Dandenong Journal Star - 15th December 2014

15 December 2014

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■ A face stares through history from the Christmas when enemies became friends...

Battle buddies

By NARELLE COULTER

Doug Glew

of my death please send this to Miss C. Kelly, No 2 Ballynahinch Rd, Lisburn, County Down.”

Doug Glew knows only sketchy details of his grandfather’s life.

As a baby Charles Silvester was abandoned at an Irish orphanage.

He and wife Ivy married in Dewsbury, England, where Ivy

lived and grew up.

Charles joined the Royal Irish Rifles as a bandsman and served in France during World War I. He was invalided out of the army after losing a finger in battle.

In 1917 he and Ivy had a daughter, Susan Ivy, Doug’s mother.

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Charles married his second wife, Gertrude.

Doug was 20 when Charles died in 1967 aged 75.

“I am just amazed the photograph still exists.

“Just stop and think what a miserable life it must have been in the trenches and it must have been in my grandfather’s pocket in those trenches for a good two years.

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Charles never spoke of the war. The clearest memory Doug has of his grandfather is spending Saturday mornings with him while his mum worked at Woolworth’s Variety Store and Charles’s copy of Peter Pan and Wendy by J.M. Barrie.

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“It then went to my grandmother and my mother, who both looked after it.“ He has no idea who Miss C. Kelly was but has done some amateur sleuthing in an effort to discover the identity of the solider in the picture.

“I would love to find the descendants of the German solider. I have even written to the German Embassy but there were hundreds of men in that regiment.

“It could have been any one of them.”

He is not certain where his grandfather was fighting in the lead-up to Christmas Day 1914, but has narrowed down the likely location to either Fromelles or the Rue des Bois Blanc.

“The Christmas Day truce was remarkable. It was quite unofficial. The British high command were absolutely ropeable.

“There are reports of the soldiers playing soccer together, then the next day it was back on.“ On Christmas Day, Doug will arrange the photograph next to an old photograph of Charles and Ivy. As his family gathers to share Christmas lunch they will pause to remember not only Charles but also the German soldier whose earnest stare is frozen in black and white.

“One hundred years on, I can’t just let it go, it’s too important. After 100 years they both deserve some sort of commemoration.”

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CHRISTMAS Eve 1914, the Western Front, France: the bullets and bombs that had turned the French countryside into a muddy, bloody hell fall silent and the gentle sound of Christmas carols waft between the Allied and German trenches.

New arrivals on the German lines bring with them Christmas trees which are hoisted onto the parapets of the trenches.

At first light on Christmas morning, German soldiers hesitantly begin to emerge from their positions and, calling out “Merry Christmas“ in English, approach the Allied trenches.

Among the Allied soldiers who clamoured out of the safety of his trench to wish ‘Fritz’ a merry Christmas and exchange simple presents of cigarettes and plum puddings was Irishman Charles Sylvester.

Some time during that extraordinary Christmas Day, a German soldier approached Charles and pressed into his hand a photograph of himself dressed in the uniform of the 158th Regiment of the Imperial German Army.

One hundred years later that photograph, only slightly tattered and creased around the edges, will take pride of place at the Christmas celebrations at the Springvale home of Charles’s grandson Doug Glew.

On the back of the photograph, the black lead pencil barely legible, Charles wrote “This was given to me by a private of the 158th Regiment, German Army on the 25th of December 1914. In the event

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‘Treated like a dog’

Thanks to all for a great year

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS

THIS is the final edition of the Journal for 2014.

It has been a year tinged with sadness with the passing of legendary Journal reporter Marg Stork who died in May aged 92.

Marg diligently wrote about Dandenong for more than 70 years and contributed to her column, A Moment with Marg, right up until her death.

Among the stand-out issues this year was the growing scourge of the drug ice, the Give Us a Hand campaign calling for more resources to help asylum seekers, and the White Ribbon campaign against family violence.

But no matter the story, we thank the individuals and organisations who generously shared their thoughts, feelings and experiences in the pages of the Journal throughout 2014.

Next year the Journal celebrates its 150th anniversary. We look forward to marking this historic occasion by focusing not only on the past, but celebrating what a local newspaper can mean to readers of today.

The first edition of 2015 will be published on 12 January. From all the staff at the Journal we wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year.

– Narelle Coulter, editor

THE widow of a man who died after being “treated like a dog“ while in police custody says she will never forgive the Dandenong officers involved.

The coronial findings into Ling Gong Tang’s death in 2010, which were handed down last week, were critical of how officers dealt with his arrest.

Mr Tang, who was suffering from advanced chronic liver disease, was found to have suffered hypothermia after being led from Dandenong police cells and left to lie in the rain on the cold night of 12 May 2010.

The Coroner said Mr Tang was drunk, soiled, complaining of abdominal pain, bleeding and crawling in the police cells before being released.

Without a fixed address, Mr Tang was left to lie drenched for 40 minutes after an ambulance was called three times.

He died the next morning in Dandenong Hospital.

Of the five police officers, one has been sacked over the incident, another resigned and three were fined and subject to further training.

In a family statement, Hai Truong - Tang’s wife - thanked interpreter and witness Yu Lipski for speaking out on her husband’s suffering.

“I doubt that these horrible events would have surfaced without her courage.”

Ms Truong said the family had suffered not only because of Mr Tang’s death but the “inhumane way” he was treated.

“It was devastating to have the world see my husband crawl out of a cell without a hand to help. To be treated like a dog.

“My daughter and I miss him terribly and I shall never forgive those police officers for the way my husband was treated.”

In his findings, deputy state coroner Iain West stated that CCTV footage of Mr Tang crawling out of his cell without assistance was “confounding and deeply distressing to witness”.

It took eight minutes for officers to escort Mr Tang out of the station.

CCTV footage showed Tang “struggling to stand and walk”.

“He is eventually pushed out into the cold night, in bare feet and in a shocking state, with blood escaping from his mouth,” Mr West stated.

Mr West said it was unclear what extent hypothermia played in Mr Tang’s death or whether earlier medical attention could have saved him.

He therefore found the death was “not a death in custody within the meaning of the Act”.

“Despite there being no specific police guidelines regarding the management of detainees who were soiled, I am of the view that more competent, diligent and compas-

sionate police officers would have made arrangements to address Mr Tang’s soiled condition and preserve his welfare, dignity and hygiene.”

After the findings, Acting Deputy Commissioner Jack Blayney said: “On any test, in terms of our duty of care for people in our custody, it fails.”

“On the night in question, the members failed dismally in terms of their duty to Mr Tang.

“Mr Tang was not afforded the dignity on that night that Victoria Police expects from all of its staff.”

He said the possibility of criminal charges was considered but “our advice was in this case they don’t apply”.

Victoria Police has since reviewed how it handles people in police care.

Among the changes were clear guidelines on maintaining prisoners’ dignity, comfort and hygiene, and to check and rouse drunken detainees every 30 minutes.

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IN THE light of the Tang coronial findings, Dandenong Police Station received a “timely” award for its supportive treatment of detainees.

Last week, the award was presented by the Office of the Public Advocate - an organisation that protects the rights of people with disabilities.

The award came on the recommendation of the office’s Independent Third Person volunteers, who are called in by police to assist and support witnesses, victims and detainees.

They help interviewees - who are judged not to have the capacity to represent their own interests - to understand their rights and safety and to ensure clear communication with police.

In a presentation at the station last week, Assistant Commissioner Luke Cornelius referred to last week’s coronial findings into the death of Ling Tang who suffered damning treatment at the station in 2010.

He said he was “highly critical” of the police’s conduct at the time but a lot of work had been done since to “change our approach”.

Mr Cornelius said the award showed the station was “hitting the mark”.

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Depression spirits always high at our place JACK JOHNSON IS THE AUTHOR OF WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES, A FASCINATING ACCOUNT OF GROWING UP IN DANDENONG, HIS YEARS TENDING TO THE CITY’S PIPES AND DRAINS AS A PLUMBER AND BRINGING UP A FAMILY WITH WIFE FRANCES IN THEIR BELOVED HOME IN MACPHERSON STREET. I WAS about four years old when dad first became the Council Traffic Officer at the Dandenong Market.

My brother Nipper and sister Jinnie were both at school so on Tuesdays it was my job to go from our home at 88 McCrae Street down to the market with dad’s lunch.

It was no easy task for a four-yearold to carry a billycan of hot tea and a basket with sandwhiches and enamel mugs.

I would sit with dad on a rough red gum seat near the council storage yard, just near the large open brick drain.

Farmers, stall holders and stockmen from the two markets would come by to talk to dad and they would pat me on the head and say: “So this is one of the kids you are so proud of.”

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while standing on almost the same spot attending an Anzac memorial service, I would have an extremely emotional and spiritual experience remembering my dad.

We did not consider just this house at 88 McCrae Street as our place.

We thought of the whole town and its miles of surrounding grasslands and bush as our place.

We were in the middle of the greatest depression Australia and the world

Jack Johnson, right, with his dad Fred and younger brother Bill. had ever experienced and even through we lived in dire poverty, we were rich in spirit.

There was nothing more exciting than spotting a new beer bottle hidden

in the long grass, its amber glass shining like a nugget of gold in the early morning sunlight.

The thought that if you collected enough of them at a ha’penny each, even in Depression times, you could be a big spender at our favourite lolly shops like Mrs Driver’s in Foster Street opposite New Street, where we bought chewing gum which came with colourful football and cricket swap cards.

They cost a ha’penny each.

Nipper and I barracked for Carlton and dad liked South Melbourne.

If money was burning a hole in our pocket we would strut around Gilpin’s Emporium, on the site of Melba House in the main street.

It was a fairly new concept in retail shopping and one of the first shops to have an island glass display window at

its front. We knew if we spotted some new novelty or a game of snakes and ladders, ludo, drafts of Chinese checkers, we had a good chance of being able to afford them.

Gilpin’s was the first shop where we could buy square white elastic for our gings (a child’s catapult) and shanghais.

We got the ammunition for our slingshots when we went fishing in the old Centennial Brick Works clay pits lagoon.

We would reach through holes in the wire mesh fence into the drums full of round steel pellets which had been punched out of the steel plate to fit the tynes or spikes of the harrows.

We never managed to hit a rabbit with our gings at the Police Paddocks, but we did dent a lot of tin cans.

should not be left in cars on a hot day.

“We are now entering what we call the “Silly Season” with the hot weather now upon us and parties leading up to Christmas.

Alcohol plays a major part in the cases the Ambulance Service is called to,” Mr Hyatt said.

He also said people should have a merry Christmas, but if they planned to drink they should get a taxi, designate a driver or drink moderately.

nong's new peace group. Mr Kunjumon, who came to Australia on a skilled migrant’s visa in 2008, has signed on as the newly formed Greater Dandenong People for Peace group’s secretary.

“I was a social worker back home, in church related community service. As part of my social responsibility I thought of supporting the group.”

The group is the brainchild of retired horticulturalist Robin Bliss, the group elected a committee and is in the process of becoming a incorporated.

LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 17 December 2014 THE WAR Patriotic News Miss May Cox organizing secretary of the State School War Relief Fund, is anxious that the army of teachers and children, throughout Victoria working in the interests of the Empire, should be requested to urge on the completion of articles of clothing, and to forward as many as possible to the Montague State School Melbourne depot as soon as possible.

Shipments for the Second Expeditionary Force can be made up to December 15th; all work should therefore reach the depot no later

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It is most urgent that all gloves and mittens should be sent by Dec 12th in order to reach the front during the cold weather.

Blankets, which are urgently needed by our men in the trenches, will be most acceptable and will be sent at once to the front.

50 years ago 16 December 1964 Brighter lights from tonight The latest addition to Dandenong’s public lighting on the Prince’s Highway, between James Street and Chandler Road, will be officially switched on by the Mayor of Dandenong (Cr. M.G. Jarvis) tonight when he presses a button at the State

Electricity Commission Dandenong branch office.

The S.E.C. manager at Dandenong Mr. Ian Archibald, said yesterday that this new installation, extending more than one and a half miles, is regarded as one of the most modern in the Metropolitan area.

20 years ago 19 December 1994 Appeal to stop pool tragedies Swimming pool owners have been urged to take precautions and brush up on Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to prevent tragedies this Christmas.

Paramedic Mr Bruce Hyatt said young children and the elderly were also easily overcome by heat, and

5 years ago 14 December 2009 Migrant to help promote peace Indian migrant Mathai Kunjumon has high hopes for Greater Dande-

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Bike break-in BEN Reid says he faces bankruptcy after thieves stole two unique Aprilia superbikes from his BRP Racing Team workshop in Dandenong last Monday night.

Mr Reid offered a $20,000 reward out of his own pocket “no questions asked” - for the return of the hand-built Italian RSV4s.

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by Max Biaggi in 2009 - the year before he was crowned world superbike champion.

They are valued at more than $150,000 - but worth much more than the money, Mr Reid said.

He believes they’re the only privately-owned Aprilia factory

bikes in the world, “entrusted” to him because of a 20-year relationship with the factory.

They were part of his nowscuttled plans to relaunch his European-based racing team back home. “The idea was to do something here, to live a normal life and not live out of a suitcase anymore.”

The former professional 250cc rider has raced the bikes once “for fun” since buying them in May. They were being prepared for up-and-comer Glenn Scott to race as a wildcard at an international at Phillip Island in February.

Each of the bikes’ parts is unique and impossible to source within Australia and so it is

easy to spot these aren’t “normal” bikes, Mr Reid said.

For that reason, he fears the thieves intended to ship the bikes overseas.

“It’s like stealing a Formula One car. You can’t take parts off and sell them anywhere in the world. You can’t buy parts for them.

Mr Reid hadn’t realised utill two mornings later that a friend’s Ducati Monster 750 custom bike was also stolen in the heist.

The burglars were “wellprepared” - obviously targeting the 170-kilogram bikes, Mr Reid said.

“It would take two or three strong men to turn it around and lift it off (the workshop stand).”

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Set for New York because her city is the apple of her eye

By CASEY NEILL CAITLIN Hallett will spend 2015 in New York for the good of Dandenong.

The 21-year-old from Dandenong North will be among only four interns to work with the Salvation Army’s International Social Justice Commission in New York, USA, for 12 months from 8 January.

The unit works strongly with the United Nations and will immerse the former Carwatha College school captain in a project to improve women’s access to drug and alcohol addiction services.

“The idea is whatever project I do over there I bring back to the Salvos over here and we roll it out over here,” she said.

Caitlin recently gained Social Work and Health Science degrees at Monash University.

“I hope to learn more about so-

cial justice issues on an international scale,” she said.

“It’s easy when you study social work in an Australian context to just think about issues in terms of Australia.

“I’m hoping that I can learn about things at a global level and bring back some of that knowledge.

“I want to specialise as a mental health social worker.”

Her long-term goal is to be a pastor or minister, ideally in Dandenong.

She last month worked at the State Election polling booth at Lyndale Secondary College.

“There were a couple of Sudanese people who came in and they were so excited because it was the first time they were able to vote,” she said.

“That was just so exciting for me.

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I’m going to miss where I live.

“I get a lot of stigma for where I live, but I tell people with a purpose that that’s where I live because I’m proud of my community.”

Caitlin has never lived away from her family or travelled on her own.

“Thank goodness for Skype!” she said.

“It’s a big deal for my grandparents.

“All four of them at some stage either worked or volunteered with the Salvation Army.”

Salvation Army Dandenong corps officer Captain Stuart McGifford encouraged Caitlin to apply.

“It’s an honour to know Caitlin and to see her commitment to ensuring no one in our world is left behind,” he said.

“This opportunity will provide her with a life-changing perspective on the world.”

Bus driver’s forgiveness BUS driver Faavae Tuiloma has already forgiven two women who allegedly punched, bit and spat on him as they disembarked at Dandenong Railway Station.

The 44-year-old man of God and father of five is nervously awaiting blood test results following the incident on Saturday 29 November.

He was behind the wheel of a bus travelling the 893 route from Cranbourne Shopping Centre to the station,

and picked up the women at Dandenong Plaza Shopping Centre about 2.50pm.

They allegedly failed to use their myki cards when they boarded and Mr Tuiloma asked them to pay the fare when the bus reached its destination.

The alleged assault then occurred.

“When I went home that day my wife was so shocked when she saw me,” he said.

“I have five kids, four boys and

my daughter. My daughter was just freaked out.

“I know I was injured but in my heart I’m glad I let them go.

“If they were men, it’s a different story, defending myself.

“To me as a Christian - I’m serving in my church as a bishop for five years, now I’m still serving in high calling in my church - I still have to forgive them.”

Mr Tuiloma said all buses should

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• Protection: plan to be properly insured in 2015, and not just for your house and car. Life insurance, income protection and some trauma cover might also be appropriate. Some can be sourced through your super fund, but an insurance broker can help get you the right cover at the right price.

• You: your mental and physical wellbeing is the foundation of your life, so whether it’s finding a new job, improving a relationship, changing your diet, reducing your drinking, joining a gym or giving up smoking, make a plan for it.

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Two Noble Park women, aged 40 and 22, handed themselves in at Dandenong Police Station about 1.30pm on Friday, and were in custody and assisting police with their inquiries when the Journal went to print.

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Just about everything worth having is powered by a plan. So use the slow end of this year to make your plans for 2015. Good luck.

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Mums fear DHS rules

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A DANDENONG barrister says newlyarrived mothers are reluctant to report family violence because they fear their children will be taken from them.

Roona Nida is trying to help several mothers reunite with their children who have been farmed out to foster parents by a “scary and unethical” Department of Human Services.

She recently won back a south-east Melbourne mother’s young children in a prolonged children’s court battle against the department - which originally intervened after the husband allegedly inflicted family violence.

Since early this year, the children had been placed with separate foster families from incompatible cultural backgrounds and their mother was initially only able to see her children for hour stints in a DHS office.

The department argued for indefinite foster care under a custody-to-secretary order, but the court found it was in the children’s “best interest” to be reunited with their mother.

Ms Nida said it was notoriously rare to defeat the DHS’s recommendations in court, claiming the department tried to suppress favourable reports of her client’s parenting fitness.

She said if not for her pro bono inter-

vention, the mother had “no hope”.

“It’s scary and unethical. (The DHS) don’t appear to care,” Ms Roona said.

“They should have been more flexible.

I think it was easier for them to seek a custody-to-secretary order.”

She said such cases had a chilling effect on refugee and asylum-seeker communities whose members perceive that the mother had been unjustly punished for reporting family violence.

DHS spokesman Mike Griffin said the department was forbidden from commenting on the children’s court case.

“Children are removed as a last resort and only when a court determines the child is at significant risk and the parents

cannot protect the child from harm. “Only a fraction of the 80,000 notifications made each year lead to court action, and only a small percentage of those lead to removal of children,” Mr Griffin said.

He said that in family violence matters, emphasis was given to removing the perpetrator of violence and not the children.

“When children are removed, re-unification is always the goal where possible and most children who enter care are returned to their parent’s care within six months.”

Agencies such as Child First and Cradle to Kinder helped parents manage any issues they faced so that they could be reunited with their children, he said.

Lights shine from street welcome DANDENONG North Uniting Church is doing its bit to light up Greater Dandenong in the aptlynamed Holly Avenue.

Multi-coloured bulbs are strung across the building and garden and glowing Santas, reindeer and penguins illuminate the night.

Across the road, 16 Holly Avenue is also contributing to the festive cheer.

Blue lights drip from the gutters and several Santas, a sleigh filled with presents and Christmas trees fashioned from lights all feature.

Are you lighting up Greater Dandenong? Post your photos to www. facebook.com/DandenongJournal.

IN BRIEF Millionaire in waiting A DANDENONG man was a multi-millionaire for a week without knowing it.

The TattsLotto winner, who wants to remain anonymous, carried the 29 November draw division one-winning ticket in his wallet for a week, unaware it had secured him more than $2.1 million.

“My wife and I have had a rough couple of years so this is going to change our world," he said. “I actually had a smashing week last week and thought to myself that finally things were starting to go our way and then I found out we won TattsLotto!

“This TattsLotto windfall means we can look after our whole family and take a welldeserved holiday.”

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POLICE have arrested Clint Bellingham, from Doveton, after releasing an image of him earlier this month.

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IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT… lic buildings in Australia but no “imminent threat”.

The car park is expected to remain closed - to all but council staff and councillors - this month while a “safety and security” audit is completed.

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SPRINGVALE Senior Sergeant Alan Dew took to the mighty Murray last month to build relations with Indigenous youths.

He took part in the five-day Massive Murray Paddle alongside young people from Dandenong and District Aborigines CoOperative.

“I think that the kids and the police and the Aboriginal Elders started off slow, but by the end of the week they really bonded together”, he said.

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COUNCILLOR Maria Sampey dropped a metaphoric bombshell at last week’s City of Greater Dandenong council meeting, revealing why the civic centre’s underground car park was closed to the public in recent weeks.

She asked why the area had been assessed as a “security risk” and “are terrorists going to bomb the building?”.

CEO John Bennie said there were “increasing concerns” about the security of pub-

A LATE pitch for free parking at the underutilised Number 8 multi-deck car park in Springvale was sunk at last week’s council meeting.

Councillor Youhorn Chea said waiving parking fees for 22 to 24 December would attract people to try the perennially half-empty Balmoral Street car park - or half-full if you’re more optimistic.

Despite enthusiastic support from some colleagues, opponents roundly berated Cr Chea for the late notice.

The door was left open, however, for such a promotion in the new year.

SPRINGVALE’S Snow Fest 2013 was named a National Finalist and State Winner in the Best New Event category at the Australian Event Awards in Sydney on 11 November.

The inaugural event was among four finalists in the category for its fun nature, innovative activities and the appropriateness of ‘snow play’ for a family audience in an Asian retail precinct.

It also acknowledged the event’s excellent attendance and its highly-organised delivery.

WHEN the name goes with the job...

The Journal team couldn’t help but giggle at the name of First Constable Travis Cute, perhaps not the very best moniker for your average tough-as-nails copper.

Female staffers say it’s cute by name, cute by nature.

WEDDING bells will be ringing for Marg Nicholls this month.

The Journal sends its congratulations to the former commissioner, who helped merge the Dandenong and Springvale shires to create Greater Dandenong.

She was widowed 27 years ago and has finally found love again - with her first boyfriend.

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CHRISTIAN ministers have lambasted Greater Dandenong’s $185,000 splash on Christmas decorations for not being sufficiently Christian.

Dandenong Ministers Fellowship spokesman David Owen, who last year decried the paucity of council Christmas decorations, said the extra $100,000 spending this year was misdirected.

The most extravagant decoration, a towering lit-up Santa aboard a reindeer in Dandenong’s Civic Square, had links to Coca-Cola but “nothing to do with the Christian Christmas”.

He said the nearby Nativity scene - which includes a narrative on the birth of Jesus Christ - contained inaccuracies and

omissions.

“It didn’t mention the village of birth, they had the wise men at the crib (scriptures state they visited Jesus as a two-yearold) and didn’t mention Mary was a virgin - which is crucial for Christians.

“I don’t know who authored it but we wouldn’t put it that way at all. We weren’t consulted at all.”

Mr Owen said outside of the Civic Square, there was a lack of Christmas feel on the streets.

The exceptions were street poles decorated by gift boxes and holly in Palm Plaza, and a Santa astride the former Bendigo Bank building in Lonsdale Street - but they were secular Christmas symbols, Mr Owen said.

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“I’d say there’s generally less decorations than last year.”

He called for the fellowship to be consulted on future festive decorations and Carols by Candlelight events.

In reaction to the giant Santa and reindeer, fellowship member and Cornerstone minister Don Cameron said: “Sometimes artwork can hinder the real message rather than enhance it.”

Other council-organised Christmas events include movies on the civic square ‘big screen’, street entertainment in Dandenong, Noble Park and Springvale, and a shop decoration competition.

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United in pride for reform

By CASEY NEILL IT’S 20 years to the day since Marg Nicholls helped to bring the cities of Dandenong and Springvale together.

And the former commissioner couldn’t be prouder of City of Greater Dandenong’s progress, particularly Dandenong Market, Lonsdale Street and the new civic centre.

“It’s like a mother – your child grows up and you think they’ve gone off and done their own thing,” she said.

“You still have a pride.

“I really loved my time at Dandenong.

“I wish the people of Greater Dandenong all the best and I hope their future goes to bigger and better things.

“They’re such a resilient people and I’m sure that they’ll get there. They need to not lose heart.”

The Victorian Local Government Board instigated council amalgamations to make the system more efficient.

“We originally had 210 municipalities in Victoria. The government was bringing it down to 72,” Ms Nicholls said.

It was on 15 December 1994 that the former cities of Dandenong and Springvale and small parts of Berwick and Cranbourne were proclaimed the City of Greater Dandenong.

Heatherton and Sandown were put forward as potential names, but Greater Dandenong won out because Dandenong was already recognised as a regional hub.

“I was a councillor at the old City of Oakleigh and was the last mayor there,” Ms Nicholls said.

“I was invited by the government to become a commissioner. I was naturally delighted.

The first City of Greater Dandenong council, back, Naim Melhem, John Kelly, Dale Wilson, Roz Blades, Paul Donovan, Phil Reed, Yvonne Herring, Youhorn Chea, front, Sharon Harris, Greg Harris and Angela Long.

“Our role involved making the transition, combining the two municipalities.

“Springvale and Dandenong had different staff structures. They had different departments.

“It was a fantastic challenge.

“We were so lucky in Greater Dandenong, the community were fantastic.

“We had a lot of community consultation and they took part in it.

“It was the most fabulous time of my life.”

Alongside her were commissioners Ian Cathie and John Nixon and acting CEO Warwick Heine.

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Commissioners Ian Cathie, John Nixon and Margaret Nicholls.

my heart dropped,” she said.

“I felt a great sense of loss. And I was quite down in the dumps.

“And then I, with a few other people in the community and former councillors, we set up a bit of a council watch group, which was useful.

“Because there was a lot of new staff and we spoke directly to them about issues.

“So someone rang me to say the speed humps in a particular street, we were thinking of taking them up, what do you think?

“I wasn’t going to get in anyone’s way - we were just there to help.”

“We put two and a half years into getting the city into shape,” she said.

“A lot of the groups had been promised things by the former councils.

“You couldn’t put two A-grade facilities for hockey in the one municipality.”

The first City of Greater Dandenong council was elected in 1997 and included many councillors from the former cities.

Cr Roz Blades was a Springvale councillor at the time of amalgamation.

“When I first heard we were going to be the City of Greater Dandenong,

Cr John Kelly was a Dandenong councillor when the merger took place.

“Generally the whole idea was good,” he said.

“I think we’ve come a long way, both ends of the town since then.

“By having a combined city it’s cut costs that ratepayers would have had with separate cities.

“There was passion in both ends of the town, and to some degree there’s still passion for the two ends of the town.

“There’s not one thing wrong with that.”

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GIVE US A HAND

Hope in hand

By NARELLE COULTER, EDITOR THIS week marks the final instalment of the Journal’s Give Us a Hand campaign.

As a voice of the community, we felt it important that the Journal throw its support behind the City of Greater Dandenong’s push to secure more Federal Government funding to support the increasing numbers of asylum seekers and refugees who call the city home.

The campaign kicked off on 4 August with a front page letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

“The City of Greater Dandenong needs a helping hand,“ read the letter.

“The Journal supports the City of Greater Dandenong’s campaign for more resources to support the newest and most disadvantaged members of our community.“ While the fight for more resources goes on, week after week Give Us a Hand unearthed inspiring stories of refugees and asylum seekers who were making contributions to their adopted communities.

There have been personal stories of triumph over adversity such as the tale of Dit Chokeun who fled war-torn South Sudan to become a Salvation Army lieutenant helping the poor throughout Greater Dandenong and that of Kumar and his wife who in August shared

their story of life behind wire in an Australian detention camp.

There have also been words of praise from employers such as Kees and Roelie Koomen who employ Sudanese asylumseekers Eisa and Muhummad at their Pakenham rose farm.

“They appreciate having a job. They never complain about it. They’re happy to be here,“ Mr Koomen told the Journal.

Then there were the stories of community organisations such as the Noble Park Fire Brigade which has made a con-

scious effort to reach out to new arrivals and in return reap new members to boost flagging volunteers numbers.

Despite the formal campaign coming to an end, the Journal will continue telling the stories of asylum seekers and refugees and highlighting the incredible generosity of organisations and individuals throughout the city.

We hope that in 2015 we can also report that local government and community organisations finally get the support they so desperately need.

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SET atop undulating green hills, with sweeping views across as far as the Dandenong Ranges, the south-east’s newest community, Tulliallan, was launched to the public on 6 December.

Even amid the steady Melbourne drizzle, purchasers and locals flocked to the Cranbourne North site to discover the wide range of features and amenities the community has on offer.

Located on the cusp of historic Berwick, at 805 Berwick Cranbourne Road, Tulliallan combines the serenity of tree-lined boulevards, heritage buildings and leafy green open spaces with a contemporary masterplanned community.

The first release at Tulliallan, which features to total of 20 lots, has proven popular with eager purchasers who have been drawn in by the community’s idyllic setting and convenient location near some of the south-east’s best amenities.

Positioned in the heart of the community, just by Tulliallan’s heritage listed Elm Tree Gardens, the release was more than 65 per cent sold in its first week.

The property’s grand elm trees have been generously donated by Tulliallan’s former owner and will border the future Elm Tree Gardens community parkland, while the landscaping has been meticulously planned to complement the natural landscape.

Featuring approximately 1000 home sites across the community, Tulliallan also provides a number of green open spaces for relaxation and leisure, as well as an onsite neighbourhood centre, sports oval and nature trail.

With a focus on the natural environment, this forward-thinking development will include recycled water and fibre optic internet access to each home.

With sales expected to continue at their current rate over the next couple of weeks, Tulliallan is set to become the South East’s premier address and is perfectly positioned for a life of prosperity and distinction.

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Explore Your Possibilities with The C! DANDENONG NORTH 11 Balkan Court NEW LISTING

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Ideally located in the vibrant Dandenong North area, this exquisite home (Land approx. 658m2) offers the lifestyle and extravagant family living that resonates with young families, retirees or irst home buyers.Short drive to Dandenong Plaza, Dandenong Hospital,with exceptional accessibility via Princess Highway, freeway and extensive bus coverage while Dandenong Station offers easy access to Melbourne CBD. 3 bedrooms plus two bathrooms, master bedroom with ensuite & BIR.

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Gorgeously contemporary, this brand new townhouses combines aesthetic charm and smart design to create an exceptional living environment full of functionality and luxury. Situated close to Coles supermarket, public transport, walking distance to Minaret College, Springvale Rise Primary School, Monash University Clayton, Ikea, Springvale Central shopping, easy access to Princess Highway, freeways and east link.

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In a Super convenient location this property can be added to your investment portfolio, start one up or is the start of many more family moments to come. Location and with a land size of 619 sq. this weatherboard home can offer endless opportunities to the right buyer. You can choose to renovate, knock it down to build your dream home or keep the existing home and build another one at the back (STCA).

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This wonderful property could be your irst home, your next investment, or perhaps the perfect chance to downsize. Positioned on large corner block 694m2 (Approx) only minutes to schools, shopping and transport, this home is well suited to the investor or active family. Comprises spacious living area with gas heating, three bedrooms, two with BIR, bright kitchen with meals area and central bathroom. Currently leased at $1260 p/m.

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Located in the prestigious, award winning Keys Estate, with ready access to the new Eastlink Freeway, Port Philip Bay beaches and Parkmore Keysborough Shopping Centre with more than 110 specialty stores is just minutes away. Three irst class golf courses are within 1.5km away with renown schools like Hailyebury and Lighthouse are both in walking distance.

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Set in the heart of Dandenong opposite parkland and walking distance to the Plaza and Market, this Edwardian style househas been tastefully renovated in keeping with its original period style. Enter via a security alcove into a porcelain tiled hallway. You will see the ceiling soar to 3.5 metres. The front bedroom boasts an open fire place and bay window. There is a second double bedroom and a third bedroom could be created if desired. Rich floating timber floors are throughout. There is reverse cycle air conditioning and solar power. The two pack high gloss white kitchen includes stone bench tops, high quality stainless steel gas appliances and a large pantry. The spacious meals area flows through to a big family room with a gas log open fire place and ceiling rosettes adorn this large and practical area. Two sparkling bathrooms and a separate laundry are beautifully finished. To the rear of the home you will find an enormous rumpus room which opens to a pergola and decked backyard. The whole package is private and has very low maintenance garden surrounds.

BUT WAIT – THERE’S MORE! A fully renovated bed-sit detached bungalow includes a new kitchen adjoining meals area, separate bathroom and roomy sitting room. Ideal for extended family or renting out. Retire with an income OR a first home with an income stream.

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Sherwood Apartments comprises 6 x 1 bedroom - 1 bathroom apartments and 12 x 2 bedroom - 2 bathroom apartments within two separate buildings divided by car parking space. These spacious, boutique style apartments will feature abundant natural light, high quality fittings and be finished to the highest standard. Ground floor apartments will feature generous garden areas while those on the first floor will feature balconies of above average proportions. Every apartment has a designated car space.

Features include:* Security entry foyer with polished floor tiles * Liftwell access from car park * Personal lock-up storage area * High gloss laminate and 2 pac kitchens with stone tops and glass splashbacks * Landscape garden surround Located within quiet residential area and walking distance to railway station, public transport, main shopping strip district, schools, parkland and new medical clinic currently under construction.

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Choice of two spacious townhouses featuring separate driveway access to double garage with internal access, three double bedrooms plus study area, 2.7m ceilings, walk in robe and full ensuite (one with spa bath), huge kitchen adjoining family room opening to formal lounge.

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Your choice of three sparkling new fabulous townhouses. Not only boast a quiet and very central location, they offer size and comfort to suit the large family. Each townhouse includes:- * Ducted heaing * Three bedrooms plus study * Three bathrooms & three toilets * Split system heating and cooling * Glass splashback in kitchen * Quality carpets and fittings * Square set plasterwork & high ceilings * Porcelain tiles to all wet areas & living room * Double glazed windows * Garage with auto door & so much more!

Walk to the CBD in 2 minutes including Dandenong Plaza, Market and Tafe College. Catch the bus on the corner!

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Stroll down to the Dandenong Market tfrom this central single bedroom unit. Ideal for the First Home Buyer OR an excellent investment returning $240.00 per week.

Features gas appliances, split system air conditioner, hardwood floors, backyard and carport. Close to Schools, Plaza, Hospital and public transport.

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These new craftsman built townhouses on separately titled cottage blocks set in a quiet court close to St Gerards School and Freeway access. Each comprise three generous bedrooms, master with full ensuite, two additional full bathrooms and three toilets. There are hardwood timber floors in the living room and meals area, porcelain tiles in all wet area. The ground floor ceiling heights are 2.7m and the skirting boards and architraves are classical mouldings, larger than normal. The chef’s kitchens include dishwashers and Caesar stone benchtops. Each townhouse has four split system air conditioners and all tonings are neutral. Externally the landscaped gardens are adorned with high quality fencing. There is individual street access to each garage. High quality living in a most convenient location.

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19 Falkiner Crescent Dandenong POPULAR CENTRAL LOCATION Situated near Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Dandenong Hospital, Market and Plaza. After admiring the picturesque gardens and entering this house, you will ind a spacious L shaped lounge/dining adjacent to a cupboard packed kitchen with wall oven and gas HP. 3 double bedroom’s with full ensuite and WIR to master and double BIR’s to others. Extras include ducted heating and A/C to lounge. A large family room that opens to an outdoor entertainment area and double garage under roof line. A perfect family package with great value in this area.

4 Frangipani Close Endeavour Hills Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 20th December at 11am 10% dep-bal 30/60 days $380,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 10.30am Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

6 Morey Rise Endeavour Hills

IMMACULATE HOME IN PRIME LOCATION Set in a quality estate this stunning BV offers 4 large bedrooms with a full ensuite and WIR to master. Fantastic open living area comprising spacious lounge, sep dining, kitchen with WO, HP and dishwasher, large family area opens to huge rumpus/theatre room. Other features include covered patio and double remote garage. As new condition throughout and complimented by quality carpets and “Springcrest” drapes. Comfort assured by ducted heating and cooling. Inspection will impress!

Twilight Auction Tue 23rd December at 7pm Terms 10% dep-bal 60 days Price $480,000+ Inspect Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday 2-2.30pm Agent Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106

204 Outlook Drive Rosewood Downs

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Twilight Auction Tues 23rd Dec at 8pm Terms 10% dep-bal 60/90 days Price $550,000+ Inspect Wednesday 6-6.30pm Saturday 3-3.30pm Agent Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106

FABULOUS HOME IN A PREMIER LOCATION This tradesman’s own home is guaranteed to impress!

Stunning tri-level design with 6 brs (2 with ensuite) & fantastic open plan with lounge, family area, opening to huge covered patio & quality kitchen itted with s/steel WO, gas HP & DW. Superb pol hardwood loors & staircase + quality carpet on top level which offers a 2nd living area & the magniicent master suite with luxurious ensuite & private balcony. Includes d/heating & RC a/cs. Dble garage + sep 30m2 workshop/rumpus with lots of BI storage.

Faultless presentation combined with a great location makes this a terriic family home. DON’T MISS IT!

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Stylish & spacious this immaculate family sanctuary expands over 3 levels & combines luxury materials with faultless inishes throughout. Featuring large open plan living with parquetry timber loors adjacent to stunning two pack kitchen with s/s appliances including induction cooktop & DW. open the double door on one side & enter the separate rumpus/theatre room & large fully enclosed alfresco dining area on the other side. 5 large robed bedrooms including luxurious master with WIR & full ensuite with double vanity & loor to ceiling quality porcelain tiling.

1/157 Cleeland Street Dandenong Central RENOVATED UNIT WITH STREET FRONTAGE Close to all facilities this spacious 2 bed villa is freshly painted and includes timber flooring to lounge, separate kitchen/meals with timber kitchen, modern bathroom with new vanity, double bedrooms with built in robes. Other extras include ducted heating, private garden & single garage. Small complex with no body corporate fee. Great to live in or as an investment.

24 Marie Street Doveton Private Price Inspect Agent

FANTASTIC 1ST HOME $250,000+ Saturday 1-1.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

Offering huge living area and 3 bedrooms this home is much larger than it looks. Features large lounge, sep family room, dining room and modern kitchen with gas cooling plus updated bathroom. Freshly painted and including good carpets plus ducted heating this property is top value. Priced for quick sale!

Private Price Inspect Agent

$280,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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1/525 Princes Highway Noble Park BUYING ON A BUDGET This one bedroom unit boasts its own front & rear courtyard with no common land & separate driveway.

Walking distance to Harrisield Shopping Centre and local shops. Wall to wall carpets, reverse cycle split system, bathroom with laundry facilities complete the package.

Potential rent of $10,400p.a. Better be quick!

2/60 Herbert Street Dandenong Private Price Inspect Agent

WALK TO MARKET $200,000+ Saturday 1-1.30pm Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

3/97 McCrae Street Dandenong

Close to all facilities, this ground loor 2 bed apartment is ideal as investment or to live in. Comprises 2 double bedrooms with BIR’s, spacious gas heated lounge and sep kitchen with gas cooling. Includes carspace and balcony off master bedroom. Priced to sell!

Private Price Inspect Agent

$210,000+ By appointment Neil Butler 0411 637 088

Private Price Inspect Agent

$320,000+ Saturday 12-12.30pm Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

1/8 Scullin Street Dandenong North

FULLY RENOVATED, EXCELLENT LOCATION This 2 bedroom unit has been fully renovated with the WOW factor. Features brand new state of the art kitchen, brand new chic bathroom with laundry facilities. Positioned perfectly close to Plaza, market, schools & public transport. Don’t miss this!

Private Price Inspect Agent

QUALITY 3 BEDROOM HOME $270,000+ Saturday 12-12.30pm Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

This fully renovated rendered home is a great opportunity for a irst home buyer, retiree or investor. Quality timber loors throughout & tiles to wet areas, gas ducted heating, modern kitchen with gas appliances, vinyl wrap benchtops, DW, R/H & lots of cupboards. 3 double bedrooms with built in double robes and quality tiled bathroom. Front & rear courtyards please lock up garage with remote to door.

Close to shops, schools, transport & easy access to major arterial an inspection is sure to impress.

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BIG ENOUGH FOR THE BRADY BUNCH This modern immaculate BV is ideal for a large or extended family. Offers 4 double bedrooms (2 with ensuites & WIR’s), separate study & 3 large living areas comprises upstairs family area, impressive lounge, formal dining plus huge family room off the fantastic quality kitchen itted with WO, gas HP & dishwasher. Downstairs features quality loor tiling & carpet upstairs. Comfort assured with ducted heating & evaporative cooling. Huge remote garage boasts a 2nd kitchen & opens to rear garden. Close to schools, station & shopping centre. DON’T MISS THIS!

Private Price Inspect Agent

BIG LAND & PLANNING PERMIT = BIG PROFIT $590,000+ Wednesday 4-4.30pm Saturday 4-4.30pm Nigel Raymond 0425721593

Great opportunity to capitalize on existing planning permit for 5 double storey townhouses. Vendor has done the hard work and now it’s up to you to inalise this project and reap the rewards. All townhouses feature 2 bedrooms upstairs with open plan living, dining and kitchen downstairs PLUS lock up garage. Walking distance to Dandenong Central these units will be easy to sell or rent out upon completion.

This is your chance to score big in the real estate game. Be quick!

Private Price Inspect Agent

$700,000+ By appointment Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106

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HOME OF THE WEEK KEYSBOROUGH 5 TEESIDE WAY

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BREATHTAKING WOW FACTOR! This simply stunning, 2 storey executive-style Carlisle residence will leave you breathless with its “like new” style, class and presentation throughout. Its generous 40 squares will wrap you in luxury and features 4 substantial bedrooms and 4 large living areas. There is a media/theatre room, a powder room, a spacious formal sitting room, a beautiful family room with fire place, a large light-filled open dining area with a full view of the wonderful garden and an impressive, vast gourmet’s kitchen with stainless steel fittings, walk in pantry, glass splashback, stone bench, twin drawer dishwasher and all the best appointments. The family room flows out onto a large outdoor, decked sitting area and covered al fresco dining zone for year-round living and entertaining and is equipped with another kitchen including a built in BBQ all set in a very large landscaped backyard. Upstairs there is the children’s retreat, the large master bedroom with an elegant en-suite bathroom featuring twin vanities, large double shower, fireplace and private balcony. The home is fully appointed with ducted heating and cooling, ducted vacuum plus plantation shutters. All this is constructed with a 5 star energy rating. In keeping with the size and quality, there is also a 2.5 car garage with automatic door and internal access plus a rear roller door for parking your boat. The fully landscaped gardens are well established and the home is superbly positioned in a quiet and prestigious Hidden Grove street within easy access to Haileybury College and East Link. Land size 570m2 approx.

Price: $880,000+ Inspect: Thursday 4:30 - 5:00pm Saturday 1:15 - 1:45pm

DANDENONG 3&4/13 BELFORT STREET STYLISH NEAR NEW TOWNHOUSE PRICED TO SELL Located just off Railway Parade near Yarraman Station; these modern and appealing 2 bedroom townhouses are set inn a boutique group of just 4, and comprises of a lightilled open plan living and dining area with bamboo looring, chefs kitchen with granite bench tops, gas cook top and stainless steel appliances, large and spacious living and dining area with split system air conditioning and a central, contemporary family bathroom with large bath tub, small and private court yard and single lock up garage.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

KEYSBOROUGH 25 STANFORD AVENUE ELEGANTLY DESIGNED LARGE FAMILY HOME The grand entrance announces a soaring gallery and quality hardwood flooring flows throughout the downstairs living and entertaining areas. Stunning drapery frames the full height window which spans 2 floors, and space and light are in abundance here. A ground floor bedroom and bathroom create an ideal environment for in-law or guest accommodation. A theatre room is well set up with large screen and projector. The kitchen is vast and stunningly appointed with thick stone benches, quality appliances, glass splash back, dishwasher and cabinetry. Ascend the grand, curved timber staircase to the suite of upper floor bedrooms and a open living cum study area. The master suite is substantial and offers space for a retreat, a walk-in robe and a very large en-suite bathroom with spa bath, 3 further bedrooms are serviced by a central family bathroom. Features include a double garage plus an additional steel garage, established lawns and garden beds, complete heating and cooling and quality fixtures and fittings throughout the home.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

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Price: $330,000+ Inspect: Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am

Jesse Roberts 0417 474 258

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DANDENONG 1/97 HAMMOND ROAD SPACIOUSLY DESIGNED WITH COMFORT IN MIND This front unit of only 3 on the block is certain to please. From its tidy brick facade to the gleaming floating floorboards within, this is one spacious family home you can’t overlook. Naturally bright and with a practical floorplan, the property features a generous lounge zone with room for large furniture, and an informal meals area adjacent to the well-designed kitchen, featuring plentiful bench space & quality appliances. The property features two peaceful bedrooms with BIRs & private access to an enclosed courtyard. A central bathroom services the whole home, with a bath for relaxing soaks & a corner shower. Other benefits of this unit include central gas heating for year-round comfort, in addition to a single car garage & further amenity for another vehicle on site. Part of a boutique development with well-cared for mature gardens, this home is also located conveniently close to schools, parklands, public transport & local shopping centres.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

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Price: $950,000+ Inspect: Thursday 3:30 - 4:00pm Saturday 11:45 - 12:15pm

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189

SCOTCH OR HAILEYBURY? HAVE BOTH! This sparking and young 2 storey home featuring a range of well located living and dining areas as well as 3 generous bedrooms, plus a large casual living room upstairs which could be converted to a 4th bedroom. The main bedroom has a stylish en-suite bathroom, and the second bathroom services other two bedrooms. Downstairs, from the front entrance there is a formal sitting room, then down the hall way to the luxurious kitchen featuring stone benches with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, large walk-in pantry, plus a host of quality extras. This is at the hub of the dining the family room area which features a gas log ire adding atmosphere for winter. This all opens to a fully enclosed alfresco living area just perfect for a lazy summer day’s relaxing. The home comes complete with refrigerated reverse cycle air conditionings, double garage with remote door and internal access plus lots more.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

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Jesse Roberts 0417 474 258

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KEYSBOROUGH 4 SCOTCH AVENUE

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Price: $330,000+ Inspect: Thursday 6:00 - 6:30pm Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm

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Auction: Saturday 20th Dec @ 12pm Price: $680,000+ Inspect: Saturday 3:30 - 4:00pm

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189

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NOBLE PARK NORTH 30 SUNLINE AVENUE

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If you’re a FHB looking for entry level living then this one is for you. If you’ve got spare cash, be quick or miss out on this great buy. Calling all buyers, this wonderful opportunity is now on the market & selling. This BV home with approx 614m2 of land has the potential for sub-division (STCA) & comprises 2 BDRs with a 3rd used as family lounge. Internal fixtures and fittings are all original so team up with some friends, renovate with creativity & watch your investment grow.

Sitting on a 570sqm (approx.) block in a highly sought after location, this brick veneer family home is a true find. Walking distance to Minaret College, and quick access to Springvale Shopping Central, Homemaker Centre, parks and public transport. Comprising: spacious bedrooms plus study, large formal lounge room, kitchen with adjoining dining area, bright central bathroom, roller shutter on all windows, and plenty of space in the backyard. Call us to inspect now!

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Friday 19th December at 5pm unless sold prior $330,000+ As advertised or by appointment Photo ID required Chien Le 0403 342 809 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 20th December at 12:30pm $430,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days Wed 5-5:30pm, Thurs 4:30-5pm & Sat 12-12:30pm Photo ID required Lee Phuong 0402 660 880 Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

Getting to know... im Stickley • Director of Barry Plant Noble Park and Keysborough • 24 years of real estate experience • Over 100 listings sold annually

• Listed and sold over 1,800 properties in his career • Specialist in dealing with development properties

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It may be the 2nd dwelling on the block but this modern feel townhouse needs to be the FIRST on your list! It’s so suitable with the exceptional layout, design, finishes & class. The MSTR BDR with ensuite is downstairs in addition to a private living room, open dining & kitchen plus a peaceful courtyard. Upstairs boasts a retreat / additional living area, 2 good sized BDRs & a central bathroom, all making this contemporary and spacious townhome a dream for your future.

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Tuesday 13th January 2015 at 5pm unless sold prior $380,000+ Sat 12 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Ljubomir Stevanovic 0411 963 960 Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

NOBLE PARK 390 Princes Highway 8710 0000 | KEYSBOROUGH 1/ 320 Cheltenham Road 8769 1888 PROUDLY SERVICING: Springvale • Endeavour Hills • Dingley • Waterways

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KEYSBOROUGH 10 HIGHBURY GROVE

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KEYSBOROUGH 3 THE WATER COURSE

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Designed with precision & completed with elegance, this Signature Home was previously the vision of your dreams & can now be called home! 42 sq of living, on a block size of 552m2 & completed with all of the best fixtures & fittings, this luxurious home in the Somerfield Estate must be seen. With multiple living areas, collapsible sliding doors to open into a large alfresco, feature filled kitchen, spacious BDRs & a 3 car remote garage, this family home is a perfect 10!

In the Crystal Waters Estate, with gorgeous waterfront views of the lake is this 47sq Porter Davis home on 645m2 with everything under one roof. With dual living & dining areas, theatre room, picturesque kitchen & an outdoor alfresco with plenty of secure space for kids to play. Upstairs boasts large BDRs including the MSTR with a full en suite, his/hers WIRs, balcony + retreat in addition to another balcony from the 3rd living. You’ll love every aspect of this elegant family home.

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Saturday 20th December at 11am $790,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days.

Thurs 6 - 6:30pm & Sat 10:30 - 11am Photo ID required Chang Wang 0450 706 668 Ben Nguyen 0404 66 44 66 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

DANDENONG NORTH 2/31 GLADSTONE ROAD

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Saturday 20th December at 12:30pm AUCTION 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days.

Sat 12 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Kim Lim 0423 374 998 Chee-ky Dunlop 0422 910 881 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

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Conveniently located within 2 km of Dandenong Plaza & only 6 mins away from Dandenong & Yarraman Station- and with easy access to ALL major amenities this is an ideal place to start out. The unit is neat & clean and includes a modern kitchen with s/s appliances, a good size living that is cooled & warmed via split system AC & gas wall furnace, updated vanity and tiles in bathroom, 2 bedrooms with BIR and carport.

Welcome to a unique opportunity – where the comfort of family living & spacious entertainment is on offer. Floorboards flow through the front of the house & a generous open formal lounge. The kitchen area & open dining are the heart of the home. Further inside are 4 generous BDRs incl MSTR with ensuite & a bathroom.

With a great portion of land of approx 921m2, there is a covered entertainment area as well as a separate, self contained bungalow with BDR & bath.

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

METHOD $230,000+ Sat 12:45 - 1:15pm Photo ID required Jessejames Mariñas 0431 108 933 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 10th January at 5pm unless sold prior $480,000+ Sat 11 - 11:30am Photo ID required Jessejames Mariñas 0431 108 933 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

NOBLE PARK 390 Princes Highway 8710 0000 | KEYSBOROUGH 1/ 320 Cheltenham Road 8769 1888 PROUDLY SERVICING: Springvale • Endeavour Hills • Dingley • Waterways

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DANDENONG NORTH Noble Park 1 Eden Court

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Behind a beautiful stone wall constructed with uncompromised craftsmanship, the charming facade will captivate and be sure to make that ‘first impression’ last. Featuring; 4 beds, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, timber kitchen, gas cooking, dishwasher, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alfresco, single carport & single lock up garage. Schools, shops and public transport all within a short distance.

$460,000+ Saturday 20th December @ 1pm View Wed 4-4:30pm & Sat 12:30-1pm

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On offer are 5 bedrooms, the home has been beautifully maintained by the original owners.

Plenty of natural light shows off the ambience and decor of this delight full family home. “SeeBuy-Occupy!!!”

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BARRY PLANT, DANDENONG, 9706 7455 SILVANA LAKIC, 0412 241 888

Jaymee Le 0416 336 902 jaymee.le@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

Ray White Noble Park/Springvale

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 1 SCHANCK PLACE

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Located in a popular area, this property is ideal as a comfortable home or investment property.

Features include three bedrooms, a spacious lounge and kitchen with gas appliances overlooking the large dining area, ducted heating, roller shutters, air-conditioning and two-way bathroom.

Outside features a terrific covered pergola, lock-up garage plus remote control roller door at front, extra-large driveway, perfectly landscaped gardens and lots more.

All this is set on a 670 square metre block of land which is ideal for future development.

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INSPECT Sat 2-3:00pm Wed 5-5:30pm Photo ID required PRICE $540,000 + CONTACT Gavin Andrews 0407 779 232

INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT

DANDENONG NORTH 8 SILK COURT

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Set on a large block of land (670m2 approx.) ideal for future development (STCA). Feat inc 3 bedrooms, spacious lounge, kitchen with gas appliances overlooking the large dining area, d/ heating, roller shutters, aircon, 2 way bathroom & a terrific covered pergola!

INSPECT sat 2-2:30pm Photo ID required PRICE $390,000 + CONTACT Silvana Lakic 0412 241 888

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Barry Plant Dandenong thanks you all for helping us be awarded the most improved office of 2014 and look forward to seeing you in 2015!!

DANDENONG 4 Langhorne Street 9706 7455 | PROUDLY SERVICING: • Endeavour Hills • Doveton • Hallam

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ljhooker.com.au Harkaway

For Sale By Offer INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT

LJ Hooker Glen Waverley, LJ Hooker Box Hill & LJ Hooker Doncaster –

Sales Staff Needed Now!!!

LJ Hooker is part of a top tier franchise group with over 700 offices across Australasia and China. We are seeking sales professionals that are looking to move their career to the next level.

By joining the LJ Hooker network your will have access to our industry leading training systems and courses that will help you move your career to that of an elite performer.

This opportunity is available to existing industry workers or brand new people wanting to enter the real estate industry.

We are seeking an energetic, professionally presented team member who is prepared to display superior performance standards, possess quality communication skills together with exceptional organizational and time management abilities.

Allow us to help you to become a better sales person and as a result help you earn more money and realize the lifestyle that you have always aspired toward!

We are inviting experienced Sales Professionals with a proven track record of success.

To apply for this position you should meet the following criteria: • Real Estate Registration Certificate or License “IMPORTANT” “Must have completed Agent’s Representative Certificate”.

15 Hilden Drive, Harkaway

• Fluent in English; other dialects would be an advantage e.g. Chinese

HIDE-AWAY HOME ON 20 ACRES/8 HECTARES ‘Boolarong’ an intriguing home hidden away at the back of Harkaway. The home has 2 BR’s & an adjoining selfcontained unit with 1 lge BR. The design includes substantial heat retention & a unique energy freecooling system. A power supply from installed solarpanels & back-up batteries supplies power to the grid & the home & unit. Freshwater is collected & held in 3X45,000L concrete tanks. 2X45,000L concrete dam water tanks for reticulation in the gardens. A lge mach. shed with Hebel brick battery & control rooms & a 4m high doorway.

All rooms face north with doubleglazed picture windows overlooking the lawns & gardens. A unique property that sets the brain going as you try to take in all of the information.

Inspect By Appointment Contact Malcolm Graham 0418 338 444 or Tom Gibson 0438 574 472 Alex Scott & Staff, 49 High Street, Berwick - 9707 2000

Pakenham 95 Main Street - 5941 1111

• Ability to list & sell property • Excellent negotiation skills, effective verbal & written communication skills • Ability to work under pressure, highly motivated with a positive attitude • Strong personal integrity and work ethic, well presented with own reliable vehicle All applications/enquiries treated with strictest confidence.

Send through your CV (resume) with attached Cover Letter & Photo ID to our recruitment Manager Joseph Ngo at: Josephn.glenwaverley@ljh.com.au

Send through your CV (resume) with attached Cover Letter & Photo ID to our recruitment Manager Joseph Ngo at:

josephn.glenwaverley@ljh.com.au

Berwick

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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Thinking of Selling or Property Management?

Please call 03 9548 4011

The entire team at Raine & Horne Springvale wishes you all the very best for the festive season, and a prosperous New Year

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CONTINENTAL DELI/SMALLGOODS - MANUFACTURE & RETAIL

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3802 WISLA CONTINENTAL - NOW SELLING With over 25 years of growth, exposure & experience, this very well established family afair with the highest measure of goodwill in product quality & reputation is now available to buy!

Over 60 varieties of smoked & cooked produce made on site!

This vacant 780 square metre allotment with plans and permits for two double storey townhouses is close to Endeavour Hills shopping

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YES.. YOU CAN OWN ALL OF THIS!

* New and well maintained equipment * Comprehensive and ongoing training & transitional support * Short operating hours (Tuesday - Saturday) * Suit owner/ operator * Great location, busy street & car parking spaces aplenty.

Powerful sales volume’ & favourable scope & opportunity to expand through distribution.

Trade secrets, methods, techniques &/ or intellectual property rights transferred.

An option is also available to buy the state of the art purpose built Factory/Retail freehold or indeed enter into a irm leasehold of a 5x5 yrs.’ or other via negotiation.

Great Shed-Large Block–W/board Charm-Kitchen & Bathroom Excellence!! In a beautiful country town just 10 mins from Vline services & freeway! A short stroll to many facilities or just a short bike ride for the kids to the recreation reserve. This loved home has been renovated & cared for. Offering a lge backyard, vehicle access from the rear, fantastic shed, vege patch, stunning Tas Oak Kitchen, Modern Bthrm, 3 bdrms & stunning high ornate ceilings. A perfect home to make your beginning or downsize the mortgage & live without regret!!

For Sale: P.O.A.

Vincent Golf 0404 036 123 vincent.golf@remax.com.au For more details visit remaxvic.com.au

14, 30-32 Langhorne St, Dandenong 9213 3000

9 RObINSON STREET THORPDALE

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$230,000 Plus Buyers Internet ID: wg3445 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au

5622 3800 Cnr Smith & Queen St, Warragul

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centre, the M1 freeway, local reserves and schools.

Once the land is developed the new owner would be able to keep both units, sell one, or rent them with investment potential, or sell them off the plan.

The selling agent says that with so many possibilities this is a great purchase because of its ability to maximise its potential.

The planned unit one is a four bedroom townhouse of 33.35 squares and unit two is a three bedroom townhouse of 27.73 squares.

Contact the selling agent to view a copy of the plans.

ENDEAVOUR HILLS HALL AND PARTNERS, FIRST NATIONAL, ENDEAVOUR HILLS RYAN ABRAMS, 0422 700 168 AND CARINA CIGNA, 0410 027 281 24 REGNANS AVENUE INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT PRICE: $360,000 PLUS

Hall & Partners ENDEAVOUR HILLS 43/5 Piney Ridge NEW LISTING

KEYSBOROUGH 5 Hanbury Court INVEST OR RESIDE IN A PINEY RIDGE ADDRESS. Just a short stroll away from Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre, public transport, leisure centre and St. Paul’s Apostol Primary School. This three bedroom townhouse comprises of double garage, powder room, formal lounge, open plan kitchen with adjoining meals area. Upstairs features three large bedrooms and a two way bathroom. Great location must see!

IRRESISTIBLE! STYLISH! LUXURIOUS! An ideal position at the top of an exclusive part of Keysborough with elevated aspects and a pleasing sense of privacy is this exclusively updated home, giving a wonderful sense of space and style with elegant sitting and dining room, gourmet kitchen featuring wood benches and European appliances and light-filled dining area opening to a covered entertaining terrace which is especially designed to fit undercover area for Barbequing and massive sitting area for your friends and family to enjoy best moments of your life.

For Sale: $360,000+ Inspect: Saturday 2:00-2:30pm Contact: Carina Cigna 0410 027 281

Auction: Saturday 7th February at 1pm Inspect: Saturday 1:00-2:00pm Contact: Vitaliy Shtohrin 0468 370 941

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 10 Piedmont Court NEW LISTING

We put you irst SALE NOW OR AUCTION

DANDENONG NORTH 1/25 McKeon Circuit BEAUTY FOR NOW & LAND FOR A FINE FUTURE! The private location is close to everything families need, & the classic perfectly maintenance home, comprises of 3 BR’s, formal lounge, open plan kitchen with adjoining meals area overlooking the relaxing gardens & the alfresco area with built in bbq & a separate garden shed.

Extra features include; polished floor boards, ducted heating, evap cooling, air con in the lounge room, new electric switchboard with safety switches, recent roof reseal, roller shutters on all rooms-security.

For Sale: $360,000+ Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Carina Cigna 0410 027 281

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MAGNIFICENT UNIT IN ROSEWOOD DOWNS FREESTANDING OWN STREET FRONTAGE AND DRIVEWAY PLUS PARKLAND VIEWS! All your dreams will come true when you inspect this magnificently presented 2 bedroom unit with quality drapes and fittings. Comfort assured with ducted heating and cooling, ceiling fans plus a separate A/C unit! Other amenities include a lock up garage with remote entry plus a compact and easy to maintain garden area. A definite ‘YES’ property!

REDUCED!

For Sale: $365,000+ Inspect: Thursday 6:00-6:30pm Saturday 3:00-3:30pm Contact: Tim Retallack 0419 391 804

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Our Land Sales Office will close on Friday 19th December and reopen on Monday 5th January

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NOBLE PARK This quality villa unit is set on a corner block of two dwellings with its own street frontage.

The residence has been completely re-built not just internally but externally by a quality builder.

Upon entering the brick/rendered villa home visitors are greeted by a bright spacious living room with hardwood flooring throughout, a spacious meals space and a top notch kitchen with quality granite stone bench tops and new stainless gas cooking appliances.

It includes three spacious bedrooms with new carpets and built-in wardrobes, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite plus another central bathroom at the rear of the property.

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BUYERS’ FIELD OF DREAMS The sun was shining as the first stage of Ramlegh Springs on Clyde hit the market recently with buyers lining up to claim their share of Clyde North’s best new address.

“With land prices in such a fantastic development starting from just $123,000, and with front yard landscaping by the award winning Flemings Nurseries included in the land price, it was little wonder we had 13 home sites snapped up by lucky buyers on the day,” Ramlegh Springs Estate manager Trudi Kerr said of the Saturday sale.

Despite overnight temperatures below 10 degrees leading up to the launch, first homebuyer Michael Burgoyne and his young family had their hearts set on a 544 square metre block located across the road from Ramlegh Park.

So he spent three cold nights camping outside the sales office to ensure they were first in line to claim their land when doors opened at 9am.

“We’ve been looking to purchase our first family home for almost three years and in that time no other development in the area has managed to capture our imagination like Ramlegh Springs.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to have finally purchased in such a fantastic new community and can’t wait to start building our dream home,” Michael said.

The event was advertised to anyone who was in the Clyde North area by the custom-made Ramlegh Springs on Clyde promotional blimp.

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Group effort for change

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A SIGNIFICANT slab of the state’s population will be represented in Greater Dandenong’s campaign for asylum seekers, says proponent Roz Blades.

Last week Councillor Blades said 12 councils had indicated their backing for the joint statement which calls for more federal resources to clothe, feed

and shelter asylum seekers living in the community.

Cr Blades said the signing-on of three peak bodies - the Refugee Council of Australia, Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria and Municipal Association of Victoria - would also bear significant weight.

“They are representing a huge amount of people across all council areas,” Cr Blades said.

A delegation is expected to visit Canberra to deliver the statement to the Federal Government early next year.

The push was motivated by charities, volunteers and welfare agencies becoming stretched by the growing numbers of community-based asylum seekers, many of whom were banned from working.

“We don’t have anything to do with the politics of how and why (asylum

seekers) get here,” Cr Blades said.

“They’re here and we have to look after them.”

During the year the council launched an asylum-seeker and refugee communities action plan.

The plan tackles issues such as social inclusion, housing access, employment and meaningful activity.

As part of the plan, the council set up an advisory group of service pro-

viders, volunteers, councillors, council staff and members of asylum seeker and refugee communities.

In August the City of Greater Dandenong held an inter-council forum to which it invited representatives of all Victorian municipalities.

At the time Cr Blades said the forum had been the “most collaborative thing by different councils on one issue I’ve seen in 23 years“.

Spirits soar at sanctuary

By CASEY NEILL BRAND New Day had a big day out in Healesville to celebrate its first birthday.

Margo Hartley opened the care and empowerment centre last November to provide a legup for the Dandenong community’s most downtrodden.

On 6 December she treated people who’d completed courses during the past 12 months and their families to a barbecue at Badger Weir and a Healesville Sanctuary visit.

She said the 120-strong group travelled in a bus convoy for the “day of laughter, fun and enjoyment”.

“This was the first time many of the people on the tour had experienced Australian wildlife,” she said.

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the koalas and the kangaroos.”

They saw the Spirits of the Sky show, fed birds at the Land of Parrots and watched koala joey Hazel eat leaves.

“We’ve had a great year and we’re absolutely thrilled with the way things are going at Brand New Day,” Ms Hartley said.

“We thought, so often these people don’t have the opportunity to get out.

“They’ve talked a lot about the Australian animals so we thought we’d come to Healesville Sanctuary and have a barbecue at Badger Creek.

“People are just having an amazing time - they can’t believe that they can come and it’s all free. They appreciate it so much.“ Ms Hartley said the centre’s

first year had been “beyond all expectations” and was running three courses a day.

Visitors can learn a variety of skills including how to cook, manage a household budget, complete handyman tasks and operate a computer.

“We’ll be able to run a lot more courses next year,” Ms Hartley said.

“I’ve been extremely lucky to get such amazing volunteers who are not only dedicated but so skilled in what they’re doing.”

Brand New Day will close for Christmas holidays on 16 December and re-open on 14 January. Call Ms Hartley on 0419 888 426 with any inquiries.

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Rana Samedi helps her mother Zia Samedi to collect her Pictures: ROB CAREW certificate. 131888

WELLSPRINGS for Women celebrated its 20th birthday with a tribute to its founder.

The Dandenong organisation’s staff, participants and friends gathered on 10 December to mark the milestone.

The event started with a tree planting in Halpin Way, named after Wellsprings founder Sister Ann Halpin, a Presentation Sister who died in 2009.

She opened Wellsprings in 1994 as a drop-in centre for women to meet in a homely

environment. It’s now open five days a week, and 15 staff plus more than 40 volunteers work to help more than 600 women each month from 50plus different countries.

A graduation ceremony in the Dandenong Civic Square followed the planting.

City of Greater Dandenong Mayor Sean O’Reilly presented participation certificates to Wellsprings’ English and computer students, many refugees or asylum seekers.

The square’s big screen played a video about Wellsprings during the ceremony.

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BARRISTERS Animal Welfare Panel has intervened to try to save a homeless woman’s dog and close companion Laura from being sentenced to death before Christmas.

A last-minute intervention by the panel on 5 December delayed a final decision by Greater Dandenong Council to kill the dog.

Its owner Kim Reeves has now been given 14 days to convince the council she can adequately house her eight-year-old rottweiller Laura, and comply with dangerous dog regulations.

Ms Reeves, 26, rejects Laura’s classification as a dangerous dog and allegations the dog killed a neighbour’s chickens.

She said Laura had never bitten a person and was her closest companion through years of drifting between rentals, boarding houses and sleeping rough.

The council argues that Ms Reeves is unable and unwilling to securely house the dog, which it considers a risk to public safety.

In recent months, the nationwide panel has prevented seven dogs being euthanised, rehomed a declared ‘dangerous dog’ to an animal sanctuary and successfully challenged a restricted-breed dog declaration.

National co-ordinator Meg Good said the panel intervened because “there is a risk to the animal’s life”.

“The panel is able to arrange for pro bono legal representation in cases where the animal’s life is at risk.”

She said she and panel director Mark Rinaldi were considering legal options to “save Laura from unnecessary destruction”.

Greater Dandenong’s regulatory services manager Peter Shelton said the council was “engaged in a legal process” with the dog owner and made no further comment.

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They believe the same thieves returned between 10pm on Monday 8 December and 1am on Tuesday 9 December and stole five camper trailers.

The total value of the trailers is more than $135,000.

Detectives have released images of two vehicles seen near the premises at the time of the thefts and images of trailers similar to those that were stolen.

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Raid drug charges

Dance mob’s looking flash SUDDEN singing, dancing and signing turned heads at Dandenong Plaza this month.

Wallara officially opened its pop-up shop at the centre with a flash mob on Friday 5 December.

The Dandenong support service for adults with disabilities organised Michael Buble-style crooner James Farrands to kick things off on the plaza’s lower level and lead up to 60 people up the escalator to the shop.

He had the Wallara Sing and Sign Choir in tow and music played through the centre’s PA system.

X-Factor contestant Emmanuel Kelly sang outside the shop and triple Paralympic medallist Don Elgin spoke.

Children First Foundation’s Moira Kelly adopted Emmanuel and his brother Ahmed from Iraq.

Chemical warfare caused them both to suffer limb deficiencies and their parents

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abandoned them as infants.

Don was born without the lower portion of his left leg but never let that hold him back.

Wallara clients ran through a banner at the shop and helped to hand out fliers about employment services.

“The overall atmosphere of the event was even better than we could have hoped for,” corporate partnerships and communications manager Karen Scholey said.

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A DANDENONG man, 25, will answer charges over a suspected drug lab in his home.

Police from the Dandenong Tasking Unit executed a drugs warrant at the Hutton Street premises about noon on 8 December and found a clandestine laboratory.

They called in the Clandestine Laboratory Squad to disassemble the set-up and test chemicals they believed were being used to manufacture drugs. Police charged one man with possessing drugs. Further charges are pending.

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GREATER Dandenong Council is set to make its third nibble at industrialising a green wedge area in Bangholme - at odds with its own report released last week.

Councillors adopted its Green Wedge Management Plan last Monday which enshrined nonindustrial use in the green wedge.

The plan identified the flood-prone Harwood Road North area - bounded by Harwood Road, Frankston-Dandenong Road, EastLink and Eumemmerring Creek - as preferably used for agriculture, open space and recreational uses.

However, in the same motion, councillors also voted for starting an Industrial Change and Demand Study which would include the Harwood Road North precinct.

Cr Matthew Kirwan unsuccessfully moved to strike out the inclusion of the Harwood North precinct in the study.

He expected the pro-industrial push to be opposed by Melbourne Water, the EPA, Willow Lodge residents and Defenders of the South East Green Wedge - just as was the case when the council failed in a similar bid in 2011.

At the Urban Growth Boundary Anomalies inquiry, Melbourne Water opposed the council’s submission on the grounds it was within the Eastern Treatment Plant buffer zone.

“We need to stop banging our heads against a brick wall again and again and face up to the fact that this particular precinct - flood prone, next to the Eastern Treatment Plant (with the risk of accidental chlorine emissions), Willow Lodge and agricultural land - will never be suitable for industrial purposes,” Cr Kirwan said last week.

“There is plenty of other land in this region that will meet the growing needs of industry in the south-east.”

Cr John Kelly, in supporting the precinct’s inclusion in the study, said the council should keep its options open.

“We’re an industrial town which subsidises our rates to an enormous amount,” Cr Kelly said.

“Let’s have the study. Let’s see what comes back and make the decision then.”

Of the plan’s 20 public submissions from Bangholme residents, eight sought the precinct’s conservation and eight sought more moderate, commercial or residential development.

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Little lights for lost lives MORE than 300 people paid tribute to little loved ones lost in Springvale last week.

Springvale Botanical Cemetery hosted a free children’s Christmas remembrance service on Sunday 7 December.

Cemetery administrator Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust’s (SMCT) chief operations officer and acting CEO Jane Grover said about 100 children were among those who gathered.

Families held candlelight lanterns, placed messages of love on a giant Christmas tree and sang traditional Christmas carols.

“We hold this special service to mark the tragic passing of young lives and to give the families and friends of the deceased an opportunity to remember them at their resting place in the lead-up to Christmas,” Ms Grover said.

“This is the 10th year we have held the event.

“Many of the people who attend our annual service come back year after year and they draw great comfort from the occasion.

“Some of the attendees connect with people they have never met before but with whom they share the sorrow of losing a child.”

More than 1200 children have been interred at Springvale Cemetery since 1987 when the children’s lawn area was established.

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There will be a full program of horse events including showjumping, flat riding, Shetland ponies, the majestic Clydesdales, miniature ponies and stockhorses just to name a few, with pre-entry for all horse events, except the fun ring.

The Beef Cattle Spectacular is always a great success and well worth a look.

There is a poultry competition and the dog show is always well attended with many breeds competing for the title of champion.

The pavilion will once again be filled with art, photography, craft, cookery and produce.

The Lang Lang Young Personality competition is on again this year.

It is open to girls and boys aged three to 16.

It is free to enter, so come along on the day and maybe win a prize.

There will be a vegetable stall laden with fresh produce donated straight from the local market gardens with all proceeds going to the Kooweerup Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary.

As an added incentive to bring the kids along, this year there will be a free magic show by Scott Stunz.

Scott will also be roaming around between shows and handing out balloon sculptures.

He entertains adults and children and should be lots of fun!

There will be face painting, an animal nursery, pony rides, showbags and assorted rides, among other things, to keep the kids entertained.

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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS POLICE will step up anti-hoon patrols in Dandenong North after a public meeting on the issue this month.

Inspector Bruce Kitchen of Greater Dandenong police said the 30-odd residents who attended the meeting had common concerns about hoons in many of the suburb’s streets including Heyington Crescent, Oakwood Avenue, Menzies Avenue and Elonera Road.

He said police relied on swift community “intelligence” to triple zero which provided offending-vehicle descriptions and registration numbers.

“We can’t get to all those spots. Because of the workload, we can’t sit in those spots without end.”

Police scan social media to blitz planned hoon meets but the reckless high-revving and screeching rubber hoons which

are blighting Dandenong North seem less orgainsed.

“It’s a different cohort.

The stuff we’re talking about is more localised,” Inspector Kitchen said.

“It would involve perhaps one or two cars in these locations.”

He said offenders needed to realise that dropping burnouts and doughnuts was “high-risk driving” that inherently leads to less control of their vehicles.

Other resident complaints included drug-dealing and discarded needles in a playground, as well as illegal parking too close to driveways and corners.

Councillor John Kelly, who instigated the meeting, said a “lot of lessons” had been learnt about the hooning “which is becoming a cross on our community”.

A follow-up public meeting is expected to be held in six months.

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Latest figures show crime is on the move THIEVES seem to be focusing more on vehicles and less on homes in Greater Dandenong, according to the latest Victoria Police crime statistics.

In the year up to September 2014, reported burglaries dipped by more than 20 per cent but reported stolen cars soared by 25 per cent.

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Here and healthy SPRINGVALE Park Special Development School students are happy and healthy – and proving it.

They won first prize in the inaugural Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be Here wheelbarrow competition.

The council invited City of Greater Dandenong schools to take part in a competition promoting health and well-being through homegrown produce.

They designed and filled a wheelbarrow that promoted sustainability and healthy eating.

Springvale Park Special Development School will now participate in a cooking workshop with The Travelling Kitchen as its prize.

The competition coincided with the Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen visit to Dandenong during August, September and October.

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Students and staff visited the Stud Road retirement village on 20 November to dance with residents and perform a concert for them.

“It is a lovely atmosphere and Thursday marked the 20th time we’ve met,” Ms Wright said. “Both eras of people look forward to sharing a very special time together, where for just a moment in time, all are ageless.”

Residents put a donation into a jar at each lesson and village management at last month’s event presented a cheque to the specialist school, which caters for children with mild intellectual processing difficulties.

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WHAT’S ON Carols in the Park

■ St Elizabeth’s Parish, 107 Bakers Road, Dandenong North. Until 11 January. Free.

For opening hours or to arrange a tour, visit stelizabethsparish.org.au, call Cheryl Hayes on 9795 6217 or call Wilson Fernandez on 0428 927 110.

DANDENONG Park will come to life with music, joy and the glow of candles.

There’ll be traditional and contemporary carols, Santa, the great Christmas Gizmo, live performances from children’s entertainment group The Workers, Justin Peters, Emma Kate Tobia, and Rebekah and Thomas Parker and more. Food will be available on-site. Bring a rug, candle and picnic.

■ Dandenong Park, Pultney Street, Dandenong.

Friday 19 December, 7.30pm. Entry is free.

Strategic Hot Mess HERITAGE Hill artists-in-residence Tessa Broadby and Ashlea English will seek genuine connections with people aged 15 to 30 years through guided movement, interactive games, meditation and conversation at a workshop.

Their exhibition will be part exhibition, part performance, part discussion and will run from 19 January to 13 February.

■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Saturday 17 January. Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511. Email heritagehill@cgd.vic.gov. au for more information.

Market Christmas fun THERE’LL be free Christmas activities and entertainment at Dandenong Market.

■ Dandenong Market, Cleeland Street, Dandenong. Sunday 21 December, all day.

Christmas in the square ELVES, reindeer, Tubby the Christmas Robot and the great Christmas Gizmo will roam Dandenong Civic Square and Lonsdale Street with festive activities.

■ Friday 19 December, 11am to 1pm. Saturday 20 December, 11am to 2pm. Monday 22 December, 11am to 1pm. Tuesday 23 December, 11am to 2pm. Wednesday 24 December, 11am to 1pm.

Noble Park gets festive ELVES, reindeer and the Three Kings will spread Christmas cheer in Douglas Street, Noble Park.

■ Friday 19 December, 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Monday 22 December, 11am to 3pm. Tuesday 23 December, 2pm to 4pm. Wednesday 24 December, 11am to 1pm.

Springvale’s Christmas spirit THE great Christmas Gizmo, Santa on stilts, elves, reindeer and Tubby the Christmas Robot will get Springvale celebrating the festive season.

■ Friday 19 December, 11am to 3pm. Saturday 20 December, 11am to 2pm. Monday 22 December, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Tuesday 23 December, 11am to 2pm. Wednesday 24 December, 2pm to 4pm.

Stayin’ Alive THE Australian Bee Gees Show is returning for a new show, The Past and Present Tour.

Dinner with a VIEW Jockeys Katelyn Mallyon and Kayla Nisbet with Lord of the Sky, preparing for Sandown. 132191 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Boxing Day races RACEGOERS can pack up their Christmas leftovers from the fridge and have a picnic on the lawn at this relaxed race day. There’ll be the Christmas Stakes, rides, craft, plus cricket-themed activities and competitions for young and old.

■ Sandown Racecourse, 591-659 Princes Highway, Springvale. Friday 26 December, 11am to 6pm. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 concession and free for children aged 13 years and under.

It looks at the careers of The Brothers Gibb through song and multimedia and will feature two parts and costume changes defining the eras.

■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 25 April. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.

New Year Square INAUGURAL New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Dandenong Civic Square will include music, performances, games and a grand fireworks finale.

■ Dandenong Civic Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 31 Decem-

ber, 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Call 8571 1000 for more information.

Nine by five art THE 9 by 5 exhibition commemorates a display held in Melbourne in 1889 which introduced the Impressionist style to Australia on nine by five inch cigar box lids. This exhibition will feature work from 103 artists.

■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Until 20 December.

Nativity time THIS annual traditional Christmas Nativity scene is growing each year.

SPRINGVALE Voice, Interests and Education of Women (VIEW) Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month for dinner and to encourage socialisation and support.

VIEW fund-raises for The Smith Family. New members are welcome.

■ Sandown Greyhounds, View Road, Springvale. Monday 26 January, 6.30pm. Call Carolyn Scott on 9700 1976 or 9791 5161 for more information.

Australia Day Festival THERE’LL be live music, roving performances, food and market stalls, workshops and games.

Highlights will include a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, flag-raising, low-cost rides, fire pits for toasting marshmallows, a native Australian animals show and display, storytelling, an aerobatic display from the Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes and more. A fireworks display will conclude the day.

People who ride their bicycle to the event will receive two free ride tokens, and there’ll be free valet bike parking.

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Steel Fencing & Gates Pool - Front - Balustrades - Handrails in Galvanised or Stainless Steel FREE QUOTES Phone Theo 9792 9898 - 0414 663 746 BY: A.P.T. CONSTRUCTIONSC1013092-PJ10-12 P/L

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Free Quotes, Large Range of Fabric, 30 Years Experience

Unit 5, 93 Abbott Road, Hallam 9702 3544 or 0418 851 078

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AUSSIE EMERGENCY GLASS

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COATINGS

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AA & F&D UNITED PAINTING SERVICES

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Professional Services

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V Celebrants

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BRUCE SHAND, JP. Celebrant.

Weddings, namings, vow renewals. All areas. Ph: 9879 6726. www.bruceshand.com.au

THE ROSE NEW GIRLS EVERY WEEK Beautiful Girls From 18+ Private Car park Available Full Service Start From $70 'VMUPO 4U 0BLMFJHI 4PVUI 0QFO 'SPN BN -BUF &TDPSU "WBJMBCMF

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V Public Notices and Event

We make you feel good 38 Westminster Street, Oakleigh

Environment Protection Act 1970 Works Approval Applications

CAMP SHOWER, hot Aussie shower, shower just like home, $300ono. Phone 0477 615 522.

V Taxation/ Accounting

POOL TABLE Width 1.2 metres, Length 2.3 metres and Height 0.8 metres. Comes with all accessories plus wooden board for dining table. $350. Contact 9546 1129.

ELITE TAX PRACTITIONERS CPA

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EDEN 19yo - Escort. Busty, long legs, exotic, energetic, playful.

Eager to please. Call 9935 7737 swa4281be.

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26 Rhur St, Dandenong.

Open 7 days

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9793 5289

12 Dandenong Street, Dandenong 10am-very late

Paradise 47 Glendale Ave, Hastings Prices Discounted

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Phone - 1300 Escort 1300 372 678.

24hrs/7 days. swa4281be.

Highgrove Bathrooms • Glass - best prices guaranteed on frameless showers and pool glass fencing • Glass installation

Call VIC 0416 353449

www.highgrovebathrooms.com

V Massage Therapists ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE 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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Real Estate

Caravan & Cabin Park

Employment V Business Opportunities

INTERNET HOME BUSINESS Make $$$ not MLM. Ring 0408 924 812.

V Positions Vacant

APPRENTICE COOK Friendly, fast paced environment.

Rowville Area.

Phone Troy: 0402 078 825 Leave a message

V Positions Vacant

EXPERIENCED JOINER

LOCAL DRIVERS WANTED

Timber window company in Carrum Downs has a full time position for a qualified Joiner.

Experience in all aspects of assembling timber windows is essential-double hung, casements, awnings, bifolds, sliding doors.

This position requires a person who is able to work unsupervised, who is self motivated, reliable and has a high attention to detail.

For busy transport company located in Dandenong.

The successful applicant will be well presented and spoken and must have HC License.

Over Dimensional Heavy Haulage Experience Required.

Must be available to work weekends and evenings if needed.

Experience Preferred.

Just apply to employment@membreys.com.au

Email resume to: joyce @alltimberwindows.com.au

SCHOOL CLEANING

LABOURERS Casual chicken technicians required to be part of a vaccinating crew for ongoing work.

Training available, must be willing to travel. ABN and driver’s licence required.

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.

V Positions Vacant

Call between 8am-5pm

0410 544 526

Phone: 9706 5443 Email resume: info@tyreaway.com.au

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR Must have HR Licence, VEDN Electrical Training and Passport.

Ready to Start in New Year.

Forward Resume to masterboringpacific.net.au

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HORSE FLOAT, Ranger, extended double float, total refurbishment inside and out, including new spray job inside and out. New upholstery, electric brake and new led lights and wiring etc. $10,000neg. 0428 828 430.

5979 3066 7 days till late

MY SPACE - FULL BODY CARE Full body relaxation massage by mature asian female therapist.

Shower facility. Room 33, Vanity Court, 200 Thomas Street, Dandenong. Katie 0402 420 986.

V Pets & Services

V Glass and Showers

SONIA PRITTI I Visit you. I can wear traditional attire. Busty, sexy curves & very friendly 23 yo. Ph: 9935 7753. swa4281be.

t Relaxation & Deep Tissue t Waxing New Stafft New Staff Friendly & Welcoming Shower facilities now avail Springvale South 9546 9999 Open 7 days

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17 Nicole Way Dandenong South

Full Body Massage

1021249-PJ16-12

red17.com.au

9574 1666

ANGIE'S, massage and male waxing. Very relaxing, pampering massage. Warm oils/rooms.

169 Buckley Street, Noble Park.

Ph 0413 669 071.

RELAXATION MASSAGE, Monday Saturday. 10am-7pm. Phone 0412 628 856.

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8 Yiannis Court Springvale

Black SPECIAL Opal $80

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Eager to pamper & please

Clairvoyant Personal - Business Financial Issues

V Massage Therapists

ALL HOURS, On site computer repairs, upgrades, software, internet and networks. For small businesses and home users.

Reliable service. Phone Ian: 9799 8884.

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Red Lantern

V Adult Services

DANDENONG Share house.

Close to station and shops. $130 per week including bills. Phone 0470 657 082.

NO LEASE ★

Singles Cabin - Bed Sitter (incl Kitchen) Caravans (ensuite) Caravans (no ensuite) Quiet secure park Close all facilities

Office Hours Mon-Sat 8am-6pm.

Sunday 10am-4pm 870 Princes Highway, Springvale

V Computer Repairs

9793 2988 9793 2986

DANDENONG NORTH 1BR in a brand new unit. $140pw + bills.

Students and employed persons only. Phone 0404 043 001 or 0420 243 001 or 0449 896 210.

Ph 9546 9587

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More new ladies

V To Share

CARAVAN PARK ACCOMMODATION

(neck, back, knees) Judy-Ann Steed 5968 1139 jas@judyanns.com Web: judyanns.com

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Full Service from $80

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MUSICIANS REQUIRED. Mainly rock/rhythm/blues. SMS name and number to 0421 148 008 or call 5968 1335.

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The classifieds department will be closed from 5pm Friday, 19th December 2014 and will re-open from 8.30am Monday 5th January 2015.

ALL ADVERTISEMENTS booked under this classification are strictly for ancillary roles only.

To comply with the law it is still an offence under the Sex Work Act 1994 to publish any statements intended or likely to induce a person to seek work as a sex worker.

NOBLE PARK, 2BR unit, close to transport. $1,000 per calendar month. Bond and reference required. Phone 0412 104 487.

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The first edition for the New Year will be Monday, 12th January 2015. Network Classifieds would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.

V Adult Employment

NEED TO SELL? Investor looking for houses in local area. Call Dave 0428 678 489.

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Employment

A copy or a summary of this application, accompanying plans, specifications and other information can be downloaded from our website at www.epa.vic.gov.au under ‘Works approval and licence applications open for comment’. Interested persons may, within 21 days of the date of advertisement, comment in writing on the application and may request in writing to be notified if the works approval/licence is issued.

Please note that any comments received will usually be made publicly available. Further details please contact 1300 372 842.

Christmas Office Hours

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SOLAR PANEL, 80 amp, $400ono. Phone 0477 615 522.

1001840 Sacyr Industrial Pty Ltd 426-440 Hammond Road Dandenong South Victoria 3175. Construction of a Mechanical Biological Treatment Plant with fully enclosed-in vessel organics processing (composting).

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Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria has received the following application to issue a works approval or licence which permits work to be undertaken which will result in a discharge of waste to the environment or an increase or alteration in an existing discharge.

ZO431286

Near the new Dandenong council. Ideal for service oriented business. Accountant/Finance broker/ Travel Agent (Existing occupants). Please contact Abdul/Anushi 0433 307 646.

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TWO OFFICE SPACES AVAILABLE

CAMP FRIDGE, Engel, 60L, fridge /freezer. $1,200ono. Phone 0477 615 522.

SEWING MACHINE, industrial, plain, Singer, 96KSV7, works well for outdoor, indoor sewing job. $ 250. 0411 617 284.

Motoring

ROOMS AVAILABLE, Single rooms. Gents only. 48 Hammond Road/45 Hemmings Street, Dandenong. Call John, mobile: 0417 336 906.

V Business Opportunities

Free delivery in the Dandenong metro area.

1148654-HM32-14

9794 8989

FIRE WOOD 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.

V For Sale

C642900-JL27-8

Offers full replacement service in timber and aluminium windows.

Phone for an obligation FREE QUOTE

V Accommodation

Ph: 9706 4685/0419 304 555

9543 5901

PATRON WINDOWS

V Taxation/ Accounting

V Firewood

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Afternoons, between 5pm7.30pm. Phone Nick 0413 642 167.

TIPPER TRUCK DRIVER For South Eastern suburbs. HR /HC Licence required. Must be experienced. Ph: 0407 535 556.

TYRE SALES Pakenham Tyres requires someone with tyre sales experience.

If you're an enthusiastic, selfdriven person with good sales skills please ring Graeme on 0409 217 418 or email graemeh@pakenhamtyres .com.au

WAIT STAFF Experienced people wanted for restaurant in Rowville

Phone Troy:

0402 078 825 Leave a message 1168151-LB51-14

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WALKERS WANTED

WE DELIVER TO YOU AREAS AVAILABLE IN YOUR SUBURB REGULAR WORK WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS ALL AGES WELCOME (STUDENTS, ADULTS, RETIREES, FAMILIES, ETC)

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED VEHICLE AN ADVANTAGE

Please call us at

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.

WE PAY YOU UP TO

500 CASH For Any Old Car TODAY 9798 3364

V Auto Services/ Repair

HAIR & BEAUTY COURSES Start December - Holidays January No upfront fees for December ฀No age limit ฀No hidden costs ฀Centrelink approved ฀Daily in house salon experience-essential to become qualified ฀Vic. & Commonwealth Govt. funding to eligible applicants ฀Fees from $84 to $152 concession holders ฀Fees from $420 to $760 non-concession holders ฀Beauty Therapy fees from $466 concession $2280 non-concession holders Ring Cheryle or Deb for more details 9329 9544 Academy of Hair & Beauty established 1932 (Toid) 3572 www.thehairacademy.com.au 1167725-LN50-14

TRUE STAR, 2008, Bilby, 18ft, larger fridge, brand new annexe and awning, new Mag wheels, stereo in roof with speakers, radio, cassette, EC. $21,000ono.

Bill 0404 115 251. Denise 0413 325 275.

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9704 9020 0414 246 928

Roni

Phone 9706 4909 or 0439 497 829 LMCT 10540W

PROTON 2011 Persona, Auto, 1.6lt , new tyres, 48,000 kms, reg Oct 2015. Clean, tidy, reliable and economical. Just serviced.

RWC. $7,990 neg.1CD-8UJ. Contact 0429 068 115.

TOYOTA, Corolla, 2001, silver, H /back, auto, AC, PS, 70,000kms, RWC, IDT-42T, EC. $5,100. 0478 192 950.

C835664-JL34-10

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CHRYSLER, Safari, 1968, wagon, 225 Hemi Slant 6, clean original condition, engine no. LVE40718. $15,000. 9706 2325.

HOLDEN Barina TK Hatchback 2005, 1.4 litre, 4 cylinder, reg expires march 2015, auto, powersteering, aircon, cd, central locking, electric windows, 2 airbags, tinted windows, EC. $5,900 extra with RWC offers considered. reg ZXX-622 Contact 0433 904 488. Drouin.

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VOLKSWAGEN, Golf, 5D hatch, 2007, 2L turbo diesel, auto, sportsline, silver, towbar, T /windows, EC, reg until 18.06.15. Only 98,000kms, UVD-631. $12,990ono with RWC. Narre Warren. Ph: 0438 504 977.

V Motorcycles

CARS REMOVED - WANTED

V Training And Development

MISUBISHI, Lancer, 2009, sedan, auto, green, 142,000kms, drives well, clean outside and inside, service history, RWC, reg XIU-171. $9,000. Dandenong.

0411 617 284.

V Driving Schools

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Super Metal Recycling

*conditions apply

V Motor Vehicles

LMCT 10227

CASH FOR SCRAP

C1094780-JO40-13

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V Professional

$

V Caravans & Trailers

We pay top price for all kinds of scrap metal.

Up to $700 for any old car*

V Training And Development

For interview phone 9703 2011.

Old Cars Removed

LMCT No.10796W

or apply online at WWW.FERMA X .COM.AU

HALLAM AREA

We pay top cash $ for any unwanted Truck, 4WD, Van, Wagon, Cars and etc.

0403 493 754

1300 654 910 FIORELLI FREIGHTERS

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Juggling present early

By JARROD POTTER THREE Dandenong Stingrays received their Christmas presents early, with confirmation of their places in the AFL Academy’s tour of the United States of America next year.

Jacob Weitering, Gach Nyuon and Kieran Collins are part of the AFL Academy’s Level Two program and will travel to the United States on 10 January for a 12-day training camp at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

The step up in standard with the AFL Academy players has impressed Weitering, 17, from Mt Martha, the

most as every player is already at an exceptional level.

“You have to have that belief factor going from a low level club footy - and being the best there - then into Dandenong Stingrays and into this… you have to restart as everyone is as good as you,” Weitering said.

“How elite these boys are is another step up - It really does improve every facet of your game on and off the field and that you know you belong there, so that took me a little while to get into.

“The biggest thing for all the boys is the off field stuff - we can just go out on the day to play our footy, but we

Jacob Weitering is put through his paces at the AFL Academy training session on Gosch’s Paddock. 132471 Picture: AFL MEDIA don’t know how the off-the-field side of it works - what food to eat, how to recover and perform consistently and that’s the main thing I’ll take out of it.”

Weitering already has a few quality pieces of experience on his football resume - after travelling to New Zealand last year as a Level One scholarship holder and playing on the MCG against the Allies before the AFL Grand Final this year, which he described as “surreal” and “a boyhood dream”.

The rangy defender has enjoyed his time at Shepley Oval and hopes next year can be another step up as Dandenong works towards getting its maiden TAC Cup premiership.

“Great experience under Craig Black the new coach - Blacky’s first year in,” Weitering said.

“New game plan and new boys so it was fantastic to play with the older boys and the boys that went through this program last year.

“I got to play with them a lot… it was a great learning curve and will be a step up later on in life - it was great to implement Blacky’s game plan… maybe go one better next year as we got knocked out in the prelim (preliminary final)… we had a pretty good year.”

The IMG Academy has trained such notable alumni as tennis stars Andre Agassi and Boris Becker as well as American NFL gridiron players Eli Manning and Cam Newton.

WNBL - Round 9

It’s a net result... all round

By JARROD POTTER THE satisfaction of a sweet swish drove Alex Wood to change the outdoor basketball landscape in Victoria.

For too long Wood and his brother Jackson played on outdoor courts without a net and while it seems a simplistic problem, the addition of a chain net for a few dollars each makes a dramatic difference to outdoor matches.

It all started with that desire to swish and slam for Wood and his friends - who’d play pick-up basketball games on the courts around Mentone.

“We noticed there’s resurgence in basketball and me and my basketball mates were wanting to play with a net,” Wood said.

“We bought one and hung it up and all the kids wandered over from the skate park and were enjoying it.

“It’s the part of the game everyone loves - the validation where the chain echoes and everyone knows you hit it you never get tired of hearing that.

“Guys will stop playing so we can hang it and you can see them lift up their intensity as everyone stands taller under the net.”

After crowd-funding $12000 from Kickstarter users, the Nothingbutnet legion of volunteers went about putting net after net up around Victoria.

Their aim on Saturday was to hang 100 nets across Victoria, with the City of Greater Dandenong gaining the organisation’s attention for its huge basketball community and countless outdoor facilities.

The duo strung up nets at over a dozen outdoor, council-owned basketball courts across the City of Greater Dandenong on Saturday as part of the organisation’s aim to reach every council court in metropolitan and suburban Melbourne and get more players out on court.

The level of skill in Dandenong’s basketball community was part of the reason the Nothingbutnet founder/ baller wanted to hang nets in the city

Kathleen Macleod, pictured facing the Waves last week at home, drilled 18 points to help guide Dandenong to an 86-77 victory. 131973 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Rangers steadily climb the ladder

By JARROD POTTER Nothingbutnet’s Jackson and Alex Wood went to work hanging chain basketball nets across Dandenong on Saturday. 132466 Picture: JARROD POTTER as he hopes it encourages players to spend more time outside and improve their game even more.

“One area we have all talked about is probably Dandenong,” Wood said.

“It has a huge Sudanese community… they’re amazing with 14-yearolds who dunk on you - it’s a bit embarrassing but they’re incredible.

“The whole city has a huge, diverse basketball community and there will be a lot more bouncing of the balls and swishing going on now.”

The organisation is also in the process of creating a smartphone app to

tell players where their nets have been hung around Victoria, creating the first in-depth outdoor court maps in the state.

“Every time we rock up - invariably within five minutes there will be kids playing on it,” Wood said.

“They turn around and ask ‘are you going to take it away?’ and all we want is for them to take care of it.”

Information on the start-up charity and requests to get nets put up on your local court can be found on their website www.nothingbutnet.org.au or its Facebook page Nothingbutnet.

DANDENONG maintained its winning run over West Coast this season with an 86-77 win on Friday night, despite the Waves once again stretching out to an early lead.

The Rangers could not stop the power-packed guard duo of Deanna Smith (24 points) and Sarah Graham (16 points) early as the pair knocked down three after three at the WA Basketball Centre on Friday night.

It would take time for the Rangers to turn it around, but steady progress came as Penny Taylor (23 points, 7 rebounds), Kathleen Macleod (19 points, 6 assists) and Alice Kunek (17 points) found their own down-town range.

The Rangers three-shooters made their attempts count as they drilled nine-of-16 from beyond the arc, including four in a resounding 28-point third term which shut the door on the Waves’ getting back into the clash.

Team hustle around the Waves’ key proved the difference as Dandenong out-muscled the home side and snared 20 defensive rebounds alongside four blocks.

With three wins in their past four matches, Dandenong is steadily moving up the WNBL ladder as the Rangers moved into fifth with a 5-7 record heading into its final match of the year when Dandenong will host Sydney Uni on Saturday from 3pm.

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VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET 1st Round 11 (Twenty20)

Powerhouse Panthers gaining momentum

By JARROD POTTER

Jurgen Andersen steamed in for North Dandenong on a dull day for the visitors. 132470

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The devil in Dushan

By JARROD POTTER BERWICK (2/233) put its first innings points on lay-away as North Dandenong (90) failed to find any fluency with the blade or ball.

BERWICK v NORTH DANDENONG AT EVERY turn lurked a Bears’ wicket - Dushan Wickramarathna (4/20) will feature in a few North Dandenong nightmares this week as the Berwick spearhead crushed the visitors’ hopes. Resilience came from Caleb Millman (25), Dean Gunawardana (22) and Liam Dudding (15), but only in small doses as Berwick restricted North Dandenong to a scant 90 from its 33.4 overs.

It left Berwick with an eternity to bat, notch first innings points and potentially send the visitors back in for a second dose of pain.

Captain Jarrod Goodes (41) struck the boundaries early before copping a straight one from Shane Clark, leaving the rest of the job to Ryan Williamson (52 not out), Brad James (37) and a huge knock from Bathiya Perera (81 not out). Finding his best fluency before Christmas, Perera flogged nine boundaries and four sixes across the Arch Brown Reserve arena to give North Dandenong nothing to smile about heading

off at stumps.

Goodes kept his side at the crease - choosing to set a monster tally for the Northerners next week instead of sending them back in at the death. The match resides in his hands now as North Dandenong can only hope to hold on in its inevitably long second innings next week.

LYNDALE v HALLAM KALORA PARK YOU could only wonder what could have been for Lyndale (1/13) after running through Hallam Kalora Park’s (177) top order. The battle belonged to the home side until tea as Ricky Foulstone (3/35) and Dale Tormey (2/49) razed any Hawk that came near the crease. At 4/30 the Hawks sat dangerously close to their demise in the baking heat, but were able to turn back the clock and bat out 72 overs en route to 177. Liam Mara (2/37) would join the Lyndale bowling party to finish the job. The day didn’t go completely Lyndale’s way as it lost Conal Ranatunga (4) just before day’s end.

HEINZ SOUTHERN DISTS v DANDY WEST HONOURS were split at Reedy Reserve as Heinz Southern Districts (191) put up the par score against Dandenong West. It could have been significantly worse as the

Cobras took a while to get warmed up. Three quick wickets to the Bulls left the ketchup makers in danger, but the source of Heinz’s success would come from Matt Cox (40) and Shehan Bandaranayake (40) as they added 65 for the fourth wicket before Cox struck one straight back to Andrew Harry (1/23). Bits and bobs and starts aplenty would highlight the remaining Heinz innings as no one truly booked a big score.

Jaswant Singh (3/34) and Peter Atkinson (2/33) worked their way down the Cobras’ scorecard and the skipper would be please with a sub200 chase next week on a lightning fast Reedy Reserve in the midst of summer.

COOMOORA v BUCKLEY RIDGES A LITTLE bit from everyone pushed Buckley Ridges (9/228) to the front against the languishing Coomoora. After their earlier loss this week - conceding a 2-3 defeat in the Statewide Twenty20 Cup “bowloff” against Cranbourne - the Ridges came out with a point to prove as Anuj Dal (48), Jayson Hobbs (46) and Hussain Ali (28) dispatched all and sundry. The pain ran through the order even as number-10 Nathan Beaver (28 not out) connected with anything bowled at-the-death.

A superb bowling effort from Joseph Hawke (4/77) kept the match from getting further out of control while Dillon Gemmell-Smith (2/72) also found himself holding up an end ably at Coomoora Reserve. Joel Robertson (3/11) was the other major scalp snarer for the Kangaroos.

PARKFIELD v SPRINGVALE SOUTH THERE wasn’t much to cheer about for the reigning premiers on Saturday as Springvale South (8/284dec) avenged its grand-final defeat against Parkfield (1/7). Nathan King (93) had the ball on a string as he smashed the Bears to all parts of Parkfield Reserve for his first halfton in 2014/15. King would be cruelly robbed of his maiden century as he thickly edged one through to the keeper off Shane Bell (3/20). The Parkfield captain would sparingly use himself, instead preferring Travis D’Souza (1/90) to rattle through 25 overs with his spin.

On the opposition side, Jackson Sketcher (49 not out), Andrew Staude (33) and Ryan Quirk (31) kept the foot on the gas as the Bloods raced towards 300. A fighting declaration late in the day sent the Bears in and import Joe Wheal (0) succumbed in the heat to a straightener from Jarrod Armitage (1/3).

VICTORIAN SUB-DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION - South East 1st XI Round 6 (day 2)

Season for Bulls... still alive and kicking

By JARROD POTTER GORING its way to first innings points, Noble Park (5/156dec) charged through Moorabbin (92 and 7/83) to almost steal the outright victory.

The Bulls were unstoppable at Moorleigh Village as first-innings points were caught up with quickly.

The resounding work of Marasinghe Perera (62) and Mevan Fernando (64) set up a chance at the outright victory as Paul Hill (2 not out) brought his charges back in after a 59-over innings.

With 64 runs in the bank and 28 overs to make something magical happen, the Bulls charged in to keep the outright chance alive. Rizan Mawzoon (3/23) hit peak form

at the right time to spear through the Moorabbin middle order, while Ash Perera (1/20) and Sanjeewa de Silva (2/7) also kept the pressure up to the home side. In the end the result was dictated by the setting sun as Moorabbin edged past the first innings target and survived by the skin of their teeth.

The win keeps Noble Park’s premiership defence alive as the Bulls move up to eighth place on the VSDCA South-East ladder, only three points behind the final six.

Noble Park is off to Croydon for a one-dayer in the last round of 2014.

ENDEAVOUR HILLS v OAKLEIGH ENDEAVOUR HILLS (162) on the other hand threw away a prime

opportunity to move into the upper echelons of the VSDCA ladder.

Silly middle order hitting left the Eagles 41 runs short against Oakleigh (210) as a slump set in quickly.

Number three Shean Vanderwert (60) looked the man to guide the Eagles home, as he ticked off the first half of the chase alongside the departing Gamindu Amarasinghe (12) and Thomas Hafil (11). Vanderwert would find the boundary with some scintillating strokes, en route to his second half-ton of the season, but his hard-hitting addiction proved his demise as a rush of blood left him out, slogging at 5/98.

He would be part of the middleorder procession that ran through the crease like it was a turnstile with

the order falling from 2/71 to 7/111 in the blink of an eye. The best efforts of Vaughan Baxter (30) held together the lower order and kept some semblance of victory alive.

Baxter and Ben Swift (17) were the partnership that needed to stick, but once Swift dollied a caught-andbowled back to Ben Pinwill (5/48), the Eagles’ chances dissipated. Baxter would be the last out as he and captain Chris Pereira (4 not out) attempted to salvage the points.

Endeavour Hills will head to Bayswater for the final match of the year.

Endeavour Hills’ batsman Shean Vanderwert replays the shot on which he succumbed for 60.

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WRAPPING up the season nicely, Dandenong (2/153cc) finished off Fitzroy Doncaster (6/122) to give the Panthers some momentum heading into the last match of the year.

The problems surrounding Dandenong’s start to the season - conceding early wickets - failed to feature in this week’s powerhouse performance as Tom Donnell, Brett Forsyth and James Pattinson smacked the Lions away.

A Swashbuckling start from Tom Donnell (40) gave the Panthers the perfect foundation to shoot for the stars.

Forsyth (52) struck the leather cleanly to set up a 90-run stand with Pattinson (56 not out) as the duo turned the match on its head.

Pattinson backed up his starring effort with the blade as he charged in for four overs while the damage was done by Dan Doran (3/17) and James Nanopoulos (3/26). The Lions had their pride dented by the spin/medium pace tandem as Doran skittled the top order before Nanopoulos finished the job.

A gallant captain’s knock from Tim Sheehan (58 not out) was the only shining light of the Fitzroy Doncaster innings as Sheehan failed to find any significant help.

Year’s end will be at home for Dandenong as the Panthers take on Greenvale this week.

DANDENONG SCOREBOARD VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET MEN’S PREMIER 1st - ROUND 11 Dandenong 2/153cc (J.L. Pattinson 56*, B. Forsyth 52, T. Donnell 40) d Fitzroy Doncaster 6/122 (T.V Sheehan 58*, D.J. Doran 3/17, J. Nanopoulos 3/26).

DDCA - TURF 1 ROUND 6 (day 1) Lyndale 1/13 v Hallam Kalora Park 177 (R.I. Foulstone 3/35, L.E. Mara 2/37, D. Tormey 2/49).

Berwick 2/233 (W. Perera 81*, R.T. Williamson 52*, J.W. Goodes 41, B. James 37) v North Dandenong 10/90 (C. Millman 25, D.D. Wickramarathna 4/20, R. Crawford 2/17, J.W. Goodes 2/22).

Mordialloc 9/179dec (D.G. Mapa Ralalage 61, B. Morris 34, C.P. Kelly 4/62, M.D. Kelly 2/29, S. Spoljaric 2/61) v Cranbourne 1/5.

Heinz Southern Districts 191 (M. Cox 40, S.D. Bandaranayake 40, J. Singh 3/34, P.E. Atkinson 2/33, S.J. Weir 2/37) v Dandenong West.

Coomoora v Buckley Ridges 9/228cc (A. Dal 48, J.W. Hobbs 46, H. Ali 32, N. Beaver 28*, T.D. Aust 25, J.M. Hawke 4/77, J. Robertson 3/11, L.A. Baptist 2/72).

Parkfield 1/7 v Springvale South 8/284dec (N.A. King 93, J.R. Sketcher 49*, A.H. Staude 33, R. Quirk 31, S. Bell 3/20, J. Wheal 2/25).

VSDCA - SOUTH/EAST 1ST XI ROUND 6 Oakleigh 210 (B.J. Warren 43, S.A. Townsend 39, A.C. Splatt 32, R.W. Howes 31, C. Pereira 5/42, V.A. Baxter 3/35, G.K. Amarasinghe 2/43 and 0/18) d Endeavour Hills 162 (S.A. Vanderwert 60, V.A. Baxter 30, B.W. Pinwill 5/48, M.P. Splatt 4/53).

Noble Park 5/156dec (M.J. Fernando 64, M.A. Perera 62, C. Lee 3/27) d Moorabbin 92 (S. Schubert 4/20, M.A. Perera 2/18, R. Mawzoon 2/24, A.J. Perera 2/26 and 7/83, P. Rodrigo 28, R. Mawzoon 3/23, S. De Silva 2/7).

Note: * - not out. cc - compulsory closure. dec - declared.

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The runs just pile up THE only way the opposition could see off cricketer Carin Eastburn was for her to… fly out of the country.

A pre-Christmas cricket spree has given the Berwick batswoman nearly 500 runs and she still has next year to add to the season’s tally.

Carin Eastburn, from Berwick, has been a mainstay in local cricket for the last 25 years and is in sublime touch this season as she’s smashed about all and sundry playing for the Dandenong Women’s Cricket team as their seconds’ team captain.

The runs have been piling up at a great rate this season - including three centuries already in 2014/15 at an average of 119.75 - as Eastburn’s innings this year resemble a good player’s career highlights - 114 not out, 111, 100, 47, 46, 31 and 30.

“It’s been ridiculous - everything is coming off,” Eastburn said.

“I know it’s a purple patch and you look at Bradman and he needed four to average 100 and went out for a duck, so I need to roll with it as long as possible.

“I haven’t even failed yet this year, it’s a bit embarrassing, but I’ve been playing 25 years… 20 years in the seniors… I know it’s a rare thing so I’m just stoked.”

Eastburn didn’t return to the seconds to be a flat-track bully though - she’s looking past her own tally

to help guide the younger players through to their own milestones.

“I had a 160 run partnership with Cass (Pollock) which was cool and she made her first 50 for the season so I love seeing the kids perform,” Eastburn said.

“For me it’s all about partnerships… that’s the second 150-run partnership I’ve had with one of the girls… that’s the reason I’m playing there (2nd XI).

“I’ve been playing ones for a long, long time, but I had shoulder surgery… since shoulder surgery I came back last year and this year just captaining the twos.

“It’s nice to be able to pass on some of that knowledge before I retire.”

On top of her cricketing talents, Eastburn recently returned from a trip to India to help build houses for the needy with a group of Lighthouse Christian College Year-12 student she has taught.

“With the service trip it’s like a schoolies trip for the end of Year-12 and we’ve run it through Habitat for Humanity,” Eastburn said.

“We had to fundraise to get over there and fundraise to help with the materials as well as Habitat for Humanity is not-for-profit.

“We fly over there, help out with a local family, do whatever they need with their house for nine or 10 days and then we fly back.”

By MICHAEL FLOYD

Carin Eastburn has struck her way to nearly 500 runs before Christmas playing for Dandenong Women’s Cricket Club. 131680 Picture: JARROD POTTER

What is behind the Vales

By RUSSELL BENNETT ONE of Victoria’s oldest basketball clubs is constantly looking for ways of encouraging new people into the sport.

The Springvale Basketball Club, or ‘The Vales’, has been in operation each year since 1958, catering for both children and adults from all backgrounds. Essentially, the club welcomes anyone who wants to develop or improve their basketball skills.

The Vales are structured as a non-profit incorporated association, run by an honorary committee and a team of volunteer coaches and team managers.

The club currently has 50 senior and junior teams participating in local associations across Dandenong, Cranbourne, Frankston and Westernport; and also operates junior development programs

from its base at Springers Leisure Centre in Keysborough.

“The club differs from others because we never say no to anyone who wants to play - for kids who, for whatever reason, feel like they couldn’t play,” said club stalwart and Administration Officer Jane Hong, who added that the Vales had just two teams eight years ago but now run their own ‘Aussie Hoops’ program.

“We want every child in the area playing sport, whether that be basketball, cricket or tennis,” she said.

Jane has been involved at the club since her daughter was 10. She’s now 16 and loving her time at the Vales.

Jane, herself, was recognised as the Vales’ best clubperson recently but she wasn’t there to accept the award because she was out volunteering for the club.

Three wins... in one week

The Vales are run simply through the hard work of their dedicated volunteers who relentlessly apply for grants through organisations such as the Bendigo Bank, but also the City of Greater Dandenong which has been a huge support.

The club’s volunteers are on a simple mission: To form a family group for everyone, regardless of age or cultural background.

The Vales have two Aussie Hoops training sessions every Wednesday: Prep to Grade 2 from 4.30pm to 5.15pm, and Grade 3 to Grade 6 from 5.15pm to 6pm.

They also have a goal to operate a free basketball clinic on Tuesdays.

For more information about the Vales - including the competitions and associations they’re involved in - visit www.vales.com.au.

LAMIA Bale claimed her third win in a week to take out the $36,000 Group 3 Sir John Dillon Memorial at Sandown Park this week.

Beginning quickly from Box 2, Lamia Bale powered to an early lead over TAB favourite Awesome Project and that’s how it stayed, racing to a three-and-a-half length victory in 34.09 seconds over the 595m trip.

“It was a super run I’m really rapped,” said handler Heather Collins.

“I thought once she got out in front she’d be hard to run down... an impressive run given it was only her second start over the distance.”

After impressing in her heat win the previous Thursday, Lamia Bale showed her versatility by returning to Sandown Park on Sunday and winning a heat of the Group 2 Macro Meats Laurels over 515m. While competing in the two series wasn’t the original plan, Collins was confident Lamia Bale was capable.

“The heats on the Sunday caught us out a little bit but it’s worked out so far... she’s one of those dogs that pulls up a treat after each run... had a ‘freshen up’ after her run on Sunday and she was jumping out of her skin, ready to go tonight (Thursday).”

Thursday’s win was Lamia Bale’s 10th in 33 career starts, and the $25,000 winner’s cheque took her career earnings to $83,855.

If she runs in the first two in her Macro Meats Laurels semi-final on Sunday, she’ll qualify for the final on Sunday 21 December and compete for a $50,000 first prize.

For runner-up Awesome Project, it completed a remarkable 2014 which saw the Darren McDonald trained chaser place 15 out of 16 starts at Sandown Park - winning 10 - qualify for five feature finals and earn $178,210.

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