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Santa fun descends on plaza Eve. Alongside him on were the Looney Tunes with a Very Looney Christmas stage show, craft workshops, face painting, balloon twisting and more.

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THE big man in red arrived in style at Dandenong Plaza on Saturday 21 November.

Santa will pose for photos at the shopping centre until Christmas

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Volunteer Brittany Cunningham with Margaret Ladner gather gifts for Christmas cheer. 147583 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Ms Ladner sees others who are living in their cars.

“Sometimes you see a big man come in nearly crying.

He may have lost his job six months ago, hasn’t been able to find work, and now the mortgage is catching up with him.”

DCAB manager Jinny McGrath said between the three charities about 470 families received toys, food vouchers or hampers last Christmas.

Another 500 hampers were distributed on top of that, she said.

“Each household we assisted received a toy for each child under 12, and either a food hamper or food voucher and single adults also received a present.”

Ms McGrath said that under the combined charities’ Christmas Cheer program it was hop-

ing to provide extra help to lowincome people this Christmas.

The aim was to provide parents a selection of gifts for their children, and to provide a gift for single and alone people on low incomes.

The charities need cash, non-perishable food, toys suitable for children aged seven to 17, bath towels and $25 Kmart, Big W and Target vouchers to spread their Christmas cheer.

A volunteer manual ute driver for half-a-day per week is also required at Dandenong Benevolent Society.

To donate, write a cheque to DCAB, posted to 186 Foster Street East, Dandenong 3175, or visit https://www.givenow. com.au/dandenongcabchristmascheer.

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CHARITIES haven’t given up the needy this Christmas just because the Federal Government gave up on them.

Dandenong Community Advisory Bureau, Salvation Army Doveton and Dandenong Benevolent Society are overcoming their own budget black holes by pooling together to help large numbers in financial hardship.

Dandenong Benevolent Society’s $70,000 of federal emergency relief funding was cut this year, of which $20,000 was used to give families a toy and food for Christmas.

President Margaret Ladner said community generosity had magnificently helped to fill the breach.

She cites the example of an anonymous man who left $150 at the store for the past 10 festive seasons; many others float by with a generous donation.

“Just let people know that it’s them that’s keeping us going,” Ms Ladner said.

She says she’s regularly seeing young mums and kids fleeing domestic violence, looking for a place to stay.

One such broken family, whose income was swallowed by their rent, was given money for pharmaceutical prescriptions and babies milk, as well as a supermarket voucher.

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Sensitive and spectacular PARKMORE Shopping Centre is making Christmas spectacular, launching its 2015 festive season by treating 300 local children to a Santa meet and greet breakfast on Sunday 22 November.

Young visitors received a breakfast box, Christmas gift and free entertainment on the day including Minion appearance and the opportunity to meet Santa and tell him their Christmas wishes.

Also this year, Parkmore shoppers have the chance to win one of five Christmas lunch packages, redeem bonus gift cards, collect free Christmas recipe cards and more, plus take advantage of the charity gift wrapping service supporting SIDS and Kids Victoria.

Santa is also visiting every day until Christmas with pet photography and sensitive Santa services.

Parkmore centre manager Elizabeth Moroney said: “Parkmore is here to make your Christmas shopping experience more convenient and fun for the whole family.

“We are pleased to offer pet photography services and have again partnered with AMAZE (Autism Victoria) for Sensitive Santa, offering children living with ASD the chance to meet Santa and have a photo within a sensory safe environment.”

Pet photography and Sensitive Santa bookings are available by contacting Parkmore’s Guest Service Desk on 9798 9494.

Limited spaces are available so families should book early to avoid disappointment.

For full information on what is on this Christmas at Parkmore visit parkmoreshopping.com.au.

The GPT Group’s Parkmore Shopping Centre is a regional shopping centre located approximately 35 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, in the suburb of Keysborough and has been servicing the eastern suburbs of Melbourne since 1973.

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Santa's stall SANTA is taking time out from his busy December schedule to listen to Christmas wishes at Dandenong Market.

Santa arrived at the market on Saturday 5 December at 10am, pulled by his loyal team of huskies.

Santa’s huskies were available for pats and cuddles until 11am and Santa stayed until 2pm.

Santa can still be found in his own festive greeting area in Market Square every market

day throughout December.

He will be roaming the market to surprise and delight market shoppers, young and old.

Meeting with Santa to share Christmas wishes is completely free and no booking is required.

All children who visit Santa will receive a free Christmas sticker game.

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After 35 years in the pharmacy profession, owner and pharmacist Brendan Wong has acquired a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience not only in pharmacy but also in how to look after his valued customers on a personal level in the neighbourhood.

After graduating from Manchester University, England, in 1981 Brendan worked in Hong Kong and New Zealand, eventually calling Melbourne home in 1996.

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Young ones get air between their toes SKATE comps, cooking, beach days and more will keep young people in Greater Dandenong busy this summer.

The council’s youth services team has prepared the Summer Vibe Holiday Program for 12 to 25-year-olds. All activities are reduced cost or free, and bus pickups for outings are provided free of charge from Dandenong, Noble Park and Springvale.

From Monday 4 January, there’ll be go karting, bowling, laser tag, a video game tournament, a pool party, trampolining,

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Participants can visit Luna Park or Melbourne Zoo, take part in skate, BMX and scooter workshops and celebrate Australia Day at Dandenong Park on 26 January.

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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS DANDENONG’S Little India has been shortchanged despite winning the race to become Victoria’s first Indian cultural precinct, says an Indian community leader.

Federation of Indian Associations Victoria president Vasan Srinivasan said the pledged $500,000 of state funding was well short of the $2.5 million which Chinatown, the Lonsdale Street Greek precinct and Lygon Street’s Italian precinct each received.

“What can you do with $500,000?”

Museum India, which was launched in Foster Street last year, will shut its doors without healthy support from the State Government, Mr Srinivasan said.

It is seeking a base in the nearby

historic Masonic Hall in Mason Street to house its vast, ancient collection of art, coins and stamps.

“We haven’t got a cent from the (state) government yet,” Mr Srinivasan said.

“But it’s easy for the minister to say we’ve got a precinct.”

He said the co-announced $500,000 for an Indian community centre in City of Wyndham was also short of the required $9 million.

“You can’t buy a three bedroom house in Wyndham for $500,0000.”

The 12-month selection process had divided Indians in different regions of Melbourne, pitting City of Wyndham, Melbourne CBD and Dandenong against one another, Mr Srinivasan said.

“The same government branded the area Little India in 2010. So why are we coming back and playing this game?

“It’s the same stuff in a different bag.

“After spending time and effort over a year and dividing the community in three directions ... I say do not use my community as your political football.”

At the precinct announcement on 2 December, Multicultural Affairs Minister Robin Scott told Star News there would be further funding “in line with other precincts”.

“It will get more than $500,000,” Mr Scott said.

“We will seek contributions from traders and will be working through with the (Greater Dandenong) council

for a contribution from them.”

He said Little India won the right because it was deemed “ready to go” and the region was home to vast Indian and south Asian communities, he said.

It would be the equivalent of Chinatown and Lygon Street as a cultural destination.

“This precinct will become a hub of activity - hosting festivals, a drawcard for tourism, supporting small businesses and boosting the local economy in Dandenong,” he said.

Currently, the precinct holds an annual street festival, cultural tours, 36 businesses and Museum India.

What is to come will depend on stakeholders such as Greater Dandenong Council and Foster Street Traders Association, Mr Scott said.

Some of the council and community’s ideas include a Bollywood film festival, Diwali, Eid and Chand new moon celebrations, a further marketing push and building works.

Little India trader Dinesh Chauhan said the precinct announcement gave him and other traders a “lifeline” after the upheaval of road closures and disruptions during Revitalising Central Dandenong’s initial phase.

“We weren’t sure if we’d stay or the government would kick us. With this, we can be sure.

“We will retain our livelihoods.

“It consolidates Dandenong as a multicultural city. It’s a big achievement for the Indian community.”

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Science is in her DNA PLAINLY, Noble Park’s Dr Donna Whelan’s passion for DNA science is for love, not money.

Yes, there are great high points to the 28-year-old’s career.

She has just won a prestigious award from the Australian Synchrotron and is pouring herself into exhilarating, post-doctoral studies and a stirring cultural life in New York.

There is little time for sleep in the ‘city that never sleeps’.

But on the other side, she’s forced to eke a living on a $22,000 a year scholarship. When she’s back at home, she moves back in with her parents.

“After 10 years of education I am still making less money than when I managed a Subway sandwich shop.”

There is certainly no renaissance in science funding, which is on the downward slide, she said.

“I had to live, for a while, with a PM who did not believe in climate change. It was terrifying.

“That’s the scary part about being a scientist, being able to test and demonstrate and prove something.

“And to have people as powerful as a prime minister say you’re wrong.”

But there are deeper pay-offs.

She hopes to “start hacking away at the medical questions that assail modern civilisation”.

In New York’s Langone Medical Centre, Dr Whelan is studying something of “utmost importance” - how DNA repairs itself after a double strand break.

These lesions happen naturally as well as due to toxic drugs and radiation poisoning.

Her studies could be the key to understanding the origins of several cancers, immunodeficiency and other genetic mutation diseases.

On 7 December, Dr Whelan won the synchrotron’s annual Stephen Thesis Medal for her PhD research into microscope techniques for the imaging of cells.

She remembers spending 72-hour stints at the synchrotron to collect a data set.

But in the end she was able to discover a way to enhance infra-red imaging of cells - which is used to diagnose cancers, viral infections and malnutrition.

Dr Whelan also discovered the fallibility of a Nobel-Prize-winning ‘super-resolution’ technique of examining cells.

She found factors that affect the very conclusions drawn from superresolution research.

It’s something scientists never want to hear, Dr Whelan said.

The research was conceived out of the frustration of being unable to see inside a cell using infrared light.

Her dream is to start visualising the shape of individual DNA double helices inside a cell.

She wants to see them react to stressors such as heat, dehydration, chemotherapeutic drugs and starvations.

“So far we don’t have the science to look at that.

Dr Donna Whelan hopes to unlock further DNA mysteries. 147989 “That’s what I am trying to develop.”

Her love of science was fostered by parents but she didn’t enjoy conventionally-taught science.

She remembers sitting bored in her St John’s Regional College science

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Green wedge politics

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS RETIREES are set to fight against Greater Dandenong Council’s proposal to rezone their green-wedge retirement village in Bangholme for industrial use.

A quarter of Willow Lodge’s 600 residents, mainly pensioners, met on 3 December out of concern for their future under the proposal.

The leafy retirement village is within a 337-hectare land parcel bordered by Harwood and Frankston-Dandenong roads, EastLink and flood-prone Eumemmering Creek, which the council will submit to state government for rezoning.

Willow Lodge Residents Association president David Duckworth said residents just wanted a quiet life and were daunted by the prospect of moving out.

“One of my concerns was to stop people from panicking. A lot of elderly people here they don’t have much other than the homes they’re living in.

“And the prospect of their home being sold under them is a real concern for them.”

During the meeting, residents cheered “with gusto” when told by the village’s management that their homes would be

Cr Matt Kirwan with secretary of the residents' committee member Carmel Perkins and presdient David Duckworth. safe. But Mr Duckworth said residents faced higher site fees to reflect higher industrial-zone rates.

“Most of us are pensioners, already

paying a large slice of their income to stay here.”

Matthew Kirwan, the only dissenting Greater Dandenong councillor, said there

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was a possibility that the village would be sold off or bordered by industrial development if the rezoning went ahead.

He has submitted a rescission motion against the plan for the council’s meeting on 14 December.

In his motion, he stated that the council’s move was done without community consultation and was “arguably futile” given both major political parties supported a fixed green-wedge boundary.

He noted the council’s previous failed attempt had been opposed by Frankston council, Melbourne Water and Willow Lodge residents.

“We shouldn’t be requesting changes to the urban growth boundary without consulting with the community.”

Cr Jim Memeti, who moved the proposal, said the proposal had been the council’s position since 2003.

He said the residents’ amenity would be protected if a buffer zone from nearby factories and warehouses was retained.

“At the moment, they’ve got a buffer zone from the egg farm on one side, an industrial zone across the road and industrial at the back.

“They’ve always known it’s an industrial zone.”

Date set to remove deadly Abbotts Road crossing

By CASEY NEILL THE deadly Abbotts Road level crossing will be gone by 2019, the State Government has announced.

Committee for Dandenong chairman Gary Castricum welcomed the news on Sunday 29 November, which followed years of campaigning from the group.

“We’ve managed to take it from where it didn’t appear on any list to actually getting a target date for it,” he said.

tersection five years earlier.

The City of Greater Dandenong has started work on a $5.5 million duplication of Abbotts Road, due to be completed in May next year.

Mr Castricum said the Committee for Dandenong would continue to advocate for an overpass linking the two sides of Remington Drive.

“It really forms a part of the puzzle,” he said.

“We’re getting a good reception. The

More than 23,000 vehicles use the intersection every day.

“It would be nice if it was next year - there’s a lot of people who spend a lot of time sitting there, waiting there,” Mr Castricum said.

“It can’t be quick enough.”

A train derailed at the level crossing in 2012 following a collision with a truck, killing one man and injuring dozens more people.

This followed another death at the in-

council is keen for it as well.

“We’ll keep working to try and bring that about.

“We’re hopeful we’ll see some type of commitment to fund that.”

Planning is underway to remove the level crossings at Corrigan, Heatherton and Chandler roads in Noble Park.

The South Gippsland Highway crossing is on the list of 50 to be removed by 2022.

Trees torched A VANDAL has set fire to two nature strip trees in Dandenong.

Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Marisa Owens said firefighters extinguished the blazes in Garside and Ross streets about 6.30pm on Tuesday 24 November.

She said the vandal had also tried to set another tree alight on Ross Street.

Robbery charge A SPRINGVALE South man was menaced with his own knife during a robbery in Springvale.

The 23-year-old victim was walking along Springvale Road about 10.30pm on Sunday 29 November when police allege a man approached him and asked for cigarettes and money.

He refused and the man allegedly punched him to the side of the head, searched his pockets and found a pocket knife.

The victim fled and called triple-zero.

Police attended and arrested a 19-year-old Mulgrave man nearby.

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Help spread a little Christmas cheer CHRISTMAS and the January period can be a difficult time for people, especially if they are on a low income and if they have children.

A recent survey of clients accessing support services at The Salvation Army found that, after accommodation costs, the majority lived on less than $20 per day.

For individuals living on Newstart this was closer to $9 per day.

This leaves little available for everyday expenses let alone special occasions like Christmas or meeting back-to-school costs of uniform and books.

With emergency relief agencies in the City of Greater Dandenong losing over $250,000 per year in funding from the Federal Government, we are all really struggling to assist people this Christmas.

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The community advice bureau is co-ordinating the donations.

We are appealing to businesses and the general community to help make Christmas a special time for those experiencing financial hardship in our area.

With assistance we hope to improve well-being for people on low incomes who live in the target area by enabling them to access extra assistance at Christmas time; provide parents with

choice in selection of presents for their children and thus maintain dignity and reduce financial hardship; and bring good cheer to single and alone people on low incomes by providing a gift at Christmas time.

Donations will be used to assist families in need.

A $25 gift card for Kmart, Target or Big W will buy a present for a child.

A $25 donation will help a household buy some special Christmas foods. A $15 donation will buy a present for a person who is alone at Christmas.

Donations can be made by sending a cheque to Dandenong CAB, 186 Foster Street East, Dandenong 3175, donating online at https://www.givenow.com.au/dandenongcabchristmascheer or calling 9791 8344 to discuss further.

Jinny McGrath with student Brittany Cunningham and donations from the Dandenong Lions Club. 147648 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 9 December 1915 A Fighting Family THREE sons of Mr Lindsay late of Cardinia Creek have gone to war.

Sergeant David Lindsay took part in the first landing at Gallipoli, was wounded and invalided back to Victoria.

Private Albert Lindsay, after serving four months in the trenches at Gallipoli, was seriously wounded by a huge explosive shell, he was sent to hospital at Malta.

When nearly recovered from his wounds, he had an attack of enteric fever and was then sent to England.

The third son, Frank, went to England, volunteered for and was accepted for the Royal Navy, where he is now serving.

The fourth son, Sergeant Harold Lindsay of the Senior Cadets, is keenly looking forward to the time when he will be old enough to do his little bit in helping to bring the Kaiser to heel.

50 years ago 5 December 1965 Only the rain was driving Dandenong - It was a cold morning with driving rain. The Weather Bureau said “A cold southerly wind with gusts to 40MPH”.

He had slept in - bed was hard to leave on such a morning. He was late for work.

A rushed breakfast - and a quick dash to his car parked in front of the house. The engine started despite the cold. The windscreen wipers worked. Everything was fine, the gears slipped in easily.

He could make up some time on the highway; traffic wouldn’t be so heavy at this time.

A final wave to his wife, and he let the clutch out, something was wrong. The car didn’t move.

He went through the process again. Tried second gear. The engine raced but the car stayed where it was.

This called for investigation.

He got out of the car and saw - no wheels.

The car rested sedately on four piles of bricks, someone had removed all four wheels during the night.

20 years ago 4 December 1995 Cheery band does the rounds The Dandenong Salvation Army band is striking up a cheery note and will be playing at homes for the elderly, schools, carol services and on “roving commissions” until Christmas Eve. The band starts its busy schedule by playing at the Sothern Cross Nursing Home and at Willow Lodge on December 15. The band will be at Dandenong Carols by Candlelight and Bellview Nursing Home in the early morning.

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Banker principal retires

By CASEY NEILL CHANDLER Park Primary School principal Peter Paul has retired after half a century in education.

Earlier this year Mr Paul was implicated in corruption claims at the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission hearing.

Mr Paul denied any wrongdoing.

The school has confirmed it will start the process of selecting his replacement early next year.

Meanwhile, the State Government has confirmed it will sell

the former Maralinga Primary School site after it was vacated earlier this year.

The announcement prompted media reports that Chandler Park School was slated for closure.

Chandler Park and Maralinga merged six years ago but had continued to operate from separate campuses, waiting for funding to upgrade Chandler Park to accommodate all students.

Mr Paul made the decision to close Maralinga before the 2015 school year and bring all classes to Chandler Park in the hope that the State Government would sell the Maralinga site and the pro-

to hold Education Department funds to distribute to neighbouring schools as needed.

But it was alleged that Education Department public servants misused the funds to pay for their own perks such as travel, furniture and wine.

Between 2007 and 2014, Chandler Park was invoiced for more than $150,000 for purchases from companies linked to now-sacked Education Department school resources director Nino Napoli.

In that period, the school had bought nearly $30,000 of Italian wine from Mr Paul’s wine-merchant son Matthew Paul alleg-

ceeds would fund the upgrade.

His lobbying secured $500,000 in funding for design and planning works.

But his efforts were tarnished in April at Operation Ord hearings at the Independent Broadbased Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC).

The Education Department suspended Mr Paul in April while it fully investigated his conduct, and assistant principal Naomi Reed took the helm.

The anti-corruption commission heard that Chandler Park and Silverton Primary School were “banker schools” used

edly for the benefit of education bureaucrats.

Mr Paul said he “implicitly trusted” Mr Napoli, and didn’t ask questions such as why the wine was being delivered to Mr Napoli’s home address.

He told the hearing through a lawyer that he “categorically denies any wrongdoing”.

“He did what he was instructed by a senior person who he trusted and respected,” his lawyer said.

“Mr Paul received absolutely no personal benefit for operating as a banker school for Mr Napoli.”

Kinder upgrade means more places to play A NOBLE Park kinder will have 66 new places thanks to a $350,000 upgrade.

Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams announced State Government funding for Yarraman Kindergarten and Family Children Services Centre on Wednesday 2 December.

The council’s community services director Mark Doubleday said the centre hosted two 30-place programs for fouryear-olds and one 22-place three-year-old program in one playroom.

“The proposal is to renovate the current office space to accommodate a second 33-place kindergarten playroom with undercover verandah, children’s

bathroom, kitchen and office administration area,” he said.

The renovations will also add three specialist consulting suites for health services, a multipurpose community room, a small play space for assessment and therapy consultation, and a waiting are for families.

“Yarraman Kindergarten is located in an area of high levels of disadvantage and high demand for funded four-year-old kindergarten places in affordable community kindergartens,” Mr Doubleday said.

He said kindergarten and playgroup played a critical role in supporting early childhood development, transition to school and family wellbeing.

Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams with Yarraman kinder kids.

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TWO Comancheros from the bikie club’s Hallam chapter - including the group’s commander were arrested on Friday morning following raids in Narre Warren and Dandenong.

The bomb squad was called to the Narre Warren property after explosives were allegedly found in a car during the 4 December raid.

The two men were arrested by the Echo Taskforce in relation to a shooting at a restaurant in Preston a month ago.

Police were called to the High Street restaurant about 3.40am on Saturday 24 October after reports of several gunshots being fired inside.

No-one was injured in the shooting, and the alleged offenders fled before police arrived.

On Friday 4 December the 29-year-old commander of the Comancheros Hallam chapter was arrested at a property in Fredrick Street, Dandenong, while another 24-year-old member of the bikie gang was arrested at a Heatherton Road property in Narre Warren.

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A 21-YEAR-OLD Springvale man has had his licence suspended after a roadside breath test recorded 0.116 per cent.

The man was fined $645 and has lost his licence for 11 months after he was caught drink driving in Oakleigh.

The man was seen driving erratically along the Princes Highway about 4am on Sunday 29 November.

When questioned by officers as to whether he had been drinking, the man replied, “not really”.

THEY say that bea ty’s in the eye of the beholder. A $160,000 watch stolen from a Keysborough home could be a perfect example. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Sergeant Luke Kirton said thieves broke into a Hidden Grove address on 31 October and stole jewellery that included a gold Patek Philippe timepiece dripping with diamonds. “They've got lucky. They wouldn’t even know what they’ve got, I wouldn’t have thought,” he said. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS

Gang teens should be in school GREATER Dandenong police’s regional commander prefers not to use the term ‘Apex Gang’ for a group of young burglars and car thieves.

Regardless of the description, Inspector Bruce Kitchen said the arrests of more than a dozen young offenders some as young as 13 - in Melbourne’s south-east had put the brakes on a spate of home break-ins to steal car keys and vehicles.

The stolen vehicles have been used to commit armed robberies, some for joy riding and also to be stripped down for parts or rebirthing.

Insp Kitchen disapproves with the use of ‘Apex Gang’ with its provocative gangsterlike connotations, preferring On his arrest, Achan gave a no-comment interview to police. He had been non-compliant with a bail support program that he was on at the time.

Magistrate Julie O’Donnell said it was “highly relevant” whether Achan was part of the Apex gang, whose members had been arrested over similar high-end car thefts and burglaries in recent weeks.

She had recently passed judgement on several Apex Gang members, one as young as 13, she said.

“In the context of that gang, (Achan) is an older offender.”

to describe the offenders as a group of young people.

These types of crimes were also trending across metropolitan Melbourne, he said.

“It’s a broader spectrum than just this Apex Gang. It involves a wide age group.

It’s not one particular culture.”

The challenge now was what to do about the young offenders’ rehabilitation.

Many of them had not been in trouble with the law before, Insp Kitchen said.

“They want to get them back to school and back to work.

“If they go to other institutions, they learn other tricks of the trade and the offending isn’t reduced.”

She adjourned the case to allow police time to establish if there was a gang link.

“I’m concerned about the risk that Mr Achan is being to the community.

“In one of the briefs, it talks about (the accused and associates) driving in a convoy through red lights.

“I don’t have to say what the possible consequences are. We have already seen them.”

Achan was remanded in custody to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on December 21.

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Gobriel Achan, of Dandenong, pleaded guilty to nine charges over breaking into a Keysborough house as its three residents slept on 17 November, stealing three car keys and the corresponding three vehicles.

Achan and two co-accused entered the home through a pedestrian door to a double garage, and then an internal garage door between 1am and 4am, police prosecutor Senior Constable Ryan Johnson told the court.

The accused is believed to have stolen two sets of car keys from a hallway side table drawers and a set from the top of the table, as well as a wallet with a debit card and $5 cash.

It was alleged Achan used a key to drive away one of the residents’ Ford XR6, while his co-accused used the other keys to take a Holden Cruze and VW Golf.

His attempted purchase of goods at a Keysborough servo using the stolen debit card was declined.

The three drove around the south-eastern suburbs as a convoy, speeding through speed cameras, Sen Const Johnson said.

Achan and a female co-accused were found in the Cruze by police in Doveton that morning. He resisted arrest and fled from police before being found in a Doveton home’s front yard.

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OPPOSITION multicultural affairs spokeswoman Inga Peulich is facing a political backlash from Indian community leaders after suing a fellow Liberal Party member for defamation.

Ms Peulich has sent a defamation writ to Cranbournebased Liberal member Phillip Prasad over an article in The Australian in July in which he accused her of threatening him and deriding his Indian background during a post-state election party meeting last December.

Soon after the story was published, Mr Prasad challenged Ms Peulich in the Journal to sue him if his claims were untrue.

On Thursday 3 December Ms Peulich told Star News that Mr Prasad was given the opportunity to apologise and retract his claims.

“This did not occur so, regrettably, I have no other options but to defend myself and the negative impact of this false allegation on my family, especially my 83-year-old mother who, along with her parents and siblings, was interned in a concentration camp.

“Racism is abhorrent and (the) allegations are totally untrue.

“Without a retraction and apology, I cannot let the allegations stand.”

Mr Prasad has said he did not want to comment publicly.

In October he told Star News: “If it’s not true, she should sue me.”

Inga Peulich is sueing a racial abuse complainant for defamation.

Mr Prasad is awaiting a Liberal Party investigation into the incident.

He said he’d also formally complained to police and the Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission over the incident.

In a legal letter sent to Mr Prasad in July, Ms Peulich took offence at Mr Prasad’s quote in the newspaper article that she “carries the poison of racism in her”.

The letter claimed the story bore the imputation that she was a “hypocrite and liar in her public stance against racism as shadow minister for multicultural affairs”.

The furore has divided the Indian community, some of whom are threatening a backlash against the Liberal Party and Ms Peulich.

Overseas Indian Cultural Congress secretary George Thomas said the issue was raised at a ‘community leaders’ dinner attended by more than 20 diverse community, religious

and business groups in Dandenong on 27 October.

He said there was a resolve among the normally staunch Liberal gathering to defend Mr Prasad in any legal action.

“We are all standing against the Liberal Party and Inga.

“This will have a big impact on the Liberal Party in that corridor of Dandenong, Hampton Park and Cranbourne. This is where the Indian community is so large.

“Politically, she will pay a high price.”

Mr Thomas, who has been involved in Indian associations for 30 years, said the conflict could have been easily solved if Ms Peulich had apologised.

Past president of the Federation of Indian Associations Victoria Vasan Srinivasan, however, backed Ms Peulich.

“Inga still has good standing in the community.

“She’s supported FIAV over the years and is well respected by the FIAV committee members.”

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Dear Martin Pakula MP - as I said in the original article, I am glad the new State Government is proposing a bus route for the new estates of Keysborough.

As a councillor representing this part of Keysborough I know how badly it is needed.

Credit goes to you for responding to resident concerns and getting us to this point.

But in order for it to be actually used, it needs to be frequent enough to make it a viable way of getting to the Noble Park railway station so residents will realistically use it to get to work and also get people where they want to go - which means creating a route that gets people to the locations of proposed community facilities and the soon-to-be built Keysborough South Shopping Centre.

The proposed routes simply won’t achieve these objectives. That is what residents told me at the bus forum that we both attended.

Let’s stop playing party and personal politics and let’s work together for the benefit of the new estates of Keysborough by sticking to the facts and the commenting on the issues.

On the question of facts and in response to some of your comments: 1) I have been a vocal advocate on this issue for years by the way - including before you starting representing this area.

2) In response to your statement that “in 2010 it was mainly paddocks and a few houses” there was about 1000 homes in this area by 2010 - it wasn’t just paddocks with the first estates going in in the early 2000s.

Councillor Matthew Kirwan, Red Gum Ward, City of Greater Dandenong.

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DANDENONG students will be binning it to do their bit for the environment.

Emerson School was among 21 recipients of cash from The Beverage Container Recycling Community Grants.

The Keep Australia Beautiful and Coca-Cola Australia Foundation program funding will provide 11 dual bin recycling points around the school grounds.

Teacher Fiona Bateman is educating children about the importance of recycling and the environment to provide a path to a greener future.

“It is one of the most powerful things we can all do to create a positive future for the planet,” she said.

“Recycling is promoted and used in our classroom as a desirable behaviour with great overall benefits.”

Ms Bateman said the grant would allow Emerson School to upgrade its school yard bins and introduce recycling in the school yard.

“The new sustainable recycling system allows us to have a consistent message for our students both in and out of the classroom,” she said.

Principal John Mooney said the new bins would encourage students to keep their school tidy and to continue to raise community consciousness of the importance of recycling and sustainability.

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1 Peter Court Dandenong Central QUALITY 3 BED BV ON POTENTIAL DUAL OCCUPANCY SITE (STP) This spacious well presented home is set on 667m2 land in a quiet central location. Offers huge gas heated lounge, separate kitchen/meals with gas cooking, 3 double bedrooms with BIR’s & tiled bathroom. Features polished floors & ducted cooling for summer comfort. Separate workshop, double garage & large covered verandah for outdoor entertaining. Priced to sell.

Walk to station & shopping centre from this renovated 3 bedroom townhouse. Freshly painted & including as new carpets, the plan offers gas heated lounge separate modern kitchen with gas cooking, upstairs bedrooms with BIR’s & master having access to balcony, renovated bathroom with 2nd toilet. Externally a large private yard with extra toilet & single garage complete the package.

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FANTASTIC SPLIT LEVEL FAMILY HOME IN PRIME LOCATION Located in Rosewood Downs this well presented 4 bedroom home. Offers lounge opening to cupboard packed kitchen itted with WO, gas HP & dishwasher, adjacent family room opens to an extensive patio with gas mains BBQ. Family space offered by 4 bedrooms with full ensuite & WIR to master. Luxurious bathroom with separate shower & additional toilet. Freshly painted throughout this home includes polished loors, ducted heating & cooling throughout. Double garage with bathroom plus drive for boat or caravan.

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2/9 Wilma Avenue Dandenong MODERN 3 BEDROOM UNIT IN SUPER CONVENIENT LOCATION Close to station & shops this well presented 3 bed villa represents top value. Offers open plan living with lounge, dining & functional kitchen with gas cooking. Sliding door access opens to large covered patio for outdoor living.

Features 3 large brs with BIR’s, tiled bathroom & separate toilet. Comfort assured with d/heating & RC a/con.

Comfortable home or investment. Owner keen to sell.

164 David Collins Drive Endeavour Hills Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

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AFFORDABLE, APPEALING & INVITING Well presented & lovingly maintained, this attractive home provides a winning combination where an enjoyable lifestyle meets location. With plenty to offer, including scope to update & modernize. This appealing, lightilled home features an interior that immediately invites relaxation. Comprising living room, open plan kitchen/ meals/family area, 3 robed brs & central bthrm. A perfect outdoor space including a delightful u/cover alfresco area & low maintenance gardens. Extras: GDH & split system a/con. Walking distance to local parks, Primary School, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre.

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Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Tues 22nd Dec at 7pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $450,000+ Wednesday 7-7.30pm Saturday 4-4.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

DEVELOPER’S OPPORTUNITY! PERMIT APPROVED FOR 18 APARTMENTS OR SUIT TOWNHOUSES(STP) Only minutes walk to the market, plaza & CBD this 740m2 site has approval for 12 x 2 bedroom apartments & 6 x 1 bedroom apartments. Architect designed complex with 3 level building & basement carpark. Avoid delays & extra costs with this “ready to go” site. Finished project will sell well in this popular location. Not affected by infrastructure levy. Plans available for inspection.

Private Sale Price $750,000+ Inspect By appointment Agent Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106

1165 Stud Rd Rowville (Near Crn Wellington Rd)

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LUXURY LIVING WITHOUT COMPROMISE Beautifully designed, you’ll be spoilt for choice with a selection of 30 apartments & 8 executive town homes in this boutique development.

- Buy now & secure stamp duty savings up to $21,000(subject to value).

- 1 year 5% rental guarantee OR a $5,000 furniture package.

- Your choice of colour tones - Enjoy sweeping views from the rooftop terrace - Quality kitchens with stone benchtops & S/S Bosch appliances.

- Bamboo flooring, quality carpets & double glazed windows .

Private Price

$350,000+

Inspect

By appointment

Agent

Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

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SPRINGVALE

Presented to the market for the first time, this double fronted, brick wonder will prove to be a precious find for the first time owner or investor.

With its position so close to the heart of Springvale, this is an opportunity buyers can’t let pass by.

It has three spacious bedrooms, it has carpet and hardwood floors, a formal lounge which is ideal for entertaining, and an extra rumpus/family room allowing space to move and flexibility.

There is a neat and well equipped kitchen and dining zone, a central bathroom, toilet, ducted heating and air conditioner.

Its 535 square metre block provides enough room to raise the kids or even possibly build a future palace on the allotment.

It is within walking distance to schools, public transport and shopping.

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Keysborough 146 Darren Road 3 n

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Spacious formal living & dining + o/ plan casual family room, meals and contemporary kitchen Three-robed bedrooms serviced by 2 bathrooms & generous laundry facilities Heating & cooling throughout

Auction 19 Dec 2:00pm

17.37m * 45.72m allotment with a dilapidated WB home & BV home returning $300pw.

Opportunities are: Growth Zone Category, approved plans/permits to build 20 apartments, potential 6 t/h development (STCA) or renovate the WB house & get 2 rental incomes.

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

Price Guide $420,000+

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MCDONALD REAL ESTATE, SPRINGVALE, 9546 8211 HARRY LI, 0414 216 699 OR SHANE AH-KAN, 0433 301 502 94 ELLEN STREET INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT

Inspect Sat 12:00pm

Shop 13 Narelle Dr, Aspendale Gardens S/C VIC 3195 03 8586 6411

DANDENONG 45 CLEELAND STREET

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Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

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Sat 12th Dec at 11am unless sold prior TERMS 10% dep, bal 30/45 days INSPECT Wed 5-5.30pm & Sat 10.30-11am PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Yasantha De Silva 0432 805 336

PRICE: MAKE AN OFFER $680,000-$730,000

Barry Plant Dandenong Appraisal Hotline Please call

DANDENONG NORTH 1 SIMPSON DRIVE Main BR with BIR’s, “L” shape lounge with floating floors, updated kitchen, spacious family/meals area and rumpus/theatre room.

Extra features include d/h & cooling, outside gazebo, large shed, 500L water tank, LUG with remote control and beautiful gardens.

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Saturday 12th Dec at 11am unless sold prior TERMS 10% deposit, balance 90 days INSPECT Wed 5-5:30 & Sat 10:30-11am PRICE Contact Agent CONTACT Shagi Pathmanathan 0413 076 585

9706 7455

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

30 Sales in 30 Days Another solid performance, achieving one sale every day.

Now is the time to start laying the groundwork if you’re thinking of selling in 2016.

Call our oices today for a FREE market appraisal.

5 Roulston Court NOBLE PARK NORTH

Lot 26 - Yarraman Village NOBLE PARK

4/46 View Road SPRINGVALE

18 Heywood Grove ENDEAVOUR HILLS

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15 Kelvinside Road NOBLE PARK

19 Woodstock Place SPRINGVALE SOUTH

141 Buckley Street NOBLE PARK

4/111 Kelvinside Road NOBLE PARK

4/13 Ambrie Crescent NOBLE PARK

8 Waratah Drive DANDENONG NORTH

100 Liege Avenue NOBLE PARK

373 - 375 Princes Highway NOBLE PARK

343 Gladstone Road DANDENONG NORTH

5/61A Dunblane Road NOBLE PARK

2 Armao Court NOBLE PARK

11 Briggs Crescent NOBLE PARK

23 Martin Street SPRINGVALE SOUTH

2/70 Ellendale Road NOBLE PARK

2 Eden Court NOBLE PARK

3 Eden Court NOBLE PARK

3/41 Nockolds Crescent NOBLE PARK

41 Dawn Avenue DANDENONG SOUTH

13/451 Princes Highway NOBLE PARK

2A Clapham Avenue SPRINGVALE

26 Malmo Court KEYSBOROUGH

126 Jacksons Road NOBLE PARK NORTH

3/33 Fintonia Road NOBLE PARK

3 Essex Street DANDENONG NORTH

2/33 Herbert Street DANDENONG

SALES IN NOVEMBER

ALL SALES MADE BY BARRY PLANT NOBLE PARK & KEYSBOROUGH OFFICES

6/46 View Road SPRINGVALE

Disclaimer: Information contained herein is believed to be accurate at time of printing.

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NOBLE PARK YARRAMAN VILLAGE Style and Sophistication in Noble Park’s Newest Precinct!

Yarraman Village offers the astute buyer a choice of stylish, architecturally designed three and four bedroom townhouses. Designed by multi-award winning architects, residences will seamlessly combine energy efficiency with fashion-forward design to create a lifestyle second to none. The style of homes and the size of the development is a unique offering for Noble Park.

This chic new development is imbued with sophistication and contemporary style, you can take advantage of the best of both worlds at Yarraman Village where exceptional architecturally designed residences enable a convenient lifestyle within an exclusive community with all amenities at your doorstep. If you’re ready to make the move to Yarraman Village, call us today!

Disclaimer: Images shown are either of the display home or artist’s impression.

4a METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

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From $450,000+ Plans and brochures available in office Chien Le 0403 342 809 Sophal Chea 0401 966 666 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 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 46 KINGSCLERE AVENUE Don’t judge this home by it’s façade… because if you do, you’ll miss out on one of the most enchanting, never-ending and extra special homes that Keysborough has to offer.

Solid timber floors in the bedrooms, a quiet front living room with carpeted dining, an open kitchen that enjoys views of the undercover alfresco, laundry with access to the sunroom plus a self contained unit at the rear with an additional living, kitchen, bedroom plus en suite. On a block size of 533m2 (approx) and within walking distance to the shops, schools and parks, this home is a must for all astute buyers!

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METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Tuesday 22nd December at 5pm unless sold prior Contact Agent Wed 5 - 5:30pm & Sat 12 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Jeremy Phillips 0402 751 001 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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NOBLE PARK NORTH 24 JACKSONS ROAD

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Calling all buyers, another of Waverley Gardens finest is up for grabs. Here’s a fantastic opportunity to buy this immaculate home. This one will stand out from the pack renovated and modernised to appeal to all, buyers will be impressed upon arrival. A rendered brick veneer home with low maintenance lifestyle in mind and encompassing 3 BDRs, modern kitchen with Caesar Stone bench tops & s/s appliances. Buyers will be thrilled with porcelain tiles in kitchen/dining area, gleaming polished timber floors in the 1st lounge and the 2nd lounge/rumpus area while outside is a spacious decking great for a relaxing beer or wine watching the kids swim in the solar heated pool or enjoy the gazebo on offer when entertaining family and friends – lots of options here.

Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 90 Days.

NOBLE PARK 1/41 FRENCH STREET

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METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 12th December at 1pm $460,000+ Wed 5:45 - 6:15pm & Sat 12:30 - 1pm Photo ID required Chien Le 0403 342 809 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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KEYSBOROUGH 12 LOXWOOD AVENUE

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Spoil yourself in this gorgeous home with its own street frontage & driveway, approx 9 years young entertainer, which provides spaciousness, tranquil lifestyle & convenience. Comprises of 3 spacious BDRs, huge open-plan lounge, dining / kitchen, 2 bathrooms (MSTR with ensuite), big laundry and internal access to the garage. Step outside & enjoy BBQs in the courtyard, watch the kids play in the grassed areas & park your cars in the single garage & driveway.

Sit back & relax in this exceptionally pristine and well presented home located in a highly desirable pocket of Keysborough. With solid timber floors that flow throughout, zoned robed BDRs, including the master with an en suite, you have multiple living / dining areas plus the stunning kitchen freely open to the meals and out via the bi-fold doors to an undercover alfresco and relaxing haven – this is truly the ultimate home that’s been designed for entertaining and an easy living lifestyle.

METHOD

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PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 19th December at 12:30pm $360,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 60 Days.

Sat 1:30 - 2pm Photo ID required Jenny Sudra 0422 991 593 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 12th December at 12pm Contact Agent for price 10% Deposit. Balance 60/90 Days Thurs 6 - 6:30pm & Sat 11:30am - 12pm Photo ID required Chang Wang 0450 706 668 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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NOBLE PARK 1 & 3 KIRK STREET Developers – Look at this magnificent opportunity! This is a rare find in this market. For the first time since the 1950s, this one of a kind opportunity has landed in front of you.

Two homes – side by side – in a premium locale of Noble Park with everything at your doorstep. This is a dream come true! One of the last remaining large combined blocks of land is now on the market and ready for your future development (STCA). Comprising a total land size of 1238m2 (approx), made up of 620m2 (approx) for 1 Kirk and 618m2 (approx.) for 3 Kirk, this truly a developers dream.

In Residential Growth Zone (formerly Zone 2) you could build multi dwellings, units or apartments (STCA) and reap the rewards. Once built, this will be a dream for investors and a superb purchase for owner occupiers. This is practically right in the heart of it all, but without the hustle and bustle. Walk to the train station, walk to Noble Park Central, enjoy all this hub has to offer. Leave the car at home, this is the true meaning of central!

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 12th December at 11am Contact Agent Sat 10:30 - 11am Photo ID required Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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DANDENONG NORTH 16 HILLSIDE AVENUE

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NOBLE PARK 5 VITIS AVENUE

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Nestled on one of Dandenong North’s most popular areas is this 3 bedroom home which is sure to be well suited to any keen renovator, investor or developer! Inside you’ll find 2 spacious BDRs, functional kitchen, a good size living area with a S/S aircon & space heater & an extension which was built at the rear of the home to create an extra bedroom. Exiting the rear door will lead you to a good size garage and a backyard with plenty of room with a land size of 682m2 (approx).

This charming home which stands exquisite on a rectangular allotment approx 544m2 definitely has that wonderful ‘feel good’ ambience flowing throughout.

Inside is a very thoughtful layout & a spacious living room featuring hardwood polished floor boards plus you can enjoy GDH & cooling in every corner of the home, 3 BDRs, a modern kitchen, landscaped year yard plus a remote control gate on entry, remote controlled garage with a washbasin & ample storage!

METHOD

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PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 12th December at 2pm $380,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 60/90 Days.

Thurs 5:30 - 6pm & Sat 1:30 - 2pm Photo ID required Phong Ho 0432 031 601 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

NOBLE PARK 7 LODGE STREET

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PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

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Saturday 12th December at 12:30pm Contact Agent 10% Deposit. Balance 90 Days Sat 12 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Kush Chetri 0425 199 192 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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DANDENONG NORTH 39 BURCHALL GROVE

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Tucked in this quiet street in the Harrisfield pocket is this gem of a home – a versatile and unique find. This well presented home is in great condition and on a corner block size of 615m2 (approx) you have the potential to build another unit in the rear (STCA). With a good size living area accompanied by ducted heating you will definitely have a cozy room to entertain, plus enjoy a modern feel kitchen, large meals area, 3 spacious BDRs + an undercover entertaining area at the rear.

Fall in love with this charming home the minute you set your eyes on it. With a good sized living and dining room, open kitchen with meals, three zoned bedrooms down the hall plus a master bedroom with an en suite, this has everything you could every want. Add in the bonus of solar panels to save significantly on your electricity bills, gas ducted heating, evap cooling + a 4 car carport that can double as your outdoor entertaining area and this becomes the complete package for any family.

METHOD

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PRICE TERMS INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 19th December at 12pm $550,000+ 10% Deposit. Balance 30-120 Days Sat 12 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Phong Ho 0432 031 601 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Tuesday 22nd December at 5pm unless sold prior $460,000+ Wed 5 - 5:30pm & Sat 2:30 - 3pm Photo ID required Chien Le 0403 342 809 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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Don’t believe the myth that when Christmas hits everything stops.

Over the last 3 Christmas periods we have sold...

DANDENONG NTH 20 Armstrong Way

YSBOROUGH KEY 17/2-2 22 Breanne Pl

NOBLE PARK 1/16A Callander Rd R

DANDENONG NTH 13 McLennan St

DA ANDENONG 3//12 New St

NOBLE PARK NTH 14 Balfour Pl

NOBLE PA 42 Stuart t

NDEAVOUR ILLS 21 Chester Crt

NOBLE PARK 10 Cyril Gve

KEY YSBOROUGH 7 Hanbury H Crt

NOBL RK 2 rcy St

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 128 James Cook Dve

KEYSBOROUGH 10 Maxfield Rd

KEYSBOROUGH 15 Chesney St

KEYSBOROUGH 25 Brett Dve

KEYSBOROUGH 12 Benjamin Crt

KEYSBOROUGH 8 Amanda Crt

KEYSBOROUGH 29 Cambria Rd

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DENONG NTH 8 Illawarra Cres

45 201 SO 2 LD NOBLE PARK 1/24 Pamela St

SPRINGVALE STH 4/91-95 Athol Rd

NOBLE PARK 20 Ellendale R Rd

CLAYTON STH 10/699 Heatherton Rd

NOBLE PARK 58 Kuringgai Cres

NOBLE PARK NTH 12 Mauchline Cres

NOBLE PARK 4/1203 Heatherton Rd

NOBLE PARK NTH 47 Jacksons Rd

NOBLE PARK 1 Cardore Crt

DANDENONG 2/1 John St

NOBLE PARK 12 Blaby St

NOBLE PARK 17 Lawn Rd

NOBLE PARK 3/82 Callander Rd

SPRINGVALE STH 1/2 Janine Rd

NOBLE PARK 21/80-82 Ellendale Rd

5/12 New Street DANDENONG

Crescent 42 Riverview R EUMEMMERRING E

18 Burden Stree et SPRINGVALE

/221 Clarke Roa SPRINGVALE

7 Folkestone Crescent SPRINGVALE SOUTH

1 Cypress Court NOBLE PARK

2/57-59 Buckley Street NOBLE PARK

Osborne Av SPRINGVAL

1 Glendale Road SPRINGVALE

7 Stevenson Avenue DANDENONG NORTH

2/17 Crescent Street NOBLE PARK

5 Seaton Drive DINGLEY VILLAGE

2/29 Knox Street 2 NOBLE PARK

5 Florence Street NOBLE PARK

118 McFees Road DANDENONG NORTH

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126 Buckley Street NOBLE PARK

NOBLE PARK 2/25 Titcher Rd

NOBLE PARK 50 Callander Rd

KEYSBOROUGH 24 Triton Dve

KEYSBOROUGH 42 Narellan Dve

KEYSBOROUGH 9 Laidlaw Crt

NOBLE PARK 3/40 Liege Ave

KEYSBOROUGH 9 Putt Gve

KEYSBOROUGH 3 Devonshire Dve

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 3/7 Baileyana Dve

KEYSBOROUGH 86 Kingsclere Ave

KEYSBOROUGH 17 Ennismore Dve

61 Kingsclere Avenue KEYSBOROUGH

4 Church Road KEYSBOROUGH

lavin Road OBLE PA

14 Currawong Street KEYSBOROUGH

18 Emmaline Crescent KEYSBOROUGH

15/1244 Heatherton Road NOBLE PARK

103 Blaxland Drive DANDENONG NORTH

3/33 Ambrie Crescent NOBLE PARK

63 201 SO 4 LD

1A Ashdale Court SPRINGVALE

57 201 SO 3 LD

2 Ellendale Road DANDENONG NORTH

4/49 Heather Grove SPRINGVALE

4 Bronwyn Court CLAYTON SOUTH

2/9 Rutherglen Street NOBLE PARK

30 Rutherglen Street NOBLE PARK

11 Johnson Street NOBLE PARK

What will Christmas 2015 bring?

Who knows?...but one thing is for sure!

It’s business as usual for Barry Plant Noble Park & Keysborough.

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 4 Jean Court

CRANBOURNE NORTH 3

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Located in a quiet court POSTCODE location, this three bedroom property offers an en suite and walk-in wardrobe to the main bedroom, build-in wardrobes to the other two bedrooms, a spacious lounge area, functional kitchen with generous meals area plus four-car accommodation.

It is currently leased until February.

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FINNING FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, CRANBOURNE, 5996 1200 HARRY SYRROS, 0470 760 699 INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT

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Lovely home - walking distance to Parkmore

Auction

Set in a quiet court, walking distance to Parkmore is this neat 3 bedroom family home on 536m2 block.

3 large bedrooms with BIR, serviced by a central bathroom, with ducted heating & evap cooling.

Guests are welcomed by a formal lounge, separate kitchen & meals area. Large backyard with fully enclosed double garage. Central to everything, 4 Jean Court is perfect for occupiers & investors alike!

Thursday 17th December @ 6.30pm View Wed & Sat 12-12:30pm Ravi Lather 0420 844 770 ravi.lather@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

Ray White Noble Park/Springvale 1210143

PRICE: $395,000

Harcourts Unity 30 Douglas Street, Noble Park, 8555 3828 www.unity.harcourts.com.au FOR SALE BY TENDER

AUCTION THIS SAT

Clayton South 16 Monash Crescent 4 Bedrooms & 2 Livings Home in Great Location!

This family home offers 4 good size bedrooms with BIRs plus a study can be 5th bedroom, updated gas kitchen with plenty of cupboard, spacious lounge & huge family room, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets. Features including ducted heating, A/C, timber floors, lock up garage & backyard. Situated within walking distance to Westall College & train station, local shops, easy access to Clayton SC, Medical Centre, university & IKEA. Ideal for all buyers.

Auction 12/12/2015 1:30pm $550,000+ Open Wed 5:00-5:30pm Sat 1:00-1:30pm Harvey Nhan M 0432 558 881 E harvey.nhan@harcourts.com.au Gina Beng HengM 0401 337 966 E gina.bengheng@harcourts.com.au

Frankston 374 Nepean Highway Prime Corner Development Site in Frankston Central!

Situated in the heart of Frankston, walking to Bayside shops & the beach, this approx.

3420m2 corner block in Commercial Zone 1 is ripe for multi-level development, potential to build up to 66 apartments (STCA). The consulting suite consists of reception, offices, meeting rooms & storage, huge car park, floor area of 1,215sqm (approx), currently rental return of $104,400 pa GST included until 2017, if suite 1 & 3 are fully leased can generate extra up to $156,000 rental income per year. Easy access to Freeway & public transport, this is a perfect opportunity to develop or invest in the Melbourne's Premier Bayside capital.

Please contact Harvey Nhan for a confidential appointment!

Mobile: 0432 558 881 Email: harvey.nhan@harcourts.com.au

SALES CONSULTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

A career with Harcourts offers challenges, achievement, growth and recognition, financial success and freedom.

Harcourts Unity is looking forward for new members joining us!

For Sale By Tender Close on 16/12/2015 at 5:00pm Harvey Nhan P 8555 3828 M 0432 558 881 E harvey.nhan@harcourts.com.au

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Dingley Village 3 Kingsland Cl Low Maintenance And Easy Care Lifestyle A cul-de-sac coveted for its exclusivity and proximity, this stunning contemporary 2 level residence boasts a superb combination of quality fittings, sumptuous proportions and a flowing design to create an idyllic modern lifestyle for couples, families & downsizers alike.

• 3 Bedrooms with built in robes • Master bedroom sunlit balcony • 2 living areas downstairs • Kids retreat area upstairs

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Auction • Single lock up garage with additional car space • Good sized landscaped & private courtyard • With shops, public transport, restaurants, cafes and golf course/beaches just a short stroll • Close proximity to Melbourne’s best primary & secondary schools, this home provides the ultimate lifestyle.

Thursday 17th Dec at 7.00pm View By Appointment Sam Master 0426 285 288 sam.master@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9584 8288

Ray White Cheltenham

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Immaculately Kept Home

Auction

Exceptional Quality

Auction

With one of Victoria’s top school, Haileybury College, Parkmore Shopping Centre and easy access to Eastlink Freeway, it’s no wonder Keysborough is a keenly sought after suburb. Immaculately kept, this neat property features; 2 beds, 1 bath, newly laid vinyl floorboards, ducted heating, split system air-conditioning, electric shutters, induction cooktop, glass splash backs and enclosed alfresco area.

$400,000 - $440,000 Sat 19th December @ 11am

Establishing new benchmarks in quality, luxury and design, this remarkable contemporary residence showcases the very finest finishes and fittings throughout.

Approximately 42 squares of superlative indoor/outdoor family living in the rising suburb of Keysborough, this rare opportunity is not one to be missed.

Sat 19th December @ 4pm

View Wednesday 4-4:30pm & Saturday 11-11:30am Jaymee Le 0416 336 902 jaymee.le@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

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Ray White Noble Park/Springvale

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Keysborough 1 Cottongum Avenue

Keysborough 19 Domain Drive

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View Wednesday 5-5:30pm & Saturday 12-12:30pm Jaymee Le 0416 336 902 jaymee.le@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

Ray White Noble Park/Springvale 1210142

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KEYSBOROUGH 16 Filer Court

3A1B2D2L

Location, location, location

Private Sale:

$530,000+

Inspect:

Thursday 6:00 -6:30pm Saturday 1:00-1:45pm Photo ID Require

Graced with superb location and appealing style destined to suit small and growing families, this charming 3 bedroom, single storey residence has been expertly renovated to maximise quality living while delivering a fantastic Keysborough lifestyle.

Solid timber loors welcome you into the property and lead you to an open living-dining space which overlooks a very versatile rear garden. With free lowing open space, the very sizeable kitchen has virtually been rebuilt in state-of-theart style with top quality European cooking appliances, ceramic wall tiles, an expansive bench top and plenty of storage space.

The exceptionally sized, light-illed bedrooms all beneit from BIRs and ceiling fans to keep you cool on any summer day, furthermore serviced by a central bathroom with bath and shower combination and 2nd toilet.

This family friendly package on 546sqm (approx.) also offers a stunning paved area to the rear covered by a well-sized pergola which is perfect for entertaining family and friends.

Ozan Kanbur Corey (Khoi) Le 0403 644 379 0417 311 491

NEW LISTING

KEYSBOROUGH 22/2-22 Breanne Place

2A1B1D1L

Excellent location, Great investment or Live in!!!

Private Sale:

$330,000+

Inspect:

Saturday 10:30- 11:00am Photo ID Requiry

Behind the modern façade with its the welcoming interior begins with the sun-illed lounge and dining area featuring glossy tiles gleaming under a collection of down lights, opening to the outdoor living area through bi-fold doors giving access to a fantastic Marbu decking. Ideal for entertaining family and friends.

The modern kitchen features prominent Caesarstone benchtops complemented by splendid European stainless appliance including dishwasher, 1 and ½ sink and glass tile splashbacks. Tending to your accommodation are 2 stylish bedrooms with double BIRs complete and carpet, both sharing a semi-ensuite bathroom with an upgraded basin for extra convenience, while the inclusion of sky windows eficiently brighten the rooms, adding an air of freshness to the already inviting interior. This residence also include central heating, split cooling system in lounge and dining area as well as single lock up garage for added security.

Potential Rental income of $1,600 per callender month , very popular with overseas family wanting there children to attend the best schools in the area.

858 10 999 16 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 7 December, 2015

Varun Ahuja Corey (Khoi) Le 0404 954 492 0147 311 491

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DANDENONG NORTH 2 Oxford Court

4A2B2D6L

KEYSBOROUGH 31 Havenstone Drive

4A2B2D2L

Family home in highly desirable location

Private Sale: Contact Agent Inspect: Wed 7-7:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm Photo ID Require

Beautiful 1 Year Old Porter Davis Family Home

Private Sale: $720,000+ Inspect: Sat 1:30pm - 2:00pm Photo ID Required

Set on a beautiful corner block of approx. 652m2 this lovely family home comprising 3 bedrooms plus study or 4th bedroom, with ample parking in the lengthy driveway for 7 cars, is situated in the highly sought after and family friendly Rosewood Downs Estate and presents the perfect opportunity to purchase in a well established neighbourhood with desired amenities located nearby.

Lush lawns and attractive low-maintenance landscaping carry through into the backyard where there is a large undercover deck for entertaining, complete with built-in BBQ plus space for a beer fridge and freezer. Built on concrete stumps, there is no shortage of storage space here with heaps of room under the house as well as the decked area.

Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

Varun Ahuja 0404 954 492

Situated in a highly desirable location and presenting as new, this superbly crafted and contemporary 1 year old Porter Davis home is positioned on a sizeable block of 480m2 and offers multiple living zones, both indoors and out. Presenting a stunning irst impression with attractive low-maintenance landscaping and lush manicured lawns which carry through into the tranquil backyard, this beautiful family home is perfect for growing families looking to upgrade to a serene environment in which to relax and unwind but still be within easy reach of all desired amenities. The vast master suite includes a walk-in robe plus a bright and airy fully tiled ensuite with double basins, abundance of storage space plus a large shower.

Varun Ahuja Corey (Khoi) Le 0404 954 492 0417 311 491

LD O S 60%

KEYSBOROUGH 89 Church Road

4A2B3D2L

NOBLE PARK 9 Racecourse Road

3A2B3D2L

Fantastic family home in premier location

Private Sale: $730,000+ Inspect: Saturday 11:00 -11:30am Photo ID Required

Brand new generously proportioned double-storey townhouses

Private Sale: $450,000+ Inspect: Contact Agent Photo ID Required

Located within the prestigious Somerield estate and presenting as new, this magniicent 1.5 year old contemporary residence of approx. 26 sqm with evaporative cooling and central heating is positioned on a generous block of 400m2 and offers multiple family living spaces, both indoors and out. Presenting a striking kerb appeal, this gorgeous family home greets you on arrival with lush lawns and striking low-maintenance landscaping which carries through into the serene back garden where there is a fantastic undercover alfresco entertaining area.

On offer here are 3 bedrooms plus study/4th bedroom, all with built-in robes, 2.7m high ceiling, 8 solar panel, alarm system, ducted vacuum, 3 toilets plus double lock-up garage and additional off-street parking. Upon entry you arrive at the stylishly decorated spacious formal lounge.

Nik Sharma Corey(Khoi) Le 0411 790 745 0417 311 491

858 10 999 DJ

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Conveniently positioned with easy access to primary and secondary schools, public transport, major highways and freeways, golf clubs and parks, an added beneit is that Monash University Clayton Campus is also only a short drive away. Located nearby are various restaurants, including the popular Highways international bistro, as well as retail therapy at Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, Brandon Park Shopping Centre and Springvale Central.

• Ideally situated within close proximity to a vast range of amenities.

• Perfect opportunity to make an astute acquisition in a family-friendly neighbourhood.

• Book an appointment for inspection as these stunning townhouses are sure to be snapped up quickly.

Varun Ahuja Corey (Khoi) Le 0404 954 492 0417 311 491

363 Springvale Road, Springvale www.theCrealestate.com.au

1210049

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E S TAT E

mcdonaldre.co

SPRINGVALE 3 ELM GROVE BLUE CHIP INVESTMENT IN SPRINGVALE CENTRAL! Positioned in the heart of Springvale, just a stroll away from shops, schools, train station and all amenities, you’ve this glorious, rectangular allotment measuring 670sqm (approx) in the desired Residential Growth Zone of Springvale. Whether you’re the developer, investor or future home builder, you won’t see chances like this often. The existing brick veneer home has been meticulously kept throughout its life. It comprises: • 3 great sized bedrooms • Multiple living areas • Well equipped kitchen with gas appliances • Walk to all amenities With precedents in the street showing you can develop multiple townhouses; this is the gold mine you’ve been searching for. Take action now!

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

SPRINGVALE 767 PRINCES HIGHWAY RENOVATOR’S DREAM IN PRIME LOCATION! This is a perfect platform to raise the family or start your investment portfolio.

Desirably located in close proximity to all amenities, this double fronted brick veneer residence sits on 585sqm (approx) of rectangular land, offering potential to even subdivide in future (STCA). Comprising of: • 3 great sized bedrooms • Spacious L shape lounge & dining room • Neat Kitchen & Meals area w/ gas appliances • Security Shutters, garage • Big rear yard providing ideal playground Providing easy access to City, Monash University, Springvale Central, freeways, bus access and local schools, you’ve got to add this to your must see list. Convenient and with scope for future development, this proven area of growth should provide lifestyle enjoyment and solid returns.

Make it yours!

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

A3

B1

C1

Auction: Sat 19th December @ 10:30am Inspect: Wednesday 4:00 - 4:30pm Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 8996640

Harry Li 0414 216 699 Shane Ah-Kan 0433 301 502

A3

B1

929SQM OF MAGIC WITH APPROVED PLANS! The ever growing market in Springvale offers another tremendous chance for the prudent buyer to secure a substantial investment that provides options galore. Only a few minutes away from Springvale train station, central shopping and local schools, this rectangular block measuring at 929sqm (approx.), without easement, offering huge potential in building and further development into multiple dwellings. There are currently approved plans to construct 4 dwellings (3 townhouses, 1 unit); all the hard work is done for you. The weatherboard home is currently providing great rental returns.

In a high demand pocket that has seen massive growth in value over recent years, get in now before it rises even further. Make this your wealth creator or retirement plan. An investment you just can’t look past. Put your front foot forward. Call today!

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

C2

SPRINGVALE 5 MEIN STREET

Auction: Sat 19th December @ 12:30pm Inspect: Wednesday 3:00 - 3:30pm Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 9011137

GORGEOUS FAMILY HOME ON 620SQM

Harry Li 0414 216 699 Shane Ah-Kan 0433 301 502

A4

SPRINGVALE 13 BURDEN STREET

Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

C1

Auction: Sat 19th December @ 2:30pm Inspect: Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 5628444

Harry Li 0414 216 699 Shane Ah-Kan 0433 301 502

A3

Set on a generous allotment in this desired family neighbourhood, you have a stunning brick veneer residence that provides pristine living with potential to offer subdivisional opportunities in the future. Meticulously kept and updated, the home comprises of: • 3 spacious bedrooms, loorboards throughout • 2 living areas catering for larger households • Separate lounge and family spaces • Light illed, modern kitchen adjoining dining area • Security shutters, Air conditioning, Heating • Single garage, double carport This is in an absolute prime location. Whether you choose to reside or purchase for future development, don’t let this slip through your ingers.

Enquire further today.

B1

B1

C3

Price: $620,000 - $680,000 Inspect: Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 4:00 - 4:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 4076809

Harry Li 0414 216 699 Shane Ah-Kan 0433 301 502

1209822

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McDonald R E A L

E S TAT E

mcdonaldre.co

HOME OF THE WEEK KEYSBOROUGH 7 ELMBANK DRIVE

A3

B1

C2

LET THE SUNSHINE IN Sited on a beautiful, east-facing corner allotment, this loved family home provides all you could wish for over a single level. Being offered for sale for the very first time ever, this delightful home is in a much admired and highly sought pocket of Keysborough, within easy walking distance of Parkmore shops and with the bus close at hand.

Upon entering, one of the first things you will notice are the beautiful, glowing polished original hardwood floors throughout the home. There are 3 bedrooms, an L-shaped, formal living and dining room, and a large and beautiful kitchen with gas cook top. This adjoins a bright and cheerful family meals area, which in turn opens out to a fully paved and spacious outdoor living in a private backyard. Here there is a solar –heated, salt-water in-ground swimming pool,just perfect for all those summer days and nights ahead. The double garage has been expertly converted into a vast family rumpus room and even has an inviting pot belly stove for warmth and atmosphere in winter months. Other features include gas heating and weather wall air conditioning, beautiful hardwood floors, ceramic floor tiles, and much more. All this close to everything and including easy access to East Link.

Price: $580,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 4:15 - 4:45pm Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 John Wysham 0418 322 618

KEYSBOROUGH 4 ELLSWORTH STREET

A4

B2

C2

BEAUTIFUL FROM START TO FINISH This young, heart-warming and wonderfully presented Carlisle family home provides a surprisingly large amount of accommodation over its expansive single level, and is luxuriously appointed throughout. Offering 4 generously proportioned bedrooms, with the huge master bedroom being a complete indulgence of space and amenity, including walk-in robe and en suite bathroom. The second bathroom serves the other 3 bedrooms towards the rear of the home. The centre-piece is a great, open plan living and dining area formed around the large and spacious kitchen with its glamorous stones benches, glass splash backs, and premium stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. In addition, there is a large digital media room/ rumpus room, ready for your home theatre equipment. Opening off the central living zone is a perfect, northfacing, timber-decked al fresco living area under roof line for year round entertaining of your family and friends.

Other quality features and appointments include premium tiled floors, ducted heating and cooling, plantation shutters and down lights throughout. The 2 car lock up garage with remote controlled door has direct access to the home’s interior.Low maintenance outdoor areas, fully landscaped gardens, and much more. This is one of the most beautiful single storey homes in this now well- established sector of the highly-sought Somerfield Estate, a home with a spacious and elegant feeling including high ceilings and a wide entry hall. It is located just minutes from beautiful parkland, and is extremely handy to Parkmore shops, bus stop and East Link.

Price: $730,000+ Inspect: Saturday 2:15 - 2:45pm

KEYSBOROUGH 9 TRINITY LANE ENTER THE SPACE AGE Just steps to Haileybury and Lighthouse Colleges; this imposing and vast 51.6 square executive home is being offered for the first time ever and represents an extremely rare opportunity to secure a large, quality home in the tightly-held College Green Estate. Everywhere you look, space abounds.

Swing an elephant in the spacious living areas, and spread out in the roomy bedrooms. Custom designed; this “one-off” home is sure to exceed your expectations. There are 5 bedrooms in total, one of which is located on the ground floor and is served by an en-suite bathroom, making it just perfect for grandparents or ideal as a self-contained guest suite. The other 4 bedrooms are upstairs including the large master bedroom with an en-suite spa bathroom with twin vanities and a double shower. The 3rd bathroom is family-sized and serves the remaining 3 bedrooms. There are 4 living areas including a formal lounge, an open-plan family living, a large dining area and a light and welcoming rumpus/theatre and media room upstairs.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 03 9701 8611

A5

B3

Price: $1,000,000+ Inspect: Saturday 3:45 - 4:15pm

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 James Lai 0417 474 258

C4

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 James Lai 0417 474 258

KEYSBOROUGH 21 EDGECOMB STREET STYLE AND QUALITY ARE ALWAYS IN FASHION This prestige residence comprises 3 indoor and 2 outdoor living spaces on the ground floor plus an additional living zone upstairs. There are also 4 spacious bedrooms, each with its own WIR. The master suite enjoys a reading nook and a private bathroom featuring twin vanities and an oversize shower.

The main living and dining areas downstairs are open-plan and anchored by a true chef’s kitchen with a wide 900mm oven, a gas cooktop and ample stone benches, a fitted, plus walk-in pantry. All this flows out to a vast, merbaudecked, covered al fresco which expands across to the side providing ample space for both summer dining and general lounging about. Creature comforts are many and include central heating and refrigerated air-con separately zoned between the 2 floors; there is also a solar panel system. Add beautiful plantation shutters throughout, fully landscaped gardens front and rear, a DLUG, quality tiling, carpeting and fittings and fixtures throughout. All this located close to schools, shops and Eastlink access.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

A4

B 2.5

C3

Auction: Saturday 19th Dec at 11am Inspect: Thursday 6:00 - 6:30pm Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm

John Wysham 0418 322 618 Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133

1210040

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SALES & RENTALS

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

Doveton

Eumemmerring

35 lauRel aVeNue

BARGAIN BEAUTY!

Get on the property market merry-go-round today. This solid two bedroom home on a cottage block features fully renovated bathroom and kitchen and large outdoor living area with views across parkland. It includes gas ducted heating, has all new aluminium windows and has been re-wired and plumbed. Be a winner!Located minutes walk to bus stops, Schools and park and a short drive to the Dandenong CBD. A GREAT STARTER!

FoR Sale: $300,000 plus buyers oPeN: By appointment

Dandenong

2/86 ScoTT STReeT

TOWNHOUSE WITH AWESOME PLAN!

This magnificently presented three bedroom townhouse is located in the heart of Dandenong. Quality timber floors in the living area reflect the lifestyle you can reside at. The kitchen has stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances including dishwasher. There is one bedroom downstairs with an ensuite and two bedrooms upstairs with a separate bathroom. Includes a lock up garage plus an additional car space!

LOOK NO FURTHER!

FoR Sale: $440,000 plus oPeN: Thurs 3:20pm to 3:40pm & Sat 2:20pm to 2:40pm

Dandenong South

This neat home is just one of two on the block and is conveniently located within minutes of Schools, train station and Dandenong City. It features a spacious formal lounge, spacious kitchen, dining area, full bathroom, separate toilet, laundry room, a large well built sunroom/rumpus and a double garage with remote door. It also offers ducted heating, gas cooking, air conditioning, window furnishings, floorboards and tiles to wet areas.

Quick access to Monash Freeway and Princes Highway.

RENTAL RETURN OF $340.00 PER WEEK!

FoR Sale: $260,000 plus oPeN: Wed 5:10pm to 5:30pm & Sat 1:40pm to 2:00pm

Dandenong

1/6 aBReHaRT STReeT

3 BEDROOMS PLUS LARGE SUNROOM!

2/31 GladSToNe Road

YOUR SECURE INVESTMENT!

Spacious unit located in one of Dandenong’s most sought after area ‘The St Gerards School Precinct’, a very quiet, secure and family residential area. The home boasts of a large master bedroom and a second bedroom with built in robes, spacious lounge with polished floors, renovated kitchen with gas cooking and rangehood, renovated bathroom with double shower cubicle and a separate toilet. Other noteworthy features include gas heating and hot water service, split system air conditioning, tiled wet areas, window furnishings, aluminium windows, main door with double locks, security doors, private backyard and carport. All this within minutes walk to schools, shops and bus stop a few doors away. Quick access to Eastlink. Currently tenanted at $280 per week to excellent tenants till September, 2016!

FoR Sale: $250,000 plus buyers oPeN: Thurs 5:00pm to 5:20pm & Sat 1:00pm to 1:20pm

3/63 HammoNd Road

SAFE & SECURE!

This well maintained, secure three bedroom unit is in the heart of it all. With great access to the Dandenong CBD and only minutes drive to Eastlink and Princes Highway. Spoiled with features including ducted heating, split system air conditioning, solar panels, alarm system, roller shutters, gas appliances and a lock up garage with remote door.

Currently owner occupied, this is a great investment opportunity or first home!

IN THE HEART OF THE ACTION!

FoR Sale: $340,000 plus oPeN: Wed 3:20pm to 3:40pm & Sat 12:40pm to 1:00pm

Dandenong

Dandenong

THE PENTHOUSE!

INVESTMENT WITH TOP RETURN!

13/38 King Street

4/26 Hammond Road

This almost new property is surely one of the best in town! The bright sunny North facing balcony is large and has sweeping views over the city and towards the Dandenong Ranges. NRAS approval is current which provides a massive return of approximately 6.7% per annum with rent and Government rebate.

The rear unit of a small complex of four, this two bedroom unit represents excellent value. Features renovated kitchen, gas appliances, floating timber floors and spacious layout. Aluminium security shutters and carport completes the package. Currently let to and excellent Tenant paying $275.00 per week. WALK TO STATION!

FoR Sale: $335,000 plus oPeN: Wed 4:00-4:20pm & Sat 1:40-2:00pm

FoR Sale: $235,000 plus oPeN: Wed 5:00-5:20pm & Sat 1:40-2:00pm

Dandenong

Dandenong

Dandenong

Dandenong

TOP APARTMENT!

OH SO CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!

LONG TERM TENANT = SECURITY

JUST GET STARTED!

11/116 Princes Highway

2/12 Stud Road

Very neat ground floor flat featuring two double bedrooms with robes, large separate lounge room and separate kitchen/meals area with emprite gloss cupboards and sliding door to outdoor sitting area.

Currently leased to excellent tenants for $250.00 per week. Private carspace. INVEST NOW!

FoR Sale: $230,000 to $245,000 oPeN: Sat 10:00am to 10:20am

Centrally located two bedroom ground floor flat with everything within minutes of where you live. Set at the front and on the ground floor,this property has been recently repainted and is as fresh as a daisy. The kitchen/ meals is separate from the lounge room while the lounge has gas heating. Car space provided on title.

FoR Sale: $210,000 to $230,000 oPeN: By appointment

2/21 Potter Street

13 Vizard Street

Freshly painted two bedroom flat with built in robes and central bathroom. The lounge room has plenty of space and the kitchen has been re-tiled with new bench tops installed. With gas cooking and heating, this is an ideal property to add to your portfolio.

CENTRAL LOCATION IS THE KEY!

FoR Sale: $210,000 to $230,000 oPeN: Thurs 3:00-3:20pm & Sat 10:20-10:40pm

A solidhome on a cottage block close to Oasis Sports Centre and schools. The quiet tree lined street accesses Eastlink and Monash Freeways in minutes. Three large bedrooms, large lounge room, kitchen/meals, 2.7m ceilings, polished hardwood floors and all gas appliances.

Private backyard leading to a brick garage.

FoR Sale: $350,000 plus oPeN: Thurs 4:20-4:40pm & Sat 12:20-12:40pm 1210271

Daryl Rayner Director 0411 537 820

Mick Whelan Sales Manager 0416 003 505

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John Ratnam Sales Consultant 0414 556 517

Samuel Hanna Sales Consultant 0425 698 307

Frank Holohan Senior Consultant

9791 5922

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SALES & RENTALS

118 Walker St Dandenong P: 9791 5922 F: 9792 2536 N IORDAY T C TU ATUHIS SA

N IORDAY T C TU ATUHIS SA

Dandenong Central

Dandenong

60 aNN Street

850m2 OF LAND PLUS A FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE!

What else could you possibly need? Set back off the street there are four bedrooms, two living areas, a large covered outside entertaining area with multiple access, two x double garages and enough land for all the kids and family.

Immaculately cared for family home that is now ready for the next family or developer. You could also demolish and redevelop into your dream development (STCA) as with this much land you open up your choices. Zoned RGZ1 and in a highly sought after position. Walk to the Dandenong Market and Plaza, the Dandenong Hospital and a host of schools, churches, medical and the railway station.

A WEALTH OF OPPORTUNITIES AWAITS!

auctiON: Saturday, 12th December, 2015 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) OPeN: thurs 4:00pm to 4:20pm & Sat 10:30am to 11:00am

6 ray Street

CORNER THE MARKET!

Corner development blocks are so hard to find, but one has now become available to the smart investor/developer.

Over 580m2 of prime real estate with a very comfortable three bedroom brick home that can be readily rented while you get your plans and permits in place for your redevelopment project (STCA). Separate lounge room, bright kitchen, meals/sunroom and a large rear yard with easy access from the quiet court. Located close to the Dandenong Market, Plaza, station, hospital and many schools.

MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT PROJECT!

auctiON: Saturday, 12th December, 2015 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) OPeN: Wed 4:40pm to 5:00pm & Sat 12:00pm to 12:30pm

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Carnegie

Dandenong North

1/1 Buckley Street

SUPER CENTRAL LOCATION!

Well designed two bedroom unit in the heart of Carnegie yet in a quiet street where pride of ownership shows. Large lounge, separate dining area and kitchen with loads of bench space and cupboards. The two bedrooms both have built in robes and are handy to the central bathroom. Front yard plus private courtyard, front verandah, easy access garage with secure street access and a garden for you and the kids, pets and family to enjoy.

WALK TO RAIL, SHOPS & RACETRACK!

auctiON: Saturday, 12th December, 2015 @ 3:30pm (if not sold prior) OPeN: thurs 4:30pm to 5:00pm & Sat 3:00pm to 3:30pm

Narre Warren North

This stunning four bedroom family home is located in one of the finest pockets of Dandenong North and is jam packed with entertainment! If the brick open fire place isn’t enough you are spoiled with ducted heating, evaporative cooling, huge rumpus with built-in bar, corner spa to the full ensuite and dishwasher. Mirrored robes, hardwood floors and dado paneling along with a brick feature wall really emphasizes that homely feel. A gorgeous in ground pool, spa and eight person sauna together with a huge undercover outdoor entertaining area will make you the envy of your family and friends.

WILL YOU BE THE TALK OF THE FAMILY THIS SUMMER?

FOr Sale: $670,000 to $700,000 OPeN: Wed 4:30pm to 4:50pm & Sat 12:00pm to 12:20pm

Dandenong North

45 MeMOrial Drive

SEMI RURAL - 5 MINUTES TO WESTFIELD!

19 exNer Drive

THIS ONE HAS IT ALL!

40-42 Surrey rOaD

1,580m2 in ROSEWOOD DOWNS!

A well constructed circa late 1960’s brick veneer home set on approximately 650m2 of gently rising land. Set behind enormous Oak trees and surrounded by quality homes on larger sites. The vista from the dining area and formal lounge room is truly tranquil. The elevated home also comprises three bedrooms, family room of 4.5m x 5.5m (approx) and rear verandah – sunroom. There is a single garage under roofline and a garage sized steel workshop. Extras include water tanks, hydronic heating, automated awnings, split system air conditioning, hardwood floors and alarm system.

Lots of storage space under. A truly rare opportunity to secure a slice of country life close to all facilities.

BEAT SUBURBIA!

This neat and tidy four bedroom home is sitting on a huge 1,580m2 in the ever so popular Rosewood Downs Estate.

This block can be split into two 790m2 blocks (STCA). With three living areas, walk in robe and full ensuite to the master bedroom, built in robes to the remaining bedrooms and lock up garage and carport. Extras include kitchen with breakfast bar, gas hot plates, electric wall oven and dishwasher, ducted heating and vacuum, open fire place and floorboards throughout. All year entertaining is achievable with the undercover entertaining area accompanied by the outdoor spa.

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU AN OPPORTUNITY, GRAB IT!

Dandenong Central

Dandenong

FOr Sale: $480,000 to $520,000 OPeN: thurs 5:40pm to 6:00pm & Sat 2:40pm to 3:00pm

41 MacPherSON Street

PRIME PROPERTY!

Located in the heart of Dandenong, this sensational corner site of approximately 798m2 is zoned Residential Growth Zone Schedule 1 allowing various development opportunities (STCA). The period style red brick home offers three bedrooms, 2.7 metre ceilings with ornate plasterwork, a bright elevated lounge room with parquetry flooring boasting views across to the Dandenongs and a formal dining room. Downstairs accommodates a laundry, toilet, large storage area and double garage.

LOTS OF OPTIONS!

FOr Sale: $720,000 plus OPeN: Wed 4:20pm to 4:40pm & Sat 11:40am to 12:00pm

FOr Sale: $800,000 plus OPeN: Wed 4:00pm to 4:20pm & Sat 11:00am to 11:20am

8 Orgill Street

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!

Walk to schools, parks, railway station and city centre in minutes!

This fabulous site of approximately 414m2 accommodates a period style two bedroom timber home currently leased on a monthly tenancy. Ideal home site or redevelop (STCA). One of the better central locations in Dandenong’s ‘Golden Mile’.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!

FOr Sale: $350,000 to $370,000 OPeN: Wed 2:40pm to 3:00pm 1210066

Daryl Rayner Director 0411 537 820 DJ

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Mick Whelan Sales Manager 0416 003 505

John Ratnam Sales Consultant 0414 556 517

Samuel Hanna Sales Consultant 0425 698 307

Frank Holohan Senior Consultant

9791 5922

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AGENT’S CHOICE

KEYSBOROUGH With its glimmering lights overlooking the streetscape, this superbly renovated residence combines traditional features with modern luxury.

The new owners will be able to welcome guests in the light filled formal lounge which is complemented by pristine Tasmanian oak floors.

They will be able to sleep soundly in any of the three bedrooms which has been tastefully updated with modern light pendants.

The kitchen’s contemporary fittings, gas cooking, soft closing gloss draws/ cupboards, quality Domain appliances and plenty of storage will make any chef envy.

A light and airy central bathroom services the home. It is complete with corner shower and large bath tub for all those warm winter soaks.

Other benefits include a wall heater,

POSTCODE

“CALYPSO LODGE” – South Gippsland – Loch

80 Acres

Outstanding Horse/Cattle Property • 13 horse paddocks, 7 cattle paddocks • Comfortable 3 BR home plus self-contained sleep out • Ample shedding, new barn (stables, tack room, wash area) • Heavy carrying highly productive

1210228-MB50-15

grazing land • Highly sought after location • 10 min Loch, 10 min Grantville, Melbourne 1½ hour

Don Olden 0417 805 312, Jean O’Loughlin 0428 571 083 Elders Korumburra 03 5658 1894 | Web Id 9010936

$810,000

3173

air-conditioning, single carport, garden shed, low maintenance yard and covered barbecue area for all summer entertaining.

An added bonus is the large double lock-up garage plus workshop area which can also be utilised as a rumpus/ entertainment area.

The property is conveniently located in the heart of Keysborough and provides the lucky new owner with access to Parkmore Shopping Centre, top schools including Haileybury College, public transport and EastLink.

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DANDENONG 2/62 David Street

DANDENONG $320,000 8/27 Stud Road

$265,000

OFI: 5.00-5.30pm Wed, 12.30-1.00pm Sat

4 Bogong Close, Hallam Lifestyle, convenience and space 4A 2B 2C

Auction

This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, living/dining, Kitchen/ WIP, large lounge, separate living area, hydronic heating, split A/C, under cover pergola, DLUG, large back yard makes this a sort after property. All this within minutes to Hallam train station, FGSC, freeways and Schools.

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Saturday Dec 12th at 11.00am Sat 10.30 -11.00 am

Agent Linley Gilles 0425 857 126

Raine&Horne Hallam

A2 B1 C1

A2 B1 C1

Close to schools!

Close and Convenient!

This well maintained 2 bedroom unit in Central Dandenong has an inviting appeal with its attractive lounge, shiny floorboards and down-lights. The home comprises of 2 big bedrooms with builtin robes, a neat and tidy kitchen with gas cooking, gas heater, a bathroom, toilet, laundry and a single lock-up garage.

Outdoors is a neat backyard with a paved area and only a small strip of lawn to be mowed. It is central to the Dandenong Hospital, public transport, short distance to the market, plaza and schools. So if you’re looking to live here or invest, be quick to inspect!

This 2 BR unit is perfect for the first home buyer or great value for an investment property. It features a nice sized lounge and both bedrooms have built in robes. The kitchen is neat and has lots of storage space with an adjoining dining area. There’s a combined bathroom and laundry with a separate toilet. A single carport and neat garden complete the picture. Currently tenanted, bringing income $13,780./-pa.

The property is centrally located and is walking distance to most facilities of the Dandenong CBD.

Contact: Ashton Ashokkumar 0405 559 766

Contact: Ashton Ashokkumar 0405 559 766

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Hall & Partners DANDENONG 57-59 McCrae Street

DANDENONG NORTH 2 Paydon Court

AUCTION

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW PALACE IN ROSEWOOD DOWNS! It boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms including 2 ensuites and we are sure you’ll love its modern touch. Fully renovated this beautiful home provides an up to date kitchen with an open plan design and 2 generous sized living areas. Comfort is assured with split system, built in robes, workshop, double carport plus floorboards and carpet throughout.We cannot forget to mention the exceptional outdoor area great for entertaining with its in ground pool and artificial turf.

We put you irst AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

Auction: Saturday 12th December at 11am Inspect: Saturday from 10:30am Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580 Chen Liu 0451 384 722

MULGRAVE 42 Fernbank Crescent DANDENONG’S ULTIMATE ADDRESS Approx 2069m2 Land in this incredible location!RESIDENTIAL GROWTH ZONE SCHEDULE 1 Examine the possibilities here!

Apartments, townhouses, units – possible residential/commercial venture (STCA) Make sure to take advantage of every square inch of this precious land as an opportunity like this comes along once in a life time.The choice is yours – bring your concept to the table!

Whatever you do, hesitation is not an option.

Auction: Saturday 19th December at 12pm Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Walter Kubiak 0412 359 973

DANDENONG 13 Edith Street AUCTION

FAMILY LIFESTYLE ON BLOCK SIZE APPROX. 643M2!

It boasts 3 good sized bedrooms with built in robes, separate shower, bath and toilet. Situated in a quiet location of Haverbrack Estate this home is close to Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre and Mulgrave Primary School.When you consider its collection of great features we guarantee you’ll be impressed. Stunning floorboards, air conditioning, gas heating, gas cooking and double garage.We cannot forget to mention all this located on a big block size of 643m2 (approx.)

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

Auction: Saturday 12th December at 1pm Inspect: Saturday from 12:30pm Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580 Chen Liu 0451 384 722

DANDENONG 4/13 Orgill Street LOCATION IS THE KEY You have been searching for property in a quiet street, one street from Dandenong markets and on a massive block of land- well, here it is!! This brick veneer house has 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining, gas ducted heating, solid timber, kitchen, polished floorboards and plenty of fruit trees.

Suitable for various development purposes (S.T.C.A) Terms 10% deposit, Balance 60 Days.

SPACIOUS 2 YEAR OLD TOWNHOUSE IN CENTRAL LOCATION! Young at heart with plenty of space. Comes with 3 bedrooms and a study alcove, 2 toilets, fully equipped kitchen with ceaser stone bench tops, dining area family/lounge room plus a double garage with remote entry and direct access inside. Secluded rear position in a complex of 4. Great location close to Central Shopping (D’nong Plaza)

Auction: Saturday 19th December at 1pm Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Michael Cervenjak 0419 389 039

✤ ✢ sale: $420,000 Plus

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NARRE WARREN NORTH 2 Charl Close THE PRICE IS SO, SO, SO CHEAP! How far would you go to find a 2 bedroom vinyl clad home with a block of land of approx. 650m2 and short walk to station, shops and schools!

With potential rental return of around 8% gross p.a- Why would you not consider investing?

Carpets almost new, painted last year and no external maintenance required- This is an ideal property for you!

PARADISE ON APPROX 4000M2 •5 generous size bedrooms with build in robes •3 bathrooms including ensuite •3 living areas (a massive living room) •Large Kitchen with gas cooking and adjoining the dining area •Wood ire place in the living area & Gas heater •A granny lat at the rear suitable for in-laws or for your teenagers •2 car garage & Double carport •Large veranda & land Approx. 4000m2 of land to create your own paradise

For Sale: $135,000 Plus Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Michael Cervenjak 0419 389 039

For Sale: Contact Agent Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Alex Simule 0412 889 173

DOVETON 1B The Pines

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 36 John Hunter Drive ONE OF THE KING! This brand new home ticks all the boxes!

3 Bed with BIR, Master with full ensuite, Deluxe Main bathroom, Powder room, Beautiful bright kitchen with SS appliances and dishwasher, Generous open plan living, Extensive ceramic tiling, Ducted heating,Cooling system, Light fittings,Window furnishings, Security access , Professionally landscaped front and rear yard, Garden shed, Secured car accommodation.

Unbeatable location; 2 mins to the local Autumn Place Shopping Centre or 5 mins to Dandenong Plaza.

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME ON 685M2 3 large bdms with feature walls & 2 generous size living areas, 2 modern bathrooms (with corner spa in the main bathroom), with up to the ceiling tiling , Polished, beautiful stained floor boards, Kitchen with granite bench tops, gas cooking, dishwasher & top of the range appliances, Gas ducted heater & split-system air con, Huge tiled & covered pergola, Large back yard with potential for subdivision (STCA), Large garage with electric door & Extensive storage under the house

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2 Beautiful Town houses, Well planned with excellent inclusions are under construction.

Sizing up to Approx 20 Square each 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 toilets With Double garage.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS AND INVESTORS. Last Unit on a big block on Stud Road, Situated in the heart of Dandenong,walking distance to the Dandenong Plaza

This unique 2 Bedroom townhouse in Noble Park offering a new concept Living with bedrooms downstairs and living area providing a balcony with views Upstairs!

This 6 bedroom Home/Hostel situated on a 650 sqm block. Is the perfect investment for someone who is looking to make money.High Rental Returns!

Private Sale Agent Pradeep Ahuja 0408 160 701 Price $530,000 Plus Buyers

For Sale Agent Pradeep Ahuja 0408 160 701 Price $230,000-$250,000

Private Sale Agent Vipul Haria 0455 160 701 Price $330000 plus buyers

For Sale View Saturday 12:30-1:00pm Agent Mervin Menzel 0467 160 701 Price $520,000 plus

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Plans & permits in place to build approx 40 student accommodation Apartments,which is very promising investment preposition. land size 687 sqm approx.

A beautiful 3 bedroom house sitting on a massive land size of 664 sqm (approx.) is a perfect destination for an investor or a first home buyer. Brick house with a good layout, well carpeted across the house.

A corner block of land (890 sqm approx.) located on prime position, access to three roads, close to shopping strip. This land is sitting commercial 1 zoning and may provide an opportunity for residential / commercial development (STCA).

This most Precious piece of corner land is up for Grabs!

Available with expired permit for 10 apartments or build Townhouse/s subject to STCA or build your Dream home in Dandenong. 405 sqm.

Private Sale Agent Vipul Haria 0455 160 701 Price Price on Application

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Private Sale Agent Vipul Haria 0455 160 701 Price $275,000 Plus Buyers

Private Sale Agent Mickey Ahuja 0428 160 701 Price $520,000 plus buyers

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9 St Anthony Court, Carrum

This property is precious and a perfect opportunity for either owner occupiers / developers or Investers. Plans and permits in place to build 15 apartments on land size of 869 sqm (approx).

Located in the Heart of this rapidly expanding suburb of Dandenong, This is a great opportunity for an Astute Investor, Small Family, Couple, First home Buyer. Expected Rental of $275.00 approx Weekly.

located in a light filled atrium building with large walk ways providing spacious entrance to each apartment. The apartment features high quality finish with open plan kitchen/ living, private balcony, generous bathroom/ laundry & B.I.R’s, storage & secure parking.

First home buyers /Investors buy the most affordable Home in Carrum Downs. Mix of 2/3 Bedroom with various floorplans to suit your needs. Off the Plan Purchase, no progress payments. STAMP DUTY SAVINGS!

Private Sale Agent Vipul Haria 0455 160 701 Price $800000 Plus Buyers

Private Sale View Sat 11:00am- 11:30am Agent Pradeep Ahuja 0408 160 701 Price $230000 plus

For Sale Agent Vipul Haria 0455 160 701 Price $280,000 plus

Private Sale Agent Mickey Ahuja 0428 160 701 Price $315000 Plus Buyers

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A massive land size (820 sqm approx.) with an existing family house with 5 bedrooms. The land at the rear of the house has tremendous potential to develop (STCA).

This beautiful 2 large bedroom unit, Located centrally, Suits investors, with an option of long secured lease Approx $290 a week.

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BUYERS MOVE QUICKLY TO THE RIDGE Construction is underway at Peet’s new Acacia community in the sought-after suburb of Botanic Ridge, paving the way for buyers to start building their new homes in mid-2016.

Peet managing director and CEO Brendan Gore said the response from homebuyers to the new community has been incredibly positive.

“The masterplan for Acacia takes full advantage of its natural setting and that is certainly proving to be a drawcard for buyers looking to live close to nature while still being close to important amenities and key transport links,” Mr Gore said.

“This presents a unique opportunity for a range of homebuyers, including those looking to upgrade their home - and lifestyle.”

And buyers have been quick to act, with stage one selling out and the release of stage two brought forward to meet demand.

More than 60 home sites have now sold at Acacia since land sales began in July.

Brett and Michelle Simmonds are delighted with their purchase at Acacia.

“We knew we were on a good thing when we bought,” said 28-year-old Michelle Simmonds.

“Acacia was selling like hot cakes. It’s got ‘family’ written all over it.

“We live nearby and there are lots of new estates around the area but Acacia has a lot of things the others were lacking,” Michelle said.

Brett and Michelle have secured one of the keenly contested corner blocks overlooking the wetlands they had their hearts set on.

“We loved the block, we loved the

wetlands and there’s so much going on in the estate.

“There’s the future school, parks and facilities, a shopping centre, there’s even a community centre planned,” she said.

“For us with a young family, they’re all massive ticks in the box.”

Michelle said the family will grow and 10-month-old Byron will have brothers or sisters to explore the wetlands with and kick a football or throw a frisbee in the park.

“We’ll go for walks, feed the animals and play in the parks,” Michelle said.

“We’ll be living in an estate but also surrounded by nature.”

The Simmonds are planning to build their new two-storey home around a balcony with a focus on Acacia’s wetlands.

“Quite literally, the balcony will be the main feature of the house,” Michelle said. ”It will be an unusual house in that we want the living areas upstairs connecting

onto a big balcony so we can do our living and entertaining overlooking the wetlands.”

The Simmonds recently took their son Byron to visit Acacia and were amazed at how quickly the site works were progressing.

The family is looking forward to living in Botanic Ridge, a suburb with a good name and postcode as well as easy access to Casey Fields and the amenities of Cranbourne.

Acacia is just three kilometres from the Cranbourne town centre in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after locations.

More than 600 households at Acacia will come to enjoy beautifully landscaped parks, designed wetlands and wide tree-lined streets that blend the community with the very best elements of the neighbouring Royal Botanic Gardens.

In time, residents will also benefit from a range of planned amenities, including a

future shopping village, primary school and community centre, while the beach, Mornington Peninsula and three golf courses are just a short drive away.

The new community is close to excellent transport links, with the South Gippsland Highway connecting residents to major roads and the Cranbourne Train Station just seven minutes’ drive away, offering convenient access to the Melbourne CBD. There is currently a range of home sites available with lots ranging from 336 square metres to a generous 595sqm, starting at $186,000.

To find out how to make Acacia home, visit acaciabotanic.com.au, contact sales representative Georgie Smith on 0437 373 753 or drop by the Acacia Sales and Information Centre at 53 Craig Road, Botanic Ridge, on Mondays and public holidays from 1pm to 5pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm.

COMING SOON Berwick’s newest estate is surrounded by green parklands and recreational fields.

Offering absolute park frontage and situated within walking distance to wetlands and a future waterfront town centre, Llano presents a unique lifestyle opportunity.

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INTRODUCING the Timber Mill, the new, family-run cafe in Officer which serves as a meeting point for the local community in the Timbertop Estate.

The new cafe is one of the many amenities at the estate which is continuing to grow all the time.

Timbertop Display Village features some of the region’s best builders and offers a wide selection of homes so there is something for everyone.

Plans for 2016 include completing the wetlands and the two hectares of main parkland in the heart of Timbertop.

The park will include a large kick-about area, basketball half-court and a large children’s playground.

After a nice time in the park, residents and visitors will be able to kick back in the Timber Mill cafe.

Co-owners Emma and Lisa have an extensive background in hospitality and pride themselves on delivering great coffee and homemade food.

Only a stone’s throw from the Princes Highway, the Timber Mill offers breakfast and lunch options as well as a daily caffeine kick from 7am until 4pm and from 8am on Sundays.

The Timber Mill boasts a seasonal menu with a focus on locally-supplied food and drink.

Those who are looking for something substantial may wish to choose from one of the menu regulars such as mashed avocado with lemon and feta on sourdough for breakfast or an Asian-style pulled pork salad for lunch or one of the impressive array of daily specials.

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While they can take away their order, it is highly recommended that diners soak in the relaxed atmosphere on the Timber Mill’s rustic, sun-drenched wooden deck.

In so doing they will experience the friendly service and honest, hearty grub that, while simple, is simply good.

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FIGURES SHOW HOUSES ARE SELLING FASTER Like clearance rates are for auctions, the number of days a home is on the market is a key property indicator for private sales.

In the 12 months to 31 October, Yarrawonga in the state’s northeast experienced one of the largest improvements in the median number of days on the market.

The latest REIV data shows that the number of days it took to sell a home in the popular Murray River location fell by 43 days over the year to a median of 100 days.

And the good news continued with 84 properties sold over the year, four times more than the same period last year.

also experienced a solid decline in the median number of days on the market, falling 21 days over the year to a median of 32 days - the second shortest period in regional Victoria.

Buyer interest in coastal locations was also evident in both Anglesea and Torquay.

With a median of 86 days on the market, homes in Anglesea sold 15 days faster than the same time last year.

Homes in Torquay also sold faster, falling eight days over the year to 31 October to a median of 55 days.

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Properties in the Gippsland town of Maffra were also on the market for considerably less time in the 12 months to 31 October.

The town recorded a 33.5 day drop in median days on the market to 112 days, down from 145.5 for the same period last year.

Other regional towns recording significant drops in the time it took to sell a home were Benalla and Bairnsdale, falling 29 days and 22.5 days respectively.

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Other Geelong suburbs recording some of country Victoria’s fewest days on the market were Belmont (39 days), Corio (43 days), Grovedale (46 days) and Highton (47.5 days). Several Ballarat suburbs also made the list for fewest days on the market.

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The taste of old

By CASEY NEILL COOKING can transport Keysborough’s Kalyan Ky back to her homeland Cambodia.

Now anyone can take that journey.

Her refugee story and favourite recipes appear in Every Bite Takes You Home, out on 6 December.

It features 16 refugees who now call Australia home, and profits will support asylum seekers and refugees through Stand Up, Ondru, and Foundation House.

Ms Ky was born in the Khao-I-Dang Cambodian refugee camp in Thailand, on the Thai-Cambodian border, and moved to Malaysia when she was six months old.

The family spent three years in Malaysian refugee camps before leaving for New Zealand where they initially lived in a refugee centre in Auckland.

They spent 15 years in New Zealand before moving to join relatives in Australia in 2005.

Ms Ky learnt how to cook Cambodian dishes during visits back to her homeland.

“When you’re in New Zealand or Australia, you’re either working or going to school, but when you’re in Cambodia you’re just spending time with your family, and I spent several months there just learning how to cook,” she said.

“I love preparing food. At that moment when it’s ready to serve, I love decorating a dish, making it special.”

One of her favourites is

Kalyan Ky with the cook book. 147463 Picture: ROB CAREW dried smoked fish with pickled mustard leaves.

“It’s not completely salty.

It tastes like a delicacy but it is very easy to make,” she said.

“I love eating mustard leaves, especially when I eat rice. It’s so delicious.

“Sometimes I can live on mustard leaves, I can have them for lunch and dinner and breakfast!”

She’s contributed recipes for fried fish with three flavour chilli sauce, marinated beef salad and sadao to the book.

“Beef Salad is normally for

parties, and gatherings. People wouldn’t usually make it to eat at home because it’s a big meal,” she said.

“Normally if you make it, you make a lot.

“Sadao is the same. It incorporates a lot of ingredients and it takes a long time to pick off all the pieces of the sadao, so you only see it made on special occasions.”

Ms Ky said food was comforting and had the power to bring people together, something she saw as a significant aspect of multicultural Melbourne.

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Talent takes a line up

Hitting the top tunes

JAZZ is returning to Springvale Botanical Cemetery this summer.

The Cafe Vita will host the musical events from 1pm to 4pm on selected Sundays.

A choir will perform a blend of Christmas carols and contemporary favourites on Sunday 20 December.

New Orleans Swamp Dogs will perform on Sundays 27 December, 31 January and 28 February.

“We are providing our community members with new and interesting events to encourage them to enjoy the facilities and Campus principal Dianne Wright with original performers June and Gwynne. 146846 surrounds of Springvale Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS Botanical Cemetery,” Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust CEO Jane Grover said.

“Over the summer months, jazz will be a regular event here and we are looking to expand our offerings next year with moonlight screenings of classic Hollywood and Australian movies.

“The expansive gardens of this cemetery are a delight and a significant community asset.”

Springvale Botanical Cemetery is at 600 Princes Highway, Springvale, and can be contacted on TK and Taleah sing. 146846 Sibil Foulsham and Jean Wilson enjoy the performance. 146846 8558 8278.

VALLEY Village Mews residents and Emerson School students have been dancing up a storm together for 21 years.

And Gwynne Kett, 90, and June Don, 89, have been there for each of them.

The pair have been attending fortnightly line dancing classes since Emerson campus principal Dianne Wright started teaching them at the Dandenong retirement village in 1995.

She refused payment, so participants have made a $2 donation that’s presented to the school at an annual concert and lunch.

Principal John Mooney at this year’s event on Thursday 26 November accepted a cheque for $1100 from Valley Village Mews manager Cynthia Mack.

Mr Mooney thanked the residents for their generosity before everyone tucked into a special luncheon of pizza and cake.

Emerson is a specialist school in Dandenong that caters for children with mild intellectual processing difficulties.

WHAT’S ON Australia Day Festival WITH Greater Dandenong’s residents coming from more than 150 countries, Australia Day is an opportunity for people of different backgrounds and experiences to gather together and reflect on what it means to be Australian and to celebrate everything they have in common.

The festival will feature live music, roving performances, fireworks, food and market stalls, rides, family activities, workshops and games.  Dandenong Park, Pultney Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 26 January, 3pm to 9.30pm.

Phone 8571 1000 for more information.

Carols by Candlelight THE 69th Greater Dandenong Carols by Candlelight will include traditional and contemporary carols, an appearance from Santa, food stalls and fireworks.

Bring a rug, a candle and a picnic to the free annual Christmas celebration.  Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Friday 18 December, 6.30pm. Phone Amanda Checken at Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce on 9794 8881 for more information.

9 by 5 Exhibition THIS exhibition has become nationally known for celebrating artistic diversity and this year will feature more than 120 artworks.

It commemorates the original 9 by 5 exhibition held in Melbourne in 1889, which featured Tom Roberts, Charles Condor, Arthur Streeton and Frederick McCubbin.

It introduced the Impressionist style to Australia on nine by five inch cigar box lids.  Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong.

Until 22 December, 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 3pm Saturdays.

Rock Up Netball NETBALL Victoria is running a free program for women and girls aged 15-plus.  Dandenong Netball Stadium, Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong. Mondays 7, 14 and 21 December and Mondays 11 and 18 January, 6pm to 7pm. Phone 9321 2222 or visit www.netballvic.com.au for more information.

Christmas for kids A CAROLS service will following children's activities, a jumping castle, barbecue and face painting.  Dandenong Baptist Church, 25-27 James Street, Dandenong. Sunday 13 December, activities from 4pm and carols from 6pm. Call 9792 3204 for more information.

East Meets West Christmas RIVER Jiang Arts will present this free concert featuring Chinese classical music and Western songs.

There’ll be a Chinese lute, Chinese harp, violin solo pieces and dances.  Springvale Reserve, corner Newcomen Road and Ericksen Street, Springvale. Thursday 17 December, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Visit

riverchineseband.org.au or phone Richard Ng on 0433 966 251 or 9561 5988 for more information.

The ‘art of Dandenong ARTISTS Debbie Symons and Jasmine Targett will point out their favourite locations for art, culture, food and inspiration on this walking tour of Dandenong.  Starting at Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Friday 11 December, 11am to 12.30pm. Participation is $5. Bookings are essential. Phone 9793 4511.

Me and My Dad - ‘Hot hot’ CHILDREN will learn what heat is and how it works through demonstrations and activities.

The program is for children aged seven to 11 years old and an accompanying parent or carer.  Dandenong Library, Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 12 December, 2pm to 3pm. Phone 1300 630 920 for bookings or more information.

Evening Christmas Storytime GREATER Dandenong Libraries will host free Christmas storytime events for families.  Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale, and Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Monday 21 December, 6.30pm. No booking required. Phone 1300 630 920 for more information.

Folkloric concert SHARE the love of Polish folkloric dancing as 15 groups from across Australia and New

Zealand come together for their stage premiere.

PolArt is presenting the event as part of the 13th National Polish Arts Festival.  Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Monday 28 December, 7.30pm. Tickets are priced from $27.50.

New Year’s Eve in the Square BRING in the new year with free family activities, music performances, arts and crafts workshops, roving performers, a jumping castle, face painting, food and drinks stalls and a fireworks finale at 9.25pm.  Harmony Square, Dandenong Civic Centre, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursday 31 December, 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Phone 8571 1000 for more information.

MasterChef in the market JAMIE Ward will host live cooking demonstrations in The Kitchen at Dandenong Market.

He was a 2015 contestant nicknamed The Spice Man and between noon and 1pm will share simple, seasonal recipes with a spicy twist.  The Kitchen at Dandenong Market, 40 Cleeland Street, Dandenong. Sunday 20 December: Perfect Christmas Turkey to impress!

Sunday 10 January: Back to Work. Phone 9701 3850 for more information.

Tai chi LEARN gentle meditation, mind-body practice and relaxation.

This tai chi class is open to all fitness levels and comfy clothes are the only equipment required.

 Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale. Sundays during school terms, 2pm to 4pm. Participation is a gold coin. Phone 9548 3972 for more information.

Elves, reindeer and balloons GREATER Dandenong Council is helping to spread Christmas cheer with music and entertainment around the city in December.

Roving performances will be held in Noble Park Civic Space, Dandenong’s Palm Plaza and the Springvale shopping district.

There’ll be giant elves bouncing around on stilts, a cheeky elf riding a reindeer and artist elves armed with balloons.  Harmony Square and Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Friday 11 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Saturday 12 December, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Friday 18 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Saturday 19 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Monday 21 December, 11am to 1pm. Tuesday 22 December, 11am to 2pm. Wednesday 23 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Thursday 24 December, 11am to 3pm.

Civic Space and Douglas Street, Noble Park.

Friday 11 December, 10.30pm to 2.30pm.

Friday 18 December, 11am to 1pm. Monday 21 December, 1pm to 3.30pm. Tuesday 22 December, 10.30am to noon.

Multicultural Place, Buckingham Avenue and Springvale Road, Springvale. Saturday 12 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Friday 18 December, 9.30am to noon. Saturday 19 December, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Monday 21 December, 9.30am to noon. Tuesday 22 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Wednesday 23 December, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Remembering children lost SPRINGVALE Botanical Cemetery will host a special Children’s Christmas Remembrance Service.

Attendees can write a personal message to place on a children’s Christmas tree and light a lantern in remembrance.

The evening will also include craft activities and Christmas carols led by The Bayside Singers.  Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Highway, Springvale. Sunday 13 December, 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Phone Gail Erwood on 8558 8211 or email gail.erwood@ smct.org.au to register or for more information.

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BUSINESS SOUTH-EAST

Recycle your skills

By CASEY NEILL THE future is all about flexibility, businesses at the SEBN Christmas Industry Breakfast have been told.

“I want you to think of yourselves as a recyclable bottle,” global business futurist Morris Miselowski said at Sandown Racecourse in Springvale on Thursday 3 December.

The morning’s 190 guests donated cash to buy Christmas gifts for those less fortunate, to be distributed through agencies including Dandenong Community Aid and Advice Bureau.

The generosity continued when Simone Hackett from State Schools Relief Fund (SSRF) spoke about how money from the Take a Swing for Charity golf day had supported struggling students.

Golfers raised more than $44,000 at the SEBN event in February, which helped SSRF to dress 679 students at 17 schools within Greater Dandenong in $95,977 worth of clothing this year.

SSRF will also be the recipient of next year’s golf day proceeds, which are scheduled for Monday 22 February at Sandhurst Golf Club.

Mr Miselowski told breakfast guests that some of today’s most successful companies had no assets - driver service Uber owns no cars, accommodation service

Martin Miselowski speaks to SEBN breakfast guests. 148002 Airbnb owns no hotels.

He expects this trend towards “using rather than owning” to continue.

Tomorrow’s jobs will include tasks not yet imagined.

Mr Miselowski said everyone would be employing a transhumanist designer within 10 years a human resources role assigning tasks to humans and robots.

Other roles of the future will include vertical farming and genome specialists, 3D prosthetic

engineers and machine linguists.

Accountants and auditors, retail sales assistants and library technicians are among those on the way out, Mr Miselowski said.

He said employing many people in one space from 9am to 5pm weekdays would become anachronistic, and businesses would instead have a small team they could add to when necessary.

Wearable devices will continue to increase in popularity, he said, to the point where in 10 years everybody would be wear-

ing nine devices at any given time.

“The world is increasingly based on data,” he said.

Mr Miselowski said more inanimate objects would be hooked up to interact with and understand humans.

Homes will recognise that their owners are about to arrive and open the garage door, turn on lights and more.

“And next year will be a huge growth year for drones across the planet,” Mr Miselowski said.

But don’t worry: “This is not robots taking over the world.”

“There will still be humans at every touch point.

“At the core we are still humans. We still have need for all the products and services in this room.”

He said today’s tsunami of new technology would calm down in 10 to 20 years.

“We’re seeing so much that is so different,” he said.

Autonomous cars could be a matter of years from dominating roads, dramatically reducing - if not eliminating - road deaths.

Mr Miselowski said they’d also remove the need for driver’s licences and so improve transport accessibility for the disabled, elderly and young.

The more efficient mechanised driving would also be better for environment, he said, and less stressful for commuters.

Engineers look to build new sub

By CASEY NEILL A DANDENONG South casting company could play a key role in creating Australia’s newest submarines.

AW Bell was among select businesses to meet with German submarine manufacturer ThyssenKrupp during a recent Australian roadshow with potential suppliers.

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Australia (TKMSA) was preparing a bid to supply new submarines to the Royal Australian Navy through the $50 billion SEA 1000 Future Submarine Program.

AW Bell CEO Sam Bell said the company had evolved since its establishment in the early 1950s.

“Foreseeing ongoing decline in automotive work, in the ’80s we embarked on an innovation program to stay ahead of such industry change,” he said.

This developed new casting processes, including aluminium billet equivalent (ABE), which attracted work from sectors such as defence.

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“These technology improvements also allowed AW Bell to secure contracts for some 20 components used in ongoing remediation of Collins class submarines.”

TKMSA chairman John White said the company was keen to meet the AW Bell team given this track record.

“As the most experienced designer and builder of conventional submarines, we have been very impressed with the calibre and track record of AW Bell and other potential suppliers we’ve met recently,” he said.

“We base this evaluation on delivering more than 160 submarines across 20 different navies.”

Final bids for the project were submitted on 30 November and it is anticipated that the Federal Government will make further announcements early next year.

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Fresh pathway to inclusion DANDENONG Plaza has made an historic farm more accessible for people with disabilities.

The shopping centre’s owner GPT held its annual community volunteering day on 30 October.

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On Tuesday 1 December, they charged a 15-year-old Noble Park boy with theft of a motor car and handling stolen goods, and he was remanded to appear in a children’s court at a later date.

They charged an 18-year-old Mulgrave woman with theft of motor car and she was bailed to appear in Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 15 March.

These were the fourth and fifth arrests in relation to the theft of a BMW during an aggravated burglary in Doncaster between 3 and 4 November.

Police allege the car was then used during an armed robbery in which thieves stole a Ford XR6 in Bartlett Street about 2.40am on 6 November.

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They had previously charged an18-year-old man in relation to the armed robbery and a 15-year-old boy over the fatal collision.

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Back at the front

By JARROD POTTER AFTER many laps around Australia on the WNBL circuit, Dandenong point-guard Amelia Todhunter has finally found her niche back at the place she belongs.

Todhunter, 27, has only returned to the Rangers’ WNBL roster this season but has also flourished since inheriting the Rangers’ starting pointguard job after a following knee injury sidelined Aimie Clydesdale.

“It’s been hard with Aimie gone, but it’s definitely given me an opportunity to step up and I think it’s going really well,” Todhunter said.

“Rissa (coach Larissa Anderson) has a lot of confidence in me and that’s a major key to my success having the coach that backs me as the point guard.”

In stark contrast to her own trying SEABL season - where she spent 13 weeks on the sidelines with knee issues of her own - she’s taken that form into the WNBL season and has enjoyed the ramped up court-time.

After finishing winter with her fourth SEABL championship and second Barbara Barton Medal as SEABL grand final MVP, Todhunter has led the guard group with another returning Ranger Steph Cumming in a familiar back-court combo that’s helped the side push on to a 5-4 record.

“It’s so good to be injury-free and be strong enough out there and get my court time and can prove to everyone what I can really do,” Todhunter said.

“We had a bit of a scare last week - my knee blew up and was a bit tender and sore - so I was freaking out a bit, Riss was freaking out a bit, but it settled down.”

She was pivotal in Dandenong’s upset 85-65 win over highly-placed Sydney Uni at home on Saturday.

Todhunter racked up eight points, seven rebounds and a match-high

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Relishing her expanded role in the Rangers' back-court, Amelia Todhunter has been in sensational form so Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS far this WNBL season. 146618 seven assists as part of a roster-wide demolition, highlighting what happens when the Rangers are underestimated.

“We knew they were a team we really wanted to beat, especially at our home court and I think we were really keen to get the win as we lost the two weeks before,” Todhunter said.

“That win against Sydney showed that when we’re on the same page we are unstoppable, especially when defence is our focus.

“I was pretty surprised when I found out my assists - that I nearly got a triple double - that’s the first I’d ever get in WNBL - It was awesome and I guess the girls just got open and knocked the shots down.”

While she journeyed throughout the league in recent seasons - starting at Dandenong before heading to Bulleen, West Coast then onto the newly named Melbourne - Todhunter admitted it was nice to be finally back where it all began and reunite with long-time SEABL coach Larissa Anderson at Dandenong.

“I love being back - Dandenong has always been my home, I started there when I was 18 and love being back and having Riss as a coach,” Todhunter said.

“The group of girls is just awesome - we get along really well and it’s like home to me - just love it.”

Todhunter will feature in her 150th WNBL clash when the Rangers head

across to Adelaide on Sunday and Dandenong coach Larissa Anderson believed Todhunter stepping up this season has been invaluable.

“I am so proud of Meels (Todhunter),” Anderson said.

“I think she’s a very undervalued defender and has embraced the role and whoever she has had to defend and has done a fantastic job.

“There have been some games where things haven’t gone her way, but I think she’s embraced the role with both hands and is doing a great job.”

Dandenong’s weekend action tips off Friday night as the Rangers battle the Perth Lynx at home from 7.30pm.

Dolphins dive into training with a passion

By JARROD POTTER THERE is no time to take in the beach views down at Frankston Park for a group of up-and-coming south-east footballers.

The Dandenong Stingrays Youth Girls Academy (YGA) has been using the Dolphins’ VFL ground as its base of operations throughout the first phase of the 2015-16 pre-season and will get to run around there for a preseason match-up on Sunday.

The girls are keen to play against the rest of the YGAs - starting Sunday 13 December - when the Stingrays battle Calder Cannons from 10.30am following a frenetic first month of pre-season training.

Stingrays coach Scott Gowans thinks the training has gone well so far as the new-look line-up has taken to the tough conditions with aplomb.

“To their credit, they’re (the Stingrays) are doing really well,” Gowans said.

“We have 25 girls who I’ve never seen before in this program but it’s going great.

“The conditions have been hard it’s windy and hot - but they’re working really well and it’s an impressive group.”

Gowans is hopeful the side will

Dandenong Stingrays' Youth Girls team has been working hard at Frankston Oval ahead of a practice match there on Sunday. also play a few official matches on Frankston Oval because he wants to let his charges loose on one of the better fields in the south-east.

“I love it - it’s a beautiful oval, beautiful surrounding and creates that environment for coaches, players and families to enjoy,” Gowans said.

Players from south-east juniors clubs - Beaconsfield, Cranbourne, Lyndhurst and Officer among others - have integrated with Frankston and Mornington-Peninsula players to form the best squad feasible ahead of a big year for women’s football.

The competition has been ex-

panded on account of the looming 2017 deadline for the AFL Women’s competition and Dandenong is keen to improve rapidly in the meantime.

The Dandenong Stingrays’ homeand-away fixture will commence early next year with matches likely to be slated for February and March.

BRAVERY almost cost Reece Piper the ability to walk, but the courage to get past his accident ensured he wouldn’t be lost to football forever.

While 2015 started off amazingly for the young midfielder - earning his Berwick senior debut in round one - the rest of the year quickly became a battle to get back on the field after a harrowing TAC Cup incident.

In his Dandenong Stingrays debut, Piper, 16, from Berwick, remembers his four minutes of elite football vividly.

It was cut extremely short in the first term as the Stingray slammed head-first into the Shepley Oval fence from an attempted spoil on the grandstand wing.

While the initial diagnosis was grim with limited movement leading doctors to think he might be paralysed - Piper escaped the incident with torn back ligaments instead of spinal fractures or worse.

“I didn’t think I would be playing football again when I was hospital,” Piper said.

“Just coming back and seeing where it happened and being to training with the boys, things like that just motivate you, basically.

But throughout his rehabilitation - including a month off work and more than two months before he could run again - he knew he wanted to get back out to Shepley Oval.

Last week Piper fulfilled the promise he made to himself as he returned to the training track with the Stingrays.

He was thrilled just to be out there after his near-brush with what could’ve been a forced retirement as he looks towards the 2016 TAC Cup season.

“Pretty excited, pretty keen to get back - it was a terrible incident coming into the fence but just to get back out there again with the boys is great,” Piper said.

“Been hitting the gym a bit - been there for over a month and a half - getting in there and strengthening the back up.

“I’ve now got a bigger mindset on what to do - rehab and those kinds of things - and just how much you’ve got to do and push yourself to get back into footy.”

While most people dread pre-season training, the summer run-around means Piper is one step closer to returning to the Stingrays’ line-up for his top-age draft year and a hopeful round one return.

“Going through it now, feeling that I’m feeling much better now,” Piper said.

“There’s this excitement - just pushing to be out there again and most of all just getting back into it.

“I need to get my fitness up to peak, work on my skills and mingling with the new boys who are training with us.

“Definitely just want to play round one.”

Piper said he was grateful top his family, friends and the Stingrays who stuck with him.

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Rangers might be giants

By JARROD POTTER WNBL - ROUND 9 REVIEW SLAYING another WNBL powerhouse, Dandenong affirmed its status as a genuine championship contender with a 65-63 win over Perth Lynx.

While it was easy going at first for the Rangers - having extended and held a 10-point lead throughout the match - it came down to the wire as Perth almost snatched victory on the last shot of the game.

A dying-seconds steal from Amelia Todhunter (four points, eight rebounds) ricocheted off her legs as she charged back up court, giving the ball back to Perth with seven seconds left.

The in-bound went to three-point dynamo Sami Whitcomb (10 points) - who was corralled to the top of the key by Alison Downie (seven points) and despite putting the step-back shot up, it bounced off the rim to give Dandenong its second top-of-the-ladder scalp in as many weeks.

Having lost twice to the Lynx this year, both over in Western Australia, the Rangers welcomed the chance to amend prior mistakes.

It started much better than it ended for the Rangers as the first half was dominated by Jacinta Kennedy (12 points, seven rebounds) - who picked up where she left off last week against Sydney Uni. Winding back the clock, the 33-year-old centre gave a lesson to her younger counterparts as Natalie Burton (10 points) and Louella Tomlinson (six points) were well contained.

Former Ranger Carley Mijovic (12 points) was the only one of the taller Lynx brigade to really shine as she proved a handful inside the key or at the top of it nailing threes - a staggering effort for a 21-year-old 196cm power forward.

Dandenong’s other stand-outs were week-in, week-out warriors Steph Cumming (15 points), Sara Blicavs (15 points) and Downie - with the trio blanketing any offensive outlay from the Lynx.

While the shooting work from neither side was particularly impressive, Dandenong coach Larissa Anderson was thrilled with the defensive effort to hold another strong side to a sub-70 total.

“It really shouldn’t have come down to that,” Anderson said. “We gave up some poor options on offence and didn’t execute.

“Looked a little bit ratty, but to keep a team like that to 63 points - we kept Sydney to 65 last

Boom crash Cobras

By JARROD POTTER DDCA TURF 1 - ROUND 5 REVIEW (Day 2) CRAIG Slocombe might look a bit like a beardless Santa, but this week the Springvale South skipper was on the receiving end of the gifts as he was given an outright victory to push the Bloods to the top of the DDCA Turf 1 ladder.

SPRINGVALE SOUTH v NORTH DANDENONG After giving away the first pile of points last week, North Dandenong (129 and 86) fell away once again to concede an outright defeat to Springvale South (2/137dec and 1/80). The Bloods’ maelstrom only took 39 overs as the home side vanquished the Northerners easily. Resistance was sporadic at best with Malinga Bandara (3/28) cashing in for another three-scalp haul as part of Springvale South’s shared efforts.

Minute figures went in the ledger for Slocombe (2/1), Jarrod Armitage (2/17) and Tim Ford (2/18) with none of the Bloods’ bowlers giving an inch. After last ditch efforts from Matin Sultani (16), the outright target was revealed and it was as negligible as the visitors’ batting.

Nathan King (43no) was sent into

Alison Downie was sensational defensively to give Dandenong another huge home-town victory. week - you can tell what we’ve been working on and really proud of the girls’ effort.”

While the ins and outs have forced a revolving-door through the Rangers’ roster, Anderson thought the side has shown its character after two hard-fought triumphs and should not be discounted when playing their best.

“To me we kind of talk about what teams

would say about us, then we lose another player and someone else gets hurts and re-jiggle it again,” Anderson said. “All the girls deserve a pat on the back for how hard they’re working they’re really pushing each other ... for us we just want to be consistent and the last two weeks at least have been consistent.”

The win leaves Dandenong knocking on the

worst of seam dream team Chathura Athukorala (4/38) and Stuart Squires (0/25) and started to cash in. McCartney belted a few fours and a whopping six around Ben Kavanagh Reserve, but once the duo got set the potentially matchwinning partnership was broken by seaming all-rounder Jakob Woinarski (4/12). The Bloodhounds’ 15-year-old sensation pierced McCartney’s defences soon after his half century and followed up with Bracey a few runs later to leave the Western visitors in shambles. The Turf 1 debutant continued a stellar all-round debut as he helped clean Buckley Ridges’ spearhead Lukas Hoogenboom rattled the Cobras 148086 Picture: JARROD POTTER up the tail alongside Ian Daniel throughout his 21 overs.

(2/12) and Athukorala to rescue a frenzy with Michael Vandort (11) sixes - as he upped the Cobras’ runand Harry Staude (24no) to belt the rate, but the visitors ran out of steam victory for the Bloodhounds and insipid bowling about in a five-an- just as Hoogenboom got his second potentially the reigning premiers’ over display. It only took 15 overs wind. A gallant tail-wag from Rob season as well. for the Bloods to finish the job and Daives (23) and Lee Brown (12) LYNDALE v PARKFIELD hoist their crown, as the top dogs kept forward momentum, but the From all parts Parkfield (224) head into the last round of the year clean-up was just about done as had too much in the tank for Lynagainst Dandenong West.

Wes Nicholas (2/40) and Susantha Pradeep (2/36) chipped in at the dale (155) to overtake. It started BUCKLEY RIDGES v death. Buckley Ridges sits third and well for the hosts as Keith Ash (42), HEINZ SOUTHERN DISTRICTS captain Ciaron Connolly (30) and Giving a monster margin a good will face Berwick away.

Quyen Pham (29) saw off the new shake, Heinz (259) was just pipped MORDIALLOC v at the post by Buckley Ridges (283). DANDENONG WEST nugget. But the wickets fell steadily Set the massive tally, the Cobras Last week’s tail-end rescue around the skipper as Connolly dug started slithering through the runs proved enough to guide Mordialloc in and gallantly defended his end. as Trevor Davies (67) started off the (145) to victory over Dandenong But there wasn’t much to talk about procession with Adam Semmens West (124). The chaos of last week around him as the wickets fell to (23) and Matt Cox (30). continued on Saturday as Dande- Hemantha Jayasundera (4/15) and The top order had smashed the nong West lost Peter Atkinson (2) Shane Bell (3/29). From 3/107 the Ridges about, but gave up the ghost and Rajpal Dhillon (2) for a pitsoon after. It left too much work for tance early on the second afternoon. wheels fell completely off to leave Hari Krishan (69) and the rest of Clay McCartney (56) was left to the hosts dismissed for 155 after the attack as Lukas Hoogenboom fly the flag for his new side after a 65 overs. The loss keeps Lyndale (4/54) toiled to get his side through. disastrous start to the day left the locked to the bottom of the ladder Krishan cashed in at the postage Bulls 4/32. Stabilising with Sam heading into the final round of the stamp - belting six fours and four Bracey (28), the tandem saw off the year.

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top four door with three matches remaining before the much-awaited Christmas break to try and nurse a few injured players back onto the roster.

Dandenong faced Adelaide on Sunday after the Journal went to print and will fly off again this week to face low-lying Canberra.

Dandy tiny triumph

By JARROD POTTER VICTORIAN PREMIER CRICKET - ROUND 10 (Twenty20) MEAGRE rations proved enough for Dandenong (8/92) to get by against Geelong (5/87).

After Tom Donnell (21) and Brett Forsyth (14) got the side away, a familiar affliction set into the Panthers’ attack.

Forsyth had an early chance dropped in the deep but couldn’t cash in afterwards as the small boundaries at Shepley Oval seemed fortified against Dandenong’s best efforts.

From set and ready to fire at 0/42, to scrambling to reconsolidate at 4/49, the old ways began to creep back in.

It took a stand up innings from Tanner Stanton (21) to correct the sinking innings and he eventually found help down the order via first grade debutant Peter Cassidy (10no) who pushed the tally to 8/92 at the completion.

But if Dandenong’s innings was chaotic, the Geelong was se-

date ... practically comatose in fact.

Hayden Butterworth (39) went at a Twenty20 snail’s pace - striking at 75 - as he and Josh McDonald (25) cantered through the opening phase of the clash.

A couple of clutch wickets when Geelong was ready to launch proved devastating as Brent Fairbanks (2/6) sent McDonald back to the sheds via a run out.

Cassidy (1/13) chipped in for his first wicket before Fairbanks struck again to leave Geelong in disarray. Butterworth’s glacially-paced innings drew to an end via Fairbanks as well as the visitors had no more answers to Dandy’s line and length.

The win keeps Dandenong above the fold - sitting eighth in Victorian Premier Cricket heading into the Christmas break.

Dandenong faced Melbourne away on Sunday after the Journal went to print and will return to the whites on Saturday when facing Camberwell.

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Wild Rain millions ready

By ROY ASPINALL

Wild Rain, left, charged to the post to claim the Listed marquee - the City of Greater Dandenong Stakes.

“I’ve got a couple of kids who love them and do everything with them, and they’re very much a part of the family.”

Christie graciously credited prominent owner Phil Sly for backing her with the six-year-old Fastnet Rock gelding, who was having his eighth start for her small stable having previously been

in the care of Aquanita trainer Robert Smerdon.

Phil Sly, who has been battling cancer for some time, is one of the state’s most prominent owners.

“He’s the most amazing owner,” Christie said.

“He gave me something to give me a leg up, and hopefully have a go with a bit of quality.

Celestine’s last throw at shot put success

By JARROD POTTER ONE state final, one state championship win.

This incredible conversion-rate happened at this year’s School Sport Victoria Track and Field Championships as Noble Park athlete Celestine Marsters did her school proud in the 3kg shot put.

The Keysborough College Banksia Campus student made the most of her first appearance when she found those extra few centimetres to put herself onto the top of the podium.

“I just found shot put fun to do,” Marsters said. “I like to do a bit of javelin and discus as well - I came second in the division in javelin but didn’t make it through to state.

“Every single time I’ve done shot put I’ve gone to regionals, but this is

With her last throw at the school sports state championships recently, Celestine Marsters managed to claim a gold medal.

146634 Picture: JARROD POTTER tion, but with a little chat from her the first time I’ve gone to state.”

She was trailing throughout the teacher guided her to gold with an girls under-14 shot put competi- 11.82m throw.

“I was losing on my first two throws -I was second then my teacher and one of my friends taught me a little bit, as I didn’t know how to throw it - I just did it,” Marsters said. ““They showed me a couple of ways and I did it on my final throw and went pretty far and beat this girl.

“I was really excited - I was like ‘what!’ - I felt pretty proud.”

While she loves participating in school athletics, her heart is on court as she hopes to reach the peaks of the basketball world - the American Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) in years to come.

She wanted to thank her sports teacher Mr Femino and her parents for their support.

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“He’s the most amazing support behind what I do. I couldn’t be happier.”

The win was the first leg of a winning double for jockey Jackie Beriman who added the $80,000 Macpherson Kelley Plate (1400 metres) on Danestroem, trained at Cranbourne by Mick Kent.

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WILD RAIN, winner of Saturday’s $120,000 Listed City of Greater Dandenong Stakes (1000 metres), on the Sandown Hillside track, will head to the Gold Coast next month for the $10 million Magic Millions race day.

The four-year-old mare, trained at Flemington

by Mark Kavanagh has an imposing record over the 1000 metres with three wins and two placings from seven tries at the trip. Saturday was her second Listed win having also won the Lightning Stakes at Morphettville in Adelaide in July and has finished second twice at recent outings.

The win brought minor relief for Mark Kavanagh who has been dealing with ongoing Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board hearing of charges relating to elevated cobalt levels since last Monday, alongside fellow trainer Danny O’Brien.

Mark’s son and assistant trainer Levi Kavanagh said his parents had more reasons than most to let their hair down, with Mark’s wife and Levi’s mum Isobel a part-owner.

“Yeah I think she’ll be pretty happy, she might even take Dad out to dinner tonight,” Levi said post-race.

Winning jockey Stephen Baster had prime vantage point of the four-year old’s potential as Wild Rain flew past the post.

“She’s very fast,” Baster said of Wild Rain, “I said to Levi, ’We might sit off them today’, but she was going too fast, she basically just towed me around. Credit to Levi and Mark,” “Her record speaks for itself - she’s very consistent, just too speedy for them today.”

Wild Rain now has six wins and four placings from 15 starts. Saturday marked an important moment in the career of Cranbourne trainer, Trudi Christie, when Electric Fusion won the $90,000 Yarraman Village Plate (1600 metres). It marked the first city winner for the mother of two.

“I’ve only got a small team of horses, but they’re like family,” she said.

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