Dandenong Journal Star - 04th August 2014

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Dear Prime Minis ter abbott, The City of Grea ter Dandenong ne eds a helping hand Our city is home . to Victoria’s large st concentration refugees and asylu of m seekers, many of whom have fle persecution and d need and deser ve our compassion protection. and Their presence ha s made our comm unity a rich, mult cultural tapestry ibut it is also putti ng intolerable str on the charities, ain churches and gene rous individuals are doing their be who st to meet the ne eds of families wh are struggling to ich cover the basic ne cessities of life: foo shelter, clothing d, and education.

Our community responds with op en hear ts and ha when it comes to nds looking after thos e less for tunate there is a limit to but our capacity to ca re.

The Journal supp or ts the City of Gr eater Dandenong’s campaign for mor e resources to su ppor t the newest most disadvantag and ed members of ou r community.

We have the abilit y and expertise here to look after some of the world ’s most vulnerable people, but we ne more help from ed your governmen t.

We urge you to respond po sitively to Grea Dandenong’s subm ter ission for help, wh ich has the suppor of peak local gove t rnment bodies in Victoria.

Your refugee po licies are not wh at is in question.

Our concern is ou r capacity to look after people once th ey are here.

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A DATABASE to centralise and coordinate community assistance for refugees and asylum seekers will be one idea put forward at a special forum to be held in Dandenong on Wednesday.

It is just one idea that councillor Roz Blades believes will help ease the crisis being felt across the city as charities, churches and welfare groups struggle to keep up with demand from asylum seekers and refugees trying to feed, clothe and shelter their families.

Greater Dandenong has invited all Victorian municipalities as well as representatives of the Municipal Association of Victoria, the Refugee Council, the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria and the Office of Multiculural Affairs and Citizenship.

Cr Blades is determined to send a clear message to Canberra that the situation in Greater Dandenong is stretched to breaking point and without immediate help there could be unwanted social and economic consequences.

In 2012-’13 720 asylum seekers settled in Greater Dandenong, including a large proportion of Afghan Hazaras and Sri Lankan Tamils.

The majority of asylum seekers

ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES: THE FACTS  Median weekly income is $214 or one third of the metropolitan average  Unemployment is 40 per cent, over seven times higher than the metropolitan average  English fluency is one-tenth of the metropolitan average  There are approximately 2000 asylum seekers living in Greater Dandenong  720 refugees and asylum seekers settled in Greater Dandenong in 2012-’13 do not have work rights and are entitled to limited financial support, leaving people teetering on the edge of poverty.

To access help through the Asylum Seekers Assistance Scheme applicants need to meet financial hardship criteria and have been waiting for a decision on a protection visa for six months or more.

The Federal Government also funds the Community Assistance Support Program, which supports the work of charities and other nongovernment organisations such as the Red Cross.

Cr Blades said the growing gap between government support and grassroot need was being filled by overstretched volunteers.

“We don’t want to engage in a policy debate, what we are about is trying to get extra resources for those who are providing the services like Foundation House, the Community Aid and Advice Bureau, churches, other groups and individuals.

“We are the most multi-cultural city in Victoria and a Refugee Welcome Zone. We have a lot of knowledge about providing services to migrants and we have the people and the ability to provide those services. When you extrapolate out the fact that we are reasonably knowledgable in this area and are still not coping it is concerning.”

“We don’t even know how many people there are out there in need.”

Cr Blades said specific requests

for more federal help would be thrashed out at the forum.

However, one idea she is keen to fund is a central register of donated goods and services.

“I had a phone call from a lady the other day who had a lounge suite that the Salvos didn’t want. People want to donate but don’t know how to go about it.”

Cr Blades said it was important Greater Dandenong secured the support of other Victorian municipalities to convey to the Federal Government a united depth of concern.

All Victorian municipalities have been invited to send a delegate to this week’s forum.

“Obviously not all local government areas have the same issues we have, but local government can come on board and support us. We have the support of the Local Governance Association and the Municipal Association of Victoria,” Cr Blades said.

“What I do know is that people are struggling and this council has an obligation to support the agencies who are looking after these people.

“We have a responsibility to look after all our residents.”

After the forum, the council will make a formal written submission to the Federal Government asking for enhanced support.

Souls of generosity share the giving spirit

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS GENEROUS acts are being performed for asylum seekers on a daily basis by fulltime volunteers like Friends of Refugees member Sri Samy.

The group has collected bikes for children at Christmas, set up a men’s woodwork shop, women’s support groups, English and work skills classes, children’s homework tuition and pitched in with food, beds, fridges and other necessities to relieve the desperate poverty among Greater Dandenong’s asylum seekers.

At its height, Ms Samy hardly took a day off. She has been a nurse and source of counsel for the mentally stressed and a saviour for the hungry for up to 50 hours a week.

She said many were

Sri Samy with donated bikes. 107644 ashamed to ask for help.

One day, she asked a household of two newly-released families, each with several kids, what they needed.

They said they wanted mattresses and kitchen utensils.

“I noticed they didn’t have anything to eat. They reluctantly said ‘we desperately need food.’

“They had just been released from the detention centres and had nothing.”

After buying them vegetables and other food, Ms Samy told them: “We will give you everything we can.”

For 45 days, she cooked for a hospitalised woman who had exotic dietary

needs because there was noone else. “It has been emotionally draining. It’s personally taken a lot of toll on me - just moving from one thing to the other.”

Ms Sami says “things have calmed down” since last year when agencies Red Cross and AMES were struggling to help exponentially swelling numbers of asylum seekers.

But she despairs for the lingering, untreated mental toll on people who spend months and years not knowing if they’ll be accepted as Australian permanent residents.

“It’s a different stress now with people getting their refugee applications rejected and others being out of detention for so long but nothing happening.

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She said many traumatised people had got used to lying in bed in detention centres.

When released, they continued to sleep during the day, partly to save money by cutting down on meals.

She said there also needs to be more federal funding for “meaningful activities”.

Friends of Refugees is seeking volunteers and traders to help run classes, including work skills training. Donations of fridges and washing machines, even not in working order, are welcome. Details: contact@ srisamy.com.au.

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THE Journal will continue this campaign to support the City of Greater Dandenong in coming weeks.

Next week’s edition will include a full wrap-up of Wednesday’s forum and details on how the message to Canberra will be delivered.

Readers will also hear from a Nepalese asylum seeker in community detention, a teacher who’s shaped generations of young refugees, and groups tackling the mental health issues prevalent in the refugee community.

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One man’s journey SALVATION ARMY LIEUTENANT DIT CHOKEUN FLED WAR-TORN SOUTH SUDAN FOR A NEW LIFE IN AUSTRALIA. THE TRANSITION TO LIFE IN A NEW COUNTRY TESTED HIS STRENGTH AND COST HIM HIS MARRIAGE. HE NOW HELPS OTHER ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES TO FIND THEIR PLACE IN GREATER DANDENONG. THE JOURNAL ASKED HIM TO SHARE HIS STORY IN HIS OWN WORDS. MY JOURNEY to Australia commenced many years ago when I left my home nation of Sudan.

The predominantly Christian south (now the Republic of South Sudan) had been at war with the predominantlyMuslim north (now the Republic of the Sudan).

I completed compulsory military service, then had a sense of calling to leave my country and father’s house.

I bid farewell to my family and travelled by train through the north of Sudan.

I was young and very skinny and my only possessions were the clothes and shoes I was wearing – two pairs of pants, two shirts and three pairs of underwear.

From Khartoum I caught the bus to the Egyptian border and when I arrived in Cairo, I went by taxi to an Anglican church and told the priest where I had come from.

He asked what I wanted and I told him I was by myself, with no family and nowhere to go.

The church would be my home for four years.

I was sponsored to go to seminary where I completed a Diploma of Ministry.

By the time I had finished, many Sudanese people were fleeing into Egypt and I worked for the church

among those building their lives again.

During this time I married and my first child was born.

A friend of mine had moved to Australia a few years earlier and he agreed to sponsor me and my family to Australia.

I arrived in this country in 2005 on a humanitarian visa. After a brief stay in the inner city, we moved into our own place in Noble Park.

When I came to Australia I found it to be very strange to me. The first thing I realised was how far I was from home.

I had no close relatives nearby, only my friend who had sponsored me. The language, too, would prove to be an enormous challenge.

I spoke both Nuer and Arabic and still English made no sense to me. It was incredibly difficult to adjust and to communicate.

The culture was so different in Australia. The relations within families are quite different in this country. Problems we used to work through as a community now had to be worked through individually.

There was 16 years between my wife and I, as commonly is the custom in South Sudan. Yet in a new country, with young children, the pressures were too much. We separated and later divorced.

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At first, it was next to impossible to find a job due to language.

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When I moved to Noble Park, I was able to connect with the Salvation Army and joined up. There is no Salvation Army in South Sudan. I hope one day I can take it to my home country.

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I hope we can be among the first to extend the warm hand of friendship to those who have just arrived, and I hope that we can help people to understand the differences between our great country – which I am a now citizen of – and the many places people come from.

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The need for work

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS TALK to any charity worker in Greater Dandenong – they’ll tell you that giving work rights to asylum seekers would solve many problems.

Since August 2012, asylum seekers on bridging visas have been barred from work or study by the Federal Government.

They’re given basic Medicare access, and 89 per cent of Newstart to live off – or the even less generous Youth Allowance for 18 to 21-year-olds.

Migrant service AMES asylumseeker team leader Lesley Eksteen said most of the 1670 Greater Dandenong asylum seekers it continued to support were on bridging visas.

Salvation Army Dandenong Corps captain Stuart McGifford said Dandenong received 2214 new arrivals enough for a “country town” – in 2012.

Many were depressed due to a combination of isolation, language barriers, unaffordable transport and education and not being able to work.

“Most, if not all, were hard workers back home. They were proud to have jobs.”

Dandenong Community Advisory Bureau manager Jinny McGrath said asylum seekers were a growing part of their emergency relief clientele, at about eight per cent.

“They’ve got nothing in terms of household goods, and the other big deficiency is finding affordable accommodation.”

She said granting work rights would make a “major difference”.

Salvation Army captain Stuart McGifford. 124579 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “Some of them are quite skilled and can contribute.”

Dandenong Neighbourhood House stages classes such as English language, cooking and computing for up to 150 asylum seekers a week.

Manager Robyn Coslovich said the work bans were consigning “proud men” to depression and boredom.

“We don’t allow people to be idle in our own lives. We call them dole bludgers.”

Springvale Benevolent Society president Joe Rechichi helps at least 20 asylum seekers on a regular basis.

He says he’s seen up to seven people dwell in “unliveable” conditions in a two-bedroom unit.

“They just don’t have enough to live off.”

AMES asylum-seeker assistance team leader Lesley Eksteen and community guide Barat Ali Batoor. 124893 Friends of Refugees volunteer Sri Samy said the government’s “chilling” position was recently put to her by Department of Immigration and Border Protection officers.

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“Giving them work rights would solve a lot of problems.

“They said (Immigration and Border Protection Minister) Scott Morrison doesn’t want them integrated in the community so it will be easier to get rid of them.”

The immigration department did not respond before deadline.

Advice from employers YOUNG jobseekers can get advice from employers at a forum in Dandenong next month.

The South East Local Learning and Employment Network (SELLEN) will hold a Migrant Youth Employment Forum.

A panel of employers will answer questions from jobseekers about how to make themselves more employable.

There’ll be representatives from National Australia Bank, Bunnings, Woolworths and more.

SELLEN partnership broker Jennifer Ebdon said a mini expo would follow.

“The young people can engage directly with the employers,” she said.

“There’ll also be some stalls that can assist the young jobseekers with the next stage of their job-seeking journey.”

The forum will be at the Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday 2 September.

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AMES, above and beyond

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS MIGRANT settlement service AMES has gone above and beyond its portion of government funding to activate house-bound and bored asylum seekers.

Some of its 2050 asylumseeker clients have gone on to find work but 1670 remain on its books - most of them on bridging visas from August 2012 that ban them from work and study.

“As you can see in Dande-

nong, the Hazara community – those with work rights – are working and starting businesses,” said Asylum Seeker Assistance Scheme team leader Lesley Eksteen.

“Those who don’t have work rights are our biggest challenge.

You have all these young single men left to their own devices.

There are not enough services out there.

“Because they have been in limbo for so long, that’s when the trauma kicks in. Our men-

tal health system is pushed to respond.”

Spokesman Laurie Nowell said AMES staff are working overtime and its 2000 community volunteers are stepping up to fill the breach.

The service founded a ‘meaningful engagement program’ without outside funding.

It targeted asylum seekers without work and study rights “who don’t have a reason to get out of bed”, Mr Nowell said.

The program offers cooking,

Voices Without Borders choral singing, soccer, lawn bowls and English language classes to keep minds active.

“We rely highly on volunteers to make this happen. Case managers take time out of their own time,” Mr Nowell said.

“If that wasn’t happening, single men without much money and without much to do ... it’s a recipe for serious issues which we haven’t really seen because of programs like this.”

Ms Eksteen said asylum

seekers on 449 visas were another challenge.

These visa holders were given work rights but denied funding for case managers to help them find accommodation and orientate them to banking, Medicare, transport and other day-to-day needs.

AMES’s team of 20 community guides, such as Hazara refugee Barat Ali Batoor, fill in the gaps, taking asylum-seekers under their wing.

Mr Batoor said he’s able to

speak to new arrivals in their first language and teach the small details of life in Australia, such as how to set up a bank account, book a medical appointment and use a signalised pedestrian crossing.

“People come from villages in Afghanistan who haven’t seen a tram in their life or don’t know they have to press a button to get a ‘walk’ signal to cross the road.”

He also gives cultural advice to AMES staff.

Homework’s melting pot of cultures director Lisa Buchner said.

She said the fun, tight-knit group of 18 mothers revel in the outing as on-site professional childcare workers look after up to 20 of their children.

She said by helping women, the group was in turn helping families and children. “Women are the ones holding families together.”

The women gained selfesteem as they built friendships, laughed, practised English and learnt cooking, sewing, arts and jewellery making.

“Many had not used a sewing machine before,” she said.

The mums cook and learn about local produce harvested from Mt Scopus College students’ kitchen garden.

They also sell their homemade crafts such as bags, cushions and baby booties at an annual market in Caulfield.

“They earn what they make. It’s really showing them what they’re capable of,” Ms Buchner said.

Up to 30 secondary and primary school students are tutored by volunteers including university students.

Many of them with maths and literacy struggles see the university students as role models. The program tries

to stop them from “slipping through gaps” at school. Ms Buchner sees the profound difference her volunteers make. Yet the need for more help for refugees is great, particularly for English classes and employment.

Most of Stand Up’s funding comes from fund-raisers and philanthropy, with “very little” governmental assistance.

“The Federal Government provides funding to refugees for the first five years of settlement but the needs don’t stop after five years.”

Donate or volunteer via standup.org.au.

- CAM LUCADOU-WELLS

Tutors and students at the Stand Up homework club, back from left, Cender, Tali Esterman, Sara and Lisa Buchner. Front, Amal, Stephanie Silberberg, Nabeel and Zhour.

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Take Muslim and Christian refugees from Sudan and South Sudan, Jewish volunteers and an Indian coordinator, all meeting in a church on a weekly basis.

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GIVE US A HAND Legal access denied: claim A PROMINENT lawyer has accused the Federal Government of deliberately denying legal access to asylum-seekers.

Greg Barns, asylum-seeker spokesman for the Australian Lawyers Alliance, said it was nearly “impossible” for asylum-seekers in Dandenong to get legal access.

This year, the Federal Government cut funding to free legal advice for asylum seekers who don’t arrive with a valid visa.

Mr Barns said the “unconscionable” outcome was probably in breach of international human rights covenants.

“There seems to be a deliberate policy to deny access to lawyers for asylum-seekers.

“Lawyers are to do it pro-bono or don’t do it at all - that seems to be the attitude.”

Many asylum seekers’ rights are restricted. Mr Barns said those on bridging visas from August 2012 were being “warehoused in the community without rights to work”.

Mr Barns also attacked the resurrection of temporary protection visas, which ban holders from leaving the country and don’t support family reunion in Australia.

“What we have here is a government policy and department that implements policy which is cruel, inhumane and does nothing to deter people coming to Australia.”

The Federal Government had pledged at last year’s election to remove taxpayerfunded immigration advice.

In March Immigration and Border Protection Minister Scott Morrision said the cuts saved $100 million.

“Australia’s protection obligations do not extend to providing free immigration advice and assistance to those who arrived in Australia illegally,” he said in a statement at the time.

- CAM LUCADOU-WELLS

Numbers won’t add up

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS DAVID Spitteler has been an avid collector of statistics since opening his volunteerrun Asylum Seekers Centre 16 years ago.

He said the numbers of those seeking help are increasing, and it’s getting harder to make his numbers stack up.

According to Mr Spitteler’s list, the centre, which moved to Dandenong in 1999, has distributed more than $4.3 million of material aid.

That included 75,419 food packs, 10,426 sheets, 6234 blankets, doonas and sleeping bags, 8116 jumpers and 2943 computers.

Not to mention the donated fridges, washing machines, microwaves, DVD players, TVs and vacuum cleaners by their hundreds.

When the centre opened in Balaclava, donations began to trickle in: a Metcard here, $5 there, a can of beans.

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David Spitteler, centre, with volunteers Rhonda Juniper and Ti-arnia Gleeson in the centre’s resource room.

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and cash from churches in Melbourne’s east and south east.

But goodwill can only stretch so far. Mr Spitteler has been forced to limit registrations to cope with increased demand in the past two years.

On the books are 344 asylum seekers, who are registered to pick up food once a week. Thirty of those registered in one week last month.

By necessity that excludes many of the 608 new asylum seekers, mainly from Sri Lanka, Iran and Afghanistan, that have registered for help.

Applicant are limited to six months of food packs, and are taken off the books if they miss two weeks.

“It’s a hard approach but if we don’t do it, we can’t keep up with the numbers.

As it stands we’re pushing the limits of what we can do.”

It’s been a consuming second career for Mr Spitteler.

He founded the centre soon after retiring as a national marketing manager for Telstra the day after his 53rd birthday on 19 June 1994.

“The aim was to find something I could do in a creative way in the church environment,” he said.

When a friend suggested he help asylum seekers, he had no idea what he was talking about.

But he learned as he first helped an Ethiopian-born

asylum-seeker to use a computer and craft a resume.

“Asylum seekers were allowed to work in those days,” Mr Spitteler said.

Of its 38 volunteers, 10 are asylum seekers and four are tertiary students on work placement. They share the same passion to “do something”.

“I come from a Christian perspective but we have Christians, Muslims, nonChristians all from different backgrounds who work together here.

“Everyone gets on with everyone.”

They have rallied around Mr Spitteler, who seriously sprained an ankle recently. He has put his regular speeches to churches, schools and groups around

the state, which have numbered more than 1600 since the centre opened, on hold.

During the debilitating time, volunteers drove him around, cooked for him and his wife.

He supports the Federal Government’s need for an asylum seeker processing system, and not allowing them in “willy-nilly and by any means”.

“It just needs to be done quickly. Holding them in detention while doing that is reasonable, slowing down the process is just inhumane.

“My gut feeling is it’s better than what the media say.”

However he’s seen “very positive” Tamil asylum seekers become depressed while on bridging visas, living on less than the dole and deprived of work rights.

He said they needed to be moved out of the visa system - for the good of them and the stretched charities, pro bono lawyers and the volunteers supporting them.

“They stay in the same house, many don’t speak English and have nothing to do. Nothing happens for a year to 18 months. What do people think will happen?

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SEVERAL well-publicised suicides and self-harm incidents among Tamil asylum seekers have shocked Eelam Tamil Association Victoria into action.

President Param Paramanathan presents a grim visage as he recounts a man’s death and two hospitalisations due to selfimmolation in the past year, with many more attempts going unreported.

“Seriously, it’s a huge problem at the moment. People who have arrived in the past 12 to 18 months are in a very desperate situation.

“It’s awful. We will try to stop it at any cost.

“We often don’t know which people need our help until it’s too late.”

The association last week received a grant from South Eastern Melbourne Medicare Local for its Prevention of Suicide and Self-harm Project.

The project will use volunteer Tamil counsellors and doctors to support more than 300 asylum seekers in Melbourne, many of whom have not sought counselling.

“We’re bringing together those who have and those who don’t have.”

Using its Tamil contacts, the association will promote mental health awareness and encourage asylum seekers to seek help.

He said Tamils were rallying to the cause, volunteering to run activities, English language classes and employment skills training to bolster spirits among asylum seekers.

Mr Paramanathan said the self-harming stemmed from anxiety and depression – a despair that had grown from not being allowed to work, living on an inadequate handout and not knowing if they would be sent back into the dangers they faced in Sri Lanka.

“You have six or seven people sharing a small house with nothing to do, getting into bad habits like drugs.

“Depression has different levels. Some people turn to others, some don’t talk to other people; some get our help, some we don’t get to meet until they’ve tried to commit suicide.”

Mr Paramanathan said some of the asylum seekers had first escaped to India, Malaysia and Indonesia – countries that, unlike Australia, aren’t signatories to the UN Refugee Convention and don’t accept would-be refugees.

“Some of them have been informed by the (Australian) immigration department they have to go back. The reason they ran away from Sri Lanka in the first place was because it wasn’t safe.”

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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS FINDING a job hadn’t exactly been a bed of roses for Sudanese-born asylum seekers Eisa and Muhummad.

That was until the pair were recently given a start at premium-rose farm Bloomin’ Koomen in Pakenham.

Farm owner Kees Koomen said he had struggled to find workers anywhere near as reliable and grateful as Eisa and Muhummad, who were put forward by a job-sourcing service at Asylum Seekers Resource Centre in Dandenong.

For the past four months, the new employees have commuted without complaint from Endeavour Hills to pick, package and water roses up to six days a week.

They arrived at work on time and they didn’t pull sickies, Mr Koomen said.

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“It’s nice that we can make a difference.”

Sonia Mackie, of the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre, has helped about 25 asylum seekers get a job since September.

The centre gets its clients jobready by teaching them English up to a “good” standard, organising a certificate course in areas of interest such as aged care and construction, and honing their job interview and resume writing skills “The feedback I get from employers is these guys are so motivated,” Ms Mackie said.

Kees and Roelie Koomen with workers Eisa and Muhummad. 123233 “They want to fit in, they want to work and they are prepared to travel.

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“It helps them get their minds off their visas – all they’re thinking is what’s going to be happening to me?” Ms Mackie said.

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A lot plunge into depression.”

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NOBLE Park Fire Brigade has welcomed more than 20 new members from multicultural backgrounds in recent weeks.

In a CFA first, the crew has hosted volunteer recruit information sessions for asylum seekers and refugees.

Lieutenant Luke Marchant said the brigade was looking for ways to better communicate with different cultures and started with a warning sign on the station’s front door.

It translated ‘working smoke alarms save lives’ into Vietnamese.

“That sparked a large amount of interest from the Vietnamese community about fire safety,” he said.

“Once that started to gain some legs we started to embark on ways we could accommodate people in the area.”

Lt Marchant got in touch with groups that worked with asylum seekers and refugees and organised information sessions.

“If we found people interested in becoming fire fighters, great. But we can help them understand who we are and what we do and how they can assist in a time of crisis,” he said.

About 22 new members have signed up following the sessions.

“They’re still coming in today. It’s growing very, very quickly. For our station it’s a huge boost,” Lt Marchant said.

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Noble Park Fire Brigade communications officer William Chau shows asylum seekers his CFA equipment. 124398 Picture: GARY SISSONS speak two languages you’re already an asset to us.

“It’s a hectic time when a house is on fire. To have someone who can speak their language, it’s a lot easier to communicate with them.”

First Lieutenant Terence Sanford was last year among four CFA representatives at the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia conference on the Gold Coast, attended by 400 people from across Australia.

The crew has visited Noble Park English Language School to teach classes about calling triple zero, smoke detectors and more.

“I would come in in my full turnout gear with the breathing apparatus on, because it’s very confronting, especially for chil-

dren,” he said.

“If we come in during a house fire we don’t want them to be scared of us. We want them to know that we’re there to help.”

Southern Metro Region brigade support officer Matt Pond organised and facilitated the recruitment information sessions alongside the Red Cross and AMES. He’s hoping to expand the project to other brigades including Narre Warren, Hallam, Springvale and Keysborough.

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“They’re not really fit for teaching in, and they need replacing,” she said.

The $11.5 million would go toward a theatre, a food technology and hospitality area, and a physical education and sport and recreation area at the college’s Banksia campus.

“On the other site, there’s an area that will be a hospitality and resource area,” Ms Lindsay said.

“There’s potential for community access and use, too.

“We have a lot of students that do hospitality as a vet subject, and food technology, and we’re very limited in our resources at the moment.”

Ms Lindsay said the next stage would be to see whether the State Government would match the commitment.

“Local parents deserve certainty – not just about the future of their community, but the

future of their kids,” Lyndhurst MP Martin Pakula said.

Chandler Park Primary School in Keysborough is also waiting for funding, to finish a merger with Maralinga Primary started five years ago.

Dandenong High School principal Susan Ogden said the school again missed out on the $15 million it needed to complete stage four of its merger with the Cleeland and Doveton secondary colleges, started in 2007.

A spokeswoman for Education Minister Martin Dixon said the budget delivered $1.6 billion for education as well as $500 million to build 12 new schools and upgrade more than 70 existing schools.

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Principal Heather Lindsay last week welcomed the pledge.

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The school needs about $30 million to complete a redevelopment that started five years ago.

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Father of the church WHAT’S IN A NAME DELVES INTO THE FASCINATING STORIES AND PERSONALITIES BEHIND SOME OF THE CITY’S BEST-KNOWN STREET NAMES. THIS WEEK THE JOURNAL LOOKS AT CENTRAL DANDENONG’S CLOW STREET, NAMED IN HONOUR OF REVEREND JAMES CLOW. REVEREND James Clow was known as the “father of the Presbyterian church in Victoria” according to his great-great-grandaughter Nola Sharpe.

Nola wrote a history of the Clow family for the Dandenong and District Historical Society’s Gipps-Land Gate magazine.

Born in 1790 near Stirling in Scotland, James’ parents were tenant farmers who ran a flour mill.

Born with only one hand, James was clearly unsuited to take over the family farm. Instead, he enrolled in divinity studies at Edinburgh and St James universities.

At 25 he was appointed the first chaplain of the Church of Scotland in Bombay.

From India James wrote to his Scottish sweetheart Margaret Morison asking her to marry him and join him in India.

Her blunt reply was “If I’m worth

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Rev Clow’s ministry in Bombay prospered but the climate played havoc with his health. After 18 years in India he retired to Edinburgh with Margaret and their six children.

The couple had another two children, before deciding to relocate to Australia.

Rev Clow and his family arrived in Melbourne in 1837, two years after the settlement had been established.

He conducted the first Presbyterian service in the colony on 31 December 1837.

Despite having a main road named after him, Rev Clow’s connection with Dandenong was tenuous. He pioneered parts of Ferntree Gully and Knox, but

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at that time accoding to Nola the whole area between Mt Dandenong and the Dandenong township was loosely known as Dandenong.

In 1838 Rev Clow purchased a cattle run ‘Corhanwarrabul’, which stretched from Dandenong Creek, the present Rowville, to Ferntree Gully and the foot of the Dandenong Ranges.

Clow built a homestead near the junction of the Narrawong and Dandenong creeks at Rowville and named it ‘Tirhatuan’, after the cry of the wild pigeons. It was the first residence in the Knox area.

Son James Maxwell managed the station and the Clows divided their time over the next 12 years between Tirhatuan and their Melbourne home.

In 1987 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Clow’s arrival in Melbourne, the Knox Historical Society installed a plaque in his honour on Wellington Road.

Want to know the history behind a street name in Greater Dandenong? Let us know and we’ll find out! Email journal@starnewsgroup. com.au

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Bolster. The complex, which houses the massive district police headquarters which opened in April, is destined to become one of the largest and busiest courts outside Melbourne. The court Registrar said the courts had been handling between 80 and 90 cases every day in its first week. The court complex officially opens on 24 August.

5 years ago 3 August 2009 March calls for road upgrade More than 500 people used their

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After the walk, a government spokesman told The Journal there were still no duplication plans.

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Proposed sale of Council land, 32-40 View Road, Springvale Submissions invited under Section 223, Local Government Act 1989

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS Greater Dandenong City Council (Council) gives notice under Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) of a proposal to sell the land known as 32-40 View Road, Springvale, being more particularly described as Lot 29 on LP4817 Certificate of Title Volume 5215 Folio 988 and Lot 2 on PS704836U Certificate of Title Volume 11395 Folio 916 (Land), shown hatched on the plan below and will either retain the land or sell all or part of the land.

Any person wishing to make a submission on the proposal under section 223 of the Act must do so in writing to the undersigned by Friday 5 September 2014. Submissions should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer Greater Dandenong City Council PO Box 200 Dandenong VIC 3175

The late David Kelly, in his days as a Greater Dandenong councillor. 124903 Picture: GREATER DANDENONG COUNCIL Graham said Mr Kelly was instrumental in many events in Dandenong – one being snaring a WNBL licence for the Dandenong Rangers national women’s basketball side in 1992.

“He was a larger-than-life character. You always knew where you stood with Dave. His strength of leadership was wellknown. Everybody knew him.

“He was a great support for the basketball community out here. A very good man.”

Mr Graham remembers Mr Kelly dropping into his office, talking basketball and regaling him with the stadium’s history.

“If there was something on his mind, he would come in and discuss it and give his insights.”

A funeral service for Mr Kelly was held at St Mary’s Catholic Church on Friday.

He is survived by wife Maureen, children David, Deborah and Meagan and two grandchildren.

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FORMER Dandenong mayor Dave Kelly has been remembered for leadership that forged the way for Dandenong’s showcase basketball stadium and successful national women’s basketball team.

Mr Kelly, who was a councillor for Dandenong in 1988’94 and Greater Dandenong in 2003-’05, died on 27 July.

He was mayor in 1994 and a former president of both St Mary’s Cricket Club and the Dandenong Basketball Association.

At last week’s council meeting, Councillor John Kelly said “it is very sad that Dave has left us”.

“He was absolutely passionate for this town. Sometimes the passion would get the better of him, but that was Dave.”

Mr Kelly’s election platform as a councillor was for the creation of the immense basketball stadium on Stud Road for the large local basketball association, Cr Kelly said.

“If not for Dave’s persistence ... that stadium wouldn’t be here.

“The community will sadly miss the contribution that Dave Kelly has made to this community.”

Mayor Jim Memeti expressed condolences to Mr Kelly’s family and friends.

Dandenong Basketball Association paid tribute with black armbands at yesterday’s men’s and women’s games at the stadium.

DBA chief executive David

Submissions made under section 223 of the Act are not confidential and: •฀Will฀be฀incorporated฀in฀full฀(including฀any฀personal฀information)฀into฀the฀agenda฀and฀minutes฀of฀any฀฀ ฀฀ Council or Committee meeting at which the matter is considered •฀Will฀be฀provided฀on฀Council’s฀website฀as฀part฀of฀any฀relevant฀Council฀or฀Committee฀agenda฀and฀minutes •฀Must฀be฀made฀available฀for฀public฀inspection฀in฀accordance฀with฀the฀provisions฀of฀the฀Act. Following consideration of submissions, Council may resolve to sell all or part of the Land or retain the Land.

John Bennie Chief Executive Officer

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It’s goodbye, Mr Duff

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS IT WAS a fittingly celebratory farewell for Wallarano Primary School’s longstanding principal David Duff last month.

In a special assembly on 25 July, the principal’s 15-year reign ended with a student flashmob dance, a mass Mr Duff impersonation by the student body and wacky musical animations that superimposed his head and his beloved dog’s on wildly flaying bodies.

The animations had been created in a state-of-the-art film and radio studio - one of Mr Duff’s aspirational legacies for his students.

The Noble Park school has unquestionably flourished since Mr Duff walked through the door with the folkloric words to staff: “Treat every child like they are mine and we will get along fine.”

At the time, Mr Duff commented the school finances were just enough to buy a slab of beer.

Since then much of the school has been rebuilt, including the studio, a cavernous school hall, drama room and playgrounds.

Its enrolments have nearly doubled to 670.

Mr Duff told the Journal that from day one he didn’t want to lead an ordinary school but the “best school”.

He’d made it his job to know every child’s name. “When I say hello and address them by their name, it makes them feel 10-feet tall.

“It doesn’t matter if they’re an older kid in trouble the day before or a shy girl hiding behind their mum.

“It’s about respect.”

But it isn’t all about making kids feel happy. Mr Duff was determined to make students learn, so they could be successful participants in society.

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A self-confessed victim of “white line fever” in his football playing days, Mr Duff said “a bit of competition” was a good thing.

“Being a winner is good but it’s also good to learn how to be a loser. It builds resilience to try again.

“We don’t want kids giving up because they’re not fantastic at something and don’t want to experience failure.”

He said the school’s thriving arts scene

was a chance for all of its students to be “successful at something”.

“For some kids the academic things are going to be a struggle. We have to offer sport, music, drama and visual arts to build their confidence for the things that are harder.

“I want the very best for every child here, that they’re confident and will take on challenges. I don’t want them to be limited by what country they come from or what suburb they live in.”

Mr Duff said as a child all he wanted to do was play sport for the rest of his life,

preferably for Essendon Football Club.

He was led into physical education teaching, which in turn “rolled along” into running schools.

Last month, he was in the final throes of a month-long farewell tour of each of the school’s classes, called ’Date With Mr Duff’.

He was wondering what he was going to do post-retirement, beyond an impending world trip.

“It’s my second home,” he said of his extraordinary school.

Police nab muggers QUICK actions from Dandenong and Springvale police have led to the chasedown and arrest of six mugging suspects.

Detective Senior Constable Kane Taylor, of Greater Dandenong CIU, said Dandenong police officers arrested three teenagers after a lengthy foot chase through Dandenong Plaza car park on 27 July just after 4pm.

The officers had spotted the trio and an unknown fourth person allegedly assaulting and attempting to rob a 15-year-old boy on Cleeland Street.

A 16-year-old Frankston boy, a 15-year-old Dandenong South girl and an 18-year-old Doveton man were arrested.

On 26 July, a 15-yearold boy was allegedly assaulted and robbed of his mobile phone outside Springvale Rise Primary School on Springvale Road about 6pm.

He reported the incident to Springvale police, who within minutes tracked down and charged three males in the vicinity.

Two 17-year-old boys face theft charges in Melbourne Children’s Court on 22 September.

A 19-year-old man will appear on similar charges in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 10 November.

Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Invitation to nominate: Greater Dandenong Public Art Advisory Committee Would฀you฀like฀to฀be฀part฀of฀the฀future฀of฀public฀art฀in฀Greater฀Dandenong?

Greater฀Dandenong฀City฀Council฀is฀seeking฀applications฀from฀people฀interested฀in฀joining฀the฀ Public฀Art฀Advisory฀Committee.

The฀Committee฀will฀provide฀high฀quality฀strategic฀advice฀to฀the฀Council฀in฀regard฀to฀future฀ planning฀for฀one฀of฀Victoria’s฀most฀highly฀regarded฀public฀art฀programs.฀The฀Committee’s฀role฀ includes฀strategic฀planning,฀advocacy,฀promotion,฀development฀and฀evaluation.฀ Applications฀are฀sought฀from฀a฀broad฀range฀of฀candidates฀with฀a฀passion฀for฀the฀arts.

•฀Business฀ •฀Community฀representatives฀ •฀Education •฀Arts:฀academic,฀expert฀or฀interested฀ •฀Emerging฀and฀local฀early-career฀artists ฀฀฀professional

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For all enquiries and an application kit please contact Grissel Walmaggia, Cultural Liaison Officer – Public Art on gwalma@cgd.vic.gov.au or 8571 5131.

Applications will be received until 31 August 2014.

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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS

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IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT… LONG-TIME Noble Park resident Donald Simpson had double reason to celebrate on Saturday. 2 August - the day marked Don’s 91st birthday and also the 100th anniversary of the Oakleigh District Poultry Society. To celebrate, Oakleigh and District the society held a spe- Poultry Society patron cial poultry exhibition at Donald Simpson. the Dandenong Showgrounds during which members gathered for a celebratory luncheon. Don has shown poultry at the Dandenong Show since the 1950s.

Club life member Joan Goff.

RUMOURS the former Cleeland Secondary College buildings are to be demolished next year are a little hasty.

The State Government told the Journal that the works were part of stage four of the Dandenong High School redevelopment.

Funding for the project hasn’t been allocated and there’s no timeline for its completion, so the Ann Street site will remain intact for the foreseeable future.

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STRONG winds on Thursday nearly claimed a prominent youth worker in Dandenong’s CBD. The gusty squalls dislodged a rooftop sign that sailed across a nearby car park, causing the shaken worker to declare he was nearly “decapitated”. Several people were seen nearly bowled off their feet as the wind funnelled between Dandenong’s taller buildings.

MAYOR Jim Memeti expressed surprise over the origins of high-ranking visitors inspecting the Revitalising Central Dandenong project. It was a “who would have thought!” type of moment when it was revealed that the visitors were from the Japanese city of Toyota.

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THE historic Dandenong building Laurel Lodge is undergoing extensive renovations. Councillors were told at last week’s meeting that a large Moreton Bay fig’s root system was having “an impact” on the 145-yearold building. Among the works was a steel beam being installed to reinforce the building’s first floor, as well as rendering and drainage. “Being an old building you never know what you’re going to find,” a council officer said.

The works are expected to finish by March 2015.

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DANDENONG’S oldest bowls club and its neighbouring croquet club in Dandenong Park are set to start talks to potentially ensure both survive in the long-term.

Dandenong Croquet Club president Bill Jacobs leads a hardy, ageing core of 16 members – who cheerily brave winter’s worst for a hit.

The club has dwindled to half the size of 10 years ago but is still abuzz with conviviality on social and competition days, washed down with teas and $8 threecourse lunches for members.

“There’s a lovely social feeling here,” Mr Jacobs said. Another member describes the game as “very skillful and bloody vicious”.

The club is driving for younger players for its long-term survival, citing 20-year-old world champion and Victorian Robert Fletcher as a role-model.

It is also in a drive to join forces with neighbouring and endangered Dandenong City Bowling Club – which has about the same thin membership.

The bowls club’s executive told the Journal last month that this season could be the club’s last, due to a deteriorating green being leached by a neighbouring Algerian oak tree.

The two clubs have recently squabbled over scarce car parking but Mr Jacobs believes they can both find common cause.

“They would have bowls members who have never played croquet, and vice versa,” Mr Jacobs said.

The bowls club had founded

the croquet club - for female recreation – in 1921.

Like the bowls club, the croquet greens are not part of Greater Dandenong Council’s 2007 masterplan for Dandenong Park.

And like their sporting neighbours, the club has rebuffed a council offer to move to another site.

Treasurer Bob Bromfield said a move to the suggested site of Burden Park would be the death of the 93-year-old club, as its members living in Dandenong’s surrounds would not travel that far.

“That club’s been dead for a couple of years,” Mr Bromfield said. “There’s only one chap who is a member, who insists on keeping it going.”

The club is offering three free trial games for prospective players, details on 9792 9004.

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SPRINGVALE This one-owner residence has been kept in excellent condition and is offered for sale for the first time in 44 years.

Thanks to the current owner, this great home filled with memories will be passed to a new lucky buyer.

Positioned in a quiet court, the home is within minutes walk to Springvale library, Killester Catholic high school, Springvale Secondary College, bus stop and train station.

This great, classic looking home features three good size bedrooms all with built-in robes, two bathrooms (separate shower and bath tub).

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DANDENONG This ideally located and spotlessly presented two bedroom unit features a large spacious lounge room, ultra-modern renovated kitchen with stainless appliances, gas cooking and dishwasher, hardwood floorboards, built-in wardrobes in both bedrooms and gas heating.

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It is situated in a prime position close to schools, shops, hospital and transport.

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Easy on the eye, easy on the budget!

Smart buyers will love this chance to bring back the sparkle of this family home. Fabulous position within easy distance to schools and shops, this 3 bedroom brick home offers opportunities for renovators, investors and first time buyers. Spacious lounge/dining, gas heating, kitchen with gas cooking, 3 bedrooms and central family bathroom with separate toilet and laundry. A little work will reward you with a real dream house!

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Neat & Nifty!

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Wed 13th August @ 6:30pm Sandown Regency, 477 Princes Hwy, Noble Park

Smart buyers will love this unit in a small group of only 4 with no body corporate. This delightful 2 bedroom villa offers spacious, easy living in a popular convenient location. Filled with natural light the unit offers 2 large bedrooms with robes, separate lounge, aircond, kitchen with access to private rear courtyard garden and central bathroom with separate toilet. Terrific first investment or easy living for retiree. Close to Eastlink, schools & station.

$200,000+ Wednesday 13th August @ 6:30pm Sandown Regency, 477 Princes Hwy, Noble Park

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Dandenong North 29 Jeffrey Street

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Wednesday 13th August @ 6:30pm Sandown Regency, 477 Princes Hwy, Noble Park

Located in a quiet street, this lovely home has immediate street appeal with manicured gardens outside, 3 spacious bedrooms, kitchen with meals area, renovated bathroom, polished floor boards, high ceilings, gas heating, aircon, security system and brand new double garage. Situated on a generous block of 586m2 and only short walking distance to all the amenities, makes this the perfect family home or investment.

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Noble Park 3/16 Joffre Street

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The charming facade of this home will captivate and be sure to make that ‘first impression’ last. Set on block of approx 545m2, offering; 3 beds, 1 bath, with the potential of a second bathroom, spacious lounge, open plan kitchen, heating, cooling and the bonus of a double carport. Adding further appeal, the home also offers a large alfresco area, perfect for all your summer entertaining.

$420,000+ Saturday 9th August @ 3:30pm

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Approx 890m2 of prime land!

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$250,000+ Wednesday 13th August @ 6:30pm Sandown Regency, 477 Princes Hwy, Noble Park

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$500,000+

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This fantastic two bedroom unit has loads of extras and would suit either first home buyers, or astute investors alike. The brick veneer villa unit features stylish kitchen with stainless steel, gas appliances, spacious lounge with split system heating/cooling, modern bathroom with corner spa, 2 large bedrooms, private rear courtyard and single lock up garage. Situated in a quiet complex on the edge of all the amenities.

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Keysborough 15 Fenton Court

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ENDEAVOUR HILLS

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Highly Productive 205 Acre Farm • 10 minutes to Drouin & M1 freeway • Land gently undulating lowing down to river lats • Divided into 40 paddocks with 4.7 meg river license • Spacious 4 bedroom BV home. Ensuite + study • High rainfall area with quality pastures • 13 swing over herringbone dairy • 4 bay hay shed, auto bale feeders & silo • Large machinery shed, tack room & stable • Great Views over farm from living areas • 40 x 20 sand arena • Several smaller horse paddocks

Contact Graham Fairweather 0418 329 608

This is the home that any family would be looking for.

Situated on 678 square metres, this home is ideal for the family to move into straight away.

All amenities are close by which makes it convenient for everyone.

This home offers three good-sized bedrooms, a spacious living area, an updated kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and ample cupboard space.

Features of this home include polished floorboards, ducted heating/cooling, LED downlights, a double garage, an electric gate which leads to a double carport/entertaining area, security shutters and a decking/ entertainment area which is perfect for guests overlooking the hills.

Overlooking parklands and conveniently located within a stone’s throw away from Freeway access, Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre, local schools, public transport and an abundance of recreational facilities, this home is tailored to suit the family.

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This property will be absolutely enticing to all with its preferred north orientation.

A generous front garden introduces this compelling three-bedroom streetfront unit as a brilliant enterprise for first timers, a smart haven for the young family or an effortless single-level scale-down or investment for those whose priority is low-maintenance living.

Impeccably presented, the spacious interior features a lounge room that flows through to a neutral toned kitchen/meals area which extends out to a covered entertainment courtyard.

Its bright two-way bathroom, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm and single garage confirm that this charming home is equally ideal to live in or a perfect investment opportunity.

It is wonderfully situated in walking distance to Noble Park station, Noble Park Secondary College and just minutes to Parkmore.

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Noble Park 6 Theodore Avenue

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If you’re dreaming of a development then this corner block of 617sqm could be perfect for you. There is the potential to build three dwellings on it (S.T.C.A).

Currently there is an existing three bedroom weatherboard home on the property which is in original condition.

$340,000+ Wednesday 13th August @ 6:30pm Sandown Regency, 477 Princes Hwy, Noble Park

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PRICE: $340,000-$370,000

Clyde Lobo 0421 138 384 clyde.lobo@raywhite.com

AUCTION: SATURDAY, 16 AUGUST, 2PM

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Colin Kitney 0419 510 740 ckitney@barryplant.com.au DANDENONG 1/19 Alexander Avenue

DANDENONG 4/56 Ann Street

This newly built elevated light filled modern luxurious townhouse with its own front garden offers impressive private yard, lounge with high ceilings overlooking the elevated spotless kitchen with Caesar stone bench tops & plenty of cupboards, ground floor room & powder room, upstairs comprises two rooms with two way access large bathroom.

Great opportunity to buy off the plan and save thousands on stamp duty! This 17 square architect designed townhouse features 4 bedrooms, ultra-modern kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, private courtyard and lots more! Situated in prime position within walking distance to the market, shops, schools and hospital.

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Sat 9th August 11:00am (unless sold prior) PRICE GUIDE $350,000 + INSPECT Sat 10:30-11:00am CONTACT Yasantha De Silva 0432 805 336

PRICE GUIDE $430,000 + INSPECT by appointment Photo ID required CONTACT Silvana Lakic 0412 241 888

NOBLE PARK 3,4,6/41 Stuart Street

DANDENONG 2/52 King George Parade

Situated in Noble Park’s premier court location, this luxurious modern townhouse with loads of features, superior level of quality, craftsmanship & attention to details are up for sale, construction soon to commence with huge stamp duty savings and first home buyers grant for the eligible buyers. Call for more details.

Whether to live in or invest, you’re on a winner here! Freshly renovated nothing to do here, well-spaced out complex, 2 car parks, updated kitchen & bathroom, new paint, flooring, carpets, d/ heating, gas cooking & h/water. Approx. $280 pw rental.

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PRICE GUIDE From $335,000 INSPECT Wed 4:30-5:30pm & Sat 3-4:00pm

PRICE GUIDE $260,000+ INSPECT By appointment Photo ID required CONTACT Ari Oinonen 0402 349 644

Photo ID required CONTACT Yasantha De Silva 0432 805 336

DANDENONG 9706 7455 4 Langhorne Street DJ

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PROUDLY SERVICING: • Endeavour Hills • Doveton • Hallam

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A Prestige Family Home - Captivated in Elegance!

Welcome to a beautiful home that provides the grace & elegance of a modern lifestyle. This has everything including a sleek yet warm modern interior, a bright open family living, theatre room, sparkling kitchen with butler’s pantry & a great indoor/outdoor entertaining area. Upstairs we find a large open gallery/retreat, elegant modern bathroom, 3 BDRs with BIRs and MSTR with WIR & full en suite.

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KEYSBOROUGH 78 Clarendon Drive

KEYSBOROUGH 24 Grevillea Street Three Bedroom Home On a block size of 330m2 (approx) is this three bedroom home. With a tiled entry, you have three bedrooms, all with floating floors, master with walk in robe and en suite. Inside find a formal dining area, kitchen with dishwasher and living at the rear. There’s also a secure rear yard.

Notable extras include gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling and double lock up garage, private toilet & laundry.

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Saturday 30th August at 11am

$690,000+ Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 30 Days.

Thurs 6 - 6:30pm & Sat 11:30am - 12pm Photo ID required Gadas Lamsodis 0423 884 819, Chee-ky Dunlop 0422 910 881 Keysborough 8769 1888

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Contact Agent Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 30 Days Sat 10:30 - 11am Photo ID required Chang Wang 0450 706 668 Keysborough 8769 1888

SPRINGVALE 65 Burden Street Set on a large block of approx 606sqm with 16.5m frontage, a superb property for first home buyers or investors, over 3m of driveway with potential to build a rear unit (STCA) while getting rental from the front home. Comprising: 3 spacious BDRs, large lounge room, kitchen with adjoining dining, bright bath, lock up garage & plenty of yard space.

A3 B1 C 1 E2 Saturday 9th August at 2pm PRICE GUIDE $380,000+ Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days INSPECT Sat 1:30 - 2pm Photo ID required CONTACT Lee Phuong 0402 660 880

DANDENONG NORTH 1/2 Lilac Avenue Close proximity to both Lyndale Secondary & Primary schools, this well presented home will win you over. With 2 good size BDRs & a 3rd BDR / study plus a family rumpus - it’s a great choice.

Currently leased for $1170 per month.

Extras include; open plan living, polished floorboards, steel shed for extra storage, updated kitchen + ONLY 2 on the block.

NOBLE PARK 7 Pau Street Prime Residential Zone 1 Development opportunity Calling all developers!!! Here awaits a fantastic opportunity for your next project right in the heart of Noble Park where you’re a 2 minute walk to the train station. This 686m2 (approx) rectangular block is perfectly positioned to local schools and amenities you may ever need. This is your chance to build the dream home or potentially sub divide (STCA) for multiple dwellings - the choice is yours!

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Saturday 16th August at 2pm PRICE GUIDE INSPECT CONTACT

PRICE GUIDE $250,000+ INSPECT Sat 1:30 - 2pm Photo ID required CONTACT Ljubomir Stevanovic 0411 963 960

$400,000+ Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 60-150 Days Sat 1:30 - 2pm Photo ID required Kim Lim 0423 374 998, Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 Noble Park / Springvale 8710 0000

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KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

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390 Princes Highway

1/ 320 Cheltenham Road

• Springvale • Endeavour Hills • Dingley • Waterways

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NOBLE PARK 3 Patonga Court

Great Family Home in Brilliant Position!

Be swept away by this surprisingly spacious home which great for the young family conveniently positioned in the ‘heart’ of the suburb.

This family home comprises of a bright entrance, huge lounge, formal dining, modern kitchen and meals area, 4 BDRs, renovated bathroom, plus laundry & 2 toilets. Step outside and the kids have a choice to play in the big front yard or backyard, double carport & 2 carparks.

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Tuesday 26th August at 5pm (unless sold prior)

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DANDENONG NORTH 21 Apex Street

Contact Agent Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 30-60 Days As advertised or by appointment Photo ID required Jenny Sudra 0422 991 593 Noble Park / Springvale 8710 0000

NOBLE PARK NORTH 4 Roulston Court Enjoy for years to come Step inside and know this will be home for years to come. You can entertain all night long in the L-shaped living with dining, each of the bedrooms are well sized, the bathroom is nice and spacious and boasts a spa bath plus you have plenty of room in both the front and rear yard. All in all, this is the complete package in such a prime location making it a dream come true!

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Saturday 23rd August at 12pm

$390,000+ Sat 10:30 - 11am Photo ID required Janina Ksiezycka 0422 991 439, Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 Noble Park / Springvale 8710 0000

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Contact Agent Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60/90 Days Sat 11:30 - 11:50am Photo ID required Mehmet Atesel 0419 333 553, Sahan Akkurt 0433 746 291 Noble Park / Springvale 8710 0000

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KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

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390 Princes Highway

1/ 320 Cheltenham Road

• Springvale • Endeavour Hills • Dingley • Waterways

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Thursday 21st August at 6:30pm

$290,000+ Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 30-60 Days Sat 1 - 1:30pm Photo ID required Chien Le 0403 342 809, Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 Noble Park / Springvale 8710 0000

Safe, Secure & Family Friendly This is what most families dream about... A quiet suburban family home where all of the neighbours know each others names and enjoy the peaceful life in such a quiet court. This is definitely the home for you! Featuring a spacious carpeted L Shaped living & dining, open kitchen with meals area, 3 zoned BDRs, a gorgeous 2nd living/rumpus upstairs plus the beauty of a west facing sunroom & rear yard.

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NOBLE PARK NORTH 14 Elmhurst Street Development Potential Plus Blast away all the old and replace with new. Renovate or detonate – it’s your choice. Comprising 2 BDRs with all original functionality - roll up your sleeves, wipe away the past & watch your investment portfolio spiral. An original BV home with approx. 608m2 of land – it has the potential for sub-division (STCA) while astute investors can get a rental return of $1200 approx p/month.

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118 Walker St Dandenong P: 9791 5922 F: 9792 2536

30-32 Langhorne St Dandenong P: 9794 0755 F: 9793 4777

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1-14/38 PRiNceS HigHway

14 UNITS IN ONE PARCEL!

This hard to find duplex features two x 2 bedroom units on the one Title with separate driveways. Located amongst Schools, shops and many transport options including easy access to Eastlink and Monash Freeways. These well presented units feature oak kitchens, all gas appliances, two bedrooms with built in robes and updated bathrooms.

Dandenong North has become a much sought after area for both investors and residents alike who recognise the potential for future growth. Buy for your future or split them later (STCA) and sell off one at a time or give them to your children when they mature. What a fantastic wedding present for them!

BE AMONG THE INVESTORS! *** PRICE RANGE: $490,000 PLUS ***

Almost impossible to find in todays’ market, this once in a generation opportunity has been placed on the market for the first time in over 34 years. 14 units in one parcel is ideal for a self managed superannuation company or a public listed company. This property is situated right in the heart of Dandenong and adjoins the Coles supermarket car park.

Comprising 6 x 1 bedroom, 6 x 2 bedroom and 2 x 3 bedroom apartments this solid block has been well maintained and will allow the new owner to just set and forget. Returning over $3,100 per week.

auctioN: Saturday, 9th august, 2014 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) oPeN: wed 3:30pm - 4:00pm & Sat 12:00pm to 12:30pm

FoR Sale: $2,900,000 oPeN: By appointment

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MODERN DESIGN - TOP LOCATION!

NEAR NEW & MODERN!

ALMOST NEW & RIGHT FOR YOU!

LOVELY HOME - DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!

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LOCATION - RETURN - POTENTIAL

22 Rodwell StReet

20 gRaNdview aveNue

Four bedroom home in the heart of Central Dandenong within minutes walk to the Dandenong Market & Plaza.

Featuring open plan living, lounge room with dining/ meals area, modern kitchen with granite benchtops & dishwasher, ducted heating, cooling system, two bathrooms, three toilets, pergola, garage and more!

Walk to the CBD from this double storey house with open plan living, modern kitchen and garage with remote and internal access. Upstairs study and three bedrooms with full ensuite to master. Features ducted heating, evaporative cooling, high ceilings, downlights, high quality timber floors and much more.

FoR Sale: $440,000 to $460,000 oPeN: wed4:30-4:50 & Sat 10:30-10:50

FoR Sale: $425,000 to $440,000 oPeN: wed 5:00-5:30 & Sat 1:30-2:00

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AWESOME INVESTMENT IN THE CBD!

3 BEDROOM UNIT IN PRIME LOCATION!

FoR Sale: $480,000 to $520,000 oPeN: thurs 5:00pm to 5:30pm

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2/40 BRuce StReet

BUY 1 - BUY 2!

This front two bedroom unit has built in robes, lock up garage plus courtyard, full bathroom, separate laundry and gas appliances including wall furnace and cooking.

The middle unit is also available with an existing tenant if you are looking for 2 investment properties in the same location. ONLY 3 ON THE BLOCK!

FoR Sale: $270,000 to $300,000 oPeN: Sat 1:00pm to 1:15pm

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FoR Sale: $270,000 to $300,000 oPeN: Sat 1:15pm to 1:30pm

FoR Sale: $325,000 to $345,000 oPeN: wed 4:00-4:20 & Sat 11:00-11:20

Immaculately maintained two bedroom unit with recent upgrades including oven, hot water service, carpets and split system heat/cool. Bright and sunny lounge, separate from the kitchen/meals area. There is a secure, private courtyard and a covered carport for the car. The two large bedrooms both have built in robes.

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IDEAL FIRST HOME/INVESTMENT!

A WISE INVESTMENT!

INVESTMENT ON A BUDGET!

Walk to shopping, schools, bus stop and train station from this two bedroom unit in a quiet location. Features formal lounge, modern kitchen/meals area, full bathroom, separate laundry, ducted heating, gas cooking, large backyard and lock up garage under roofline.

TOP VALUE FOR MONEY!

Mick Whelan Sales Manager 0416 003 505

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Three bedroom unit set at the rear of the block, providing privacy and no street noise. Features a spacious lounge, separate kitchen/meals area and full bathroom. Currently let until November at $340.00 per week. Walk to the Dandenong CBD, train station, Dandenong Creek bike trail, Schools, shops and so much more!

Only 3 on the block, this unit has a secure tenancy until early 2015 and can be purchased on its own or along with the front unit for a double investment. 2 large bedrooms with built in robes, gas appliances, air conditioning, separate kitchen/meals and private courtyard. Walk to Dandenong CBD, schools, hospital and transport.

Being just one of a few on the block, this one bedroom unit is positioned close to transport, Schools and Dandenong City. It features lounge, meals area off the modern kitchen with gas cooktop, split system air conditioning, private backyard and front yard and carport.

Excellent long term Tenant paying $200 per week.

Daryl Rayner Director 0411 537 820

FoR Sale: $470,000 to $500,000 oPeN: Sat 10:00am to 10:30am

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5/55 JoFFRe StReet

FoR Sale: $210,000 to $229,000 oPeN: thurs 4:00pm to 4:30pm

Neat home offers three double sized bedrooms with built in robes, study, large lounge, spacious kitchen/ dining, ducted cooling, undercover entertainment area, garage, carport and just over 3m driveway offering the opportunity of developing the large backyard (STCA).

Block of approx 696m2. TOP CENTRAL LOCATION!

6/105 MccRae StReet

4/167 PRiNceS HigHway COSY & NEAT HOME!

This hard to find, almost new home features 3 large bedrooms with walk in robe and ensuite to the master bedroom, kitchen with dishwasher and loads of bench space, 2 living areas and a combination of quality timber floors and tiling. Also includes ducted heating, lock up garage, private rear yard and landscaped gardens.

10/7 KeyS StReet

FoR Sale: $269,000 to $289,000 oPeN: Sat 12:00pm to 12:30pm Mile Mileski Sales Consultant 0417 103 325

John Ratnam Sales Consultant 0414 556 517

FoR Sale: $225,000 to $240,000 oPeN: Sat 2:00pm to 2:30pm

10/116 PRiNceS HigHway

Very neat and tidy first floor apartment located right in the heart of town. Large lounge with a separate kitchen, two good size bedrooms with walk in robes, designated carpark underneath with dual stair access. Walk to restaurants, train station and new Council chambers.

Fantastic Tenant or Vacant Possession available.

FoR Sale: $195,000 to $210,000 oPeN: Sat 11:10am to 11:30am Brenden Moore Sales Consultant 0433 944 335

NEAT AND SWEET!

Frank Holohan Senior Consultant

Your opportunity to enter the investment market when you buy this two bedroom apartment with a renovated bathroom. Located right next to the Dandenong High School. Rental potential of $260.00 per week.

CENTRAL TO MANY AMENITIES!

FoR Sale: $190,000 to $210,000 oPeN: Sat 11:00am to 11:30am

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Explore Your Possibilities with The C! SKYE 425 Hall Road

Over 80,000m2 of tranquillity, lifestyle and potential

NEW LISTING

A jewel in today’s property market, located along the tranquil stretch of Hall Road positioned on an immense 21 acres (Approx) allotment.

• Close to Cranbourne Park, Sandhurst Golf Course and Casey Indoor Sports Centre • Stretching over 400m in length and 200m wide with subdivision options (STCA), this is a very versatile opportunity that will surely resonate with families and investors alike.

SPRINGVALE 1-15/29 Albert Ave SELLING FAST

Modern and stylish, this exclusive Apartment has all amenities in arm’s reach, the perfect choice for professionals, investors or those looking to downsize in style!

• 15 Contemporary 1 and 2 bed apartments • Gourmet kitchen with inest appliances • Spacious open plan living/dining area • Large balcony to admire the elevated view • Quality carpets and bamboo hardwood loors

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SPRINGVALE 2/917-919 Heatherton Rd

$250,000 + Saturday 3:00 - 4:00pm Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Nidda Gov 0422 808 001

Nice family home close to Springvale KEYSBOROUGH 27 Fenton court Central.

Built by leading residential developer AV Jennings in 1987, this spacious home is the perfect family residential package. Surrounded by an array of amenities such as Parkmore Shopping Centre, Springers Leisure Centre, and Haileybury College.

Excellent accommodation is provided by 4 bedrooms surrounding a large bathroom, while the generous master bedroom enjoys full WIR and ensuite beneits.

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$480,000 + Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 2:15 - 2:45pm Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

Quality, convenience, aesthetic and indulgence!

This charming family residence situated on 834m2 (Approx.) of elevated land is everything a family could ask for, located in an enviable pocket of Endeavour Hills illed with great local amenities • 3 living areas, separate formal lounge,dining • Woodire/Ducted heating,evaporative cooling • Large kitchen equipped with glass splash back • Alfresco area with gas connection for BBQ’s • 4 bedrooms, the master bedroom with ensuite

NOBLE PARK 1070 Heatherton Road PLANS & PERMIT

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Calling All Investors and Developers!

Plans & Permit for 4 Townhouses

Exclusive area of Noble Park, sought after by irst home buyers and investors for its convenient location. Endorsed Plans and working drawings for 4 Townhouses on a large block of 935m2 (approx.). Designed with family in mind and the modern lifestyle, this is a rare opportunity that should not be missed. Secure this project right away and let us help you make it a great success.

For a copy of the plan call us today!

$530,000+ Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491

Quality lifestyle, spacious accommodation and superb locality

Situated just a minutes away from the always bustling Springvale shopping precinct, this well presented home is an ideal choice for families seeking quality living in a well-developed suburb.

• Access to a wide collection of shops, cafes, restaurants and schools for all levels of education including the established Killester College, as well as Springvale Homemaker Centre, library and Burden Park.

$420,000 - $450,000 Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pm Photo ID Required Contact: Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 3 Costello Court

Light Filled Luxury in Prime Location!

Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

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Contact The C Real Estate today for an Exclusive Introductory Offer!

Jessie Xin 03 858 10 999

Kim Laing 03 858 10 999

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16 Greenglade Court Noble Park 4 BEDROOM IN BOWL OF COURT

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 9th August at 11am 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $380,000+ Thursday 4-4.30pm Saturday from 10.30am Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

PLANS & PERMITS APPROVED Renovated 3 bed BV with rendered exterior with the bonus of an approved permit for a large 3 bed townhouse at the rear. Great irst home or investment potential with permit ready to go. Quiet location in probably the best area of Doveton. Existing home offers spacious lounge with gas heating & air conditioning, modern kitchen & bathroom with quality ittings. DON’T MISS THIS!

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 9th August at 1pm 10% deposit -bal 30/60 days Contact Agent Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 12.30pm Dennis T. 0438 341 066

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Sat 23rd August at 1pm 10% dep-bal 30/60 days Contact Agent Saturday 2-2.30pm Nigel Raymond 0425721593

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Close to schools, Parkmore shops & transport. This spacious home is sure to impress. Walk into this home through a tiled undercover entry. The interior offers a large lounge plus dining. Adjoining a hostess kitchen. Ducted heating for the cold winters. Semi ensuite to master with WIR other 3 bedrooms with double robes. Walk out of the tiled family room to an atrium overlooking a huge backyard.

Ideal for the large family. Priced to sell.

29 Floriana Avenue Doveton

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 23rd August at 11am 10% dep-bal 30/60 days Contact Agent Saturday 12-12.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

FULLY RENOVATED BRICK HOME This home offers a large spacious lounge with a gas wall furnace. Three good size bedrooms, master with built in robes. Modern sunny kitchen with gas appliances and electric wall oven. Bathroom with loor to ceiling tiles, two toilets and a separate laundry. There is a single carport.

Rear yard has a large room built as an extra entertainment area or could be used for storage. This fully renovated is on a block size 580sqmtrs approx with potential for subdivision (STCA). Located minutes away from the Dandenong Plaza, bus stops, schools & Myuna farm. This home will impress. Call now to make an appointment to view.

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FANTASTIC DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OR SUIT 1ST HOME BUYER Comfortable 3 bedroom timber home on an excellent block of 658m2 with 18m frontage. Land is ideal for a new home, dual occupancy or 2-3 units(STP). Great location in a quiet street overlooking parkland and very close to schools, transport & freeway access. Vendor purchased elsewhere & will sell!

9791 3177

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 30th August at 11am 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $320,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

DEVELOPMENT OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Huge level 1100m2 lot with 22m frontage. Current permit approved for four single level units (1 x 3bdr + 3 x 2bdr).

Plans available to inspect. Site may also suit 5 units (STP).

Existing weatherboard let to long term tenant. Avoid delays and start immediately. Popular central location ensures completed units will sell easily. DON’T MISS THIS!

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 6th September at 11am 10% dep-bal 60/90/120 days $500,000+ By appointment Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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CORNER BLOCK DEVELOPMENT (STP)

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 6th September at 1pm 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $300,000+

By Appointment Nigel Raymond 0425721593

GREAT INVESTMENT OR HOME TO LIVE IN This neat 2 bedroom unit in a small block of 3 units.

Represents fantastic value. Offers large carpeted lounge/ dining adjacent to a cupboard packed hostess kitchen. Gas ducted heating & evaporative cooling. Both bedrooms with robes. Separate bathroom, toilet & laundry. Paved back yard & lock up garage with remote door. Added bonus walk to market, plaza & all facilities. Get rid of the car. Don’t miss this great opportunity.

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 9th September at 2pm 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $320,000+

By Appointment Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

Private Price Agent

Contact Agent Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106

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$900,000+ By appointment Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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This home is set on a corner block 580m2 approx. Potential dual occupancy (STCA). The home is a solid 3 bedroom home, spacious lounge with gas heater & a/con unit.

Separate kitchen with all gas appliances. Hardwood loors throughout the home under the existing loor coverings.

Large single garage. Located opposite the pool & park, Secondary College and minutes away from Dandenong Plaza & bus stops. Would suit investor or irst home buyer.

Call now for an appointment to inspect.

2 Regnans Avenue Endeavour Hills FANTASTIC RENOVATED HOME FOR LARGE FAMILY

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BRAND NEW HOMES IN ROSEWOOD DOWNS $450,000+ Saturday 1-1.30pm Dennis T. 0438 341 066

Enjoying a prime location close to schools, transport & parkland, these quality three bedroom homes are a rare opportunity in this popular estate. Each offers open plan living with spacious lounge, family area opening to alfresco area, quality kitchen with stone benchtops, wall oven & gas hot plates, large master with full ensuite & walk in robe.

Bonus of street frontage & individual drive to large garage.

Extras include ducted heating, timber loors to living area, carpet to bedrooms, 3 toilets, private rear garden & remote to garage.

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READY, SET, BUILD! This is a property that will suit a builder or investor.

The property has two street frontages one in front for the existing home and one at the rear for the proposed townhouse development of which the plans & permits have been approved. This development can be done without demolishing the existing brick home which consists of a large lounge with a split system a/con unit & gas wall furnace. Kitchen with gas appliances & meals/dining area.

3 large bedrooms one with a/con unit. Bathroom with a shower over the spa bath. This unique home is on a block size 586m2 approx & to view the plans & permits.

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Fixed Date Sale 22nd August Price $500,000+ Inspect

By Appointment Agent Neil Butler 0411 637 088

PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITE IN GREAT LOCATION Approx 1500m2 lot with 25m frontage and zoned for high density development. Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy this superb site surrounded by modern quality homes.

Huge old world 4 bedroom home with huge living area and modern timber kitchen with family area. Features high ceilings and original dado panelling. Separate 2 storey 3 bedroom townhouse at rear of property is ideal for extended family suit 2 families or blue chip development site (STP). Inspect by appointment.

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NOBLE PARK 1/24 FRENCH STREET opportunity to Start, DownScale or inveSt! Absolutely enticing to all with a preferred north orientation, a generous front garden introduces this compelling streetfront unit as a brilliant enterprise for 1st timers, a smart haven for the young family or an effortless singlelevel scale-down or investment for those whose priority is low-maintenance living. Impeccably presented, the spacious interior features a lounge room that flows through to a neutral toned kitchen with adjoining dining area and further extending out to an intimate entertaining courtyard. Three robed bedrooms, include a good sized main with access to a bright 2-way bathroom complemented by ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm system, shed and single garage confirming this charming home is equally ideal to live in or a perfect investment opportunity. Wonderfully situated in a leading location within easy walking distance to Noble Park Train Station, bus stops, Noble Park Secondary and just minutes to Parkmore and Monash/Eastlink Freeways.

ofice: Aspendale Gardens ph: 9587 6211

KEYSBOROUGH 8 WOOLTANA ROAD FRESHLY ENHANCED FOR MODERN LIVING Fresh and inviting with a northern rear aspect, this 3 bedroom renovated home appeals to those who value style and convenience with a lucky number 8 address. Meticulously enhanced for a modern lifestyle, a neutral colour palette permeates spacious living with a sleek kitchen/meals area fitted with Caesar stone benches and quality stainless steel appliances flowing through to a spacious lounge room (open fireplace) that opens out to an entertaining alfresco delivering exceptional family comfort and weather resistant entertaining options. An expansive rear garden is complemented by superior appointments including central bathroom ducted heating, airconditioning and single garage, fabulously located surrounded by a wealth of amenities including schools, parks, transport and Eastlink freeway.

• Sleek kitchen with Caesar stone benches & stainless steel appliances • Ducted heating, open ireplace & air-conditioning • Outdoor entertaining area with expansive rear garden and single garage

Office: Aspendale Gardens Ph: 9587 6211

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auction: 16th August at 2:00 PM price: $340,000-$370,000 inspect: Saturday 11:00-11:30am mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 6779167

DevelopMent opportunity - 760M2 Instantly comfortable with an inviting ambience, this single-level home has been superbly maintained for current-day comfort delivering the perfect opportunity to first home buyers, investors and young families. In a quiet peaceful pocket, this pristine home reveals unexpected space and beautiful timber floors flowing throughout a relaxed floorplan comprising of a modern kitchen that extends northwards to an expansive casual living/ dining domain ideal for everyday enjoyment or large scale entertaining.

Four generous bedrooms and family bathroom are complemented outside by an exceptionally large rear garden, covered pergola, double garage and ample off street parking. Comprehensively appointed with a gas heater, split system cooling and perfectly positioned just minutes to Chisolm, Dandenong hospital, schools and transport.

• Expansive open plan living/dining domain • Spacious modern kitchen

Dinesh raghu 0431 131 157 Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

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Auction: 16th August at 12:30 PM Price: $370,000-$405,000 Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 6758364 Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157 Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

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KEYSBOROUGH 64 CABINDA DRIVE FOUR-BEDROOM FAMILY RESIDENCE! Brilliantly positioned in a tightly held pocket of Keysborough, this expansive, four-bedroom family residence has been immaculately cared for by its original owners; and now it could be your turn to enjoy all that is on offer here.

Highlights include soaring raked ceilings lifting your eyes to the skies to take in the splendour of exposed beams and timber ceilings, both formal and casual living and dining areas plus a zoned rumpus ensuring family harmony, plentiful natural light, a master bedroom with mirrored robes and spa ensuite ideally positioned at the front of the home, family-sized kitchen equipped with quality appliances and not one, but TWO large outdoor undercover entertaining zones! The enviable location offers a huge park just across the road, 550m to Parkmore Shopping Centre and in close proximity to quality schooling, wetlands, station and EastLink.

• Rumpus opening out to a second outdoor entertaining area complete with brick pizza oven

Office: Aspendale Gardens Ph: 9587 6211

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auction: 23rd August at 11:00 AM price: $390,000-$429,000 inspect: Saturday 2:30-3:00pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 6783877 Dinesh raghu 0431 131 157 Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

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Auction: 9th August at 2:00 PM Price: $430,000-$470,000 Inspect: Saturday 1:30-2:00pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 6753642 Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815 Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

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CENTRAL AND CONTEMPORARY - 2 PROPERTIES IN 1 SALE This wonderful, contemporary facade two storey townhouse is ideal for the executive buyer seeking a modern home in Springvale in a location second to none. Set in the heart of Central Springvale, this smart looking double storey residence is just 3 years young and offers the astute buyer 28sqs approx of quality living. Accommodation comprises 4 bedrooms in total. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs plus another principal bedroom downstairs with its own with full en-suite bathroom. The 3 living areas comprise a formal lounge, large open family room and dining area plus a family living area upstairs. The gourmet kitchen presents stainless steel fittings, dishwasher and built-in microwave. Featuring 2.5 bathrooms in all, central heating and cooling, 6 split system air conditioners, quality tiled floors and carpeting in all bedrooms, window furnishings, large double garage with remote-controlled door, and lovely landscaped gardens.

35B Regent Avenue, Springvale - HOME SITE WITH PLAN & PERMIT TO BUILD 2 STOREY 4 BEDROOM HOUSE A newly titled block of land of 350m2 approx. with plans and permit to build a double storey house of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a double garage. The land has been sub divided and will be sold with its own new title. The property is handy to Springvale shopping and railway station plus other amenities are all nearby.

Auction: Auction 30th August @ 11am Price: $990,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 4:00 - 4:30pm

KEYSBOROUGH 54 SOMERFIELD DVE STH ELEGANT CONTEMPORARY SINGLE LEVEL LIVING Set in a most desirable location amid quality homes and enjoying all that Somerfield has to offer; this lovely single storey residence will impress you with its design and space and charm you with its warmth and elegance. The main bedroom at the front of the home has lots of space as well as it’s own walk in robe and private bathroom all isolated from the other 3 bedrooms at the rear. In between are a double garage with internal access, a sitting room, a home theatre, a central kitchen with luxury fittings and appliances, a family meals and living area and a covered al fresco zone for year round enjoyment. Fully appointed with central heating and cooling, this home is one for the discerning buyer looking for value and prestige in a quality neighbourhood.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

KEYSBOROUGH 8 PEPPERTREE STREET WHEN SIZE MATTERS Set behind a decorative, high, colour bond fence and electric gate on a generous 610m2 allotment; this single storey Henley home provides a substantial 35 sqs approx of family living in the coveted Oakwood Estate.

Featuring 4 good bedrooms plus a study, this family home features a large principal bedroom with its own full en-suite bathroom with dual vanities. The choice of living and relaxing areas includes a separate home theatre room, a formal living room, adjoining family room, a massive kitchen with stainless steel fittings, dishwasher and 900 cooktop, large tiled dining which opens to a paved outdoor living entertaining area under a pergola and decking.

The other bedrooms are all well proportioned and serviced by a central family bathroom and another sitting area. Quality tiles throughout, ducted heating and evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, security system, water tank, fully landscaped low maintenance gardens, a double garage with remotecontrolled door and internal access.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

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SPRINGVALE STH 20/27-29 GOLDEN GRV GOLDEN INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Be the first to see this surprisingly spacious family-sized apartment set in a contemporary building and located very conveniently to major arterials as well as shops, schools and all wanted amenities. Accessed via a security entry and lobby; this first floor apartment offers a bright and spacious carpeted living area with modern, open- plan tiled kitchen including a dishwasher, 3 good sized bedrooms, master with full ensuite bathroom, split system air conditioning, loads of natural light, a balcony and parking space for your car. An ideal option for the first home buyer seeking modern low maintenance accommodation and a superb chance for the savvy investor to secure an appreciating asset in a high rental - demand location.

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Laura Fang 0417 613 040

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Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

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Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Adam Miller 0417 540 047

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KEYSBOROUGH 10 ELLSWORTH DRIVE YOU ‘LL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE Set over a single level and just 1.7 years young; this extensively optioned and fully featuredCarlisle home offers approximately 26 squares of premium family living in a desirable neighbourhood within the Somerfield precinct.

Featuring 3 bedrooms plus a study or 4th bedroom, master bedroom with WI robe and full en-suite bathroom including stone vanity tops, a large, lightfilled open plan family and dining room plus a generous rumpus room as well! The luxury kitchen features premium Ilve 900mm appliances including dishwasher, stone benches and glass splashbacks. A covered al fresco dining area with integrated BBQ leads off the living room and is flanked by low maintenance garden. There is a fully lined, remote-controlled double garage with internal entry and additional roof storage via an attic ladder.

Other features comprise quality carpeting and floor tiles, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, security system, security entrance, 2.5 m ceilings, plus beautiful landscaped gardens.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

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Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Jesse Roberts 0417 474 258

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Price: $640,000+ Inspect: Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Laura Fang 0417 613 040

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HALLAM Visitors will be pleasantly surprised with this well presented home which is one of only two on the block.

It is still sparkling from a full renovation.

The home features three large bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a new kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space, all stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher.

Quality floating-timber floors flow throughout the living rooms and the new owners will be comfortable in the lounge with its reverse cycle air conditioning.

The rear decking is ideal for summer entertaining and barbecues and there is an enclosed secure carport with remote controlled door.

There’s an additional car space on the title which means no parking on the street for the two-car family and a private rear yard.

It is currently let at $355 per week, $1538 per month, so the return is as close to positive gearing as there is.

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You are sure to be impressed & fall in love with this immaculately maintained family home in a highly sought after position in Dandenong North. As you walk in you will be greeted by 3 bedrooms (2 bedrooms with built in robes), formal lounge with polished timber floors & gas wall heater, timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances including gas stove, adjoining dining area with room for a eight seater dining table & well maintained bathroom & separate toilet.

Additionally this terrific home boasts a large double lock up garage with extra toilet, storage space & small kitchenette which is perfect for large family gathering or parties, good sized backyard for the kids to play in & neatly manicured gardens. With all amenities including Lyndale Green Primary School, Lyndale Secondary College, Eastlink Freeway, local shops & parks at your doorstep, this home is a must have for any family.

AUCTION: Saturday 9th August 2014 at 12:00pm TERMS: 5% Deposit, Balance in 60-90 Days INSPECT: Saturday 9th August 2014 11:30am - 12:00pm

We are inviting all developers to this well positioned 1000 sqm (approximately) block of land with planning permit for 5 units. The plans consist of 4 double storey townhouses and 1 single storey unit with the following features: -Townhouse 1 – 17.92 squares – 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets, single lock up garage with separate driveway entrance -Townhouse 2 – 13.82 squares - 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets, single lock up garage -Townhouse 3 – 13.82 squares - 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets, single lock up garage -Townhouse 4 – 13.82 squares – 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets, single lock up garage -Unit 5 – 9.39 squares – 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet, double car space Existing dwelling currently rented out for $1192 pcm.

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AUCTION: 47 Wilma Avenue Dandenong

Neb Delibasic : 0411 332 467 e: neb.delibasic@delrealestate.com.au

Ranko Delibasic : 0422 991 375 e: ranko.delibasic@delrealestate.com.au

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252 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong

1B Neb Delibasic : 0411 332 467 e: neb.delibasic@delrealestate.com.au

Hall & Partners DANDENONG NORTH 3 Boyd Court AUCTION

DANDENONG 38B Edward Avenue LAND OF OPPORTUNITY! Approximately 860m2 of it and producing income!

They don’t come much bigger than this one.

Investigate the possibilities here! 3-4 units/ townhouses (STCA) or just introduce your own concept!Most important, don’t miss out the big one- not to many to choose from!

Modest weatherboard house has 3 bedrooms plus free standing bungalow and long term tenants happy to stay!This will support your investment during preparations of the new project!

LOCATION! QUALITY! SIZE! A perfect blend of the right ingredients!

No more compromise!

Look at this, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, street frontage villa unit! Large master bedroom with ensuite, modern kitchen with island bench, open living area with the comforts of modern living! 2 other bedrooms with BIR services by main bathroom!

Garage, garden shed, private yard, direct street address in a super convenient location just 2 minutes to Dandenong Hospital, Market and Central conveniences.

Auction: Saturday 30th August at 12pm Inspect: Saturday 1:00-1:30pm Contact: Walter Kubiak 0412 359 973

For Sale: $400,000+ Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm Contact: Walter Kubiak 0412 359 973

NARRE WARREN 28 Springfield Drive NEW LISTING

AT THE DOORSTEPS OF WESTFIELD! 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double brick garage!

Most affordable double storey family home in a desirable location! Consists of formal lounge dining, rumpus, large kitchen with gas cooking!

3 bedrooms upstairs with ensuite and main bathroom. 4th bedroom or study downstairs.

Options exist here! Retain the tenants at $360 per week or just make this your family home!

STYLE WITH A NEW VIBE! Be metres from parkland, moments from schools and love what’s been done to transform this home. It’s got a welcoming feel, lots of light, and with four bedrooms and two living areas this has all the room that families need. Comprises of master bedroom with full ensuite, formal lounge and dining, lots of bench space and stainless steel appliances in the new kitchen. Easy care gardens and a huge alfresco area, convenient location and the best views in the Endeavour Hills area. Extra features include double carport, ducted heating, air con and much more.

For Sale: $400,000+ Inspect: Saturday 2:00-2:30pm Contact: Walter Kubiak 0412 359 973

For Sale: $460,000+ Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Carina Cigna 0410 027 281

SINGLE –LEVEL, CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING! SPACIOUS & CLOSE TO IT Immaculate presentation and contemporary ALL! living are hallmarks thisfence compelling Step behind this high of gated line, andthree find bedroom twoscope levels for of space for townhouse. today and Packaging value-adding spacious living a low maintenance lifestyle, tomorrow!

This with well presented beauty retains a3 that’s ideal for First Home large bedrooms (each with Buyers, built in young robes),families, master Investors and full downsizers.

Comprisesspacious of 3 bedroom with ensuite. Comprises generous sizedand bedrooms (masterbathroom, bedroom,open two formal lounge dining, family way are zoned upstairs, formal lounge, plan bathroom) kitchen, adjoining meals area/rumpus room, powder room and opengarden plan kitchen, with a huge overlooking a beautiful & a huge backyard. meals area. Extra features include a dishwasher, Inc dishwasher, ducted heating, split system, air con double with remote ducted & a singlegarage carport.

Family future control, in a sensational heating, much more. centre. position,air justconditioning walk to theand E/Hills shopping

BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS, EASY LIVING VILLA. A wise investment or rewarding property debut.

This tastefully updated three double bedrooms is in a superb heartland location just moments from Hallam Senior Secondary Collage. Introduces a large open plan kitchen with adjoining meals area, with quality stainless steel appliances, generous formal lounge and renovated bathroom.

Comprises of double garage with remote control, evaporative cooling, wall heater, electric gates and much more.

For Sale: $420,000+ Buyers over $340,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Carina Cigna 0410 027 281

For Sale: $325,000+ Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Carina Cigna 0410 027 281

WHAT A RIPPER! This 4 BR, 2 bathroom home is situated on the high side of a quiet court with lovely views. With a large lounge leading into the formal dining area and a second living area off the kitchen, this is perfect for growing families.The generous master is well equipped with WIR and ensuite plus there are 3 other bedrooms with robes. From the family room move out to the large deck, perfect for entertaining.The landscaped, sunny back garden is crying out for a trampoline and swing set. Other features include ducted heating hardwood floors, an impressive solar system, dishwasher and alarm.

ATTENTION INVESTORS OR RENOVATORS Sure property needs some TLC, but any work you put in you will be rewarded. It is ideally situated within walking distance to Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, bus stops, and Nazareth College. Features include three good sized bedrooms, separate lounge, kitchen with a meals area, separate bathroom and laundry, a neat rear yard with paving, and a lock up garage.

The property is currently tenanted for $1300 on a periodic lease. Great value, this one is a sure bet to sell quickly!

For Sale: $380,000+ Inspect: Saturday 12:00-12:30pm Contact: Geraldine Kyte 0401 377 676

For Sale: Buyers Over $340,000 Inspect: Saturday 1:00 to 1:30pm Contact: Adrian Hall 0417 123 820

DANDENONG 1/11 NORTH Falkiner 3 Boyd Crescent Court MODERN UNIT IN SUPER LOCATION This home ticks all the boxes, features good sized lounge, modern kitchen with all the mod cons including dishwasher, overlooking a family/ meals area, both the bedrooms are a good size and have BIR’s, the rear paved courtyard is fully enclosed and ideal for entertaining and there is a single garage. Approximately 9 years young in Central Dandenong, this one is sure not to last long.

For Sale: Buyers Over $300,000 Inspect: Saturday 2:00 to 2:30pm Contact: Adrian Hall 0417 123 820 Irene Athanasiadis 0407 315 911

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For Sale: Saturday Auction: $310,000 Plus 30th August at 12pm Inspect: Saturday

By Appointment 3:00 to 3:30pm Kubiak 04120407 359 315 973 911 Contact: Walter Irene Athanasiadis

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ENDEAVOUR HILLS The new owners will be metres from parkland, moments from schools and will love what’s been done to transform this home.

It’s got a welcoming feel, lots of light, and with its four bedrooms and two living areas this has all the room that families need.

It has a master bedroom with full ensuite, formal lounge and dining, lots of bench space and stainless steel appliances in the new kitchen.

It has easy care gardens and a huge alfresco area, convenient location and the best views in the Endeavour Hills area.

Extra features include a double carport, ducted heating, air conditioning and much more.

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HALL AND PARTNERS FIRST NATIONAL, 9700 3000 CARINA CIGNA, 0410 027 281 INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT PRICE: $460,000 PLUS PRIVATE SALE

Nicholls Gledhill 2 Raymond McMahon Blvd, Endeavour Hills 9700 7888 nichollsgledhill.com.au 10 Correa Place ENDEAVOUR HILLS

Quality Portfolio for the Astute Investor QualityInvestment and Exposure EOI AUCTION

BIG BACKYARD FOR POTENTIAL SUBDIVISION! (STCA) This 3 bedroom home boasts big L-shaped formal lounge, kitchen/meals area, good sized bedrooms, hardwood timber floors throughout and split air conditioning.

Covered entertaining area with views and single lockup garage with extra workshop space etc. Huge 800m2 block in a quiet court location.

Asking $370,000 plus Tom Dong 0432 777 288 Umesh Kumar 0434 023 805

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39 Lawson Way ENDEAVOUR HILLS HANDY AND PRIVATE LOCATION!! Quiet court location - surrounded by prestigious homes, modern home boasts an open plan formal living, dining, modern fully fitted kitchen, 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and double lock up garage plus big driveway with spare parking space ducted heating, evaporative cooling, huge block (approx 883sq.m) AND walking distance to everything.

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9 Astran Court ENDEAVOUR HILLS OVER 30 SQUARES OF LIVING Large formal lounge, timber kitchen, meals/family area + huge rumpus, big double remote garage internal access, massive undercover entertaining. 4 bedrooms, FES & BIR, plus parents retreat, ducted heating, split a/c, roller shutters. Walking distance to Thomas Mitchell primary, shopping centres, etc.

Open Saturday 1:00-1:30pm Asking $550,000 plus Tom Dong 0432 777 288 Umesh Kumar 0434 023 805

15 Anderson Crt ENDEAVOUR HILLS TWO LARGE LIVING AREAS!! Set in a quiet court location, close to everything - this 3 bed home consists of formal lounge with Open Fire Place, kitchen with meals to a massive family area with built-in Bar, Full Ensuite & WIR, ducted heating, air conditioning, double Lock up garage.

Open Saturday 12:00-12:30pm Asking $430,000+ Tom Dong 0432 777 288 Umesh Kumar 0434 023 805

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MCDONALD Springvale director Harry Li has plenty of reasons to smile at the moment after taking out the Barfoot and Thompson Invitational Auctioneers’ Championships in Auckland, New Zealand, last month.

It was the second year in a row that Mr Li had been invited to attend the Australiasian invitational event and while he was unplaced last year, he was the big winner this time, taking out the senior division of the hotly contested event.

More than 20 senior and novice auctioneers from both sides of the Tasman took part in the competition, which is now its fourth year.

The championships, held on 30 May 2014, gave Australasian auctioneers a platform to practice their skills.

“It is a way to network and have some healthy competition,” Mr Li said.

“I love it,” he said of the competition, explaining that it was a “bit of an adrenalin rush”.

“The competition is a lot of fun amongst comrades,” he said.

The experienced real estate agent Mr Li said he originally became an auctioneer because there weren’t any around in his area at the time.

However since then he had developed a “real passion” for calling auctions.

This year saw a record number of Australian contestants enter the ‘Senior’ category including auctioneers from the ACT, Victoria and Queensland.

Barfoot and Thompson Auction Manager Campbell Dunoon said he was extremely impressed with the high calibre of entrants at this years’ championships.

“We should be very proud that we have a lot of talented marketers and highly skilled auctioneers in Australasia,” he said.

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“It’s encouraging to see so many novice auctioneers practising and getting up to perform.

“These are the stars of the future.”

Competitors were judged on criteria including description of property, bidding, style, personality and empathy.

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* Competition opens 01/08/2014 and closes at 11:59pm (AEST) 31/08/2014. Total prize pool is $4,000. Winner drawn at 11:30am on 01/09/2014 at Salmat Digital, Level 2, 116 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060. Winner notified by mail and published in the Herald Sun on 08/09/14. Terms and conditions are available at www.livingstonwin.com.au Promoter is Peet Central Cranbourne Syndicate ABN: 58 115 141 056, Level 3, 492 St Kilda Road Melbourne Vic 3004. House and land sold separately. Peet Limited acts as agent for the sale of the land only. Buyers enter into a separate contract with the builder and the builder is responsible for all matters relating to the building contract and the house. Prices may include rebates for the fulfilment of separate conditions under the land contract and information provided by the builder may be subject to eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions. Buyers should review the land and building contracts carefully, make their own inquiries and obtain independent advice before proceeding. Illustrations and information are intended to be indicative only and are believed to be correct at the time of publication. Peet Limited reserves the right to withdraw or alter any package at any time without notice at its absolute discretion. Estimated costs for the package are indicative only and other costs and fees are payable, including but not limited to: transfer/stamp duty, settlement/ registration fees, legal/conveyancing fees, finance costs, site works, engagement of any consultants, approvals, connection for services and variations. Peet Estates (VIC) Pty Ltd. 1146779-KC32-14 DJ

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NEW HOMES AND LAND

FOUNDATIONS OF PROPERTY SUCCESS TWENTY-FIVE years ago in the middle of the “recession we had to have” a group of friends started a small property syndicate in Bendigo.

There was a real estate agent, a solicitor, an engineer and accountants in the group of 16 investors who each contributed between $9000 and $12,000 to buy the 30-block land development in Eagle Hawk.

That was back in 1989 and now the group is pretty much a household name across three states - Villawood Properties - a company that now turns over between $200 and $250 million a year.

Those numbers would have been a surprise to engineer Rory Costelloe and his group of mates back then, maybe even to Tony Johnson who joined Rory as joint executive director in 2006.

Together they have grown the business into a national operator and one that has achieved a 400 per cent increase in turnover in that time.

He said back then they never dreamed they would ever extend beyond Bendigo - but that happened 10 years later when they extended to Melbourne.

“We never dreamed we would go interstate but 10 years after that we extended into Queensland and NSW,” he said.

For Rory Costelloe “dedication and passion” are part of the pillars that the company has been built on as well as creativity, innovation and community.

Already boasting an enviable list of award winning developments in Victoria, NSW and Queensland, Villawood is preparing for the launch of a number of new and exciting projects as well as some major milestones on its existing developments.

“Rob’s (Ketterer) gathering of family friends, a solicitor, an engineer and

RORY COSTELLOE, TONY JOHNSON, AND BALL MC CHANNEL 7’S REBECCA MADDERN AT THE BALL CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF VILLAWOOD PROPERTIES.

RORY COSTELLOE AND HIS WIFE AND FOUR DAUGHTERS. accountants was fortuitous and proved to be a formidable combination of knowledge that has grown us to what we are today,” Rory told the company’s birthday bash at the Regent Theatre Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne recently.

The company now supports more than 100 community groups across its developments, with the largest being the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

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A book commemorating Villawood’s “It always starts with your parents who 25-year history has been published, have raised my siblings and myself in a featuring some amazing photographs, very loving and supportive environment interviews and stories with the people while keeping our feet on the ground, with behind the business. great country values of honesty and trust,” “Its been a wonderful journey and, of Rory said.

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REGIONS SEE AUCTION URGE INCREASE ENZO RAIMONDO

CEO Real Estate Institute of Victoria

Melbourne has been dubbed Australia’s auction capital but in regional Victoria selling at auction has been less popular with the vast majority of homes sold by private sale.

This year, though, that seems to have changed.

The number of auctions held in regional Victoria has increased by 38 per cent in the year to date with 1424 auctions held, compared with 1034 in the same period last year.

Sales at auction tend to increase during periods of significant price growth, with sellers encouraged by the high prices achieved by others at auction.

Private sales take place where an

extended sale and marketing period is preferred rather than the compressed timescale of an auction.

They allow buyers time to view the house and consider the purchase and tend to be more popular in slower market times or in harder-toreach locations.

Not surprisingly, then, that regional centres rather than small country towns featured in the list of top auction locations in regional Victoria.

Echuca, with 60 auctions, topped the list as the location with the most auctions in regional Victoria.

It also achieved a solid auction clearance rate - that is, the number of homes going to auction that sold.

Echuca’s clearance rate of 46 per cent was close to the regional Victorian average rate of 51 per cent.

The next three “top auction” locations were all in Geelong.

Belmont was in second place with 46 auctions, Geelong West third with 47 auctions and Newtown fourth with 41 auctions.

While all three trailed Echuca in terms of the number of auctions, each delivered a clearance rate above 68 per cent, well ahead of the average for regional Victoria.

All three areas have seen significant gentrification and a booming cafe culture, making them increasingly attractive to first-time buyers and families.

East Geelong was also in the top 10, at seventh, with 32 auctions and a clearance rate in line with Belmont, Geelong West and Newtown.

Mildura was sixth on the list with 37 auctions and a 49 per cent clearance rate.

Also in the top 10 were Warrnambool (32 auctions, 31 per cent), Wodonga (32 auctions, 50 per cent) and Shepparton (31 auctions, 48 per cent).

And while Ballarat Central, with 10 auctions, did not make it on to the top 10 list for regional Victoria it led the way with its clearance rate - an impressive 90 per cent this year.

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DANDENONG With a crisp clean renovated feel and no body corporate, this inviting spacious two bedroom villa is a great start or investment in this improving Dandenong area.

It features a formal lounge with stainless steel gas appliances, separate tiled meals area, two good sized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, tasteful bathroom, reverse cycle air conditioner, gas heater, alarm system, large landscaped front and private rear yards and a carport.

It is located in a quiet position yet very close to shops, train station, bus stop, schools, parkland, EastLink, Princes Highway and the famous Melbourne’s second city’s CBD.

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Endeavour Hills 8 Enfield Close

Endeavour Hills 11 Dampier Court

• 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and a double lockup garage

• Features: 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms

Auction Saturday 23rd of August 4:00pm On Site View Private Inspection

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• Large sunny lounge • Gas heater and split system • Hardwood timber floors • Carport

Michael Cervenjak 0419 389 039

Endeavour Hills 9708 0555

Endeavour Hills 9708 0555

57B Heatherton Rd

57B Heatherton Rd

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Location is the key!

• 2 spacious bedrooms

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Auction Saturday 9th of August 1:00pm On Site View Wed 5:00-5:20pm Sat 12:30-1:00pm

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Auction Saturday 23rd of August 12:00PM On Site View Wed 3:00-3:30pm Sat 11:40-12:00pm

Michael Cervenjak 0419 389 039 Dandenong 9793 4833 20 Langhorne St

• Features include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, impressive sized lounge, laundry, polished floorboards, electric heater, gas ducted heating, ceiling fans, 2 sheds and an undercover car park.

• An impressive land size of 574m2 and in a quiet court location Auction Saturday 23rd of August 3:00pm On Site View Private Inspection

Jesal Joshi 0425 944 666 Dandenong 9793 4833 20 Langhorne St

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Low maintenance villa unit amongst a quiet block in an ultra-convenient location. Spacious lounge, bright/modern kitchen, meals area, 2 good size bedrooms, central bathroom & separate toilet.

Also superb bamboo flooring, tiles to wet areas, ducted heating, 2 split air conditioners, security roller shutters to all windows, LUG & more.

For Sale Offers over $280,000 View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

Noble Park 9546 1888

Noble Park 9546 1888

31-33 Buckley Street

31-33 Buckley Street

Springvale

Noble Park 4/15 Ellendale Road

Perfect for a large family. Set on a large corner allotment is this spacious double storey home.

Comprising of 5 extra large bedrooms, master with full ensuite & spa, large lounge/dining, well appointed modern kitchen with adjoining meals and family living areas, theatre room, ducted heating, aircon & low maintenance yard with covered entertaining area.

For Sale 650,000+ View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

3 bedroom villa unit at the rear of the block. Close to all amenities. Easy access to Monash Freeway & Eastlink. 3 good sized bedrooms, sunken formal lounge, separate dining area, large modern kitchen/meals area, sparkling bathroom, gas ducted heating, airconditioner, lock up garage, lock up storage room & private rear yard.

For Sale Offers over $310,000 View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

Noble Park 9546 1888

Noble Park 9546 1888

31-33 Buckley Street

31-33 Buckley Street

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Noble Park 83 Ellendale Road

Noble Park 29 Mons Parade

A great chance for investors & home seekers to buy this brick veneer house in a great location.

Comprising of 3 bedrooms, formal lounge comfortable for a big family, polished floor boards throughout the house, gas ducted heating & a nice bathroom. Outside is secured with shutters for all windows & a big back yard for kids to enjoy.

For Sale Offers over $440,000 View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

This spacious family home has lots to offer!

Master with full ensuite & double walk in robes.

Lounge with air cond & ducted heating, kitchen with gas burners & wall oven, dishwasher, meals area & another 3 bedrooms. Central bathroom, toilet & laundry facilities. Good size backyard, very large work shed, photo studio & a study.

For Sale Offers over $430,000 View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm

Noble Park 9546 1888

Noble Park 9546 1888

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Upon entering the circular driveway you are immediately struck by the beauty and charm of this truly unique residence.

Sitting on approximately 7,000 square metres (1.75 acres) amid established gardens and mature trees - a park-like setting only minutes from the Berwick Village.

From the timeless clinker bricks to the striking high-pitched roofline, it becomes apparent you are in for something special.

Featuring four bedrooms, a separate study which may also be used as a fifth bedroom or additional living room, and a spacious formal lounge with a captivating, raised open fireplace, in itself a major focal point. A segregated master bedroom suite comprises a retreat, both walk-in and built-in robes and a striking, travertine tiled ensuite.

The central living/dining area adjoins a fully appointed timber kitchen and French antique wet bar, with the informal living area of the home extending outside to a superb entertaining zone encompassing a large covered pergola, and in-ground solar and gas heated swimming pool.

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Imagine sumptuous views as you’re enjoying a morning coffee or evening wine on the extensive decking.

A second building measuring a further 82 square metres (nine squares) of floorspace is currently being used as a working office. Complete with three rooms, phone/internet connection, heating and cooling, and provision for a kitchen and bathroom, it offers a multitude of other uses including a studio, in-law accommodation or teenager retreat.

An entertainer’s paradise with enormously flexible additional accommodation, number 67 Buchanan Road is a very special property you’ll be proud to call home.

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Keysborough 24 Juneberry Drive Family living with convenience!

This 4 bedroom + study residence is a low maintenance heaven in this bustling life style locale. Enjoying a sleek kitchen with blanco stainless steel appliances & walk-in pantry, formal lounge, large family/meals area, full ensuite to master & circular walk in robe, double remote controlled garage, private rear entertaining area, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm system, ducted vacuuming, LED down lights, video intercom & bamboo flooring.

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm ljhooker.com

Noble Park 9546 1888 31-33 Buckley Street

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LJ HOOKER HAMPTON PARK WINS 6 OUTSTANDING AWARDS IN 2014 At the last LJ Hooker Victorian/Tasmanian awards night held at The Grand Hyatt in Melbourne on the 26th of July, 2014, LJ Hooker Hampton Park won a number of awards, including: • Top Community Relationship Award – 1st • Most Productive Team, No. of Transactions – 1st • Most Productive Team, Income Earned – 1st • Top Office All income - 2nd Place • Top Sales Office – 2nd Place • 15 Years of Service – John Deo It was a stellar year, and a fantastic result, and all due to a fantastic team.

If you wish to sell or lease your property with a number one agent or are interested in buying real estate, be sure to call LJ Hooker Hampton Park on 9702 8388 Hampton Park

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Hampton Park 7/20-22 Somerville Road

ONE WITH THE LOT

Enjoy The Benefits

Immaculate four bedroom home features - lounge room, open kitchen with dishwasher, meals area, family room, rumpus room, study, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ceiling fan, window furnishings, an alarm, two bathrooms, two toilets and a double lock-up garage with internal access. Outdoor has a large pergola with a timber decking, large backyard, and a garden shed.

Fully renovated three bedroom family home with - formal lounge room with a split system, hostess kitchen and meals area, outdoors features a paved area, an oversized single remote garage as well as a communal swimming pool and a function centre or games room, made available to all the residents in the complex.

For Sale $390,000+ View Saturday 11.50 – 12.10pm Zed 0432 797 384

For Sale $270,000+ View Saturday 1.40-2.00pm Zed 0432 797 384

Hampton Park 9702 8388

Hampton Park 9702 8388

Shop 20, 166 Somerville Road

Shop 20, 166 Somerville Road

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Hampton Park 3A Kylie Court

Brand New Family Home

Stylish and Fully Renovated

Brand new three bedroom unit, with no progress payments – nothing to pay until you move in. The features are endless with full luxurious inclusions and in an up and coming neighbourhood. This home is walking distance to schools, parks and shops.

This amazing home has been tastefully renovated and is close to all amenities.

Inside comprises of a formal lounge room, hostess kitchen with stainless steel gas appliances, meals area, three bedrooms on offer, a two way bathroom, built in robes, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, carpets and tiles, roller shutters, a pergola and a single lock-up garage.

For Sale $290,000+ View Saturday & Sunday 12.30 - 1.30pm Tim 0411 989 344

For Sale $320,000 plus View Saturday 12–12.20pm Sunday 11.20-11.40am Tim 0411 989 344

Hampton Park 9702 8388

Hampton Park 9702 8388

Shop 20, 166 Somerville Road

Shop 20, 166 Somerville Road

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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THE Naval Association of Australia’s Dandenong branch marked 100 years since World War I began with a ceremony in Noble Park on Sunday.

A wreath-laying service at the naval memorial at Noble Park RSL featured guest speakers, Naval Association of Australia national president Lieutenant Russell Pettis and City of Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti.

Ted Baillieu represented Victorian Premier Dennis Napthine and Veterans’ Affairs Minister Damian Drum also attended to mark the start of the conflict on 28 July, 1914.

Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews, Royal Australian Navy Recruit School Commanding Officer Dugald Clelland, Department of Veterans’ Affairs assistant commissioner John Geary and Korean Veterans Association president Vic Dey also attended.

An armed Royal Australian Navy catafalque party and bugler took part in the service alongside the City of Dandenong Band and Scottish pipers.

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Aunty Di discovers her lost world WURUNDJERI ELDER DIANE KERR RECENTLY TOLD THE JOURNAL SHE WANTED TO CONVENE A SUMMIT OF COMMUNITY ELDERS TO TACKLE THE SCOURGE OF THE DRUG ICE. A LONG-TIME MEMBER OF DANDENONG AND DISTRICT ABORIGINAL CO-OPERATIVE, SHE HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF KEEPING ALIVE HER CULTURE AND ITS CONNECTION WITH THE LAND. SHE SPEAKS TO CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS ABOUT HOW SHE MANAGES TO INHABIT “TWO WORLDS”.

IT’S an amazing feeling being part of the “oldest living culture in the world” says Diane Kerr.

She lives in Narre Warren, has resided in Dandenong for 30 years and continues to be a leader at Dandenong and District Aboriginial Co-operative, but her people’s home is in the heart of Melbourne.

Birrarung Marr on Melbourne’s riverbanks used to be the base for her people.

Aunty Di still performs ceremonies there, adorned in possum skin that reminds her of her mother named Woolert (or possum).

During initiation ceremonies at Dights Falls, Abbotsford – the confluence of Yarra River and Merri Creek – she said she can “picture my people on the other side”.

As an elder she takes part in an annual harvest of murnong, or daisy yam – once a staple of the Wurundjeri diet – at the creek.

Women and girls set up campfires, digging up the murnong roots with sticks not shovels.

This is “the old way”, Aunty Di said and was just what happened at the same place 50,000 years ago.

It’s one of the parts of “women’s business” that is steadily being reclaimed by young and old generations.

“I try to imagine the city without buildings and pathways. You can if you connect with the country,” Aunty Di said.

“The country is not lost. It’s hidden.

You just have to connect.”

In Royal Park, five tribes of the Kulin nation have traditionally met.

She is thankful that the East-West

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Link’s revised route will spare the historic site, unlike EastLink which bulldozed its way through sacred sites.

History repeats in an odd way.The MCG was – and in a different way still is – a ceremonial ground, Parliament House sits where Wurundjeri people did “our parliamentary business” and Queens Hall is on another ceremonial site where elders talked about family, education and everyday life matters.

“When people look at Aboriginal history they see it as a past history but it is not.”

She said young adults were being “so strong” in keeping the culture alive.

Some, however, suffer from an identity crisis from trying to live in two incompatible worlds, struggling with

how they fit in, how to get an education and avoid drug and alcohol excesses.

“Elders have to take their stand as elders,” she said.

“The elders in each tribe, each mob of people have to come together, sit down and talk about what’s needed in communities and how we can assist each other.”

Aunty Di became an elder 26 years ago but said it had only been in recent years that she had found her voice.

One of her concerns is that ill-health is robbing her people of their future.

As she puts it, “our mob” have poor health and die young.

She gave up smoking two years ago as part of her stand, “otherwise how can I tell people to be healthy? I had cancer.

“I shouldn’t have been smoking.”

She helped found research at Melbourne University’s Heart Research Centre - with funding from depression advocate Beyondblue – into the mental illness and chronic disease that afflict Wurundjeri people.

“I wanted to know why we won’t heal,” Aunty Di said.

She points to her heart. “It shows that it’s from here.”

There’s a type of “post-traumatic syndrome disorder” through the culture - “the stress and distress of being removed off country”.

As Europeans moved in, Aunty Di’s people were removed to Coranderrk mission in Healesville.

They were unable to speak their language and practise ceremonies, dance, hunting and gathering foods.

“They lost their place. It’s like being a refugee in your own country.

“You’re placed in a place where one man controlled everything. You were punished if you spoke your own language.”

Another part of the ailment is the loss of the Wurundjeri “almost vegetarian” diet of traditional healthy foods from the land such as lean meat from kangaroo and the fruits and berries.

Somehow the culture - the longest surviving people – survives through the efforts of leaders such as Aunty Di. “It shows how resilient we were to get through that. It’s powerful for me to think of that.”

In her mother and grandmother’s era, they hid away knowledge, their very Aboriginality, as “protection” from a government that was taking away their children.

Unfortunately, as the elders passed away, their knowledge went with them.

Aunty Di is among many who want to reclaim and re-learn traditions.

Her cousin’s niece Mandy has been researching an anthropologist’s records on Wurundjeri language and dance, sharing her discoveries on Facebook.

Mandy, a fluent speaker of the language, found Wurundjeri sounded like “Woorundjeri”.

Aunty Di now incorporates that revision into her frequent Welcome to Country talks.

Though she knows little of her native tongue, Aunty Di regards it as her first language, English her second.

“I consider language as a gift. When I hear others speak language, it’s just beautiful.

“But it makes me feel sad in the heart because I can’t give that gift back to anyone until I learn my own.

“Some people get angry when others speak in their own language. I say to them never lose your language.”

Aunty Di said her people had always had their oral stories to teach them about “our country” and customs.

She has felt the traditions’ rekindling as she takes part in women’s ceremonies, seeing the young ones dance with elders. It’s helped all of them connect to Country.

“We perform our ceremonies not because of a Welcome to Country opening or Moomba but because it’s part of our calendar year.

“That’s what we did before.

“We need to share that and we don’t want to lose that again.”

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Police to visit hot spots RESIDENTS in burglary hot spots will soon receive a visit from police.

Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia are part of a Victoria Police pilot that will deploy patrols in areas where burglaries have occurred.

The initiative is based on research that shows houses within

400 metres of a burgled property are temporarily at risk of being targeted next.

Dandenong Sergeant Melissa Blair said it was a more pro-active approach to crime prevention.

“We know that burglars are likely to target properties in nearby areas so we’re out talking

to residents to reinforce the need to lock up,” she said.

“It’s about increasing awareness that these crimes are happening and reminding people to be smart about securing their property, so that future burglaries don’t occur at all.”

There were 28,915 residential burglaries reported to police

in 2012-’13 and more than 8000 resulted from a burglar entering through an unlocked door or window.

“A lot of the time these crimes are avoidable,” Sgt Blair said.

“Residents need to make sure that they have good quality locks on their doors and win-

dows, and to use those locks at all times – even if you’re out for a short time.

“And if you are going to be away for a few days, let your neighbours know so they can keep an eye on your house and bring in the mail so it looks occupied.”

Police are also offering

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Kids show they’re not scared of the water

By CASEY NEILL SILVERTON Primary School made a splash at a water conference last week.

The Noble Park North students made a video called The Jobless Scarecrow for the Melbourne Water Kids Teaching Kids Conference, held at Etihad Stadium on 31 July and 1 August.

They presented it to 450 Water Warriors - fellow participants from across Victoria.

It’s set on a 50-year-old farm where a salinity problem has developed over the past five years.

The farm’s scarecrow watches as the crops fail to grow, then enlists a crow to go out in search of the information required to save the farm.

Melbourne Water is sponsoring the conference for the seventh year, to help kids learn about the urban water cycle.

Acting managing director Paul Pretto said the students had worked through real-world problems to come up with creative and innovative presentations.

“Through this process, I’m confident they have learned about how we can preserve the environment through our everyday actions and they will carry these important lessons throughout their lives, and back to their families and friends,” he said.

Kids Teaching Kids founder Arron Wood said the conference helped young people learn about and care for their local creeks, waterways and bays.

“Confucius said centuries ago ‘I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand,’” he said.

“Kids Teaching Kids extends this adage. Research shows that by teaching others, kids retain about 90 per cent of their lessons.”

residents free security audits to help identify areas where home security could be improved.

To learn more about how to secure a property against burglary, residents and homeowners can download a crime prevention fact sheet from www. police.vic.gov.au.

A SINGLE shot was fired into the front fence of a Springvale South property last Wednesday night.

Greater Dandenong CIU detectives are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Clarke Road, which occurred just after 7pm on 30 July.

Four people were home at the time but noone was injured.

Investigators believe offenders fled the scene in a vehicle that was last seen travelling west along Clarke Road.

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ABOUT $15,000 worth of furniture was stolen in two separate thefts from shipping containers in Dandenong South’s industrial area between 14 and 17 July.

Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Fairytale goes national THE fairytale continued for South Springvale with another cup win – but this time on the national stage.

With the cameras and national attention on Aris, the team emerged victorious in its first FFA Cup clash – taking a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Northern New South Wales team South Cardiff.

Led superbly by former Melbourne Victory maestro Ricky Diaco, Aris ignited a comeback to force the clash to extra time at 2-2 and onwards to a penalty shoutout.

As junior goalkeeper Jordan Gifkins did last month, the stage belonged to South Springvale goalkeeper Rani Dowisha, who deflected South Cardiff’s Jarryd Johnson to give the Aris boys a spot in Australia’s final 16.

Journal photographers STEWART CHAMBERS and JARROD POTTER were there to capture all the action.

For more on South Springvale’s FFA Cup victory, turn to sport.

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Greater Dandenong City Council (Council) gives notice under Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) of a proposal to sell the land known as 32-40 View Road, Springvale, being more particularly described as Lot 29 on LP4817 Certificate of Title Volume 5215 Folio 988 and Lot 2 on PS704836U Certificate of Title Volume 11395 Folio 916 (Land), shown hatched on the plan below and will either retain the land or sell all or part of the land.

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Submissions made under section 223 of the Act are not confidential and: • Will be incorporated in full (including any personal information) into the agenda and minutes of any Council or Committee meeting at which the matter is considered • Will be provided on Council’s website as part of any relevant Council or Committee agenda and minutes • Must be made available for public inspection in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Following consideration of submissions, Council may resolve to sell all or part of the Land or retain the Land.

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Sons of Anzac ST JOHN’S Regional College in Dandenong is playing a key role in Victoria’s Sons of Anzacs activities.

Gary Phillips from Sons of Anzac, Victorian RSL president David McLaughlin and City of Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti launched the speaking tour and essay competition on 18 July.

Veterans from various conflicts will share their experiences with 3500 students from schools in the region at St John’s on 1 and 2 September.

The essay competition is open to students in Years 10 to 12 and 7 to 9 and can be based on fact or fiction of the Australian military or Australian military families.

The prize money is $1600 for the senior winner and $1400 for the junior and will be presented at St John’s on 2 September.

MONASH Management and Taxation Services at Springvale Travel specialise in fast tax returns.

Springvale office manager Cindy Nguyen said the staff at Monash Management were qualified and experienced local accountants and registered tax, BAS and ASIC agents.

“We provide a range of accounting, taxation and business services from tax return preparation, lodgement and associated planning to assistance with establishing and maintaining your business structure and support services,” she said.

“We are specialised in tax and accounting services. These services are: Tax compliance for businesses and individuals; Audit services; GST; Bookkeeping and financial planning services; Business structuring and cash flow forecasting; Self-managed super fund; and Corporate secretarial services on and offsite.

Ms Nguyen said the company offered fast tax returns and BAS services from a tax professional with experience and expertise in the field.

She said they provided individual tailored services with a focus on personal attention to ensure that requirements are met and to ensure success in management of taxation, financial and business affairs.

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By CASEY NEILL AN EXPANDED Port of Hastings would give a $1 billion boost to the region.

Greater Dandenong CEO and Southern Melbourne RDA chairman John Bennie presented the figure at a Committee for Dandenong briefing about the proposed port development in Dandenong South on 22 July.

He said the $60 billion a year generated in gross regional product in southern Melbourne would increase by $1 billion if Hastings opened.

Mr Bennie said the port would also create 5700 jobs and offset damage to the automotive industry supply chain caused by car company closures.

“This project is of critical importance to this region,” he said.

Ports Minister David Hodgett and

Port of Hastings Development Authority CEO Mike Lean spoke at the briefing about the port’s benefits to Victoria’s economy, in contrast to the Opposition’s Bay West proposal.

In attendance were representatives from local businesses and both sides of politics from state, federal and local governments.

Mr Hodgett said Melbourne was the freight and logistics capital of Australia.

“We don’t want to lose that crown,” he said.

The Port of Melbourne will reach capacity some time in the next 10-15 years.

“We’re going to need a second port at a stage where it’s ready to accept containers when Port Melbourne reaches capacity,” he said.

“We don’t want to reach capacity

and then think ‘Ooh, we better think about another port’.”

Mr Hodgett said the Port of Hastings would also cut cross-city travelling.

“The trucks come out of Melbourne, go across the Westgate Bridge to their distribution centres, they get broken up and come back across the bridge, out to the south east,” he said.

He said another issue facing the Port of Melbourne was access.

“Over the next 20 years we will expect to see ships twice the size of the ships we’re seeing today,” he said.

“Those vessels are going to be deeper, they’re going to be longer, they’re going to be wider.

“They’re going to require a draft of up to 16 metres.

“Those ships are not going to be able to enter Port Phillip Bay without

considerable dredging at the heads and widening of the heads.”

He said this carried a significant environmental and financial cost.

“If we’re serious about Melbourne being a world-class port, I think we need to be prepared,” he said.

The Port of Botany in Sydney and the Port of Brisbane were already preparing to accommodate ships with a 16-metre draft.

“Locking Victoria’s economy into a 14-metre draft height is a high-risk strategy,” he said.

Mr Lean said Hastings had a number of significant natural deep water channels.

“Hastings’ channels today can take the largest container ship in the world,” he said.

He said Dandenong was the number one destination for freight out of the

SEMMA on a winner

Revival of Little India

By CASEY NEILL MANUFACTURING’S voice in the south east has added more than 40 new members over the past year.

And South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) is hoping to grow even more in the coming 12 months.

Executive officer Adrian Boden spoke at the group’s annual general meeting at Sandown Racecourse on 30 July, following his first full year in the job.

“Talk to your neighbours. If you believe SEMMA has value, tell them to talk to us,” he said.

“Let’s grow SEMMA to be an even bigger voice.”

The alliance is entering its 12th year and has just moved into its own base on Bangholme Road in Dandenong South.

Mr Boden said SEMMA was working on a brand.

“We need to have an identity and we all need to buy into that identity,” he said.

“The perception is that manufacturing is dying.

“We’re still making things, and making them well.

“We’re not dead, we’re just changing.”

SEMMA treasurer Todd Hartley said membership fee income was 32 per cent higher than the previous year and sponsorship income had increased to $20,000. Total income was up $45,000.

“We also increased the spend on our website from $2000 in 2013 to $15,000 following a decision to develop a new site,” Mr Hartley said.

“The board is seeking in the coming year to increase membership and seek a greater level of corporate sponsorship to further improve our balance sheet.

SEMMA president Simon Whitely said the group had been actively engaged in the Southern Melbourne Regional Development Australia (SMRDA) Future of Manufacturing project.

“Work to date has been focused on leadership and good management practice towards defining regional capability,” he said.

“Its next phase is moving to regional branding and forging an identity to capture the essence of what we can do and putting the south east manufacturers at the forefront.”

Mr Whitely said the past year had included the announcement that the car industry would close.

“We’ve been supporting our members affected by these large plant closures in their transition to adapt their businesses and grasp new opportunities in the economy,” he said.

“For many, this has been a tipping point to undertake rapid change or face imminent failure.

“We act as the voice of manufacturers in the south east to advocate our interests by seeking to influence stakeholders from government, media, multinationals and councils to ensure our voice is heard.”

Port of Melbourne.

“Every container that comes into Victoria leaves it at some point,” he said.

“When a full container is brought to Dandenong, it has to be driven back to the Port of Melbourne.”

Lyndhurst MP Martin Pakula said Labor’s position was clear.

“A comprehensive and transparent cost benefit analysis will be undertaken to test how Hastings stands up against Bay West and other possible sites,” he said.

“A future Victorian Labor Government will establish Infrastructure Victoria, with responsibility for providing independent and transparent advice about key infrastructure projects and their priority, including a second container port for Victoria.”

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS

The new warehouse space.

New auto hub plays its part DANDENONG is home to Preston Motors Group’s new parts hub.

The automotive parts and refinish supplier opened the 5400 square metre warehouse in Discovery Road on 14 July after previously operating a smaller warehouse on Greens Road, Dandenong.

“We know that Dandenong is a great place for us to do business,” CEO John Bradley said.

“Our new state-of-the-art

warehouse will allow us to ensure that we have the right structure in place to handle the anticipated increase in parts volume in the next few years.

“In addition, we are pleased to be continuing our operation in Dandenong and look forward to continuing to contribute to the local economy.”

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can be put away or cross docked rapidly, picked with minimum human effort and despatched.

More than 430 metres of conveyor belts run through the warehouse and computer systems direct people from one task to the next, streamlining processes.

It’s also designed to best WorkCover occupational health and safety standards, making it safer for its 40 employees.

GREATER Dandenong Council has committed itself to ongoing dialogue with traders as part of a revival plan for the Little India cultural precinct in Dandenong.

The area’s fortunes had flagged since several years ago when Revitalising Central Dandenong’s reconstruction of buildings and roads had deterred shoppers and diners.

After consultation with traders, the council last week affirmed its support for the cultural precinct and will consider allocating $40,000 towards improvement works and programs in 2015-’16.

Among the feedback was the need for an ongoing calendar of festivals such as events tying into the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, Indian Fashion Week and next year’s World Cup cricket tournament.

Most traders had also called for increasing on-street parking limits from one to two hours.

In a council report, it was found “market conditions and the endeavours of individual business operators” would play a key role in the precinct’s future.

“Ongoing communication is a key to ensuring that all parties are working collaboratively ... with particular emphasis directed at the Foster Street Traders Association.”

Buzz for civic precinct BUSINESSES can snap up space in Dandenong’s new civic precinct.

There are four retail tenancies and office spaces at 225 Lonsdale Street available for lease.

Two cafes have already signed up and negotiations are in progress with Bendigo Bank and a convenience store.

Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti said Dandenong was a hive of activity and the new outdoor civic space on the corner of Lonsdale and Walker streets was proving a popular meeting place.

“People are immediately drawn to this area because of its expansive seating areas, not to mention the big screen,” he said.

“Council’s investment in this project complements significant public and private investment in the revitalisation of central Dandenong.”

Call French Property on 9793 5777, Fitzroys on 9275 7777 or Lisa Roberts at the council on 8571 5216 for more information.

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ENTERTAINMENT WHAT’S ON Meditation retreat

Rockabilly and hot rods.

THE Open Door is holding a Winter Meditation Retreat Day, for anyone seeking winter stillness.

Participants will embrace sound and silence, movement and stillness with meditation and also a creative nature space.  The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Sunday 17 August, 9.30am to 2.30pm.

A $10 donation is suggested. A light lunch will be provided. Bookings are essential. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.

THE GreazeFest Kustom Kulture Festival is bringing cool cars, rockabilly music, fashion and pin-ups, vintage bikes, low-rider cycles, lowbrow art, pinstripers, markets and more to Springvale.

There’ll be live bands, DJs, market stalls, displays and more than 800 hot rods.  Sandown Racecourse, 591-659 Princes Highway, Springvale. Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August, 10am to 9pm. Tickets are $23 per day in advance, or $28 at the door. All ages are welcome.

Kids under 15 will be admitted free. Visit www.greazefest.com for tickets or more information.

Carer support GROW-Better Together Carers Group is for friends and family of those affected by mental health issues.

It holds free and confidential meetings twice a month in Dandenong.  Call 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net. au for more information.

Gaslight 30th anniversary show THE Gaslight Company has been a firm favourite with morning music audiences for 30 years.

Its 30th birthday show will be a mix of music from hit shows including The Great Music Hall, Best of British Pops, Waltzing Australia, Peter Allen Songbook and Lloyd Webber and Friends.  Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 August, 10.30am to 11.45am. Tickets are priced from $14.50. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au.

Urban knitting workshops LEARN about the variety of textile arts – knitting, crocheting, embroidery, dyeing and more at these interactive workshops for all ages.

Participants will create an artwork to contribute to a large-scale urban knitting installation,

which will become part of a larger project to adorn Dandenong’s civic square during August.

The free workshops are part of textiles exhibition Cultural Threads.  Dandenong Civic Centre, Community Room, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursday 7 and Saturday 9 August, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30-4pm. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 5141.

Neil Diamond tribute NEIL Diamond’s Hot August Night – The Anniversary Tribute Show is coming to Dandenong.

Three-piece band the Diamantes and Dominic Finley - a British singer-songwriter and former member of ’80s chart toppers Cutting Crew will perform the classic album in its entirety.

 Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 9 August, 8pm. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au for tickets.

Market Sunday SPRINGVALE Rotary Sunday Market is held on the second Sunday of each month.

It features trash and treasure, plants, clothes, tools and lots more.  Opposite Sandown Park Railway Station, corner Lightwood and Lawn roads, Springvale.

Sunday 10 August, 8am to 2pm. Stalls are $10 and public entry is a gold coin donation.

Computer games THE Springvale Computer Market is on the second and fifth Sunday of each month.  Springvale Town Hall, 397-405 Springvale

Road, Springvale. Sunday 10 August, 10am to 4pm. Entry is $3 per person and free for kids aged under 10 years.

Craft day THE Noble Park Country Women’s Association meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

The second Monday is a free craft day, where participants can learn something new or bring along a work in progress.  Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Monday 11 August, 10am to 1.30pm. Call 9547 7261 for more information.

Interfaith Network Tour THIS tour is an opportunity to visit the places of worship of the local faith and spiritual communities and see the diversity within the area.  Wednesday 13 August, 9am to 3pm. Bookings are essential. The tour is $25 per person, including a Many Faiths, One People booklet. Visit www.interfaithnetwork.org.au or call Helen Heath on 9546 8441 for more information.

Game On THE Game On Basketball Program is for 12 to 25-year-olds who enjoy basketball and breakdancing.

Participants can join in the casual basketball games with their own team or join another team, and there’s a large stage for breakdancing rehearsal.

City of Greater Dandenong’s Youth Services runs the free program.  Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. Mondays, 4.30pm to 7pm (except public holidays). Call 9793 2155 or Facebook message www.facebook.com/cgdyouthservices for more information.

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Trades & Services V Roofing

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Carbon Monoxide Testing Available Mobile: 0410 598 443 AH: 9791 9092

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APN Plumbing

Reliable, Fast & Friendly Service Specialising in Older homes: Maintenance and Renovations Water Tanks, H.W.S, RooďŹ ng, Gutters & Blockages.

Home Maintenance through to New homes

Call Adam: 0415 456 563

Call Matt 0419 561 093

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TREE & STUMP REMOVALS Full insurance. Established 15 years.

Free quotes - Phone Terry Thompson

& GOLD TREE REMOVALS 131 546 GREEN 0428-108-242

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ANTENNA SPECIALIST

For a fast free quote to have your rubbish removed or your garden pruned or even a small odd job.

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ANTENNAS

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Call Call 9998 9998 7260 7260

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9700 1899 - 0439 931 138

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For all types of Gutter replacement - Colorbond or Aluminium.

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DOORS

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25 yr warranty duct work & fittings, conditions apply PHONE/FAX 9701 0665

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‘Leaks Stopped!’ • Re-bedding and Flexi-pointing • General Repairs • Valley Leaks • Tile Leaks • Replace Broken Tiles Pensioner Discount

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3 outlets Auto Control/Dump Valve Winter Seal

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Gas Heating 6 outlets Auto Control

Evap Cooling

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Respected family business with over 35yrs experience

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DANDENONG JOURNAL

BASS AND DRUMS required for Hammond combo. Mainly rock /rhythm/ blues. Please call 5968 1335.

Will hold its annual general meeting at the Dandenong Club, on Wednesday 10th September 2014 at 6pm. Ordinary business will include confirmation of previous minutes, financial reports, annual report and special business. For enquiries contact Faye ph: 9793 9988.

1800 183 567

• MULCH FOR SALE • BLOCK CLEARING • FREE QUOTES • 24 HOUR SERVICE • FULLY INSURED (20 Million Cover)

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Trades & Services

QualiďŹ ed Arborist – Tisma Specialising In All Forms Of Tree Surgery Commercial & Residential

section of Network Classifieds.

(Including Aged Care Facilities & Real Estate Rentals Etc.)

M. 0411 825 005

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Mel 95 E3, 7days

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red17.com.au

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Christy Nataly Carman Ana Sara Coco 18+

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Relax 10 Graham Rd CLAYTON

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Ph: 9764 2622 or 5944 4888 Richard or Kathrin Kruyt

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47 Glendale Ave, Hastings Prices Discounted

PRUNING FRUIT TREES and roses, 3 generations' family experience. Jeff: 5941 3281, 0418 386 519.

5979 3066 7 days till late

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45 minute special for $155 everyday (daytime only)

PIANOLA, Bellmann, made in Chicago, $200 negotiable. pick up only, Call 0419 005 023.

FIRE WOOD

TV CABINET, grey, 2 glass doors at front, shelving, $200. 0434 503 368.

9794 7913 C642900-JL27-8

PATRON WINDOWS

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• Glass - best prices guaranteed on frameless showers and pool glass fencing • Glass installation

Call VIC 0416 353449

www.highgrovebathrooms.com

Free delivery in the Dandenong metro area.

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New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale.

It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identiďŹ cation number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice.

A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets

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LANDLORDS Do you seek these qualities from your Property Manager??

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Home visits after hours.

Offices in Oakleigh and Keysborough.

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V For Sale (Real Estate)

TAX TIME Registered Tax Agent.

ELS. Home visits.

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SPRINGVALE, granny flat/bungalow, open space, lounge/bed, separate kitchenette, separate shower/toilet, freshly renovated, reverse cycle AC, plenty of mirrored wardrobe space. $160pw plus bond, refs essential, no pets. 0414 663 746.

NEED TO SELL? Investor looking for houses in local area. Call Dave 0428 678 489.

V To Share DOVETON, Room avail to share with family, non smoker, must be emp, close to public transp $600p/m Call 0421 289 388 edmundlks5@gmail.com.au NORTH DANDENONG male or female to share 4 bedroom house. Must be employed. $150pw, no bills. 0421 424 570.

House Sales Direct For sale by owner.

Low deposit + weekly payment. Heritage Springs, Pakenham.

Call Julie 0405 678 489

General

BASE AND MATTRESS, QS, on legs and castors, very clean and very good quality. $100. Phone 0412 282 087, can deliver.

LOUNGE SETTING, large 2 seater, 2 recliners, burgundy, VGC. $250 the lot. 0449 751 607.

Just 9776 2829 2829 Just call: call: 9776

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FRIDGE, WESTINGHOUSE, 2door, 200 litres, less than 2yrs old, EC. $275. 0413 220 366.

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Cnr of Chelsea Rd and Station St, Chelsea Vic 3196

V Taxation/Accounting

Ph: 9706 4685/0419 304 555

Aluminium, Timber and UPVC Windows Free Measure and quote

Offers full replacement service in timber and aluminium windows.

Phone for an obligation FREE QUOTE

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DRY REDGUM SPLIT, Free delivery all areas. Ph: 0417 324 380.

Dry split Red Gum $280 per ton, Dry split Yellow Box $350 per ton, Split Mallee Stumps $330 per ton, Mountain Ash $250 per ton.

Window Replacement Service

Servicing all of Greater Melbourne

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ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE

Phone Charles Perera 0418 580 682

Highgrove Bathrooms

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WINDOWS 1

ALL HOURS, On site computer repairs, upgrades, software, internet and networks. For small businesses and home users.

Reliable service. Phone Ian: 9799 8884.

ALL TREE WORKS Pruning, shaping, removals. Mulching/sales, free quotes. John 0401 623 500.

Paradise

Bond Assist loans provided the assistance Bond Assist loans are are provided for thefor assistance of initial rent and bond forand property (Conditions apply) of initial rent bondrental. for property rental.

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Unit 5, 93 Abbott Road, Hallam 9702 3544 or 0418 851 078

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(neck, back, knees) Judy-Ann Steed 5968 1139 jas@judyanns.com Web: judyanns.com

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Commercial, Domestic & Automotive & Leisure Upholstery Free Quotes, Large Range of Fabric, 30 Years Experience

Bowen Therapy

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A & E UPHOLSTERY PTY LTD

Clairvoyant Personal - Business Financial Issues

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RELAXATION MASSAGE, Monday Saturday. 10am-7pm. Phone 0412 628 856.

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Shower facility. Room 33, Vanity Court, 200 Thomas Street, Dandenong. Katie 0402 420 986.

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3cm x 3cm box advert in the Dandenong Journal and a Garage Sale Sign Pack! The pack includes 4 x waterproof signs, a marker and tips to make your sale a success!

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ANGIE'S, massage and male waxing. Very relaxing, pampering massage. Warm oils/rooms.

169 Buckley Street, Noble Park.

Ph 0413 669 071.

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E. treecontrol4@bigpond.com C1098234-JO43-13

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

C1008621-KG8-12

FREECALL

ARE YOU HAVING A GARAGE SALE?

GATEWAY INDUSTRIES INC

section of Network ClassiďŹ eds.

V Celebrants BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

Weddings, namings, vow renewals. All areas. Ph: 9879 6726. www.bruceshand.com.au

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V Public Notices and Event

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General Notices

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Connecting people and communities

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Employment

DRIVER

HR Licence, Road Ranger and Synchro experience essential for the pickup of used tyres in Metro Melbourne and regional Victoria.

We are based in Dandenong.

Casual, part and full time employment available. Will organise training for eligible candidates. Phone 0419 352 093 to organise an interview.

Telemarketers Wanted Who consider themselves sales people. Work as part of a growing team in the Seaford area. A great way to build a career in media. Full time plus bonuses. Full training provided.

Phone Michelle 0413 901 000 or email resume ed@weavermedia.com.au

Phone: 9706 5443 Email resume: tyreman@entyre.com.au

TV Video Game Show Production Wonderworld Games, in Eumemmerring,has part time jobs for Year 10 & 11 students ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ interested in production ฀ ฀ work on a TV Gaming ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ show. For more info & to apply go to ฀ ฀ wonderworldgames.

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Casual chicken technicians required for ongoing work.

Training available, must be willing to travel.

ABN and driver’s licence required

DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISING IS UNLAWFUL The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Network Classifieds could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Network Classifieds will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.

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Old Cars Removed

section of Network Classifieds.

WE PAY YOU UP TO

Removal Min. $150 to $1,000

Cash for any complete cars, vans, 4wds, trucks, utes etc.

Towing Service Available

9701 8740 & 0409 145 434 LMTC 10546 C812911-JM26-10

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HOLDEN, panel van, 1983, 8 cyliner 4.2, PS, gas and petrol, reg 14 Aug 2014, PVL-511. $9,500. 0400 896 035.

HYUNDAI GETZ, 2007, Yellow, 4 door manual, 76,000kms, service books, A/C, EC inside and outside, RWC, reg 08/14, WYQ-935, Beaconsfield, $6,200 negotiable, 0408 811 176 or 9707 2608 after 5pm.

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From the jubilation of heading in the first goal for South Springvale...

...to leaving the field with a nasty gash (inset), the FFA Cup had its ups and downs for South Springvale’s Alex Florea. 124093 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Aris… alive and kicking

By JARROD POTTER THEY are the miracle makers.

From the depths of despair South Springvale continues to find a way to get out of trouble and emerge triumphant in another Cup final.

In the ‘Round of 32’ clash in the FFA Cup, South Cardiff, a Northern New South Wales powerhouse, drilled the opening goal in the fifth minute which will go down historically as the first in the FFA Cup - to leave the Victorians on the back foot.

Alex Florea found himself unmarked at the back-post for a South Springvale corner in the 25th minute - slamming on the equaliser.

Dogged defending from the likes of Anstidis Drakos and goalkeeper Rani Dowisha kept the dream alive for Aris

as the Gunners lived up to their moniker through the first half.

It would be a bad 10 minutes leading up to the main break for South Springvale as the visitors hit their second - a super-strike from Mitch Wallace putting the margin back to one before Florea was taken from the field after taking a cut above the eye to rule him out of the rest of the match.

Then miracle man Ricky Diaco emerged from the bench in the 75th minute and started to shift the course of the match.

Diaco’s hand in the match - covered by his trademark black glove - only took four minutes on the field to find the net - threading a textbook pass to Darragh Ryan who found Sotiros Dimitrakopoulos to kick the game back to equal pegging approaching the

final whistle.

It left two halves of South Springvale dominated extra time, but the goahead goal was nowhere to be found as the Aris faithful were once again forced to watch on as penalties decided their fate.

A horror miss from South Cardiff’s Chris Gazzard left the door ajar before Dowisha iced the game as he blocked Jarryd Johnson’s strike to take the 4-3 penalty win.

Man of the moment Rani Dowisha - who only just returned from an American holiday - was elated to get the match-defining save and book his side a place in the Round of 16.

“I was just trying to get in his head (Johnson) a bit, saying if he missed then it’s game over and they’re going to send them home.

Woodward never gives in

By JARROD POTTER A NEVER-give-up attitude helped former Noble Park footballer Alex Woodward overcome injury and achieve a boyhood dream.

Persevering and patience are big words in Woodward’s vocabulary and he would know the need to work your way through adversity better than most.

After a horror run with injuries throughout his three seasons on the Hawthorn AFL main-list - including a pair of knee reconstructions - Woodward, 21, formerly from Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup, was able to run out onto the MCG last weekend and make a memorable debut.

Woodward was tapped on the back and given his inaugural AFL jumper by former team mate and previous number 39 wearer Max Bailey - a great feeling for the young midfielder to get the stripes off one of his best mates from his time at Hawthorn.

“It was the greatest feeling and I obviously didn’t expect it,” Woodward said.

“How it happened was out of the blue as well - all of the boys were in the gym and Clarko (Alistair Clarkson) brought the boys in to the lecture and announced I’d be playing.

“We’re very close friends so it was a bit emotional for him (Bailey) - he’s never been in that position to hand over a jumper before so it was a great honour for him and I couldn’t have been more happy for him to hand over my first jumper.”

His Hawks snared a 10-point win over current rivals Sydney, with Woodward having to wait until the third quarter to get his chance as the substitute.

“That was a great feeling and I was finally able to play out on the MCG... in front of that sort of crowd, something I’d never imagined before… it was a dream come true for me.

He encouraged anyone battling injury to stick at it, as there’s always a bright side to the struggles of day-to-day recovery.

I’ve been in that position before, but probably the main thing is to be patient,” Woodward said.

“Persevere with whatever you’re doing - football or any other sport - because if you’re willing to do the hard yards it’s going to pay dividends eventually.”

“It’s a lottery really, try to pick it and that one that I did pick… I managed to save… that’s all I did in the end all game… it was pretty important in the end.”

Aris coach Bill Lambropoulos was overwhelmed with the fight and determination from his boys to push on as the match dragged towards two hours game-time.

“I think my pulse went to about 220,” Lambropoulos said.

“We were falling over at the end we were so tired and the boys were cramping up everywhere and I was worried we were going to concede, but what courage.

“What courage - I take my hat off to the FFA and Westfield for what they’ve done for us - they’ve opened the doors to grassroots clubs like ourselves that

they never even knew - all of a sudden now we’re on FOX Sports, we’re in every paper… it’s lifted the profile of the club.”

Lambropoulos praised veteran midfielder Ricky Diaco - who pushes through to give 55 minutes of skilful transition-play for the team when he was only asked for 25.

The next challenge for South Springvale Aris will be its Dockerty Cup grand final against Melbourne Knights, which has been tentatively scheduled for Sunday 31 August at 5pm with a venue to be confirmed.

For more on South Springvale’s victory, including interviews with Dowisha and Lambropoulos, head to the Dandenong Journal’s website www. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au.

Speedy Walker

By RUSSELL BENNETT NOBLE Park 12-year-old Dylan Walker only knows one pace - and that’s flat out.

He’s lightning fast with the Sherrin on the footy field, but he also sets a blistering speed off it.

Dylan has been a Noble Park Bull since the age of nine, but earlier this year expanded his athletic repertoire to include distance running. He was recently first across the line in the 13-and-under age group of the Victorian Special Schools State Cross Country Championships - a three-and-a-half kilometre track in Bundoora.

He estimates that he only trained “for about six weeks” prior to being picked in his first cross country race.

But he has since blown onlookers away with his commitment and sheer pace, qualifying in two major competitions - the school regional finals and then the state secondary school finals.

He’s soon off to Western Australia to represent the big V in the School Sport Australia Cross Country Championship in Albany from 21 to 26

Dylan Walker is a rising star on the running track and the footy field.

124959 Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT August - the first student from Dandenong’s Emerson School to do so.

But Dylan’s quest for gold in Albany promises to be a hugely expensive one when airfares, accommodation and his compulsory team uniform are taken into account. He and his family will be furiously fundraising until it’s time for him to leave on his first ever interstate adventure.

To help out, contact the Noble Park Junior Football Club, email Dylan’s mother Georgie on georgiew2@optusnet.com.au, or call the Emerson School on 8762 6466.

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Gators take a big bite

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By JARROD POTTER WAYWARD shooting and foul trouble played too great of a role in Keysborough’s 68-84 loss to Shepparton at home on Sunday.

Entering the BIG V Division 2 men’s finals series for the third year in a row, Keysborough’s early flourish of points from Eric Miraflores (31 points) - including 3/3 three pointers in the first two minutes of the game gave the home side a strong six-lead through the first term.

Shepparton started to assert its power and size as the Gators rebounded well to snuff out the lead and build one of their own via star import John Lewis (16 points, 17 rebounds) and off-the-bench work of Dylan Wayman (19 points).

Trailing by only two at the main break, Keysborough’s shooting game departed them as Shepparton found the boards and the better accuracy. The stronger bodies of the Gators proved too powerful as it shot away 24-18 in the final term to run out 16 points ahead of the Cougars.

Also hitting the stat-sheet for Keysborough were Kevin Benn (12 points) and Jackson Houpt (10 points, 7 rebounds).

Keysborough will travel up the highway to face Shepparton in the second of its best-of-three BIG V Division 2 men’s semi-finals.

Keysborough’s second match is Saturday night along with Sunday afternoon - both in Shepparton - if a third game is needed.

Starting the Sunday doubleheader in style, Keysborough’s Division 2 youth men secured a home

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Main pic: Jackson Houpt flies to the basket for Keysborough. 124973 Pictures: JARROD POTTER grand final with a 92-66 win over the Casey Cavaliers.

Casey started strongly - pushing out to an early six-point lead - but Keysborough worked the margin down and flew ahead via centremen Ben Morwood (19 points, 8 rebounds) and Matt Walker (16 points).

“They weren’t on top for 15 rounds this year by accident,” Keysborough youth men’s coach Craig Smethurst said.

“They were there because they are a good side and like us they like to get up tall and push people.

“We needed to show our size

over their guys and we were really able to use our big guys well today (Sunday).”

Keysborough will host Coburg Giants in the BIG V Youth Men Two grand final - tentatively scheduled for Saturday night at Springers Leisure Centre from 8.30pm.

All bases covered

Combined champions across Division 1 and 2, the Dandenong Baseball Association’s under-14 teams smashed the competition at last week’s Picture: MEMENTO SPORTS PHOTOS state championships. 124971

SECURING a pair of state championships in the under-14 category, Wangaratta proved a happy hunting ground for Dandenong Baseball Association.

Once again facing staunch rival Ringwood in the last round of the competition, Dandenong Division 1 was able to keep calm and build a five-run lead through the match before Ringwood started a mini comeback.

It left the heavy hitting to Dandenong’s Conor Myles who excelled via hit after hit to earn his side a number of RBIs. Aiden Flynn iced the game with a three-run homer and with his superb hit, it secured

Dandenong the state title.

Dandenong’s Division 2 team had a more comfortable run to the pennant, winning five times out of six matches in its group to secure the championship Most Valuable Player awards for the association went to Dandenong Black’s Jess Brummelen and Dandenong Red’s Ben Fierenzi.

The under-14s continued the stellar work of the senior men and the under-18 boys in claiming the state championship, making the representative season very lucrative for Dandenong Baseball Association.

AS A new Victorian racing year commences in August, the Melbourne Racing Club is offering free admission for all Wednesday meetings at Sportingbet Park, Sandown.

With 36 meetings to be run at Sportingbet Park, Sandown in the 2014/15 season, 26 of them will offer free admission including the first race meeting in a busy year at Sportingbet Park, Sandown to be staged on Wednesday 6 August.

Sportingbet Park, Sandown will be extra busy in the new season with Caulfield undergoing renovation following the Caulfield Cup Carnival and racing planned to resume there in February.

With Sportingbet Park Sandown to pick up several of the meetings, the new racing season features 36 meetings at Sportingbet Park, Sandown, including eight feature race days. Meetings will be evenly spread throughout the year with some months staging up to three or four meetings.

The major feature date will be Sandown Guineas Day on Saturday, November 15, 2014 featuring the Sandown Guineas, Zipping Classic, Eclipse Stakes and Sandown Cup, at the conclusion of the Melbourne Spring Carnival.

In 2010, the new Sandown Cup was introduced over 3200 metres and the race becomes a qualifying event for the following year’s Melbourne Cup. In time the Sandown Cup is sure to become a major event in its own right.

For the locals there is the popular Greater Dandenong Race Day at Sportingbet Park, on Saturday, February 7, 2015.

The Australian Hurdle and Australian Steeplechase will be run on Saturday, May 30, 2015 and next June will mark the 134th running of the two premier jumping events - two of the oldest events on the Victorian racing calendar. The day is also the only Saturday metropolitan jumps meeting on the Victorian calendar.

On Sunday, July 12, 2015 the best jumpers in the land will line up on one of the biggest days of cross country racing in Australia, Grand National Hurdle Day. Other feature days are Boxing Day, Australia Day and Easter Monday.

During the 2014/15 racing season there will be five Saturday meetings, two Sundays, two Mondays and one Friday at Sportingbet Park, Sandown, along with the 26 Wednesday meetings.

Due to the fact that Sportingbet Park, Sandown is a dual-circuit racecourse, the track is capable of handling a huge workload.

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SPORT SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Those magnificent seven

By JARROD POTTER Division 3 - round 16 DOUBLE chances are on the line this weekend as Lyndale and Sandown remain in the SFL Division 3 qualifying-final hunt.

The battle of the yellow chevrons went to Lyndale, which thumped Endeavour Hills by 76 points.

The match was all but over at half-time, with the Pumas snaring a 69-point advantage, but to their credit the Falcons did not fade away in the second half.

Endeavour Hills pushed Lyndale to the final siren and showed glimpses of future success in the league.

But whatever the Falcons could muster, the Pumas would turn around and double just to rub salt into the Endeavour Hills’ wounds.

A magnificent seven goals from Trevor Kumetaitis led the charge of the Pumas while Ordell Buntine, Jayden Malek and Jared Henshaw also impressed.

We’ve been good the last two weeks and that’s been impressive and you want to be playing your best football this time of year,” Lyndale coach Rod Benstead said.

“It was a pretty consistent effort - we probably got ahead of ourselves a little bit in the third quarter, but other than that I was pretty happy with the performance.”

Ordell Buntine off half-back, Kumetaitis, Trent Day and Ben Cox stood out for the coach - he wants that effort to carry on against Black Rock Lyndale creeps ahead of the chasing Black Rock and Sandown and has a must-win match against Black Rock in the battle for third spot this weekend at home.

“The first thing I said to them after the game was to prepare yourself as it’s a big game for our club,” Benstead said.

“We haven’t been a constant in the finals so getting an opportunity to play Black Rock is a small final next week… I hope the boys will be switched on… if we are I fancy our chances.”

Trevor Kumetaitis had first class delivery as he slotted seven goals in Lyndale’s runaway 76-point win over Endeavour Hills. 124969 Lyndale wore black armbands for clubman Freddie Kosenburger, who died during the week.

Sandown overcame a resilient Ashwood to keep the Cobras’ finals shot alive. Led by Frank Martinicchio (4 goals), the Cobras struck after half-time to kick nine goals and run away with the 33-point triumph.

Dandenong was bested handily by Carrum

Lyndale’s Alex Bertucci and Endeavour Hills’ Rob Cooper vie for the Sherrin. 124969 Pictures: JARROD POTTER

Patterson Lakes - downed by 57 points. Kaine Salisbury made three goals, while Kaine Bundy and Ryan Forsyth were best afield.

DIVISION 2 - round 15 THE season appears all but over for Springvale Districts with another heart-breaking loss on the weekend - this time to the tune of 23 points against Murrumbeena.

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Sloppiness through the midfield proved costly for the Stingrays as turnovers led to Chargers’ majors.

Sam Geurts continued his bone-rattling exercise in tackling as did Bailey Dale and Lonie.

The Stingrays hold onto third spot - now sharing the place on equal points with North Ballarat - and have a onegame-buffer on Western Jets and Geelong Falcons in the battle for the double chance.

The small men impressed

the coaching staff most as captain Lonie was best on ground along with Rourke Fischer, Joyce, Dale and second-gamer Brandon White.

Dandenong hosts Western Jets on Saturday from 2pm at Shepley Oval in the second last home-and-away match of the TAC Cup season.

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EGOS were bruised as Dandenong Stingrays were given a 31-point reality check by ladder leading Oakleigh.

After leading early in the second term - led by full forward Taylor Joyce (4 goals) and a brace apiece from Aaron Wilson and Jack Lonie - the Dandenong effort started slipping.

Tom Lamb didn’t enjoy a hard-tag placed by Oakleigh as youngster Daniel Beddison did a great job keeping the AIS-AFL

FINALS have all but slipped through the fingers of Noble Park following a lacklustre 63-point loss to reigning premier Balwyn.

Failing to channel the spirit that guided their Round 8 win over the Tigers, the Bulls slumped their shoulders and conceded defeat.

Noble Park could only muster four goals for the afternoon and the best afield were a defensively minded trio of Bobby Kemperman, Trent Cody and captain Craig Anderson.

Sitting in eighth - 10 points off the pace of the finals-bound five - it’s safe to assume the season is run-and-done for the Bulls, with only three matches

left this year to fight their way back into contention. Noble Park faces Lilydale away on Saturday.

CCFL - round 15 KEYSBOROUGH found itself no match for Tooradin-Dalmore.

The countdown to the end of the season - and probably its affiliation in competition - is proving an arduous and painful proposition to watch each weekend as the Burra struggles.

Tooradin-Dalmore put away 15.16 (106) to run out 73-point winners over the Burra who could not stop the Seagulls’ swooping the goals.

Geoff Humphreys kicked two goals and continued to hold his head up while others around him slumped.

There are three matches left

for the Burra this year - facing Beaconsfield at home this Saturday is the start of the last trio.

VAFA Division 2 - round 15 THE challenge ahead for St John’s is tricky as the JOCs find themselves eight-points outside the final four.

Second place St Mary’s Salesian boosted its credentials with a 24-point win over a dogged St John’s with Adam Jones (3 goals), Kane Arnold and Aaron Abela (2 goals each) hitting the scoreboard.

With three matches left, St John’s needs to win all three effectively and get a little luck through Old Paradians losing.

The JOCs start the campaign to the finish this weekend against their prime opposition - Old Paradians - on Saturday.

Brodie Snow and Gavin Vassallo (3 goals each) led the Demons’ attack while Craig Keenan and Clint Brooks also excelled.

Six points off the pace of fifth ranked Oakleigh District, it would take serious mathematics to grant the Demons passage to the finals.

Springvale Districts face Doveton Eagles away on Saturday in its third-last-game of the year.

DANDENONG SCOREBOARD TAC CUP Round 16 OAKLEIGH 5.1 7.4 9.6 15.8 (98) DANDY STINGRAYS 4.1 6.3 7.5 10.7 (67) Dandenong Goals: T. Joyce 4, A. Wilson 2, J. Lonie 2, J. Tomkins, T. Lamb. Best: J. Lonie, R. Fischer, T. Joyce, B. Dale, S. Geurts, B. White.

SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Division 2 - round 15 SPRINGVALE DISTS 1.3 4.6 7.7 9.8 (62) MURRUMBEENA 6.2 9.2 12.7 13.7 (85) Springvale Districts Goals: B. Snow 3, G. Vassallo 3, C. Keenan, C. Brooks, D. Wilson. Best: G. Vassallo, C. Keenan, C. Brooks, B. Snow, B. Laier, B. Dight.

Division 3 - round 16 ASHWOOD 3.1 4.3 8.4 11.5 (71) SANDOWN 3.2 6.5 12.11 15.14 (104) Sandown Goals: F. Martinicchio 4, J. Tregea 3, J. Toan 3, T. Ward, C. Sheedy, J. Frenken, J. Chapman, J. Hewitt. Best: F. Martinicchio, M. Menzies, J. Frenken, J. Tregea, J. D’Atri, B. Adams.

DANDENONG 2.0 3.5 5.6 7.9 (51) CARR/PATT. LAKES 4.3 7.4 13.6 16.12 (108) Dandenong Goals: K. Salisbury 3, A. Harvey, S. Brown, C. Riley, B. O’Loughlin. Best: K. Bundy, R. Forsyth, K. Salisbury, S. Brown, B. O’Loughlin, S. Young.

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 0.2 0.3 2.6 5.7 (37) LYNDALE 5.1 11.6 12.7 17.11 (113) Lyndale Goals: T. Kumetaitis 7, M. Stuart 2, S. Harrison 2, T. Day 2, B. Cox, M. Greene, O. Buntine, J. Henshaw. Best: O. Buntine, T. Kumetaitis, J. Malek, J. Henshaw, B. Cox, B. Tosh.

EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Division 1 - round 15 NOBLE PARK 1.2 1.5 2.7 4.11 (35) BALWYN 2.3 4.9 10.13 14.14 (98) Noble Park Goals: P. Wright, S. Bourke, T. Kelly, S. Allan.

Best: R. Kemperman, T. Cody, C. Anderson, S. Monaghan, S. Kemperman, S. Bourke.

VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Division 2 - round 15 ST JOHN’S 1.1 4.3 6.3 11.4 (70) ST MARY’S SALESIAN 4.1 5.5 10.8 14.10 (94) St John’s Goals: A. Jones 3, K. Arnold 2, A. Abela 2, B. Ayache, G. Costas, A. Stevanovic, A. Brannan. Best: N. Chalk, A. Jones, D. Cattolico, B. Ayache, C. Christiansen, M. Sofoulis.

CASEY CARDINIA FOOTBALL LEAGUE Round 15 TOORADIN-DALMORE 5.1 12.6 13.10 15.16 (106) KEYSBOROUGH 1.2 1.3 2.7 4.9 (33) Keysborough Goals: G. Humphreys 2, B. Sutton, T. Werner.

Best: D. Morland, M. Downie, K. Armstrong, R. Goodes, M. Anderson, B. Vourn.

DJ

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