The City March 2019

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Greater Dandenong’s Monthly Magazine

MARCH 2019

SHE celebrates female artists PAGE 3

Practically Perfect

Climate Change

Foodies delight

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Customer Service Centres Dandenong Civic Centre 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong Springvale Customer Service 397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale Keysborough Customer Service Shop A7 Parkmore Shopping Centre, Keysborough Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 18–34 Buckley Street, Noble Park All correspondence to: The City PO Box 200 Dandenong VIC 3175 Email: news@cgd.vic.gov.au

Mayor ’s message Welcome to the March edition of The City.

This month we celebrate International Women’s Day with Council’s annual SHE Exhibition. This is the 21st year the art show has been staged. Turn to page 3 to find out more.

The arts scene in Greater Dandenong is a vibrant one, and more artists are choosing to work and exhibit here. The film industry is no exception, with local scenery appearing in short films, television programs and overseas blockbusters. Read more about this on page 6.

Despite summer officially finishing last month, the warm weather is sticking around Greater Dandenong. Council takes the impacts of climate change very seriously. To read more about how we plan to tackle this serious issue turn to page 9.

Mayor Cr Roz Blades AM

Fax: 8571 5196

Local foodies have much to celebrate this month with the return of the Dandenong World Fare to Dandenong Market. The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is also in full swing, and Greater Dandenong businesses are getting on board. Read more on page 14.

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I hope you all have a wonderful month and enjoy reading this month’s edition of The City.

Phone: 8571 1000

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My City This garden bed is in full bloom adding a dash of colour to central Noble Park.

Council’s Amenity Horticulture team plant seasonal flowers and help maintain the garden beds to brighten the suburb.

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Important Numbers Emergency calls Police / Fire / Ambulance................................... 000 Street lighting faults / non-operational United Energy............................................13 20 99 Traffic signal faults / non-operational................................... 8571 1000 Hoon Hotline................................. 1800 333 000 Hard Waste Collection WM Waste Management Services.................................................... 9721 1915 Australian Animal Protection Society.............................. 9798 8415 RSPCA....................................................... 9224 2222 Nurse on Call................................ 1300 606 024

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Front Cover: Artist Madeleine Joy Dawes is showing her work as part of the She Exhibition at the Walker Street Art Gallery. Picture: Hilton Stone.

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She 2019 The iconic She exhibition returns to the Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre for the 21st year.

Staged to coincide with International Women’s Day She features the work of emerging female artists.

The exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate the talents of these emerging artists and give them a launching pad as they embark on their careers after study.

This year’s exhibition will feature: ► Sculpture by Chisholm TAFE graduate Karen Crawford ► Paintings of a noir suburbia by VCA graduate Letisha Hirniak ► An installation of ethereal works

by Brooke Hyrons, a graduate from Monash University ► Drawings by RMIT graduate Madeleine Joy Dawes ► Works on paper by Zee Mazloum, a graduate from Monash University.

She runs from 7 March to 13 April, at Walker Street Art Gallery, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. The exhibition launch will feature guest speaker Elizabeth Gower and will be held on Saturday 9 March at 2pm.

Artist Madeleine Joy Dawes with her work.

The gallery is open from Tuesday–Friday, 11am–5pm, and Saturday from 11am–3pm.

…an opportunity to celebrate the talents of these emerging artists

Community Waste Forum Council is giving residents a chance to have their say on waste and recycling in the municipality at an upcoming Community Waste Forum.

The informative and fun workshop will give residents the opportunity to learn about Council’s current services and what is planned for the future.

Council is keen to work with the community in order to increase household recycling and decrease the amount of waste going to landfill.

This forum will also give residents the opportunity to share their views on current services and how Council can meet your demands into the future.

The forum will also look at challenges facing Council into the future and explore innovative ideas in the waste and recycling space.

The Greater Dandenong Community Waste Forum will be held on 4 April, from 6pm–8pm at the Jan Wilson Community Centre, Halton Road, Noble Park North.

learn about Council’s current services…

To book your place or for more information email operations@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone 8571 1702.

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Councillor Contacts

Cr Youhorn Chea, Mayor Cr Roz Blades AM and Cr Sophie Tan with Multicultural Award winner Richard Lim OAM. Mr Lim was presented his award at the Australia Day Festival in Dandenong Park on 26 January.

Lightwood Ward Cr Youhorn Chea Ph/Fax: 9584 5149 0417 320 645 youhorn.chea@cgd.vic.gov.au

Lightwood Ward Cr Sean O’Reilly 0422 523 258 sean.oreilly@cgd.vic.gov.au

Lightwood Ward Cr Loi Truong 0466 004 618 loi.truong@cgd.vic.gov.au

Paperbark Ward Cr Roz Blades AM – Mayor Ph/Fax: 9701 5821 0417 053 612 roz.blades@cgd.vic.gov.au

Paperbark Ward Cr Tim Dark 0466 403 914 tim.dark@cgd.vic.gov.au

Paperbark Ward Cr Sophie Tan 0466 793 727 sophie.tan@cgd.vic.gov.au

Red Gum Ward Cr Matthew Kirwan 0403 072 295 THU RSDAY matthew.kirwan@cgd.vic.gov.au

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Red Gum Ward Cr Angela Long EMBER Ph/Fax: 9795 6574 NOV 0466 004 616 angela.long@cgd.vic.gov.au Red Gum Ward Cr Jim Memeti Ph/Fax: 9792 4683 0434 560 239 jim.memeti@cgd.vic.gov.au

Silverleaf Ward Cr Zaynoun Melhem 0466 518 082 zaynoun.melhem@cgd.vic.gov.au

Silverleaf Ward Cr Maria Sampey Ph/Fax: 9790 1291 0438 800 027 maria.sampey@cgd.vic.gov.au

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Mayor Cr Roz Blades AM with the joint winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award Weda Mohseni.

Weda received her award at the annual Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards.

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Council meetings are held on the second and the fourth Monday of the month, at 7pm.

All Council meetings are held at the city chambers at the Dandenong Civic Centre at 225 Lonsdale Street Dandenong.

The March meetings will be held: Tuesday 12 March (due to public holiday on the Monday) Monday 25 March

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The general public is always welcome to attend meetings, but did you know you can watch Council meetings live online via our web-cast service?

You can keep up with all the latest decisions, hear questions from residents and find out the many ways your local councillors are serving the community.

To view meetings online simply go to greaterdandenong.com/ councilmeetings

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Cr Matthew Kirwan

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other supports removed as a result of recent Government cuts – leaving them hungry and homeless. Greater Dandenong Council is now leading a national coalition of Councils that have created the Back Your Neighbour campaign against the cuts. Visit backyourneighbour.com.au to join the campaign. Find out more at facebook. com/backyourneighbour or twitter.com/ BackNeighbour.

I am passionate about creating a socially just, inclusive and environmentally sustainable Greater Dandenong.

Council is currently looking for your involvement and input on important plans to achieve that.

Advocating for people seeking asylum in our community I spend a lot of my time and energy advocating for the approximately 1600 people seeking asylum who live in our community. Unfortunately many are having all their financial and

► Paperbark Ward This year one of our most popular local sporting clubs celebrates an impressive milestone. The Noble Park Football Club this month kick off their 100th anniversary with a Centenary Ball.

The Bulls will spend 2019 looking back on 100 years from humble beginnings, through lean times and good times. The club has grown with the local community and the City of Greater Dandenong to build a successful community club which has produced some top level players.

The Club can look back on its achievements with pride, not only senior ranks, but also with its affiliate the Noble Park Football Club Juniors.

Each home game this year will be treated as an event and the club would love to see everyone come along and cheer on the blue and gold.

The year of celebration kicks off with the Centenary Ball, to be held at the

An Inclusive Greater Dandenong I moved a motion at Council for Greater Dandenong to implement approaches to improve the recognition, inclusion and understanding of our LGBTQI community. Targeted consultations with members of the LGBTQI community has been initiated. LGBTQI community members can contribute their thoughts by visiting greaterdandenong.com.au and going to the Tell Us section. Broader community consultations have also been planned and will be advertised via the Council website.

Increasing open space Residents often come to me wanting Council to preserve, enhance and

increase public open space like the large Maurie Jarvis Woodlands behind the Tatterson Pavilion in Keysborough (see photo). Council will next month seek community views to help create our new Open Space Strategy. Visit greaterdandenong.com/ futureofopenspace and keep an eye out for this consultation.

Tackling climate change locally According to the latest science, we are experiencing a climate emergency.

We are already seeing more extreme weather like heatwaves and flooding.

If we don’t take urgent action, we risk dangerous impacts both locally and around the world. Council is creating a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan to play our part in ensuring a liveable planet for current and future generations. Visit greaterdandenong. com/climateenergy to have your say.

If you would like to discuss local issues or tell me your ideas please email me via matthew.kirwan@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone me on 0403 072 295.

Cr Roz Blades am Springvale Town Hall, on Saturday 23 March from 6.30pm. To get tickets visit trybooking.com/zygx or phone the club on 9546 0653.

This year is certainly a year of milestones. The City of Greater Dandenong celebrates 25 years since it was created following the amalgamation of the City of Springvale and the City of Dandenong.

Our city has achieved so much in the past 25 years. We are now recognised as the most culturally diverse community in all of Australia, and this is a badge we wear with pride. We are a welcoming community and I hope that all of our residents and visitors see this.

I would like to congratulate Dandenong High School, which is also celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

I f you would like to contact me about any local issues you can do so via email at roz.blades@ cgd.vic.gov.au or phone me on 0417 053 612.

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Working for You

Filming in Greater Dandenong

Council Hall hire for New Year’s Eve 2019 The City of Greater Dandenong invites applications from interested organisations wishing to be considered for use of the below facilities on Tuesday 31 December 2019 (New Year’s Eve).

From a busy shopping precinct to multi-million dollar film set, Thomas Street in Dandenong has been wearing two hats of late.

Whistleblower Producions – the same team behind award winning films Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and the Fast and Furious 7 – were in Dandenong recently shooting a new $50 million dollar Chinese feature film.

Council has been assisting the production team for a number of months to bring this large scale film production to the streets of Dandenong.

Thomas Street was transformed into a busy streetscape in Malawi in Eastern Africa.

Scenes were also shot in Boyd Lane in central Dandenong.

More than 100 extras were used in the most recent film shoot and the majority of these were sourced locally from within the City of Greater Dandenong.

Whistleblower Productions Supervising Location Manager Pia Emery said she spent quite a bit of time scouting locations for this shoot.

“We looked at about eight different locations for this shoot but when I saw the bones of this location I knew it was perfect,” she said.

“It’s the open feel of Thomas St, the plaza and the colours of Africa that really stood out for us.”

Ms Emery said Council and the broader Greater Dandenong community had been fantastic to work with.

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“Council, local traders and the broader community have gone out of their way to make this film production happen and we would definitely consider Dandenong as a location for future projects.”

The film is due for release in China next year.

Greater Dandenong Council Chief Executive Officer John Bennie said Dandenong was gaining a reputation for being a fantastic location for film producers.

“The City of Greater Dandenong is officially recognised as a film friendly municipality by Film Victoria and is developing a reputation for being a viable, unique and welcoming location for film production,” Mr Bennie said.

“We are very proud to celebrate the vibrancy of our city and it is pleasing to see others recognising this vibrancy too.”

Council also recently partnered with filmmaker Charles Williams to produce the film All These Creatures which was shot almost entirely in the City of Greater Dandenong. The film was shortlisted for the Cannes Film Festival in France and went on to win the prestigious Palme D’Or for best short film at the festival.

All these Creatures is currently screening around the world and just won awards at film festivals in Melbourne and Mexico.

Other productions which have been shot in the City of Greater Dandenong include Neighbours and Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.

1. Springvale City Hall and Supper Room (capacity 800) 2. Menzies Hall (capacity 300) 3. Springvale Reserve (capacity 200) 4. Tatterson Pavilion (capacity 200) 5. The Castle (capacity 300) 6. Jan Wilson Centre (capacity 160) 7. Springvale Senior Citizens Centre (capacity 120) 8. Dandenong North Senior Citizens (capacity 140) 9. Latham Crescent Senior Citizens Centre (capacity 70) 10. Dandenong Central Senior Citizens Centre (capacity 80) Prospective applicants will need to supply Council with the following information: ► Proposed function and times of use ► Procedure for sale of tickets ► Organisation’s location within the City of Greater Dandenong ► How many of the organisation’s activities are held within the municipality ► Demonstrate a direct benefit to the City of Greater Dandenong community ► Number of members of the organisation who reside in the City of Greater Dandenong ► Tendered price for the hire fee.

Applications will be accepted until Friday 26 April 2019 and should be addressed to: Rebecca Jones Civic and Community Facilities City of Greater Dandenong PO Box 200 Dandenong, VIC 3175 For more information and application forms contact Civic and Community Facilities at epbooking@ cgd.vic.gov.au or phone 8571 1000.

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Historical tree stands tall

Two majestic red gum trees that overlook Dandenong’s Shepley Oval will continue to watch the suburb change.

Plans for a proposed regional multipurpose centre at the premier football and cricket ground have taken into account the need to preserve the trees, which have a strong link to Dandenong’s settlement.

Council arborists estimate the two trees to be more than 150 years old.

Before the area was settled, Dandenong was a land of river and red gums. Milling of the red

Creative Classes Explore your creative side with these art classes for adults held at Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong.

gums became a prime industry for the area and in 1966 it became “The Market Town”, with the establishment of a livestock, produce and goods market.

As more people moved to the area, Shepley Oval was set up as a space for recreational pursuits, including football, cricket, lawn bowls and croquet, and in 1959 a grandstand and pavilion was built.

The Keith Miller Pavilion was named after a former City of Dandenong Mayor and local sportsman, and in 2014 was reopened after a $1.25 million upgrade.

Life Drawing Every Wednesday until 3 April, 6.30pm–8.30pm Use a variety of materials including conte, graphite, ink, charcoal and permanent markers on different drawing surfaces. Life models will be provided.

Classes for ages 18+.

Open Art Studio Every Friday to 5 April, 10.30am–1.30pm Come along to meet like-minded people and create together. Participants can bring their own projects or be inspired by simple materials provided. Classes for ages 16+.

Come along to meet like-minded people…

Visit greaterdandenong.com/ creativeclasses to find out more or to book a class.

The proposed multi-purpose centre will cater to sporting clubs across the south eastern region, and could provide year-round training facilities for cricket, football and hockey, as well as a venue for community events.

Greater Dandenong arborist Bobby Furby said the tree was an important habitat for local wildlife.

“Sometimes people see dead trees and they don’t understand the important role they play. With this particular tree, in the past it was home to a family of possums, now lots of birdlife use the tree.”

Practically Perfect Julie Andrews fans will rejoice when this production hits the Drum Theatre stage in April.

Starring Karla Hillam and Jonathan Guthrie-Jones, audiences will be taken on an all singing, all dancing journey with music from Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady and The Sound of Music.

Not only will audiences be treated to Dame Julie Andrews’ extraordinary repertoire of music but the curtain will also be opened on her life away from stage and screen.

Practically Perfect will be at Drum Theatre, on Thursday 4 April, at 10.30am. For bookings phone 8571 1666.

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A book club for everyone

Urdu collection at the library A new library collection being introduced at Dandenong Library this month will be available to the growing number of Urdu residents in Greater Dandenong.

enjoy some social time with other book lovers…

Do you enjoy reading and chatting about books?

Come along to Dandenong Library’s Reading Circle, where you can get some reading inspiration, share your own recent reads or just enjoy some social time with other book lovers.

Reading Circle is a chance to: ► Discover new books and authors ► Expand your reading choices ► Meet and chat with other readers in a friendly environment

Library staff will run the session, but there is no set book. No bookings are required, just come along and join in.

When: First Wednesday of the month, from Wednesday 6th March 2019, 11am–12pm Where: Community Room 1, Dandenong Library

For more information contact the Libraries on 1300 630 920.

Sustainability Festival The City of Greater Dandenong’s Sustainability Festival will return to Dandenong Market on Sunday 7 April for the sixth year.

The free event will be filled with activities, live performances and interactive displays to help families save money, cut waste and protect planet earth.

Find out how to turn trash into treasure, cook healthy meals and grow your own edible garden, or blend your own delicious smoothie using pedal power. People who ride

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their own bikes to the event can receive a free bike service.

Enjoy the free face painting and children’s activities, while you talk to experts to get advice on how to be more sustainable.

The event will be held at the Terrace, Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, Dandenong, on Sunday 7 April, 10am–3pm.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/ sustainabilityfestival for more information.

The Urdu Showcase Collection will start as a small collection of books and magazines, with community members invited to borrow items and provide feedback on what other items they might like added to the collection.

Visit Dandenong Library to see the collection and then have your say about what material you would like to access. Give your feedback to library staff via postcards or the library website.

Visit greaterdandenong libraries.com for more information.

Have your say Council will be conducting a short transport survey in Keysborough South this month.

Council wants to gauge how and when people travel to and from the suburb and by what means.

The survey will be available online and will also be mailed to about 5000 residents living in the suburb.

Visit greaterdandenong. com/keysboroughsth transportsurvey for more information.

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Climate change The City of Greater Dandenong is working towards a sustainable future with a vision to become one of the most sustainable cities in Australia by 2030.

As part of this commitment Council is working to address climate change and its impact, and would like to help residents do the same.

We are in the process of developing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan by 2020, and would like community members to have input into this plan which will help guide decision making into the future.

Climate change is impacting on our everyday environment, but many people still don’t understand what it is.

Increasing carbon emissions have led to rapid global warming over the last century, which in turn has had an effect on our climate and resulted in climate change related issues, such as extreme weather events including flooding and heat waves.

…working towards a sustainable future

Over time, climate change has the potential to impact many of the basic elements of life, such as access to water, food production, health and wellbeing, use of land and biodiversity.

Reducing the risks of climate change will require all levels of government and the community to work together to not only reduce existing carbon emissions but to also prepare and adapt to its future impacts.

If you would like to get involved in the development of the Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan email sustainability@cgd.vic.gov.au or phone 8571 1000.

Conserving Copas Park Copas Park is a popular reserve that is used by many local families and people seeking a shady spot near the main shopping area in Noble Park.

Visitors to Copas Park will have noticed an increase in scavenger birds due to the amount of people feeding the seagulls and pigeons on a daily basis.

Feeding the birds is a bad idea for many reasons. Residents in the area have become concerned about the nuisance

the birds are causing, including damage to property, excessive noise and the chance they may be spreading disease and bacteria.

Most people feed birds and other animals out of a care for them, but it is important to remember that feeding wildlife is harmful to their health. Council urges everyone to “Feed the bins, not the birds”, and help keep our wildlife wild by enjoying them from a distance.

Feeding birds is considered littering and can pollute the waterways and environment. The maximum penalty for anyone caught feeding birds exceeds $6000.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/ birds for more information.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

What’s On March 2019 MONDAY

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► Library

► Conversation

Tech Assist Dandenong Library 10am–12pm Ph: 1300 630 920

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Probus Club of Noble Park and Dandenong Club Noble Moodemere Street, Noble Park 10am Ph: 9546 2346

► Young

Leaders 2019 Information Session 39 Clow Street, Dandenong 5.30pm Ph: 9793 2155

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Bounce Dandenong Library 10.30am (every Wednesday) Ph: 1300 360 920

Circle – beginner Dandenong Library 6pm–7.30pm Ph: 1300 630 920

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Probus Club of Sandown Club Noble, Moodemere Street, Noble Park 10am Ph: 9791 6807

► D andenong

and District Diabetic Support Group Meeting Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 2pm Ph: 9546 2346

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Meeting Dandenong Civic Centre 225 Lonsdale Street 7pm

► Social

Knitwork Dandenong Library 10am (every Wednesday) Ph: 1300 630 920

Help for Adults Dandenong Library 2pm–5pm Ph: 1300 630 920

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Meditation Classes Dandenong North Senior Citizens Club, Latham Crescent 7pm Ph: 0497 783 946

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to Digital Literacy – Internet Dandenong Library 9.30am–11.30am Ph: 1300 630 920

Drawing Heritage Hill 6.30pm–8.30pm (every Wednesday) Ph: 8571 1666 Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch Public Forum Paddy O’Donoghue Centre 7.30pm Ph: 0407 325 030

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Meeting Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street 7pm

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► L anguage

Playgroup for Families Seeking Asylum Springvale Library 10am (every Wednesday) Ph: 1300 630 920

Dandenong and Springvale Libraries 11.30am Ph: 1300 630 920 Clean-up Day Haldane Reserve, 3 Haldane Street, Keysborough 4pm–7pm Ph: 8571 1548

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of Mercy English Tutoring Dandenong Library 9.30am (every Friday) Ph: 1300 630 920

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Community Garden

Open Day 1–7 Morwell Parade, Springvale 10am–2pm Ph: 8571 1702

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Up Australia Day

in the Square: Coco [G] Harmony Square 7pm

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in the Square: Ant-Man and the Wasp [PG] Harmony Square 7pm

Exhibition Launch Walker Street Gallery 2pm Ph: 9706 8441

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Makers Market Dandenong Market 10am–3pm Ph: 9767 1900

Autumn Music and Dance Event Keysborough Seniors Club, 352 Cheltenham Road 8pm Ph: 0421 983 862

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in the Square: Incredibles 2 [G] 7pm

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Wilkie Nature Reserve Open Day Mackay Street, Springvale South 10am–5pm Ph: 8571 1702

► Cinema

in the Square: A Plastic Ocean [PG] 9pm

Art Studio Heritage Hill 10.30am–1.30pm (every Friday) Ph: 8571 1666

► Dandenong

West Community Festival Dandenong West Primary School, 32 Birdwood Avenue, Dandenong 2pm–6pm Ph: 9792 2868

11th All Holden Car Show Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong 10am Ph: 0412 539 538

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Park Football Club 100-year Anniversary Springvale Town Hall 6.30pm Details Ph: 9546 0653

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Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens Ph: 9793 4511

Paddy O’Donoghue Centre Ph: 8571 1436 Springvale Library Ph: 1300 630 920

World Fare Dandenong Market 10am–4pm

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Rotary Sunday Market Springvale Railway Station Carpark, Lightwood Road 6am–12.30pm Ph: 0425 806 006

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Fun Day at the Library Springvale Library 10.30am (every Saturday) Ph: 1300 630 920

Springers Leisure Centre Ph: 9701 5900 Walker Street Gallery Ph: 9706 8441

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Dandenong Library Ph: 1300 630 920

► Dandenong’s

Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve ► Open

City of Greater Dandenong Ph: 8571 1000

Jan Wilson Community Centre Ph: 9795 9279

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Drum Theatre Ph: 8571 1666

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Help for Adults Springvale Library 2pm–4pm Ph: 1300 630 920

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Primary School Fete Corner Wallarano Drive and Buckley Street, Noble Park 11am–4pm Ph: 9798 1055

Dandenong Market Ph: 9701 3850 Cultural Tours Ph: 8571 1666

Send your event listings to news@cgd.vic.gov.au List your community event online at greaterdandenong.com/ eventlistings

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A playground for all Council is planning for a new all abilities playground in Ross Reserve, Noble Park and wants the community to get involved.

The playground will be located between the Noble Park Community Centre and Noble Park Aquatic Centre, and will offer an inclusive experience for all.

It will provide a play environment for a diverse range of ages and user groups, including children and adults with disabilities.

The first stage of the design process will involve background research and conversation with focus groups while the second stage will involve working with the broader community.

A face to face pop-up session will also be held at the proposed location during April.

Visit greaterdandenong.com /allabilities to find out more about the Ross Reserve All Abilities Playground project and how you can get involved.

Register your pet

renew by 9 April

One of the most important roles for Council Rangers is to reunite lost pets with their owners.

This means it is important that all pets are registered with Council and your contact details are up to date.

Legislation around lost pets prohibits Council Rangers from returning unregistered animals directly home to their owners. Currently just 35 per cent of stray dogs are returned directly home, but this figure would be much higher if contact details and pet registrations were up to date.

Pet registration fees go towards delivering Council’s Animal Management Services, which includes the investigation of complaints and regular patrols of parks and reserves. A State Government levy of $4 per animal registration is also used to fund responsible pet ownership education programs across the state.

All animals over three months of age must be registered with Council and pet registrations must be renewed by 9 April every year. Heavy penalties can apply for not renewing your pet’s registration by this date.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/animals for more information.

Community Clean Up Day Get to know your neighbours and help keep Keysborough clean at a Community Clean Up Day. Take the time to learn about the impacts of graffiti and litter on your community and the environment at this annual family-friendly event.

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The free event in an interactive day with fun activities for all ages. Try your hand at tie dying, get your face painted or take part in a planting workshop.

Meet up with family and friends and see how to remove graffiti and enjoy some free food.

The Community Clean Up Day will be held at Haldane Reserve, 3 Haldane Street, Keysborough, on Thursday 21 March, from 4pm–7pm.

For more information phone 8571 1548.

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Awesome Autumn

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Join the FReeZA committee FReeZA is a Victorian Government initiative to provide young people a chance to plan and deliver local youth events and festivals.

Young people who want to explore event and stage management opportunities are encouraged to sign up to Council’s FReeZA Committee.

Greater Dandenong’s Youth and Family Services will help bust boredom in the April school holidays with a series of fun holiday activities.

Hit the heights at Luna Park, defy gravity at Clip ‘n Climb, bounce into Inflatable World or get lost in the Enchanted Garden Maze. All of these activities and more will be offered as part of the Awesome Autumn School Holiday Activities.

The holiday activities are open to young people aged 12 to 25, who live, study, work or have a significant connection to Greater Dandenong.

The activities will be open for bookings from 12 March.

Visit youth.greaterdandenong .com or phone 9793 2155 for more information.

Greater Dandenong’s Youth and Family Services delivers the FReeZA program for young people aged 12–25 who live, work, study or have significant connection to Greater Dandenong.

Training and workshops are provided to help young people build their event management skills. The committee meets at 39 Clow Street, Dandenong, every Thursday during school term, from 4.30pm–6.30pm.

Visit youth.greater dandenong.com or phone 9793 2155 for more information or to register your interest.

Immunisation Timetable – March 2019 Date

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Monday 4 March

4pm–6.30pm

Springvale City Hall (Supper Room) 397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale

Tuesday 12 March

10am–11.45am Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18–34 Buckley Street, Noble Park

Wednesday 13 March 4pm–6.30pm

Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong (enter via Harmony Square)

Monday 18 March

4.30pm–6pm

Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough

Thursday 21 March

2.30pm–4.30pm Springvale City Hall (Supper Room) 397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale

Saturday 23 March

10am–11.45am Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong (enter via Harmony Square)

Wednesday 27 March 10am–12pm

Springvale City Hall (Supper Room) 397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale

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City goes to the country The City of Greater Dandenong is once again co-hosting a Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event designed to showcase great food from local businesses.

The Regional Longest Lunch at Acheron will be held on Friday 15 March, and will be co-hosted by Little River Winery and Marian Rennie who will provide a five course lunch in the beautiful historical gardens on her property.

The event will showcase products from Greater Dandenong businesses including Uncle’s Smallgoods, Rob’s British Butcher, A1 Bakery, From Granny, Moondarra Cheese,

Harvest Box, Gippsland Jersey, Hindustan Imports, Brick Lane Brewing and Well and Good.

Regional businesses who will be involved include Four Pillars, Yea Dairy, Dobson’s, Goulburn River Trout, Utter Wines and Blackmores Wagyu Beef.

Other businesses supporting the event include Foodie Trails and Organic Formulations.

Visit melbournefoodandwine. com.au for more information or to book tickets to the lunch.

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Business Workshops Marketing Your Business Workshop An effective marketing strategy should boost your brand, capture customers and keep them coming back. At this workshop you will learn how to develop a marketing action plan that focuses on all the right areas.

The workshop will be held at Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, on Wednesday 13 March, from 6pm–8pm.Cost is $20 per ticket. Bookings essential.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/ business for more information.

Winning Government Business Workshop Does the idea of tendering for government work have you scratching your head? The Australian government sector spends billions annually procuring products and services. This workshop will show you step by step how to maximise your chances of success.

The workshop will be held at Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, on Wednesday 27 March from 6pm–9.30pm. Cost is $30 per ticket. Bookings essential.

Visit greaterdandenong.com/ business for more information.

take your tastebuds on an exotic journey…

Dandenong World Fare Tour the world on a plate as Dandenong Market hosts the Dandenong World Fare.

Explore Greater Dandenong’s cult status as a foodie destination and try food from our delicious mix of cultures.

The event is a popular and wellattended part of the internationallyrenowned Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and is expected to attract up to 40,000 people.

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Restaurants, food vans and market traders will take your tastebuds on an exotic journey, while live entertainment and free activities for the children will make this family-friendly event one to remember.

The Dandenong World Fare is at the Dandenong Market on Sunday 24 March, from 10am–4pm.

Community Community Calendar News

Neighbourhood Watch Public Forum Join Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch to talk about crime prevention and community safety at the group’s next public forum.

The group will hold its public forum and information night on Wednesday 20 March, with guest speaker Janice Ablett, who will talk about her role in the Ice Meltdown Project.

The project is a not-for-profit addiction and recovery management support program which Janice started in 2014 in response to the growing use of the drug ICE. Janice will share with Greater Dandenong residents how the program is affecting and saving lives.

Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch President Dawn Vernon said all residents were welcome to attend the public forum which included an opportunity to ask questions of the guest speaker.

The forum will be held at Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18–34 Buckley Street, Noble Park, on Wednesday 20 March at 7.30pm.

For more information phone 0407 325 030.

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Free first aid for parents Tiny Hearts is hosting a series of free first aid courses for parents in Greater Dandenong.

The organisation will work with South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network to provide free paediatric first aid training, including courses run in Mandarin and Dari.

Two free courses were held in Dandenong in February, and sessions will be held at various locations across Melbourne’s south east over the next three months. In Dandenong an English course will be held on Saturday 2 March, and a Dari course will be held on Saturday 13 April.

Visit tinyheartsfirstaid.com to find out more information.

Dandenong Netball competition ‘most inclusive’ The Dandenong and District Netball Association has been recognised for its inclusive actions in 2018.

The association won the Inclusive Netball Community of the Year Award at the 2018 Netball Victoria Awards.

The association was recognised for going “above and beyond to ensure everyone can give netball a go”.

The Dandenong and District Netball Association offers low membership fees and payment options to help those who might not be able to afford to play. They also provide some children second hand shoes for those who don’t have any.

“They also encourage women to undertake coaching and umpiring development, providing support through their ‘Dream Room’ to access computers that they otherwise would not have access to.”

The organisation hosts night competitions, Saturday morning junior competitions, learn to play programs and mixed competitions.

Visit www.netballdandenong. com.au to find out more.

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