong spot at the wrong time.” Well-known as a Prahran footballer and tradie, Gill “romped it in”. He doubled everyone else’s vote but the straight-talker soon found himself ostracized in the council chamber. “When I’m there in my overalls, I’m thinking what am I doing here? “I was there with real agents and lawyers – I was the only one who wasn’t there to make money out of it. “They look you in the eye and shake your hands and promise to do something for you. Then they go in the committee room and vote the other way.” Though councillors tried to get rid of him, he was installed as mayor in 1993-’94. He doesn’t miss the 3am phone calls from constituents to “get rid of a dead dog in a back lane”. When it was done, he’d ring them back at 3am the next day. “It was five minutes later then when you rang me,” he told them. His massive 60-year collection is ready in lots for online sale by Martin Evan Auctions. Gill is keeping little. Just a forklift in order to pack off the Lola as well as a Mustang for his partner Rebecca to race. “Will I be sad when it all goes? “I’ll be happy if it goes to a good home.”
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Keysborough College Class of
2023 The Year 12 Class of 2023 has accomplished one of the major milestones of life, Secondary School Graduation. Every student who has graduated from Keysborough College in 2023 should be proud of the effort they have given to their studies. We are sure they will take the values they have displayed this year as they step forward confidently into a life beyond school. As the Graduating class of 2023 leaves Ke y s b o r o u g h C o l l e g e t o b e g i n t h e n e x t stage of their lives, we encourage them to use their voices to make a difference in the world by being active participants in their community. We believe that they leave our school with the ability to succeed independently in life and are empowered to achieve their ambitions. College Principal, John Baston
On Friday 17th November, Keysborough College Year 12 students, their families, and staff from the college gathered at the Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University to farewell the Graduating Class of 2023.
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Students were presented with a series of awards that celebrated their achievements in a range academic and community endeavours as well as r e c o g n i s i n g al l g r a d u a t i n g s t u d e n t s f o r completing their VCE or VCE-Vocational Major certificates. Senior School Assistant Principals, Lauran Walters & Jonathon Boyd
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ers of the Parkmore/Keysborough project, plan further extensions to the area when the demand arises as there is adequate space on the 8.09 ha site.
100 years ago 29 November 1923 O. Gilpin Ltd Further proof of the importance of Dandenong as a progressive centre is afforded by the opening of the widely known drapery firm O. Gilpin Ltd in Foster Street. The firm has no less than sixty-one branches in Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia and has a great reputation as a big drapery provider.
50 years ago 22 November 1973 ‘Excited’, ‘uptight’, says the centre Manager Dynamic John Mickles the 43-year-old manager of the $4½m Parkmore/Keysborough shopping centre is well read, well educated and has a flair for words. But when asked to express his feelings about the pending opening of Parkmore/Keysborough for once is speechless. He hesitated, then said: “Things have fallen into shape much better than we anticipated, and from the original drawing
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board we’ve made innovations as we’ve progressed. Admittedly, we’ve had our inclement weather and statewide strikes that have held us up somewhat – about two months – but all in all we’re delighted with the result and can only praise the architects, builders and all concerned for a wonderful job.“ In the past 15 years, Mr Mickles has been associated with the building development field, mainly housing in the Springvale, Noble Park and Dandenong area. Murragon Nominees, own-
24 November 2003 Jobs win out Australia’s largest caravan manufacturer Jayco, has welcomed an industry expansion plan that is set up to shore up its future in Dandenong and fuel future jobs growth. In July, Jayco which employs 600, cited a possible move to another suburb amid concerns of a shortage of industrial land in Dandenong which it said hindered future expansion. The company wanted to consolidate three Dandenong sites into 40.4 hectares of rural land on Frankston-Dandenong Road but recent legislation to protect green wedges meant it could not be built on. However, after a review of Melbourne’s Urban growth boundaries, which considered submissions from Greater Dandenong Council and industry, the State Government has announced legislative changes to
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5 years ago 26 November 2018 Election romp The Labor Government’s landslide win in the state election has been mirrored in its Greater Dandenong heartland, which has now deepened in red. Premier Daniel Andrews, front-benchers Martin Pakula and Luke Donnellan, Gabrielle Williams, Sonya Kilkenny and Tim Richardson were returned with significant swings, with Greater Dandenong Councillor Meng Heang Tak becoming Clarinda’s new MP. In the upper house’s South-East Metro region, the ALP gained a rare third seat through physics professor and new MP Mr Tien Dung Kieu. Liberal MP Inga Peulich and Greens MP Nina Springle faced uphill battles to retain their jobs. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams achieved one of the highest ever votes in her seat, nearly 75 per cent; in two party preferred terms. She scored one of the state’s strongest swings.
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Lighting up the night The highly-anticipated Lynbrook Lake Lantern Festival lit up the community on Saturday 18 November at Banjo Paterson Reserve. The festival was originally scheduled for October, but it was moved to a more weatherfriendly date after careful consideration. Unstoppable by the reschedule, it drew around 6000 residents to the lakeside. Celebrating its 12th year, orchestrated by a committee of 12 from the Lynbrook Residents Association (LRA), the lantern festival showcased the tight-knit community’s spirit. Evolution Music Lynbrook provided the stage and music for the atmosphere. There was singing, dancing, fire and light shows, markets, rides, and roaming characters on the site. Hundreds of meticulously decorated paper lanterns adorned the festival grounds, while as dusk fell, hundreds of floating lanterns graced the lake with many carrying heartfelt tributes to loved ones. Volunteers from the community cleaned up the park and retrieved every lantern from the lake early Sunday morning. President of LRA Scott Watson said the success of the Lynbrook Lake Lantern Festival mirrored their commitment to ‘With Community Comes Happiness’. “It’s not just about lanterns. It’s about the fun, unity, and pride that is on display in Lynbrook when we come together as a community,” he said. Star News photographer ROB CAREW captured the best of the action on the day.
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By Marcus Uhe North Dandenong’s batters will need to be at their very best this week if they are to chase down Berwick’s monster first-innings total at Arch Brown Reserve. Jake Hancock’s 141 was the backbone of Berwick’s innings as the Bears plundered 7/364 in steamy conditions under gloomy skies. Rain seemed inevitable as thunder rumbled overhead, but the most concerning noises for the Maroons were the crunches of leather against willow, with Berwick batters finding much-needed ‘mojo’ after a tough few weeks at the crease. Matthew Hague and Jarryd Wills set the tone with a run-a-ball 39-run opening stand before Hague was the first to go, edging behind off the bowling of Jawid Khan. Hancock survived an LBW shout on his first delivery, and matched Wills’ tempo, until Wills played-on for 50, bringing Matt Robertson to the wicket for the beginning of a considerable stand. The white picket fences of Arch Brown Reserve picked up a number of new red cherries as Hancock and Robertson continued to find the boundary with ease; square of the wicket on either side of the ground proving to be the hot scoring zones. The two reached the 100-run stand before the tea break and left the field of play with the score reaching 216 for the loss of only two wickets, having assumed total control of the contest from the opening over of the day. 126 runs was where the third-wicket stand reached its demise, when Robertson was bowled by leg spinner Imran Laghmani for 74. But Hancock soldiered on, a clip off his hip into the leg side on 99 enough to see him home for the milestone. He finished unbeaten on 141 at the close of play having crunched 17 fours and batted for 73 of the day’s 80 overs. Jordan Cleland, Mitch Shirt and Jarrod Goodes made smaller contributions towards the end of the day as the Bears posted the highest Turf 1 team score of the season to date, an impressive display without a calamitous collapse that has dogged the side in previous weeks. Each of the North Dandenong bowlers received punishment from the Berwick batters, frequent bowling changes from Clayton McCartney seeing seven of his teammates roll their arms over. Only Laghmani’s economy finished below four runs per over; opening pair Khan (5.42) and Sushant Gupta (6.2) particularly expensive. A breakthrough hundred from Narre South skipper Kyle Hardy helped his side to set a tricky total of 301 against Hallam Kalora Park, despite a seven-wicket haul from Hawks seamer William Whyte. Hardy, who’s previous highest score for the
Jake Hancock hit a delightful hundred for Berwick on Saturday against North Dandenong. 374101 Picture: ROB CAREW season was 18, and had a total of just 42 runs to his name to date, hit 102 to set his season alight and power his side to a more than competitive total. Hardy survived the turmoil of White dismissing Vineth Jayasuriya on the first ball of the day to steady the ship for his side against an experienced and well-drilled Hawks attack. He found an ally in Callum Nicholls, who hit a second successive half-century in a 93run partnership with his skipper to lift the Lions out of trouble. His wicket triggered a slip of three quick wickets as the Hawks worked their way back into the contest, with White adding the big scalps of Nicholls and reigning Wookey Medal winner Jeevan Mendis to his haul. Vital contributions from Andrew Snelling (43) and Alex Cruickshank (33) in the lower order, however, helped Hardy reach triple figures late in the afternoon. White finished with 7/84 from 21 overs including the top four of the Lions batting card in a tremendous display with the ball. Next week will be a searing test of Narre South’s mettle, having fallen just short of defending a similar total and pulling off an upset over the high-flying Buckley Ridges last week in heartbreaking circumstances. Close losses ultimately cost the young Lions
a spot in last year’s finals series and they will be eager to ensure they do not suffer the same fate again, with all wins proving crucial as the season progresses. At Perc Allison Reserve, Beaconsfield felt the squeeze of Springvale South at their strangulating best, dismissed for 189. The Tigers lasted just shy of an entire day in what was a day of attritional defence and a learning experience for the plucky Turf 2 reigning champions. Mark Cooper’s 62 came off 170 deliveries and featured just three boundaries as the innings’ only half-century; an encapsulation of the cautious approach. His dismissal late in the afternoon threatened to un-stitch the remainder of the innings but an important 47 from Jesse Busacca kept the innings alive. Adam Read celebrated his Turf 1 debut with a very tidy 3/31 from his 14 overs and being the co-leading wicket taker, sharing the honours with left-arm seamer Blade Baxter, who took 3/63. A heavy downpour in Dandenong, meanwhile, prevented any action from taking place at Park Oval between Buckley Ridges and St Mary’s. Nearby streets experienced flash-flooding in a short and sharp dumping of rain from mother nature shortly before play began.
Eight runs stood between Dandenong and its second win of the Victorian Premier Cricket season at the close of play on Sunday evening after the Panthers failed to chase Fitzroy-Doncaster’s total at Shepley Oval. On a rain-affected Saturday, the Lions made 7/240 batting first and kept Dandenong to 8/233 in its chase, with the clock running out on the Panthers’ pursuit on Sunday evening. Play began slightly later than originally scheduled at Shepley Oval thanks to a sudden burst of rain on Saturday morning. Noah Hurley struck in the third over of the day and the Panthers took wickets in clumps, but two key partnerships guided the Lions to the total. Zachary Elliott and Fletcha Middleton added 98 for the second wicket before Sam Newell and Joshua Sawrey combined to bring the stand to a close, while Victorian representative and son of Australian Test Cricketer Matthew Elliott, Sam Elliott, put on 60 with Liam Smith for the fifth wicket. Sam Elliott was the rock the middle order needed, finishing unbeaten on 59 while wickets fell around him. It was a busy day for Noah Hurley in the field, taking two wickets to lead the bowling pack, and snaffling the catch of Liam Banthorpe. Matthew Wilson, Vishwa Ramkumar and Gehan Seneviratne took one wicket each while Sawrey went wicketless. In reply, losing Andrey Fernando on the opening ball of the innings was the worst possible start for Dandenong, immediately under the pump in the pursuit. Thankfully for the hosts, there was Brett Forsyth at the other end to keep the innings together. The captain had five partners on Sunday and built 50 and 70 run partnerships with Dhanusha Gamage and Max Marinic respectively, but his score of 76 was a lone hand in a scorecard of starts. 2/122 became 7/184 as the middle order failed to provide the required resistance in the face of prowling Lions. Seneviratne and Ramkumar’s 45-run stand for the eighth wicket breathed life back into the contest for a potential win, but it wasn’t enough to pull off a heist, the Panthers consigned to a secondstraight loss. A shift in mindset will be required in the lead up to the Christmas break, as the competition enters into a block of limited overs cricket from next week. The Panthers will don the navy blue once again when they head to Footscray on Saturday for a one-day contest.
Amazing her mates as Andi runs into the record books By Marcus Uhe The community of Lynbrook and the Marriott Waters Park Run Club believe they bore witness to a world record last week from one of the club’s youngest participants. 11-year-old Andi Mole has turned heads in the world of Cross Country and in the Lynbrook community, finishing second in the School Sports Australia 11-year-old girls competition at the Australian Cross Country Championships back in August. With her 11th birthday approaching in late November and her times falling for the fivekilometre circuit at Marriott Waters, former Triathlete and Park Run participant Nathan Buschkuehl began taking note of her exploits and offered to cast an expert eye over Mole’s talents. So amazed by her speeds, having set a personal best time of 17.32 for the course in recent weeks, Buschkuehl and the organising committee began researching if there was a precedent for someone of her age. “We couldn’t find official world records but 18 STAR JOURNAL
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little bit on the second lap. “She still ran an incredible time but, being a runner myself, I thought that, if I could pace her, it would be really interesting to see what she could do.” On Saturday 18 November, days ahead of her 11th birthday, Buschkuehl ran side-by-side with Andi as the required accompanying adult, given her age. That was, until, Andi left him behind. While the official world record time is difficult to quantify, the fastest time that they could find was 17 minutes 28 seconds. “I had a plan to pace her for around 17.15 and we were definitely on track after the first lap,” Buschkuehl said. “On the second lap I was genuinely struggling to keep up with her. “It didn’t really become me pacing her, it became her competitiveness and wanting to get this unofficial time. “She was genuinely giving it a red hot crack for that. “The second lap or last 2.5 kilometres that
we did, I wasn’t actually pacing her, I was trying to keep up.” The end result? Andi crossed the finish line with the clock reading 17 minutes eight seconds. That’s a kilometre every three minutes 25 seconds, an absurd speed for anyone, let alone a primary school student. For context, the women’s World Record for the 5000m is 14 minutes, set by Ethiopian Gudaf Tsegay at age 26. Given her lack of coaching and athletics background, Buschkuehl, who grew up in the athletics world, described Andi as a “genuine talent”. “When I was running with her, she was a really hard worker,” he said. “She crossed the line and recovered really quickly. “She definitely has that competitiveness in her and that drive to have a crack and get the best out of her. “I think, no matter what sport she chooses to take, I’m sure she can go a long way.” dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Formula for SFNL success By Jonty Ralphsmith Replacing experience with experience. That’s the formula for Southern Football Netball League Division 2 club Doveton, which has brought in two 200-gamers and an Eastern Football Netball League goalkicker for 2024. Left-footed defender Ben O’Loughlin will bring key leadership skills from Officer to the Doves, while Matt Rogers adds to the midfield mix. Hard-running midfielder James Canty has also joined from Western Australian Club Northbeach alongside the versatile Joel Pritchett from VAFA club Mazenod. The well-regarded Matt Clarke crosses from Noble Park and also has experience at Officer as a focal point inside 50. Following a season where Doveton lacked a key forward, his presence will be crucial to help the Doves kick winning scores. “We really believe in the list we have at the moment and that comes with re-signing the majority of them and making sure they’re really clear on what their roles will be,” said coach Matt Stapleton. “We’ve made no secret that we want to be a really exciting team and play a more attacking style of footy. “Adding someone like ‘Clarkey’ into our forward mix and some other positional switches will help us average that 12-14 goals per game which will give us a better shot against the top teams at the end of the day.” Those inclusions come after the retire-
ments of Dan Zajac and Stapleton, and former coach Michael Cardamone luring the seasoned Aaron Johns to The Basin. It means the typically rugged and hardy Doveton midfield will have a new look in 2024 as the Doves pursue attacking punch, with Ricky Johnson another name who could run through the middle after a breakthrough 2023. “It’s just about getting him to play more of a specific role,” Stapleton said. “He really attracts the ball, so we want to get him in really good positions so then he can utilise his skills; so anticipate that he will push up the ground a little bit more.” Stapleton also highlighted classy midfielder Will Smith as a player to keep an eye on next season. “We anticipate he will get back to his 2019 league best and fairest winning form,” Stapleton said. “The upside in someone like Will is we only saw glimpses of his best in 2023 but never saw him in full flight so it will be really exciting to get him again. “He’s really applied himself in the off-season. “I can see that passion for his footy and teammates in preseason already, so we’re re really excited with what he will bring running out games.” Matt Clarke will hope to take many more ‘speccies’ at Robinson Reserve like this one in Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS 2024. 166734
Dreams realised as star Stingrays steal the spotlight By Jonty Ralphsmith Three Dandenong Stingrays were taken at the AFL National Draft held across Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 November. Harry DeMattia was taken by Collingwood at pick 25 on night one, with Billy Wilson selected by Carlton at pick 34 and Fremantle snaffling Cooper Simpson at 35 on Tuesday. DeMattia, a quick utility with strong leadership skills, was strongly linked to St Kilda and forecast to be taken slightly higher. Collingwood nabbed the Stingrays cocaptain after its bid for Sydney Academy talent Caiden Cleary was matched. Collingwood head recruiter Derek Hine gave an insight into DeMattia’s appeal. “Oh no doubt,” Hine said when asked if he sees DeMattia as a future leader of Collingwood. “You guys hear him with the way he speaks and presents himself. “He could be up here now and I think the cricket (background) really lends itself to that. “He really does present well in public, he presents well in front of the group and coming in (on Wednesday), he had the coaches eating out of his hand so hopefully he can play. “He’ll definitely start high back and then there’s no doubt we’ll find him in the midfield at some point in time – that’s the plan at the moment.” Collingwood coach Craig McRae called DeMattia on Monday night, revealing to the well-regarded leader and quick utility that he would wear the number 13. DeMattia watched the draft from his Edithvale home, interviewed on the Fox Footy broadcast in the moments following his selection. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to join such a prestigious club like Collingwood,” DeMattia said. “Something I focussed on (this year at Dandenong) was really helping the group, dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Harry DeMattia poses in his new colours. 375021 and we’ve got a couple of bottom-agers in the room so it’s pretty special and it means a lot to me. “I want to be a very good person around the club who’s going to really buy into the values and direction we want to go and hopefully be part of back-to-back.” Quick halfback Wilson got selected by Carlton with pick 33 following a season where he showed off his rebounding flair and demonstrated he could add dynamism to the midfield. He becomes the sixth listed former Stingray at Carlton.
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“He’s a really damaging user of the football who has already shown at such a young age that he’s more than capable in a number of positions around the ground, whether that’s as an inside or outside midfielder as well as across halfback,” Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin said. Fremantle traded up the draft order on the night to secure Simpson, who was visited by Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir after being selected. Simpson will inherit the Dockers number 29, worn by superstar full forward Matthew Pavlich.
He joins Stingrays alumni Hayden Young and Sam Sturt at the Dockers and told Star News earlier this month that he intends to be a one-club player. “I’m so pumped to be a part of it,” Simpson told Fremantle Media. “I’m pretty overwhelmed, and all the emotions came out, but I’m so stoked. “It was a special moment – probably one of the best days of my life so far.” Meanwhile, Vic Country representatives Kade De La Rue and Kobe Shipp were bypassed as were state combine invitees Ben Hopkins and Jacob Grant.
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