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■ Different traditions join together in the spirit of Christmas...

Shared beliefs

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS

Tehana Ranatunga, front left, with ASRC’s Linda Perugini and Rosa Misitano, back, and Mehtap Williams, front left. 148304 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS monious mixing of religions. Ms Williams as a Turkish-born Muslim, her husband is an English-born son of a Protestant priest, and her two children requested to be inducted Catholics.

“Religion shouldn’t be a separation.

If anything, it should bring people together.”

ASRC Dandenong manager Rosa Misitano said the party aimed to share the Christmas spirit.

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THERE will be no shortage of joy at Asylum Seekers Resource Centre’s Christmas party thanks to Tehana Ranatunga’s generosity.

Eschewing a 21st birthday party and gifts, the Endeavour Hills biotechnology student has requested donations to the ASRC’s festive celebration at its Dandenong office.

Ms Ranatunga is ensuring it will be quite a party for up to 100 asylum seeker families, volunteers and staff.

She’s helped organise a gumball machine, a photo booth, fun Santa hats and moustaches, and hampers and gifts for volunteers and more than 50 asylum seeker children.

In the meantime, local eatery Ginger Jones is cooking the halal turkey and halal lamb, and individuals are dropping off toys to the Lonsdale Street office.

“I’m touched there are so many generous people helping on this,” Ms Ranatunga said.

“It wouldn’t feel right to have a 21st when I could do this.”

ASRC office manager Mehtag Williams said she was impressed how someone so young could be so kind.

“We all said in the office that when we were 21, we didn’t have that sort of thought process.

“It’s really great to meet something like her.”

Ms Williams said most of her clients were Muslim but they wanted to take part in the traditionally Christian celebration.

“They really want to be part of Australian culture. Not one has said they don’t want to come to the party.”

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IN BRIEF Driver dragged from car A CARJACKER dragged a driver from his car in Dandenong and drove off with his vehicle.

Police said a 21-year-old Dandenong man was driving a 1998 Toyota sedan near Robinson and Clow streets about 7.30pm on Friday 4 December.

A man of Islander appearance, wearing a high-visibility singlet and shorts, staggered onto the road and forced him to stop.

The man approached the driver’s window and asked him for a lift to Springvale before grabbing the keys from the ignition and opening the door.

He then dragged the driver from his seat and threw him to the ground.

The thief tried to grab the 27-year-old passenger, a Dandenong man, but he fled.

Police said the thief got into the car and drove toward Princes Highway and has not been located.

The victims were shaken and suffered very minor injuries.

Anyone with information is urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

By CASEY NEILL GREATER Dandenong pubs and clubs are taking a stand against bad behaviour.

They have worked with City of Greater Dandenong and Victoria Police to create a Liquor Accord and all parties signed the document at Dandenong RSL on Thursday 10 December.

It sets out aims, actions, objectives and strategies to address alcohol-related problems.

Outlets have agreed to issue a six-month ban to patrons who refuse to leave and to first-time offenders exhibiting anti-social behaviour.

A second anti-social act will incur a 12-month ban, as will serious assaults involving injury and second-time criminal damage offences.

Greater Dandenong Inspector Bruce Kitchen said the accord aimed to deter bad behaviour and set a minimum standard for patrons and venues.

“Some premises will decide to increase those penalties,” he said.

“That penalty and a picture of that person who will be barred will be circulated to all the other licensed premises who’ve signed the accord so then they know ‘this person can’t

Police and accord signatories Senior Sergeant Michael Wearne, Suong Tran, Chris Boghdadi, Dona Macik, Ross Dunlop, Amanda Paarman, Greg Betros, Angie Petkoski, Di McKain, Steve May, Inspector Bruce Kitchen, Sergeant Jason Iles and Demirel Ametoglou. 148339 come into our club’.”

Insp Kitchen said he initiated a Casey Liquor Accord many years ago.

“In co-operation with the council and the VCGLR (Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation) we’ve had a series of meetings and we’ve come up with the criteria, format, code and appropriate minimum penalties that we

want to adopt,” he said.

“As a group, if we come to a majority agreement about what we want to do that’s the way we’ll go about changing it.”

Dandenong RSL is among the 20 venues signed on so far.

General manager Greg Betros said he took part because he wanted to show a united front.

“We all wanted to follow best practice,” he said.

“We can all work together to ensure bad behaviour is kept to a minimum.”

Mr Betros said the RSL had not historically been a trouble spot.

“We all have our moments,” he said.

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New laws to help police remove illegal guns from the streets came into force on 1 December.

Anyone caught possessing three or more unregistered firearms over a 12-month period can now be prosecuted for trafficking under the Firearms Act reforms.

Where a firearm is found but those present deny any knowledge of the weapon or claim it is not theirs, the laws will place the onus on the person to show the firearm is not in their possession.

The manufacture of firearms and theft of a firearm are new offences.

“We are serious about helping police ensure they have the laws to combat the circulation of illegal firearms,’’ Police Minister Wade Noonan said.

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A DANDENONG arson attack has prompted a fire season warning from police.

Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Sergeant Luke Kirton said witnesses from nearby smelt burning plastic just after midnight on Tuesday 8 December.

They called the CFA, and fire crews extinguished a bin fire outside 157 Lonsdale Street.

Firefighters deemed the cause suspicious, and police are investigating.

Det Sgt Kirton said the incident was a timely reminder that the high fire danger period was starting, and that residential, business and open areas could all come under threat.

He urged anyone who observed anything suspicious in relation to fires to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

“Community engagement is a large part of arson prevention and the community needs to work with police to reduce the risk of arson,” he said.

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Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) figures showed 152 firearms offences recorded in Greater Dandenong for the 12 months to 30 June.

This figure was down from 182 the previous year, but well above the 87 recorded in 2010 and 54 in 2005.

Neighbouring Casey was in second place, with 226 offences.

“Firearms offences differ greatly,” Insp O’Donnell said.

“They can range from offenders in possession of illegal firearms to licensed firearms holders committing storage compliance offences.”

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FIREARM offence figures for Greater Dandenong are already the fourth highest in the state but could rise further.

Dandenong police Inspector Stephen O’Donnell said there was an increased focus on detecting and prosecuting weapon offences in the police service area (PSA).

This included a random weapons and drugs search at Dandenong Railway Station on Friday 4 December.

The highly-visible operation included walkthrough metal detectors and hand-held wands and Passive Alert Detector (PAD) dogs.

“The number of offences in the Greater Dandenong PSA may rise further before we start to see a decline,” he said.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME DELVES INTO THE FASCINATING STORIES AND PERSONALITIES BEHIND SOME OF THE CITY’S BEST-KNOWN STREET NAMES. THIS WEEK THE JOURNAL LOOKS AT CENTRAL DANDENONG’S CRUMP LANE, NAMED AFTER THE CRUMP GENERAL STORE.

Crump’s was always the store with more JOHN Crump opened the Crump General Store in 1904 and sold everything from groceries, crockery, linen and hardware to stock feed and farm supplies.

Although the prominent Dandenong business’s store front was in Lonsdale Street, the lane was a bustling hub of activity where goods were loaded and unloaded at the rear of the store. Customers would come up the laneway and park their horse and buggy in stables.

The lane accommodated many businesses, including one of the early coach-building businesses and the mortuary of J.W. Garnar’s undertakers.

Crump’s delivered grocery orders around the district via a horse-drawn lorry and when customers unpacked their box there would always be a free

In those days there was no cash register and no refrigeration - butter and other perishables were stored in a cellar.

A large billboard once adorned the wall at the entrance to Crump Lane - it advertised films at the local Boomerang Theatre and notified people of events taking place at the Dandenong Town Hall opposite.

The site occupied by the Crump General Store later became the McEwans hardware store.

- Dandenong and District Historical Society

WHAT’S IN A NAME? paper cornet filled with boiled lollies.

Right on the corner of Walker and Langhorne streets was the slip rail to the farrier’s shop and forge, and in the other end of the Langhorne Street frontage was the blacksmith’s forge and wheelwright’s shop. Young children could be seen standing at the slip rail to watch in fascination as the farrier forged the shoes and shod the horses.

Crump’s prided itself on being the ‘popular store’ with exceptional quality of goods. After John Crump’s death, his son Albert Crump operated the store with the help of wife Hazel.

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

The Crump General Store.

LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 16 December 1915 Of Interest to Relatives of Volunteers MRS Roberts of Berwick has received the appended letter from the Defence Department, which clearly indicates that every care is being taken by the authorities to furnish relatives with full particulars regarding those who have been engaged fighting the battles of the Empire.

“I have to advise you that the late Corporal D Roberts No 506 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment who died at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, Hampshire, on 28th September 1915, from enteric fever, was interred in the cemetery attached to the hospital on the 30th September 1915.

“The number of the grave is

1730 and, at the burial which was attended by Lieut-Colonel H W Lee representing the High Commissioner, the rights of the Church of England were observed.

“A gun carriage was provided and the coffin was enshrouded in the Union Jack.

“A party of the Royal Army Medical Corps acted as pall-bearers and mourners.

“These further details are furnished by direction, it being the policy of the department to supply all additional particulars received.”

A younger son, Private T E Roberts who served with the 14th battalion infantry, is in hospital.

Both these local volunteers were 19 weeks in the trenches and then fell victims to enteric fever.

Latest reports state that Private

T E Roberts is on a fair way towards recovery.

50 years ago 8 December 1965 Copper thefts lead to arrest DANDENONG - Police think they may have cleared up the widespread theft of copper wire and scrap metal in the area from Springvale through Dandenong to Frankston and Tooradin following an arrest on Thursday night by Detectives Sunstrom and Starr of the Dandenong CIB. For the past three months, railways and SEC special investigators and the Dandenong Warragul and Frankston CIB have been working together in an attempt to solve the disappearance of miles of copper wire from railway and SEC lines,

activities disrupted when overhead wire were removed.

A man was charged on 16 counts of larceny and remanded to appear in the December court.

20 years ago 11 December 1995 Blitz on gimmicks A CRACKDOWN on illegal advertising in the City of Greater Dandenong will mean the confiscation of many sandwich boards and trailer advertising signs, warns council local laws manager.

Removing signs and other objects which had become safety hazards on the footpaths and roads was a priority.

The council will warn offending businesses and will issue infringement notices and confiscate the

signs of anyone who refused to comply with regulations.

5 years ago 6 December 2010 Police rev up roads blitz A FEMALE driver with a blood alcohol reading four times the legal limit was detected by police in Doveton last week as part of a nationwide road blitz.

Police have saturated Victoria’s top 15 high risk areas for alcoholrelated road trauma as part of operation RAID. Police intercepted the driver in Autumn Place at 11am on November 30th. The woman had a blood alcohol reading of 0.20.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Law of common sense AT A meeting of Noble Park Community Action Forum a council officer explained how planning began back in the early 20th century, as a traditional English garden city and then over time MMBW and the Town and Planning Board had the responsibility of designing how future Melbourne and surrounding suburbs would look.

Certain strategies were put in place - one to decentralise manufacturing to places like Dandenong and put in place green wedge areas to be the lungs of urban development and protecting flood prone areas for future generations (Bangholme precinct).

The planning documents that the council abides by are quite detailed and over time have been influenced by Melbourne 2030, Planning Melbourne and Planning Melbourne Refresh which clearly outlines how to treat and manage green wedge and protect agricultural land.

These documents clearly outline what is prohibited so I have no idea why the council is trying to push a barrow up hill and rezone what is clearly meant to be green wedge land that is flood-prone in the Bangholme precinct and rezone Keysborough Golf Club which has scar trees.

The council is also concerned about affordable housing, as only a small percentage of our population is on an average wage and yet you are prepared to sacrifice your own political careers by rezoning the land around Willow Lodge.

The law of common sense tells me that we need to protect this area for the retirees who have already invested their life savings in this village.

1. Protecting Willow Lodge from being surrounded by industrial development is just as important as protecting the site itself from industrial development.

2. That protecting Willow Lodge from being zoned industrial is not enough - the land around it should remain green wedge to act as a buffer to protect Willow Lodge from increased odours and noises.

Also, while some may think that the land south of green wedge is degraded, it is flood-prone and serves as a buffer from the fertile farms further south.

Finally, Melbourne Water has twice rejected this proposal as it needs a buffer of green wedge between the Eastern Treatment Plant and Industrial Land.

It is in the council’s best interest to uphold the recommendations of the former MMBW and town planning board and support the residents of Willow Lodge in protecting their assets and their homes.

A person’s home is their castle and their only sanctuary.

It is imperative that we protect fertile agricultural land for future generations.

There are many residents watching the performance of our elected representatives, with council elections looming. Never before have we been so disappointed in what we are hearing.

We have been working with old infrastructure in some areas, no infrastructure in newer areas and a lack of educational facilities and community hubs.

The council needs to put a cap on what is happening now, slow things down, wait for reports from all the current consultations to be tabled before making any more detrimental decisions.

Gaye Guest, Noble Park.

Where will we go?

REGARDING the green wedge issue in Dandenong South and Bangholme.

I am a resident of Willow Lodge and my husband and I have lived here for 25 years.

We purchased our home in here as we could not, at the time, afford to live anywhere else.

Some of the people who live here have been here for longer and they are mostly pensioners or on limited incomes.

Some of the latest homes built here are expensive but the majority are not.

I’m 66 and my husband is 77 but a lot of the

people who live here are older.

Where are we supposed to live? The place will either be sold, which will mean we will virtually get nothing for our homes.

If the land is zoned commercial, the rates will go sky high and the rent we pay for use of the land will be prohibitive.

We will be attending the council meeting on 14 December at 7pm.

Let’s hope our voice is heard or else for 600 people the future will be very bleak.

Robyn Davis, Bangholme.

LENSCAPE

War weary A AM writing this because I feel people need to understand more about war and why it needs to stop.

Every second, innocent people are being killed or held hostage, as was the case in the Paris terrorist attack.

More people need to know that we are all in the same world and we all have to look after this world.

The more killed, the less to look after the world.

If people get mad or angry they should just solve it in a lawful way, not by war!

My suggestion is you could have a section in your paper of positive ways to solve problems rather than fighting!

I hope you can join me to help stop wars.

Tayla Purton, Grade 5, Dandenong Primary School.

Editor’s note - Thanks Tayla, we would be very keen to publish readers’ letters about problems and how they would solve them. They can email journal@starnewsgroup.com.au.

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING RE: School to get more floor WITH the money generated through the sale of the old Keysborough Park Primary School site on Loxwood Avenue and the approved sale of Chandler Park Primary

School, I would have through that funding for a new school in Keysborough South would be easy, considering once the whole estate is completed it would accommodate over 8000 residents includ-

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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS FROM the start, this scenario had failure written all over it.

A woman with a serious mental illness and a passion for loud music proves an unpopular tenant in a block of tightlypacked small flats in Dandenong in August.

For several months, her unsettled and unprepared neighbours complained to her, to police and to public housing services.

They say they endured sleepless nights, feared her hostile reaction to their complaints and her shouting alone in different voices.

She is literally demonised, branded a “demon” and a “psychotic with a loud stereo”.

Both complainants were considering moving out of their flats.

After several months including mediation between the parties, the upshot is the tenant is evicted by her landlord – the

Department of Health and Human Services.

There springs pertinent questions: what went wrong, where does this former tenant go now and what is the solution?

Mental Illness Fellowship research director Laura Collister said tenants with psychotic illness face a “raft of disadvantage” including poverty and strained relationships with family and friends.

It’s not only hard to find a place, but to settle and stay in a home long-term.

“Don’t give the impression that a person of mental illness shouldn’t be living in a flat,” she said.

“They can live anywhere in the community but need the support and treatment that goes with it.”

The fellowship has been state-funded for a five-year, $5 million trial of its Doorway housing and support program.

The program helps 50 tenants who are at risk of homelessness find suitable, private rentals, helps them maintain their tenancy, helps them manage their illness, find work and get involved in the community.

Ms Collister said the program’s success has resulted in fewer hospital admissions and less reliance on mental health supports.

“It shows even people with significant mental health issues can improve and make great relationships with their neighbours.

“Without support and treatment, it tends to fall apart.”

A Department of Health and Human Services spokeswoman said people with mental illness who lived in public housing were connected to support networks.

She said the vast majority of public housing tenants do the “right thing” and were expected to behave appropriately.

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Thanks, and see you next year THIS is the final edition of the Dandenong Journal for 2015.

It has a been big year for the Journal, its staff and readers.

In July the paper celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special commemorative edition. The 150th milestone was also marked with a special window display at the Dandenong Library, the commissioning of a short film featuring local identities talk-

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IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT… A DRIVER was grateful for the intervention of police after writing off her car in a crash on Heatherton Road. Sharon Harris of Dandenong said not only did she get showered with care from emergency crews but one police officer took special care of her shaken dog.

As Ms Harris got medical attention, an Endeavour Hills senior constable arranged for the dog to be taken back to the comfort of his own home.

It was so comforting knowing there was a duty of care extended to my amazing dog.

CONGRATS to Ramalingam Wickiramasingham who took home a Multicultural Award of Excellence this month. Among 20 years working in the Tamil community, he created a booklet of services for refugees and humanitarian migrants in Melbourne's south east.

He was one of 75 Victorians to receive an award from Victorian Multicultural Commission chairwoman Helen Kapalos.

BUSINESSES have raised $760 for Christmas presents for those who’d otherwise go without.

Donations made at the annual SEBN Christmas breakfast on 3 December went to the Christmas Cheer Appeal run by Dandenong Community Advisory Bureau Division (DCAB), Dandenong Benevolent Society and the Doveton Salvation Army.

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He’s played key roles at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), Brisbane International Film Festival, Palace Films and Melbourne Arts Festival.

Entries are open until 12 February in three categories: emerging, community or student, and open.

There’ll be prizes for each category winner plus a $2000 Mayoral Prize.

Visit www.greaterdandenong.com for a submission form.

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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS IT COMES as a surprise to former Journal reporter Phil McLeod that his breaking story on the scandalised Holy Family parish priest Father Searson nearly had immediate effect 29 years ago.

On 27 October 1986, Mr McLeod broke the news that Doveton’s Holy Family parishioners and parents at a rare public meeting demanded Father Peter Searson leave his post.

What few knew was that a week after the Journal’s report, Fr Searson had requested to be transferred from the Doveton parish.

In the Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse, minutes from an archbishop’s personnel advisory board meeting on 5 November recorded Fr Searson’s request.

However, then Archbishop Frank Little declined the transfer because he deemed there was no suitable parish for Fr Searson to go to.

“Really? I’d never heard that before,” Mr McLeod said, speaking to the Journal nearly 30 years after his first story.

“At the time, the school and the parish were split 50:50. Half of them couldn’t believe he’d do anything wrong. They said he was a beautiful man - but it was just blind faith.

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the parish school’s principal Graeme Sleeman as a “buffer for everyone”.

At the Royal Commission, it became clear how hard Mr Sleeman lobbied for his boss Fr Searson’s removal to senior clergy and the Catholic Education Office.

At one stage, he gave the ultimatum to Archbishop Little that the parish priest had to go or he would.

In the end, it was Mr Sleeman who made way.

Regional bishop at the time, Fr Hilton Deakin, told the Journal at the time: “Any talk of resignation is a decision which is in Fr Searson’s hands.”

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by Archbishop Little to go to the public meeting at Doveton about “serious” complaints.

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He had heard gossip at the time about the priest’s offending but it wasn’t detailed in his initial report and his byline was absent.

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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS GREATER Dandenong councillors have been warned they would be unfit to hold office if they succumbed to a public campaign against reducing the green wedge.

Councillor Peter Brown delivered a stinging rebuke to colleagues wavering in their support of the proposed rezoning of 400 hectares of green wedge land in Bangholme and Keysborough with “little vegetation” on it.

They had been spooked by residents’ “wild assumptions” and “misguided” fears based on a form of ‘Chinese whispers’, Cr Brown said.

“If councillors change their vote based upon the untruths we have been made aware of... you have demonstrated an unfitness to hold office and an inability to make objective, rational and fair planning decisions.”

His claims have been hotly countered by Greens councillor Matthew Kirwan who is putting a rescission motion against the proposal on 14 December.

Greens south-eastern metropolitan MP Nina Springle raised the issue in state Parliament on 8 December, calling on Planning Minister Richard Wynne to refuse Greater Dandenong’s submission.

In an email on 8 December, Cr Brown stated “backtracking” would undermine the council decisions made on “sound planning grounds” to remove the Bangholme parcel - bounded by Eumemmering Creek, EastLink

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Willow Lodge residents have been unsettled by the council’s proposal to rezone their homes and surrounding lands as industrial, believing it could lead to a hike in fees or having their homes sold out from under them.

Cr Brown described the resi-

dents’ fears as “unfounded”.

The proposal could be the catalyst for planning certainty and amenity improvements for Willow Lodge residents through a rezoning to a special use zone and buffer zones, he said.

Cr Kirwan, in opposition to the proposal, said Willow Lodge’s rates would increase 44 per cent if the land was rezoned industrial.

He said the lodge’s residents wouldn’t want the risk of possible offensive emissions and loss of visual amenity if more factories were built next door.

“The Willow Lodge residents are experiencing odour and noise issues at the moment and (want) to prevent this increasing.”

Councillors hadn’t voted on the Bangholme parcel in 2003, and made a decision “on the fly” in 2011, he said.

The public wasn’t consulted on either occasion.

In 2011, the Bangholme parcel’s rezoning was rejected by the State Government, Melbourne Water, the EPA and Frankston council.

One concern was the proximity to Eastern Treatment Plant which treats 40 per cent of Melbourne’s sewage, Cr Kirwan said.

“No wonder the State Government rejected the idea in 2003 and 2011 - the idea fails the logic test every time.”

Councillors are due to vote on the rescission motion at a general meeting on 14 December.

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“This particular family has had no presents in previous years,” Maurice Blackburn’s Shannan Mu said.

“It was fun to get involved with as an office.”

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“One of our staff members at the South Melbourne office, a relative of hers wanted to donate originally to one family,” Ms Kiernan said.

“They wanted to teach their children that not everybody else had the same level of privilege they had.

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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A NARRE Warren South man stands accused of being a conduit between juvenile car thieves in Melbourne’s southeast and an outlaw motorcycle gang.

Ahmed Farhad Lodin, 30, was refused bail on 7 December after a court heard he had assisted in the sale of highend vehicles stolen by Apex and Young Crucified Warriors (YCW) street gangs this year.

Lodin had admitted to arranging the exchange of stolen vehicles for cash and methamphetamine, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court was told.

Detective Senior Constable Mick Harris of Casey CIU told the court it was believed the young offenders were introduced to buyers from the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang.

“We have concerns with these young offenders, some who have committed violent armed robberies, being out there high on meth.

“We have worked incredibly hard to get these youths in custody.

“It’s an ongoing investigation that we’re working very hard - for the sake of the community - to get on top of.”

The court was told that Lodin was arrested at his home on 11 November and taken to Dandenong Hospital due to wounds

allegedly inflicted by Hells Angels OMCG members over a drug debt.

According to a police summary, Lodin was suffering stab and burn injuries to his legs and had a cut to the bridge of his nose.

He had also been badly beaten during a previous stint in prison, losing the sight in his left eye, the court was told.

Lodin also had close links to three “main targets” and “dangerous offenders” within the Apex and YCW gangs, the court was told.

The gangs’ alleged crimes included armed robberies, car jackings, driving stolen vehicles at high speed as well as a culpable driving charge levelled at a 15-year-old boy.

“These people he’s associating with pose extreme danger to himself and his family,” Sen Const Harris said.

“I can’t express how grave my concerns are.”

Lodin faced charges of theft of a boat, a Navarra ute and petrol from Seaford, aggravated burglary and car theft from a Langwarrin home on 21 July, and stealing a $40,000 Audi from a Malvern East home on 19 October.

The Langwarrin victim identified Lodin as one of three male burglars who she found in her garage.

The terrified victim ran from the intruders and later found

that two motorbikes, power tools and motorbike equipment to the value of nearly $5000 had been taken.

Lodin was also seen travelling in the stolen Audi in November, the court was told.

The car was later allegedly found during a police search warrant at his home, along with an Audi car key, Audi documents, a Winchester Hornet .22 firearm with 18 rounds, an imitation handgun, shotgun shells, orange-tip ammunition and disassembled pen pistols in Glad bags.

Police also allegedly seized items and substances used to make drugs, more than a dozen number plates, $1950 cash, mobile phones, drivers licences under different names, six bags of “white crystal substance”, and a BMW tin and documents.

At the time, Lodin had admitted to being a frequent ice user, Sen Const Harris said.

Defence lawyer Chris Edwards said Lodin had been assessed as suitable for CREDIT bail and would be in danger from inmates if he remained in custody.

A $2000 surety was offered by one of Lodin’s relatives.

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen said Lodin failed to show cause for bail because he was an unacceptable risk of reoffending and endangering the public, despite his family’s support.

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Feedback sought over Dandy police receipt trial VICTORIA Police wants feedback on a receipt trial held in Greater Dandenong.

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IN BRIEF POLICE are searching for a thief who stole a mobile phone in Springvale last month.

The man entered a fast food outlet on Heatherton Road about 8.30pm on Wednesday 18 November.

It is alleged he stole an Apple iPhone 4 from the counter and left.

He is described as Indian in appearance with black hair, a moustache and a solid build.

By CASEY NEILL A DANDENONG North nativity scene has been drawing crowds and sharing the true meaning of Christmas for the past 12 years.

Creator Wilson Fernandez started working on the display at St Elizabeth’s in July, and has spent 250 hours maintaining and expanding the scenes.

He uses soils, clay, straw, plants and barks to give the nativity scene the most traditional and authentic impression of being in Christ-era Bethlehem.

The scenes feature handmade huts, stables, buildings, bridges, palaces, houses and temples surrounded by mountains, rocks, lakes and rivers.

Mr Fernandez said the scene had a weekly theme that told the Christmas story.

It starts with a township filled with regular villagers, traders, travellers and farmers carrying out their normal life. Animals too are seen in a village setting.

From week two, Mary and Joseph enter Bethlehem, find no room at the inn but manage to stay in a stable.

Jesus Christ is born, an angel announces the good news, shepherds visit, three wise men visit the baby and in the final scene, the holy family flees to Egypt.

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The business-card style receipts included the date, time, location and reason for the police contact, and the police member’s registered number and reporting police station.

The physical interaction record was designed to promote transparency.

Acting Superintendent Donald Brown said feedback from the community on receipts was integral in determining their effectiveness and whether they would be used in the future.

“It is really important that we get the views of our local community to determine if receipts have enhanced or hindered their interaction with police or PSOs,” he said.

“People who have been issued with a receipt can give feedback on how helpful and convenient the experience was and if it increased or decreased their satisfaction with police.”

The receipt trial will end on 31 December and an evaluation report will be released in June.

Visit www.police.vic.gov.au and search for RPOC to provide feedback.

POLICE have seized $14,000 worth of cannabis and arrested 13 people at a Dandenong home.

Greater Dandenong Tasking Unit detectives executed a search warrant at the Princes Highway address on 7 December.

They seized 1.8 kilograms of cannabis plus cash and shotgun ammunition, and charged two 31-year-old Dandenong North men with trafficking cannabis and possessing the proceeds of crime.

The men were bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court in February.

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The art of the matter A NEW national art prize is encouraging refugees and asylum seekers to pursue their talents.

City of Greater Dandenong has launched Home and Art to celebrate refugee and asylum seekers’ contributions to Australia’s cultural and social fabric.

Artworks can be paintings, prints, sculptures, textiles, video, photography or drawing and could tell the artist’s personal journey or reflect long-standing artistic traditions or values.

A selection of entries will form an exhibition at Walker Street Gallery in Dandenong in July.

City of Greater Dandenong mayor Heang Tak said the prize created an opportunity for the community “to understand more about the lives of these people prior to and following their arrival in Australia”.

“It is very important for us to welcome new people to our country,” he said.

“Home and Art is another way of doing just that.”

Home and Art ambassador Kosar Majani arrived in Australia from Iran in 2001 at age 18.

“Being an artist is something in you and comes from your heart,” she said.

“Although I am not a refugee, for me art was the only way of expressing myself and taking my mind off the pain of the separation from my family and my culture.”

The Home and Art Prize is open to artists that arrived as a refugee or sought asylum in Australia after 1 January 2000.

Eligible entrants can also apply for help to realise their artwork and freight it to the gallery if chosen for the exhibition.

Home and Art Prize ambassador Kosar Majani with her artwork ‘Car chador’.

Picture: JASON EDWARDS Applications close on 14 March. First prize is $3000 and there’ll be a second cash prize of $500 for an artist living in the City

of Greater Dandenong.

There’s an additional prize of an artist in residency studio space in Dandenong for three months.

Call Walker Street Gallery on 9706 8441 or visit www.walkerstgallery.com.au for entry forms and more information.

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EXECUTIVE HOME WITH HUGE LIVING AREAS PAGE 2 DANDENONG, NOBLE PARK, SPRINGVALE, KEYSBOROUGH, HALLAM, DOVETON, ENDEAVOUR HILLS

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

We’re open for business through Christmas...

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It’s Business as Usual for Barry Plant Noble Park & Keysborough.

Whatever you’re looking for, we’ll be open & ready to assist you during the holidays.

We hope you enjoy the festive season!

Rely on our red carpet experience

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EXECUTIVE HOME WITH HUGE LIVING AREAS \ 164 DAVID COLLINS DRIVE, ENDEAVOUR HILLS Located in popular Endeavour Hills this impressive builder’s own home is sure to impress.

It has four upstairs bedrooms and a separate study.

The large master bedroom has a full en suite and a walk-in wardrobe.

The extensive living areas offer lots of space for the largest family or entertainers.

Off the entrance is the formal lounge with a gas log heater.

Adjacent is a large home office with a separate entrance.

This could be used as a home theatre room or as an extra bedrooms.

At the rear of the home is a huge open-plan area comprising a rumpus, dining room, family room and a quality kitchen with lots of cupboards, granite benchtops, commercial gas stove and dishwasher.

This entire area features stunning polished timber floors and opens, via several bi-fold doors, to an extensive paved patio.

There is a double garage with and internal entrance and ample parking for several vehicles.

Other internal features include high ceilings, ducted cooling throughout and two full bathrooms plus en suite.

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STOCKDALE AND LEGGO DANDENONG, 9791 3177 CHRIS DRIEBERG, 0411 737 303 INSPECT: WEDNESDAY, 6PM-6.30PM OR SATURDAY FROM 1.30PM OR BY APPOINTMENT AUCTION: SATURDAY, 19 DECEMBER, 2PM PRICE: $650,000 PLUS BUYERS

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ISELL GROUP, 8586 6411 NICKOLE SMIRNOV, 0434 220 381 14 HUGHES CRESCENT INSPECT: SATURDAY, 3PM PRICE: $370,000 PLUS TWILIGHT AUCTION: MONDAY, 21 DECEMBER, 7.30PM ON SITE.

NOBLE PARK

With its limitless potential, this lovingly cared for and well maintained home offers a great opportunity to enter the housing market and kiss goodbye rentals for good.

Set on a generous 547 square metre block, this three-bedroom solid brick home provides a lovely family focused atmosphere with all the necessary conveniences.

It is well presented with zoned living spaces including a formal living and dining room, well-equipped kitchen with ample food preparation space, plentiful storage, as well as casual meals area so the family will enjoy relaxed living and entertaining!

Featuring three large sized bedrooms, a family bathroom complete with toilet, laundry room and an additional toilet, there is definitely plenty of space for young families to spread

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The front and rear exteriors are both large and unassuming.

The property is only limited by the new owner’s imagination so there is a huge opportunity to create a landscaped masterpiece, a self-sufficient vegetable garden or set up the kids with the dream playground.

Alternatively, this may be a prized opportunity for investors or developers to knock-down the existing property, create multiple dwellings and cash in on the housing shortage.

This home offers brilliant lifestyle conveniences, close proximity to gorgeous parklands, great local schools, EastLink, the Princes Highway and so much more.

Tucked in this quiet street in the Harrisfield pocket is this gem of a home - a versatile and unique find in the area.

This well presented home is in great condition and is on a 615 square metre corner block so there is the potential to build another unit in the rear.

As visitors make their way through the porch and into the home they will be quickly greeted by a nice warm feeling and the beautiful ambience of a well looked after home.

With its good size living area and ducted heating, the new owners will definitely have a cosy room to entertain their family and friends.

Further inside there is ducted heating throughout, a modern feel kitchen with ample bench space and a dishwasher, a spacious meals area, three spacious bedrooms plus a central bathroom with a private toilet.

There’s plenty of room at the rear with an undercover entertaining area plus an exceptional amount of space for kids and pets to run freely in addition to the double car garage with automated roller doors and secured gates for easy accessibility.

Extra security is also provided with roller shutters around this home.

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BARRY PLANT NOBLE PARK, 8710 0000 PHONG HO, 0432 031 601 AND TIM STICKLEY, 0409 215 540 7 LODGE STREET PRICE: $550,000 PLUS AUCTION THIS SATURDAY: OPEN SATURDAY, 11.30AM-NOON AUCTION: SATURDAY, 19 DECEMBER, NOON TERMS: 10 PER CENT DEPOSIT. BALANCE 30 TO 120 DAYS DJ

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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.

It offers four generously proportioned bedrooms with its huge master bedroom being a complete indulgence of space and amenity including a walk-in robe and ensuite.

The second bathroom serves the other three bedrooms towards the rear of the home.

The centre-piece is a great, open plan living and dining area which is formed around the large and spacious kitchen with its glamorous stones benches, glass splashbacks and premium stainless steel appliances which include a dishwasher.

In addition there is a large digital media room/rumpus room which is ready for your home theatre equipment.

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MCDONALD REAL ESTATE, KEYSBOROUGH, 9701 8611 LE HOA WYSHAM, 0418 566 133 4 ELLSWORTH STREET, KEYSBOROUGH PRICE: $730,000 PLUS INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT

Opening off the central living zone is a perfect, north-facing, timber-decked al fresco living area under roof line for year round entertaining of family and friends.

Other quality features and appointments include premium tiled floors, ducted heating and cooling, plantation shutters and down lights throughout.

The two-car lock-up garage with remote controlled door has direct access to the home’s interior.

There are 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, a bus stop and EastLink.

Barry Plant Dandenong would like to thank all our valued clients for a successful 2015 and look forward to seeing you in 2016!

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

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

Seaso ’s Greei g fro the tea of Harcourts U ity!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! & HAPPY NEW YEAR! Ruby Vu

Mary Vu

Gina Beng Heng

Harvey Nhan

Kim Vu

Fang Wang

Brian Hoang Pham

Springvale South 21 Ivory Crescent Sensational double storey home in great location!

Located in the heart of Springvale South, convenience of bus stop to Springvale SC & train station. This beautiful home offers 3 bedrooms with WIR and full ensuite to master, BIRs to others, open plan living. Cooking like a master chef in the well appointed kitchen, 2 bathrooms upstairs & a power room downstairs.

Other features: ducted heating, split system air-conditioning, dishwasher, balcony view, courtyard with a gazebo. Surrounded by well-known schools such as Haileybury & Killester College & minutes to beach. The inspection will be impressed.

For Sale Buyer over $480,000 View www.harcourts.com.au Open By Appointment Harvey Nhan M 0432 558 881 E harvey.nhan@harcourts.com.au

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

Situated in the heart of Frankston, walking to Bayside shops & beach, this approx. 3420m2 corner block in Commercial Zone 1 has potential to build up to 66 apartments, multi-level development (STCA). The consulting suite consists of reception, offices, meeting & storage, parking, floor area approx. 1,215sqm, currently rental $104,400/pa GST incl until 2017, if fully leased can generate extra up to $156,000/pa. Easy access to freeway & public transport, it is a perfect opportunity to develop/invest in the Melbourne's Premier Bayside capital.

For Sale By Tender Close on 16/12/2015 at 5:00pm View www.harcourts.com.au Harvey Nhan M 0432 558 881

E harvey.nhan@harcourts.com.au

NOBLE PARK 1/7 Guild Avenue Live in or invest in this solid apartment!

Great opportunity to secure this great apartment in Noble Park.

This fantastic open plan property consists of a huge lounge & dining area adjoining to a nice kitchen with gas cooking appliances, 2 good sized bedrooms with BIRs, central bathroom & laundry. Other features including floor tiles, floorboards, gas heating, court yard & 1 car space. A short drive to shops, swimming pool, schools, parks, Skate Park. Ideal for first home buyer or investor with the current rental return of $1195/pm.

Call for an inspection today.

For Sale Price Negotiation Over $260k View www.harcourts.com.au Open By Appointment Gina Beng Heng M 0401 337 966 E gina.bengheng@harcourts.com.au

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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

4/46 View Road SPRINGVALE

Lot 26 - Yarraman Village NOBLE PARK

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

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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.

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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

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KEYSBOROUGH 46 KINGSCLERE AVENUE It Never Ends… Two for One! Two kitchens, two bathrooms, separate living areas - it’s dual living at it’s finest. With a three bedroom home at the front and a single bedroom bungalow at the rear with it’s own ensuite and kitchen, this is truly a two for one offer. Don’t judge this home by it’s façade… because if you do, you’ll miss out on one of the most enchanting, neverending 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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Tuesday 22nd December at 5pm unless sold prior Contact Agent As advertised or by appointment Photo ID required Jeremy Phillips 0402 751 001 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

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SPRINGVALE 26 MCKIRDY STREET Exceptional Family home in the Perfect Position!

Step inside this four bedroom family home in a prime pocket of Springvale and know that it’s the perfect choice to be your outstanding family home. Set on a block size of 528m2 (approx.), you can walk to Springvale Central, the shops, Killester College, doctor’s surgeries, the parks – it’s all at your doorstep. This home is so solid and well presented that it’s ready to be yours today. With solid timber floors throughout most of the home, evaporative cooling, ducted heating, an open kitchen with dining, bright living, zoned bedrooms plus a secure front and rear yard, it’s the perfect haven for any sized family.

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Tuesday 2nd February 2016 at 5pm unless sold prior $640,000+ Thurs 5:30 - 6pm & Sat 10:30 - 11am Photo ID required Phong Ho 0432 031 601 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 Noble Park / SPriNgvale 8 7 1 0 0 0 0 0

DANDENONG NORTH 39 BURCHALL GROVE An Elevated Beauty so close to Waverley Gardens!

Fall in love with this charming home the minute you set your eyes on it. With beautiful elevated entry and welcoming front façade, you’ll discover a solid and immaculate home for years to come. 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, evaporative cooling plus a 4 car carport that can double as your outdoor entertaining area and this becomes the complete package for any family.

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Tuesday 22nd December at 5pm unless sold prior $460,000+ As advertised or by appointment Photo ID required Chien Le 0403 342 809 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPriNgvale 8 7 1 0 0 0 0 0

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 7 LODGE STREET A Hidden Jewel on Lodge 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.

Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 30 - 120 Days.

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Saturday 19th December at 12pm $550,000+ Wed 5:30 - 6pm & Sat 11:30am - 12pm Photo ID required Phong Ho 0432 031 601 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

NOBLE PARK 1/41 FRENCH STREET Surprising Young Unit in a Brilliant Location!

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.

Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 60 Days

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Saturday 19th December at 12:30pm $360,000+ Sat 12 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Jenny Sudra 0422 991 593 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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NOBLE PARK 2 LEE STREET Unbelievable Investment Opportunity!

This unique, state-of-the-art boarding house featuring 9 self-contained studios - each with 1 bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom and some with a courtyard.

Features include ducted heating, split system cooling, built-in-robes, common entertainment area, common kitchen and meals area, common laundry, storage areas and 4 car parking spaces.

Brilliantly located only a short walk to Yarraman Station, Eastlink and shops, this is appealing for buyers and tenants alike and the wise investor looking for a solid income!

Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 30 Days.

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Saturday 6th February 2016 at 11:30am Contact Agent As advertised or by appointment Photo ID required Belinda Robbie 0414 335 696 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

NOBLE PARK NORTH 56 KERNOT CRESCENT A Hidden Gem Here Calling all buyers and investors, if you’re just starting out looking for fantastic value in your first home then here is one opportunity you can’t go pass. Residing within prestigious and highly desired area within the Waverley Gardens and Noble Park North precinct is this lovely brick veneer home just waiting for the right buyer to call home.

Upon entry buyers are greeted by a welcoming big front yard with undercover carport.

Comprising 3 good size BDRs with BIRs, carpeted lounge and featuring a fire place great for family times in the winter months. The home comes with gas appliances, laminate bench top, A/C and fans in rooms. A bungalow at the back adds to more functional space or use as a cubby room for lots of fun times.

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Tuesday 2nd February 2016 at 5pm unless sold prior $420,000+ Sat 12 - 12:30pm Photo ID required Chien Le 0403 342 809 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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KEYSBOROUGH 30 BRACKNELL STREET Super Sized for a Large Family Four greats sized bedrooms plus a study / 5th Bedroom, two bathrooms, dual living areas including a sun filled rumpus, a great sized kitchen that opens to the undercover alfresco area and it’s all on a block of 611m2 (approx) – this is super sized from all angles! Plus with the superb location you’re a minute or two away from the local shops, Parkmore Shopping Centre, Eastlink and schools while public transport is a mere moment away. This has everything under one roof including high ceilings, ducted heating, a secure rear yard plus ample space for multiple vehicles in the front beyond the carport, making it the perfect package for your family.

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Tuesday 22nd December at 5pm unless sold prior $420,000+ Sat 1 - 1:30pm Photo ID required Jessejames Mariñas 0431 108 933 Chee-ky Dunlop 0422 910 881 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

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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 PARK 10 Cyril Gve

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 128 James Cook Dve

KEY YSBOROUGH 7 Hanbury H Crt

KEYSBOROUGH 10 Maxfield Rd

KEYSBOROUGH 29 Cambria Rd

NOBL RK 2 rcy St

NOBLE PA 42 Stuart t

NDEAVOUR ILLS 21 Chester Crt

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KEYSBOROUGH 15 Chesney St

KEYSBOROUGH 25 Brett Dve

KEYSBOROUGH 12 Benjamin Crt

KEYSBOROUGH 8 Amanda Crt

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

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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.

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Lovely home - walking distance to Parkmore Set in a quiet court, within walking distance to Parkmore is this neat 3 bedroom family home on a perfectly flat and rectangular 536m2 block. Inside features 3 spacious bedrooms, all with built in robes, serviced by a central bathroom, ducted heating, evaporative cooling and bonus 4 split system air-conditioners. Guests are welcomed by a formal lounge with separate kitchen and meals area features: 600mm gas stovetop and oven, dual sink.

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Auction Outside includes a neat backyard, with a huge fully enclosed double garage. Strategically positioned within five minutes’ walk to Parkmore. Get all you need in one place, within zoning of premium schools such as Haileybury, Lighthouse College and Chandler Park Primary School. 4 Jean Court is perfect for first home buyers and investors alike! Lease potential $380 per week/ $1646 per calendar month.

$430,000+ Thursday 17th December @ 6.30pm View Wednesday 12-12:30pm & Thursday 6-6:30pm Ravi Lather 0420 844 770 ravi.lather@raywhite.com Clyde Lobo 0421 138 384 clyde.lobo@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

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Neat townhouse! Walking distance to Central Dandenong!

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You will be impressed with the neat floor plan of this 2 bedroom townhouse, within minute’s walks to Dandenong Shops and Station! You and your guests will be welcomed by an open plan living area equipped with split system airconditioner, which expands to a spacious kitchen and meals area. The open kitchen features 600mm electric stove and oven, dual sink, and abundant cupboard space.

updated bathroom. Outside includes a low maintenance backyard and a secure covered car space on title. Located on a quiet block and strategically positioned within 5 minutes to Dandenong Station. Commuting to the city is easy, whilst 5 minutes to the Plaza and market ensures you get everything you need and want in one place! Lease potential $300 per week / $1300 per calendar month. Inspect Sat/Wed to register your interest!

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View Wednesday & Saturday 3-3:30pm Clyde Lobo 0421 138 384 clyde.lobo@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

Upstairs features two spacious bedrooms, serviced by an

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Stunning in design and blessed with a premium Rosewood Downs location, this quality 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home sits on 755m2 (approx.) of manicured garden surrounds. Designed with north facing living & entertaining areas overlooking the private park like garden. Wrought iron gates open to a paved driveway leading to a remote double garage plus double carport. A welcome entrance to formal lounge & formal dining room with elegant gas log fire & picture windows. The functional family layout offers parents & children

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Expressions of Interest their own private space; with a study, main bedroom offering full ensuite & WIR to the front & children’s wing serviced with a full bathroom. The heart of the home, a family sized kitchen with breakfast bar, adjoins the large everyday family area overlooking a covered outdoor entertaining pergola. Additional quality appointments include: ducted heating, ducted vacuum, evap cooling, sprinkler system, 8 solar panels & 3000ltr water tank. In Dandenong North’s premier position, simply move in, relax and enjoy a lifestyle worth living!

Closing 17/12/15 at 6pm View Wednesday 12-12:30pm Clyde Lobo 0421 138 384 clyde.lobo@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

Ray White Noble Park/Springvale

1B

Noble Park 64 Nance Street

3A

Perfect family home! 537sqm!

For Sale

Set on 537m2, this single storey brick house features: three bedrooms of a good size, all with built-in robes, serviced by ducted heating, air conditioning in lounge and a central bathroom. Guests are welcomed by a formal lounge, with polished floor boards throughout, whilst an updated kitchen features: 600mm gas stovetop and oven.

Outside boasts a spacious verandah, overlooking the huge backyard, perfect for entertaining the family and guests! A

tandem double garage features at the end of a long four car driveway. Strategically positioned within 4 minutes to Noble Park Station, commuting to the city is easy, whilst 4 minutes to Parkmore Shopping Centre ensures you get everything you need and want in one place!

1C

View Wednesday & Saturday 4-4:30pm Clyde Lobo 0421 138 384 clyde.lobo@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

Lease potential $350 per week / $1517 per calendar month.

Inspect Sat/Wed to register your interest!

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Noble Park 83 Corrigan Road

3A

Large Family Home

Auction

Offering 3 large bedrooms, full ensuite bathroom, plus central family bathroom. The whole family can spread out and enjoy open plan kitchen and meals area, a formal lounge to the front of the home, modern kitchen with gas cooking and stainless steel appliances, ducted heating and evaporative cooling and high ceilings.

Beautifully presented & positioned in the heart of Noble Park just minutes walk to station, shops, schools & churches.

Know the meaning of freedom!

2B

2C

$400,000 - $440,000 Saturday 19th December @ 2pm View Wednesday 1-1:30pm & Saturday 1:30-2pm Jaymee Le 0416 336 902 jaymee.le@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

This adaptable family home can change to suit your needs over the years. Areas of the home offer privacy & independence which is ideal for older children or family with parents who live with. Square block of approximately 535m2 and the bonus of double side by side carport.

Ray White Noble Park/Springvale 1211129

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4A

Keysborough 1 Cottongum Avenue Exceptional Quality This quality built home is clearly poised to take contemporary luxury to the next level of desirability in one of Keysborough’s most privileged positions. Offering the ultimate in today’s luxury lifestyle, merging architecture with low maintenance gardens and a serene atmosphere. Only 27 mins from the CBD and surrounded by well known private schools, golf course and well protected natural reserves, this ‘Dennis Family’ built home has been customised to create an individual and totally distinctive property. Defined by

3B

2C

Auction clean lines, benchmark beauty and an absolute refusal to compromise on quality, the impact is irresistible, the effect is unforgettable. Floorplans offering large living and dining domains; are complemented by spacious kitchens featuring stainless steel appliances, elegant colour palettes, Caesarstone surfaces , island benches and plentiful storage. Alluring accommodation and beautiful bathrooms reflect the unparalleled appeal bedrooms in which superb main suites enjoy private ensuites.

Saturday 19th December @ 4pm View Wednesday 5-5:30pm & Saturday 3:30-4pm Jaymee Le 0416 336 902 jaymee.le@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

Ray White Noble Park/Springvale

Jaymee Le has the Ray White_Know How Our agents have forged strong relationships with their local communities and have the knowledge and expertise to talk to buyers about your property’s potential. We inspire buyers to imagine a lifestyle in your property to encourage the highest evaluation in their mind.

Contact me to have your property appraised.

0416 336 902 (03) 9547 0000 (03) 9547 5535 jaymee.le@raywhite.com 42 Douglas Street, Noble Park 3174 raywhitenoblepark.com.au

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Keysborough 9 Bracknell Street

3A

Fully Renovated With its glimmering lights overlooking the streetscape, this superbly renovated residence combines traditional features with modern luxury. Welcome Guests in the light filled formal lounge, complimented by pristine Tasmanian Oak Wood floors. Sleep soundly in any of the 3 bedrooms. 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, complete with corner shower and large bath tub for all

1B

3C

For Sale those warm winter soaks. Other benefits include; wall heater, air-conditioning, single carport, garden shed, low maintenance yard and covered BBQ area, for all your summer entertaining.

An added bonus is the large double lock up garage plus workshop area.

Conveniently located in the heart of Keysborough, providing the lucky new owner access to Parkmore Shopping Centre, top schools including Haileybury, public transport and Easlink Freeway, just to name a few.

$570,000+ View Saturday 12-12:30pm Jaymee Le 0416 336 902 jaymee.le@raywhite.com

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Ray White Noble Park/Springvale

Keysborough 46 Wahroonga Avenue

3A

Enormous Appeal

Auction

This fully renovated home has enormous appeal for the house-proud owner-occupier and the investor alike. An eye catcher from the street and surrounded by low maintenance gardens, the interior boasts light-filled living areas complemented by a delicate colour scheme. Featuring; large L shaped lounge, new floating timber floors and 3 good size bedrooms, all serviced, by a light and airy bathroom. The chef of the home will love spending time in the tastefully designed kitchen, overlooking a lovely alfresco area and a large

manicured backyard. Other benefits of the home include; ducted heating, evaporative cooling, 2 toilets, double carport and 2 large sheds. Central to all amenities, the property is located just a short distance from Parkmore Shopping Centre, Frederick Wachter’s reserve, Wallarano Primary, Noble Park shops and train station. Realistically priced and fantastically positioned making it attractive to all segments of the market place. So don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

Land size: 540m2 approx

1B

2C

$550,000+ View Saturday 1-1:30pm Jaymee Le 0416 336 902 jaymee.le@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

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1211435-DJ51-15

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37 Follett Drive, Nyora

Field of Dreams Been looking for that exclusive piece of land to build your dream home on!! We have it!! 9.36 Acres of pure heaven.

Excellent home sites to choice from, power to boundary, new common boundary fence and has a northerly aspect.

The land is undulating with a small dam, heavy producing old pear trees and has fantastic rural views as far as the eye can see.

The location offers the best of both worlds, situated on a no through Road with privacy, while being within minutes to Town. $319,000 16 Le Maitres Road, Kardella South

2.4 FARMLET 3 Bedroom Ranch Style Home on 2.4 acres with commanding views over paddocks and hills in backyard. 10 private pony yards off central laneway. 2 paddocks, fouling yard and loose box.

Mains water, sealed road frontage.

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BARRY PLANT DANDENONG, 9706 7455 YASANTHA DE SILVA, 0432 805 336 18 BARBARA AVENUE PRICE: $460,000 PLUS INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT

Just a moment away from Heatherton Road and the entrance to EastLink, this solid brick home is sure to impress.

It is situated on a quiet street close to all conveniences.

This delightful home with a lovely street frontage and open veranda features timber floors, a separate lounge, updated kitchen, centrally located bathroom and generous size rooms.

Additionally there is the added comfort of ducted heating and air conditioning.

This is all located on a large 604 square metre plot with a wide driveway and plenty of space at the back.

It would be ideal for a townhouse retaining the existing home.

The current tenant has been living on the property for more than five years and provides a generous rental return of $300 per week for the savvy investor.

$400,000 Plus

By Appointment Ray Wilkinson 0417 515 649

5658 1007 www.auddinofn.com.au

Lang Lang - langlang@alexscott.com.au

73 Commercial Street, Korumburra

35A Westernport Road. 5997 5599 1211183-RC51-15

DANDENONG NORTH

For Sale Inspect Contact

POSTCODE

3175

32 Licola Road Heyfield - $359,000 Room For All - 4 Bedrooms Plus Self-Contained Unit Located within town, this fully renovated, 4 bedroom Family Residence also features a 2 Bedroom Self-Contained Unit. Positioned on approx 1000m2 (1/4 Acre), the owners have produced this family home, even the extended family can enjoy, with their own space. Features include: BIRs in all bedrooms; Open-plan dining/ living area, adjoining an exceptional al-fresco dining-living area, you can comfortably use all-year-round; Split Systems in both residences; dishwasher; en-suite to main bedroom; & new carpet in all bedrooms. The new garage fits 3 cars comfortably, with plenty of storage the extra tools & toys. The home has been fully rewired & re-plumbed leaving you nothing to do, but move in & enjoy. This property offers you the opportunity to have extended family residing with you, or to lease out the fully self-contained unit, to help pay for your new lifestyle. In conclusion, an excellent family home for all, & only 10 minutes to Lake Glenmaggie.

Inspect By Appointment All Enquiries: David Wadey 0429 483007 Email: david@greheyfield.com.au

Keysborough 19 Domain Drive

2A

Immaculately Kept Home 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. Fully renovated throughout, welcome guest in the formal lounge, enhanced with natural sunlight and newly laid with vinyl floorboards, overlooking the open plan dining area. Sleep soundly in any of the two bedrooms, all with built in robes. Master bedroom includes walk in robe and walk through light and airy central bathroom, complete

4 Temple Street, Heyfield, 3858 www.gippslandrealestate.com

1B

5148 3007

2C

Auction with corner shower and stylish splash backs. The chef of the home will thrive in the immaculately kept kitchen, complete with induction cooktop and quality stainless steel appliances.

Other benefits of the home include; ducted heating, split system air conditioning, electric shutters, double remote controlled garage with internal access and for those warm summer nights, an enclosed alfresco area in the sizeable courtyard.

$400,000 - $440,000 Sat 19th December @ 11am View Wednesday 4-4:30pm & Saturday 10:30-11am Jaymee Le 0416 336 902 jaymee.le@raywhite.com

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SPRINGVALE 3 Alma Crt

5A2B2D3L

Golden Opportunity – Huge Land in Springvale Central!

Private:

$800,000+

This huge 650m2 block home with well designed and easy to maintain gardens, is an excellent opportunity to purchase in a highly desirable neighbourhood and take advantage of the excellent amenities nearby. There is plenty of off-street parking available with a carport as well as an extensive driveway leading to this lovely home. Freshly painted, neatly presented with bright and airy living & bedrooms. Extra feature are ceiling fans & carpet throughout, a functional kitchen and a conveniently positioned tiled bathroom. Great rental income and currently tenanted for an excellent long-term of $1580 per month. Conveniently located within walking distance of vibrant Springvale Central. In addition to having easy access to major freeways, public transport and local parks, there are also many exceptional educational institutions, both Primary & Secondary, as well as renowned private schooling at Wesley College, Huntingtower School and Killester College. Additionally, Monash University is a short drive from your front door. This attractive home, situated in a prime location, offers a myriad of options for the astute purchaser seeking to invest or develop and reap the rewards. There is enormous potential for Dual Occupency, subject to council approval (STCA) & subdivision. An inspection is a must!!!

Inspect:

Saturday 12:00pm - 12:30pm Wednesday 5:00pm - 5:30pm Photo ID Required

DANDENONG NORTH 2 Oxford Court

4A2B2D6L

Family home in highly desirable location

Private Sale:

Contact Agent

Inspect:

Wed 7-7:30pm Sat 1-1:30pm Photo ID Require

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. An expansive and fully carpeted living area is large enough to comfortably cater for large family gatherings, and a bonus dual-purpose room with access to the undercover decked area, presently used as a rumpus room, can be utilised as a 5th bedroom as it includes built-in robes. Fully modernised and containing abundant stone benches and cupboard space, the well appointed kitchen features gas cooktop, underbench oven and dishwasher.

As an added bonus, there is a generously proportioned laundry room complete with loads of bench and storage space.

858 10 999 20 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 14 December, 2015

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

Nik Sharma 0411 790 745

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

Varun Ahuja 0404 954 492 1210520

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KEYSBOROUGH 16 Filer Court

3A1B2D2L

Location, location, location

Private Sale:

$530,000+

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.

Inspect:

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

KEYSBOROUGH 22/2-22 Breanne Place

2A1B1D1L

Excellent location, Great investment or Live in!!!

Private Sale:

$360,000+

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 DJ

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

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

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KEYSBOROUGH 31 Havenstone Drive

4A2B2D1B2L

KEYSBOROUGH 29 Stafford Street

4A2B2D2L

Beautiful 1 Year Old Porter Davis Family Home

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

Creating Dreams with Porter Davis Camberwell

Private Sale: $750,000+ Inspect: Sat:12:30pm –1:00pm Photo ID Required

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

Presenting the perfect loor plan for entertaining and situated in a highly desirable location, this stunning and expertly crafted Porter Davis “Camberwell” 32 sq family home on a sizeable block of approx. 575m2 comprises 4 bedrooms plus study, 3 generous living areas, 2 bathrooms plus double garage. Lush lawns and eye-catching low-maintenance landscaping combine with a striking contemporary façade to provide attractive street appeal.

An entertainer’s delight, this spectacular home will truly cater to all your family’s requirements with three living areas consisting of rumpus, living and theatre rooms. An open-plan master chef’s kitchen of generous proportions with Caesarstone benches and striking glass splashback

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

LD O S 60%

SPRINGVALE SOUTH 15 Dorrit street

4A2B2D7L

NOBLE PARK 9 Racecourse Road

3A2B3D2L

Elevated family home in excellent location

Private Sale: $650,000+ Inspect: Saturday 11:00 - 11:00 am Photo ID Required

Brand new generously proportioned double-storey townhouses

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

Well maintained and lovingly cared for, this charming brick veneer family home on a generous block of approx. 650m2 plus a double garage with workshop and carport plus plenty of additional parking in the wide driveway for up to 7 vehicles. As an added bonus, there is a pizza oven plus an extensive veggie patch in the fully fenced, secure and private back garden.

Featuring a mix of timber and tiled loors throughout and decorated in a neutral colour palette with plenty of natural light lowing through, this lovely elevated home comprises a generously proportioned formal lounge and dining room.

All the sizeable, bright and airy bedrooms are serviced by a fully tiled main bathroom, complete with full-sized tub.

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

858 10 999 22 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 14 December, 2015

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

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• Leading Agency in your Area with Unrivaled Customer service • We specialise in S’vale, Keysborough, Noble Park, D’nong, D’nong Nth • Over 20 Years of Real Estate Experience • With over 10,000 Clients, we have more buyers for your home • Award Winning agents • Our team can speak a combined 10 languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Teochew, Vietnamese, Cambodian (Khmer), Thai, Hindi Punjabi and Turkish • Excellent Ofice Location next to Westpac - more buyers come to us

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Does your property manager return your calls?

Is your Property Manager constantly changing?

Are you being given the support you need?

Are you getting the service you deserve?

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SPRINGVALE

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33% more homes sold when advertised through newspapers and online instead of online alone.

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MCDONALD REAL ESTATE, SPRINGVALE, 9546 8211 HARRY LI, 0414 216 699 AND SHANE AH-KAN, 0433 301 502 1185134-KC21-15

Core Logic Australia – Media Maximiser January 2015. Based on sales of houses and units.

This stunning brick veneer residence set on a generous 620 square metre allotment in this desired family neighbourhood provides pristine living with potential to offer subdivisional opportunities.

Meticulously kept and updated, the home has three spacious bedrooms, floorboards throughout, two living areas catering for larger households, a separate lounge and family spaces and a light filled, modern kitchen adjoining a dining area.

Other features include security shutters, air conditioning and heating, a single garage and double carport.

It is minutes from the nearby Coles store, IKEA, Bunnings, buses and trains, easy access to main roads, and is close to state and Catholic schools, Monash University and Springvale’s heartland.

The selling agent says that this home is in an absolutely prime location.

POSTCODE

5 MEIN STREET INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT PRICE: $620,000-$680,000

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1211180-RC51-15

Call 9792 0042 Now! www.crestonrealestate.com.au 264 Lonsdale St, Dandenong

changing dreams into reality

DANDENONG 2/62 David Street

$300,000+

OFI: Wednesday: 5:00-5:30pm Saturday: 12:30-1:00pm

DANDENONG NORTH

DANDENONG NORTH

5A Dunearn Road

144 Brady Road

$360,000

OFI: Wednesday: 5:00-5:30pm Saturday: 1:00-1:30pm

$650,000

OFI: Thursday: 4:30-5:00pm Saturday: 12:00-12:30pm

Location, location, location!!

2 in 1

Brady’s Road Charm

This well maintained family home in Central Dandenong has an inviting appeal with its attractive lounge, shiny floorboards and down-lights. The home comprises of 2 spacious bedrooms with built-in 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. Walk to Dandenong hospital, market, plaza and school. Currently tenanted, bringing in $14,856./-pa. So if you’re looking to live here or invest, be quick to inspect!

This modern and spacious 3 BR apartment is a perfect buy for the first home buyer or investor. It is a stunning home with polished floorboards throughout. The bedrooms have BIR with sliding doors. The Master bedroom offers a full ensuite with walk-in robe. The shared bathroom boasts a large spa, laundry and vanity with a separate toilet. From the spacious living room a sliding door leads you to a beautiful sunroom where you can relax and enjoy the natural light. The modern gourmet kitchen comes complete with breakfast bar, oodles of cabinetry, gas cooking and dishwasher. Other features include ducted heating air-conditioning and a single lock up garage. The apartment is located above a shopping strip which includes a restaurant, gym and child care centre and lots of other conveniences at your doorstep. Would suit a small lawyers firm, accountant or home office. Call now!

The beautiful paved entrance to this stunning 3BR home, along with its tiled veranda is very inviting. There are two spacious living areas that offer warmth and appeal. The ensuite has modern fittings with mirrored walls and a spa. There’s a second bathroom and toilet for family convenience. The kitchen has a hardwood bench top with loads of cabinetry. Ducted heating, evaporated cooling, gas cooking, spacious carpeted bedrooms and tiled areas elsewhere, neatly maintained front and back yards, a single lock up garage with ample car parking space are added features. The elevated wooden decking at the back of the house is a stunner with breathtaking views of the hills. With the property having solar panels it will reduce the electricity bills. The house is in immaculate condition and perfectly maintained. Walk into this house and you will be smiling all the way!

Contact: Ashton Ashokkumar 0405 559 766

Contact: Ashton Ashokkumar 0405 559 766

Contact: Ashton Ashokkumar 0405 559 766

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We at Creston would like to sincerely thank all of our valuable clients for your continued help, support and encouragement. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas & Prosperous New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2016!

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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 2 WESTBROOK DRIVE

A3

B2

C2

MODERN, FRESH AND IMMACULATE. Located in Hidden Grove Estate, this contemporary 3 bedroom home has recently been revitalised with stunning new bamboo flooring, updated tiling, new carpet plus more. Well designed with the main bedroom at the front featuring a private en-suite bathroom and WIR. There is a bright, central living room opposite a private, paved courtyard perfect for outdoor living in coming warmer months. The open plan kitchen features beech wood style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances plus a brand new dishwasher. The other 2 generously proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom are at this end of the home. Completing the accommodation is a family living and meals area which overlooks the rear garden. Features includes central gas ducted heating, split system AC, double blinds, a lock-up garage with RC door and drive through rear access for additional on-site parking if required, updated laundry, and so much more. Close by are amenities such as parkland, walking and cycling tracks plus Parkmore Shopping, Tatterson Park and East Link.

Price: $590,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 3:00 - 3:30pm

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 James Lai 0417 474 258

KEYSBOROUGH 29 BRACKNELL STREET

A3

SAY HELLO TO A GOOD BUY!

Price: $500,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 3:30 - 4:00pm Saturday 12:45 - 1:15pm

Don’t miss this attractive Single Storey home set in a most sought pocket of Keysborough. Just 500 metres from the local Primary School and a big play ground, this lovely family home features 3 well-proportioned bedrooms, a huge formal living room, a beautiful modern kitchen with gas cook top adjoining a bright and generous, casual family meals area plus a newly renovated bathroom. There is also a very spacious outdoor timber-decked outdoor entertaining and living area under cover and set in a large and private backyard with ample of room to improve and add on. A double garage completes the picture. Creature comforts include gas heating, cooling system, security shutters and beautiful ceramic floor tiles. All this set on a beautiful, flat and regular-shaped block of 532m2 a short walking distance to Parkmore Shops, bus stop at door plus easy access to East Link.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 03 9701 8611

B1

C2

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 John Wysham 0418 322 618

1210485

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The Directors and team at McDonald Real Estate would like to thank you for your support in 2015, wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year!

NOBLE PARK 1 JEFFERY AVENUE

A4

LAND AHOY! 4 BEDROOMS ON 975M2!

Auction: Saturday 23rd Jan at 12pm Price: $700,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 4:15 - 4:45pm Saturday 3:45 - 4:15pm

Set on a massive and highly developable block (STCA); this lovely 4 bedroom home is located in an excellent pocket of Noble Park right on the border of Springvale South with the Athol Rd bus stop literally 2 doors away and the Athol Road shopping centre a short 5 minute stroll. Ideal for the buyer or investor looking for an opportunity to redevelop and/or improve the existing house; this property is just bristling with potential being set on a huge allotment of 975.6m2 with an enormous street frontage and dual (2) driveways. The existing dwelling is a wonderful family home featuring open plan living including a large lounge and dining area with split system air conditioning, ducted heating, a bright, updated kitchen with plenty of cupboards, and a large alfresco area at the rear. Plenty of space in the large backyard for a game of cricket or for the kids to run around and work off some steam in the safety of your own property. Other outdoor features include a garden shed, two water tanks and a big double car garage plus heaps of additional parking via the second driveway and the paved front yard. Location is within a short walk to Athol Rd shopping centre, bus stop, schools, 5 minutes’ drive to East link and all other amenities. Perfect for home buyer, investor and developer alike.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

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KEYSBOROUGH 21 EDGECOMB STREET

A4

STYLE AND QUALITY ARE ALWAYS IN FASHION

Auction: Saturday 19th Dec at 11am Price: $790,000+ Inspect: Tuesday 5:30 - 6:00pm Thursday 6:00 - 6:30pm Saturday 10:30 - 11:00am

Designed and constructed from a cool palette of light and crisp tones, this prestige residence comprises 3 indoor and 2 outdoor living spaces on the ground floor plus an additional living zone upstairs; the lucky family who moves in here will never want for a choice of places to sit, dine, chat and just unwind and relax. There are also 4 well-proportioned bedrooms, each with its own fully-fitted, walk-in robe. The master suite is flooded with northern sunlight and enjoys a reading nook and a private bathroom featuring twin, porcelain vanities set into a stone benchtop, plus an oversize shower with mosaic tiling highlights. The main living and dining areas downstairs are open-plan and anchored by a delightful, true chef’s kitchen with a wide 900mm oven with rotisserie, a gas cooktop and ample stone benches for preparing your gourmet masterpieces, a fitted, walk-in pantry plus loads of other storage. All this flows out to a vast, merbau-decked, 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-conditioning separately zoned between the 2 floors. There is also a 3.5kw PV solar panel system which pretty much relieves you of that worry. Add beautiful plantation shutters throughout, a guest powder room, established, fully landscaped gardens front and rear, a lush green lawn, a generous double lock-up garage, plus an additional secure parking space behind locked gates, quality tiling, carpeting and fittings and fixtures throughout. All this located close to schools, shops, Eastlink access and just 10 minutes to Edithvale station and beach.

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Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

John Wysham 0418 322 618 Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133

KEYSBOROUGH 8 GRAHAM MICHELE PLACE

A5

EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE: NUMBER 8

Auction: Saturday 19th Dec @ 12:00pm Price: $850,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 5:45 - 6:15pm Saturday 11:30 - 12:00pm

Sitting proudly in the most prestigious section of middle Keysborough and tucked quietly behind Cheltenham Road, this well-kept double storey of approx 40sqs has very wide appeal but can only be bought by one lucky buyer. Featuring 5 bedrooms in total, the extremely flexible floorplan offered by this spacious home provides the perfect solution for older family members with 1 bedroom and an adjoining bathroom downstairs plus 4 more bedrooms upstairs. The large master bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom with walk in robes. There are 3 bathrooms in all, including a large spa bath in the main. The ground floor living areas flow continuously from the front, north-facing living room, past the formal dining room through to the rear casual family room and casual dining area adjacent to the large kitchen. This expanse of living areas combines to make this a perfect venue for large gatherings, and many an impressive celebration should be had here. In addition, there is a very large room to the side of the house which was previously used as a sewing studio and could serve as an adjunct to the al-fresco area beyond it, a work-from-home area or simply as more day-to day living space. Quality appointments include premium carpets and tiled flooring, a really big kitchen with plenty of windows and a built in bar in the corner of the large family meals area, a big BBQ alfresco area under a pergola, and a big landscaped and paved front yard with additional parking. Some of the many quality extras include slab floor heating, 3 large split systems, down lights, a security system, terracotta tiled roof, a double garage with twin roller doors and a sliding security gate.

Office: Keysborough Ph: 9701 8611

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mcdonaldre.co

SPRINGVALE 3 MICHAEL COURT

A4

TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT THIS GORGEOUS HOME, COMPLETE WITH A STYLISH FACELIFT.

Inspect: Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 8880226

This perfectly positioned, brick veneer residence has recently undergone major re-modelling. Completely repainted, re-carpeted and with freshly polished boards, it’s just ready and waiting for the new occupants to move in. Already lovingly maintained by the same owner for decades, the recent changes make it a modern and desirable residence with nothing to do but move straight in, sit and relax. Perfectly positioned in a pocket bordering Mulgrave, with access to all that it offers, this property is priced to sell and will only grow in value. The home comprises of: • Bright entry area complete with polished boards •4 spacious bedrooms or 3 bedrooms and a study / home-ofice • Modern and stylish formal lounge and dining room •Light illed kitchen with plenty of storage • A spacious family / rumpus room adjacent to the kitchen, perfect for entertaining • Freshly carpeted throughout with polished hardwood loors underneath • Expansive pergola overlooking north facing backyard offering an additional external living area This rectangular allotment of 586sqm (approx) is situated in a quiet court location, the property is positioned perfectly. Situated close to parkland, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre and easy access to the Monash Freeway, Eastlink and Glen Waverley, this is a hidden gem and great buying for property with so many beneits.

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Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

Harry Li 0414 216 699

SPRINGVALE 3 ELM GROVE

A3

BLUE CHIP INVESTMENT IN SPRINGVALE CENTRAL!

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

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

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

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KEYSBOROUGH 6 SHERIE COURT

A5

UNRIVALLED FAMILY LIVING

Auction: Sat 19th December @ 1:30pm Inspect: Wednesday 6:00 - 6:30pm Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm mcdonaldre.mobi: ppty ID 8992120

Destined to leave a lasting impression, this superb home offers timelessly updated accommodation for family living on a grand scale. With multiple living areas and five generous-sized bedrooms makes this exceptional double-storey delight the ultimate family residence, located in a coveted pocket of Keysborough, that’s tailor-made for multi-generational living and young or expanding families. Attracting little traffic flow, the prestigious court setting is ideal for raising the kids, so too is its central location that’s within walking distance of the well-regarded Parkmore Shopping Centre, Resurrection Primary School, bus services and minutes’ drive from the beach side suburbs.

Entrance: Aluminium security fence & electric gate, 7 car park spaces and Front enclosed alfresco/sitting area. Back Yard: Tiled BBQ area, Fully landscaped yard, Back storage room including toilet, 2500L water tank and Decked alfresco. Internal: Double showers, Spa bath, Tasmanian oak 19mm flooring, Stone kitchen bench-tops, Ducted heating, Evaporative ducted cooling & split system and 6 star energy rating windows w/ double glazed glass.

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Office: Springvale Ph: 9546 8211

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

SPRINGVALE 13 BURDEN STREET

A4

929SQM OF MAGIC WITH APPROVED PLANS!

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

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. It offers: • 4 bedrooms offering good accommodation • Spacious lounge • Kitchen & dining area • Currently rented with secure tenants 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

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SALES & RENTALS

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

Dandenong Central

Dandenong North

5/79 PultNey Street

WHERE THE PARK MEETS THE CITY!

19 exNer Drive

THIS ONE HAS IT ALL!

This bright and airy two bedroom unit is located across the road from the Dandenong Park with its open spaces and direct access to bike tracks that go to Ringwood in the north and Patterson Lakes in the south. Open plan living with a great kitchen that overlooks the rear low maintenance court yard and a lounge with space for the big screen TV and couches. The sliding door gives you direct access to the timber deck for BBQs this summer. You also get a lock up garage with remote door, evaporative air conditioner, floor ducted heating and a lifestyle that’s hard to beat. Stroll to the railway station, Dandenong Market and Plaza, schools, medical and sports ovals.

LIVE WHERE YOU WANT - LOCATION IS EVERYTHING!

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?

Narre Warren North

Dandenong North

For Sale: $355,000 oPeN: Wed 4:40pm to 5:00pm

45 MeMorial Drive

SEMI RURAL - 5 MINUTES TO WESTFIELD!

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!

For Sale: $480,000 to $520,000 oPeN: tues 5:40pm to 6:00pm & Sat 1:20pm to 1:40pm

For Sale: $670,000 to $700,000 oPeN: tues 4:30pm to 4:50pm & Sat 12:20pm to 12:40pm

40-42 Surrey roaD

1,580m2 in ROSEWOOD DOWNS!

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!

For Sale: $800,000 plus oPeN: tues 4:00pm to 4:20pm & Sat 11:40am to 12:00pm

Merry Christmas

Dandenong 2/21 Potter Street

Our management and staff wish our loyal clients a Safe and Happy Festive Season and a Prosperous New Year.

LONG TERM TENANT = SECURITY

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: Wed 3:00-3:20pm & Sat 10:20-10:40pm

Dandenong Central

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 10:40am to 11:00am

Dandenong

Dandenong

11/116 Princes Highway TOP APARTMENT!

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: Wed 3:40-4:00pm Sat 12:40pm-1:00pm

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: tues 4:40pm to 5:00pm & Sat 10:20 to 10:40am 1211162

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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: $290,000 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: tues 4:00pm to 4:20pm & Sat 11:40am to 12:00pm

Dandenong

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: tues 5:10pm to 5:30pm & Sat 1:00pm to 1:20pm

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: tues 4:00pm to 4:20pm & Sat 12:00pm to 12:20pm

Dandenong South

13/38 King Street

THE PENTHOUSE!

3/63 Hammond road

SAFE & SECURE!

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. This is one for your investment portfolio or when the lease is up, you can move in yourself and enjoy living ‘on top of the world’!

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!

VIEWS ARE FOREVER!

IN THE HEART OF THE ACTION!

For Sale: $335,000 plus oPen: Wed 4:00pm to 4:20pm & Sat 11:00am to 11:40am

For Sale: $340,000 plus oPen: Wed 3:40pm to 4:00pm & Sat 11:00am to 11:20am

Dandenong

Dandenong

4/26 Hammond road

INVESTMENT WITH TOP RETURN!

Currently let to an excellent Tenant paying $275.00 per week, this neat unit on a block of four is one that is not to be missed! It features two bedrooms with built in robes of which the master bedroom is extra large, all gas appliances, floating floors, security roller shutters and a single carport. Located within minutes walk to train station, Dandenong Plaza, Market and many other facilities. This unit represents top value for money and will not last long at this price.

COMPARE & CONQUER!

13 Vizard Street

JUST GET STARTED!

A solid re-blocked timber home on a cottage block situated close to the Oasis Sports Centre and schools provides the first home buyer with great accommodation. The quiet tree lined street accesses Eastlink and Monash Freeways in minutes. There are three large bedrooms, large lounge room, kitchen/meals, 2.7m ceilings, polished hardwood floors and all gas appliances. There is a private backyard leading to a brick garage with a remote controlled door. Excellent return achievable.

IT'S IN THE RIGHT SPOT!

For Sale: $350,000 plus oPen: tues 4:40pm to 5:00pm & Sat 11:20am to 11:40am

For Sale: $235,000 plus oPen: Wed 5:00pm to 5:20pm & Sat 10:00am to 10:20am

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Samuel Hanna Sales Consultant 0425 698 307

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Hall & Partners

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DANDENONG 13 Edith Street AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

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.

Auction: Saturday 19th December at 2pm Inspect: Saturday from 1:30pm Contact: Michael Cervenjak 0419 389 039

DANDENONG 57-59 McCrae Street

NOBLE PARK 43 Liege Avenue

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

LAND AHOY ON CORNER BLOCK This home has all the benefits you’re looking for! With a list of great features we are sure you won’t be able to walk away from this one.

Includes 3 Bedrooms, Built in robes to 2 bedrooms, Separate bath and shower, Gas cooking, Gas heating & Air conditioning, Polished floorboards, Single Garage & Carport. Located on a corner block of 591m2 (approx.). Possible double unit site (Subject to Council Approval).

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

Auction: Saturday 19th December 1:00pm Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580 Chen Liu 0451 384 752

DANDENONG 38 Ray Street 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 39 Everitt Street

THIS IS THE LIFE! It won’t be easy to click out of holiday mode in this stylishly contemporary residence for the modern pleasure-seeker. Cool, calm and sophisticated with a tasteful edge, this functional home is delighted with light and comfort. 3 bedrooms with build in robes, large living area, stylish kitchen with gas cooking plus dishwasher, downstairs powder room and remote garage.

Comfort is assured with ducted heating and evaporative cooling. An amazing outdoor area with pergola and outside blinds plus an amazing spa is perfect for style of entertainment.

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

Auction: Saturday 19th December 3:00pm Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580 Chen Liu 0451 384 722

DOVETON 19 Hawthorn Road THIS HOME TICKS ALL THE BOXES! Set on two levels this stunning modern home features beautiful light filled entrance with formal lounge room, up to the minute kitchen with Caesar stone bench tops & gas cooking, overlooking a good sized family/meals area. Also on the ground floor is a separate toilet with powder room, European laundry & plenty of storage under the stairs complete with phone points. 3 bdms upstairs all of which have WIRs incl a huge master bdm with high ceilings & FES, plus another main bathroom with a separate toilet. All of this in a very handy location.

COMFORTABLE FAMILY HOME, PERFECT LOCATION Don’t miss this rare opportunity to find such a large house in this location!

For Sale: Contact Agent Inspect: Inspect By Appointment Contact: Adrian Hall 0417 123 820

For Sale: Buyers Over $365,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Vitaliy Shtohrin 0468 370 941

Dandenong 254 Lonsdale Street Mulgrave Shop 19 Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre Endeavour Hills Shop 62 Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre 32 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 14 December, 2015

9792 0265 9548 1200 9700 3000

Offering - 4 bedrooms, bright separate kitchen & 2 large living areas. Quiet Location, close the shops, public transport, Primary School & Doveton College.

PHOTO I.D. IS REQUIRED UPON INSPECTION.

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We put you irst

DANDENONG NORTH 3 Finsbury Court GREAT HOME, GREAT SPOT This beautifully presented home has all the bells and whistles and is in a very desirable location and across the road from the park. Features good sized living areas, kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher, family/meals area, 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, renovated bathroom, huge covered outdoor area with new spa and overlooks manicured rear gardens with a good sized garden shed. All of this within handy access to the Monash and Eastlink Freeways, schools and public transport.

GREAT FAMILY HOME IN SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION In a very popular Dandenong North pocket, this well presented family home is sure to be a hit with astute purchasers. 3 bdms, incl master with FES, L-shaped lounge & dining, kitchen with gas cooking & dishwasher, overlooking family/meals area, ducted heating & air con. A huge covered entertaining area overlooks manicured gardens & huge shed, plus there is a double carport. All of this in a court location minutes from Monash & Eastlink fwys, schools, buses as well as Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre.

For Sale: Contact Agent Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adrian Hall 0417 123 820

For Sale: Contact Agent Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Adrian Hall 0417 123 820

Our Office will be attended between Christmas & New Year, come in or give us a call for any of your Real Estate needs!

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year from all of us at First National Hall & Partners Endeavour Hills

9700 3000

Shop 62, Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre

Walter Kubiak Director

Geraldine Kyte Area Manager

Alex Simule L.E.A / Auctioneer

DANDENONG 6/19-27 Connell Lane

Kassie Paine Property Manager

Agata Kobus Property Manager

Shannon Paulsen Reception/Admin

DANDENONG NORTH 5 Elms Court SUPER CONVENIENT STYLISH HOME In the heart of Dandenong, this townhouse is almost too good to be true! A tasteful design that’s sure to impress anyone seeking a super convenient home. 2 bedrooms with BIRs, balcony, stylish kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking & dishwasher, plus split system, remote garage & walk in bathroom! Close to Dandenong Plaza, Dandenong Market &Transport.All situated in a sought-after complex.

BUILT TO IMPRESS Every luxury-lover deserves a home such as this design. A great block size of 600m2 (approx.) this amazing family home is the one you’ve been searching for. • 3 Bedrooms with built in robes • Separate shower and toilet • Stunning loorboards and tiles throughout • Ducted heating • Up to date kitchen with gas cooking, dishwasher and stainless steel appliances • 2 living areas • Plenty of storage • Roller shutters • Remote double tandem garage • Shed veggie gardens • Pizza oven • In ground pool

For Sale: Buyers Over $330,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580 Chen Liu 0451 384 722

For Sale: Buyers Over $540,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580 Chen Liu 0451 384 722 1211279

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CONTACT AGENT

EUMEMMERRING

DANDENONG

CONTACT AGENT

Prime Dandenong CBD investment Located on the ground floor of the Hub Arcade will suit a variety of uses, retail or office (STPA). Dandenong has a lot potential to become one of Victoria’s important hubs in the near future. It has almost everything, a shopping centre, a market, a hospital, a lot of parks, new housing estates, golf course & excellent private and public schools.

Location Inspect Contact

Shop 19 The Hub Arcade

By Appointment Joanna Karow 0459 248 414 jkarow@patinumrealty.com.au

DOVETON

OFFERS OVER $340,000 $360,000+

Simply Stunning!

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED AND With all the work LOCATED done just bring your luggage and settle PERFECTLY in to delightful this beautifully property.opportunity Consisting of This homerenovated offers a wonderful three generous sized bedrooms, central recently to enter an increasingly popular suburb!

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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.

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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.

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Sat 19th Dec at 1pm 10% dep - bal 90/120 days $330,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 12.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

MAGNIFICENT EXECUTIVE HOME WITH HUGE LIVING AREAS This builder’s own home features enormous open living comprising lounge, large ofice area/home theatre, separate family room, gourmet kitchen with s/s WO, gas HP & DW, adjacent dining & impressive rumpus room.

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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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NEW HOMES & LAND

MOSAIC WINS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE It was a big week for Burbank with Mosaic apartments taking out the top prize in the Urban Renewal category at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) awards recently.

Held at Crown Palladium in Melbourne, the UDIA awards recognise excellence in building and innovation in the creation of sustainable residential communities in Victoria.

Perfectly positioned in Dandenong’s award-winning Metro Village 3175, Mosaic apartments certainly have innovation covered.

Designed by Burbank, in conjunction with acclaimed architects Peddle Thorp, Mosaic is comprised of 235 one and two-bedroom apartments built around a central landscaped courtyard as well as three retail and three office spaces which are easily accessible on the ground floor.

These modern apartments come complete with a range of premium features including quality tiles and carpets, reconstituted stone benchtops, stainless steel European style appliances and split system air conditioning.

Residents are spoilt for choice with the Dandenong Market, retail precinct and iconic Drum Theatre all just a stone’s throw away while easy access to the freeway and public transport network is the icing on the cake at this masterplanned, modern complex.

Burbank Homes managing director Jarrod Sanfilippo accepted the award on behalf of the Burbank team, who were thrilled to take out the top prize.

“Mosaic is a state-of-the-art development that’s very different to anything ever seen before in the Dandenong area.

“We’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response from the residents, investors and the local community, and it’s great to

now be recognised by the UDIA and our industry peers,” Jarrod said.

“Mosaic has proven particularly popular with investors, as well as first home buyers, students and families looking to downsize,” he added.

“The communal courtyards and shared recreation spaces are a real point of difference and the quality of the finishes add a premium touch to the apartments.”

Mosaic apartments have sold quickly since being released to the market, however there are still a few of these award-winning apartments available for sale and ready for occupancy.

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NEW HOMES & LAND

BRIDGE IS A ROAD TO THE FUTURE The thriving town of Officer continues to welcome new developments and opportunities for buyers and investors, recently bolstered by the launch of Bridge Road from JG King.

This selection of two, three and four bedroom townhouses have contemporary facades, stunning colour palettes and impressive fixtures and fittings.

Using the unique steel frame structure that made this leading home builder’s reputation, these homes come with an all-important fixed price guarantee, making a big difference to those buying on a budget.

“Every Bridge Road home comes with everything you need, so they’re perfect for first home buyers,” said General Manager

of Projects and Developments John King.

“They’re great value for money and make crossing over from renting to buying easier.”

From this new neighbourhood, Princes Freeway is just one minute’s drive and Officer railway station is a 20 minute walk.

Officer town centre’s increasing amenities are already attracting businesses from the

region and there is plenty of growth ahead.

Mr King said the family-owned business always prides itself on the communities they build, with streetscapes people love to come home to.

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MEET AND GREET The first residents of the Highgrove community recently attended a ’meet your neighbour’ event at the growing Clyde North estate.

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Some of the residents even proposed a street party once they all moved in to bring the community closer together.

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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A MAN who threatened to kill seven people including his carers, a hospital CAT team staff member and an off-duty nurse has few options for accommodation outside, a court has heard.

Dandenong Magistrates’ Court was told on 7 December that several housing services and drug rehab centres refused to house 24-year-old Dale Pitman.

His defence lawyer Michelle Nguyen told the court Pitman, who had complex mental health and drug issues and a mild intellectual disability, had “burnt his bridges”.

Pitman had a difficult time in prison and accommodation with his family wasn’t an option, Ms Nguyen said.

In April, Pitman held a 10-centimetre knife as he told staff at his Eumemmerring residential care facility he would kill them unless they gave him money.

A staff member pushed Pitman away using a vacuumcleaner pole, causing the accused to drop his weapon.

Pitman repeated his deadly threats as he punched a staff member to the side of the head and body.

At Dandenong Hospital’s emergency department in Au-

gust, Pitman became verbally abusive after being cleared of mental health issues.

He told a staff member that “I’m going to f***ing hunt you down and kill you. I mean it”.

The victim since took out an intervention order against Pitman.

He stood over a off-duty nurse at an inner-city 7-11 store after she refused to treat his injured hand in September.

Such was his aggressive manner, the nurse and the store’s attendant locked themselves behind the front counter, police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Tracey Arnold told the court.

“If you don’t help me, I’ll kill you,” the accused said then took a banana from the front counter, ate it and left the store.

During two tirades last year at his res-care facility, he repeatedly threatened to slit a staff

member’s throat and “neck” a replacement carer, then kicked an office security door as staff locked themselves inside.

The accused, who has a mild intellectual disability, told police: “Whatever I said I didn’t mean it. It was said only in anger to express my feelings”.

Ms Nguyen told the court Pitman “struggles to hear about what he has done”.

“He describes his behaviour as really appalling.”

Pitman told the court he wanted the opportunity to go to drug rehab.

“I was looking forward to having a crack and getting out there into life.

“Maybe I needed this kick up the a*** - sorry for swearing. I made some stupid, f***ing mistakes.”

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen mused what to do with the accused and how to protect the community.

“When you get upset, you have got to learn to walk away.”

If Pitman was granted CREDIT bail, he’d be staying in Prince of Mark Motel, he said. “And that’s not going to happen.”

Pitman was sentenced to 12 months in jail with a 90-day non-parole period - including 77 days already served in custody.

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By CASEY NEILL ATHOL Road Primary School is growing green thumbs.

The Springvale school won the Regional Award and the Most Engaging Student Garden for Teaching and Play Award at the Victorian School Garden Awards at the Royal Botanic Gardens on 26 November.

Environmental education leader Bryan Hunter uses the garden for the environmental studies program he conducts for students from Prep to Year 6 for 45 minutes each week.

The students plant new seeds and plants, harvest seeds and produce, weed, water, set up garden beds and propagate new plants from cuttings.

“The garden demonstrates different growing techniques with no-dig, vertical and

traditional garden beds,” Mr Hunter said.

“We also have aquaponics growing beds, compost bays, and chickens and ducks that help with the composting and snail and slug eradication.”

Fruit trees range from citrus to plum, olive, nectarine, peach, pear, avocado and persimmon.

Also growing are grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, guava and passionfruit.

“We have a large greenhouse that is used for propagation of seeds and cuttings from around the school,” Mr Hunter said.

“Much of the produce that we harvest is sold to our parents and the local community, with all the money going back into the program to pay for chicken feed, new seeds and plants.”

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IN BRIEF Cash in reserve CASH to buy open space is languishing in a fund while communities go without, according to councillor Sean O’Reilly.

At the Monday 23 November council meeting he questioned how much money from its Open Space Reserve Fund the City of Greater Dandenong had spent on new land used as public open space.

City planning, design and amenity director Jody Bosman revealed the figure was zero since the fund was established in 2009.

Sales of open space build the fund, but Cr O’Reilly said the money had been used for cricket walls and pavilions rather than replacing lost land.

“Some areas of the municipality, including Springvale North, have only one-third of the open space that’s needed,” Cr O’Reilly said.

“Children are not going outside enough, and obesity-related illness is our fastest growing health issue.

“Smaller backyards and not enough public parks goes against the Australian idea of The Great Outdoors.”

Cr Peter Brown said the council had created - without dipping into the fund - public open space in Dandenong’s Harmony Square, the Metro 3175 housing development and more.

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The State Government has awarded N and I Contractors the $118,000 contract for new flooring, windows and roofing in Building A at the school.

Construction is to be completed by the middle of next year, Mr Pakula said on Thursday 3 December.

He said schools in his electorate would also share in more than $3.4 million of extra funding next year, with Heatherhill to receive an extra $82,477.

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Cash doors open the way

AL-KO International managing director Sven Mannfolk presents a cheque for $920 to Gateway Industries CEO Alan Warwick.

GATEWAY Industries is almost $11,000 better off, thanks to community support.

AL-KO International in Dandenong South donated $920 to the Dandenong not-for-profit organisation to mark International Day of People with Disability.

Gateway employs people with disabilities to maintain gardens, clean bins and street furniture, package air filters and timing belts, label water bottles and more.

Employees at Australia Post’s letter centre in Dandenong South held sausage sizzles, raffles and cake days for Gateway, spurred on by their company’s pledge to match their fund-raising efforts.

Communications co-ordinator Donna Slivarich said the workers were aiming for $5000 - a lofty target for a three-month campaign.

Ms Slivarich said one worker baked 600 cupcakes for the cause, and another spent time on her holidays drumming up support from businesses.

Their hard work paid off to the tune of $9800.

Ms Slivarich said Gateway Industries was “just down the road from us” and the 750 letter centre workers regularly saw the Gateway employees walking to work.

“They don’t get much funding,” she said.

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IN BRIEF Private hearing A WOMAN on crutches faced Dandenong Magistrates’ Court recently for bashing a man she accused of raping her.

The accused and her boyfriend allegedly followed the man as he ventured to a public toilet in Clayton one afternoon.

As they walked, the woman yelled that the man had touched her genitals.

She declared he was a 'dog' and 'rapist', and then spat in his face.

In front of shocked witnesses, she and her boyfriend then punched the man repeatedly, bloodying his nose, mouth and forehead.

Alcoholic and at times homeless, the 30-something accused was given the chance for alcohol rehabilitation on a CREDIT bail program.

The judge said: “You’re not going to get someone with more of an issue with alcohol.“ Sentencing was deferred.

Call for forum

Despite these challenges and suffering an acquired brain injury, Sam was determined to regain control of his life. With a strong support network of family, friends and hospital staff, he fought his way back and against the odds continued with his dream of pursuing his passion for marketing and design.

DANDENONG needs a forum on family violence, says Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams.

In Parliament, she called on the Women and the Prevention of Family Violence Minister Fiona Richardson to co-host the event with her so that residents could have their say on the issue.

“In Greater Dandenong last year, 2123 family incidents were reported, and these are only the incidents that have been brought to police attention,” Ms Williams said.

“In diverse communities like Dandenong there is no one-size-fits-all approach to ending violence.

“If we are going to generate real change, it is crucial that members of our community have an opportunity to engage first-hand with their political representatives on this issue.”

Ms Williams said it would be “of great encouragement and a boost to the cause for the people of Dandenong to have the Minister visit them and listen to their perspective on this problem”.

He took the first step to re-engage in education by enrolling at Chisholm to undertake the Certificate IV in Information Technology in Multimedia. He continued on to the Bachelor of Interactive Media Design at Chisholm and has been one of the degree’s top performing students.

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According to his former teacher, David Trout, manager of Interactive Media and Arts at Chisholm: “Sam is an articulate and polite individual with a great sense of humour and wit.

ROAD blocks would improve safety in a Springvale ‘rat run’, residents say.

Greater Dandenong Council last month received objections to traffic calming measures at the Kemp and Gove streets intersection.

The anonymous authors of the identical letters called for half road blocks to deter drivers from using the streets to avoid Springvale Junction - Princes Highway and Springvale, Centre and Police roads.

Engineering Services director Julie Reid said the council had in the past received complaints about traffic using the Kemp Street, Gove Street and Gray Street area as a ‘rat run’.

She said the council in March last year installed platform traffic calming measures at Kemp and Gove streets in response to several casualty crashes at the junction in recent years.

Ms Reid said this had increased driver awareness of the intersection and slowed vehicles.

She said there had been no further casualty crashes at the location since the installation, and that the road blocks residents were now suggesting would restrict access and impact traffic flow.

The council has conducted several traffic surveys to determine traffic volumes and speeds in the area, she said, which had “consistently returned results identifying that both vehicle speeds and volumes are appropriate for the local environment”.

Local student Sam Howe was working towards in dream job when a serious motor vehicle accident put his career and life in jeopardy, yet Sam refused to let his tragedy hold him back from achieving his dreams.

Suffering life-threatening injuries, Sam was put on life support and remained in a coma for three and a half weeks. Sam underwent a long rehabilitation period where he had to slowly learn basic motor-skill functions such as learning to stand, walk and eat again.

“He is wonderful to teach and is a highly focused and dedicated student and shows great compassion and concern for his fellow students and teachers.

“Sam’s academic performance has been of a consistently high standard, yet he displays such a great sense of humility. I have no doubt he will achieve great things in his career.”

Many doors were shut to Sam as a result of his injury, but he has been inspired and energised by the people who have been kind enough to open new ones for him, including the staff at Chisholm.

The Bachelor of Interactive Media Design blends the best of TAFE with its hands-on practical focus and job opportunities, and university degree-style learning, with an emphasis on research, and conceptual development.

Sam says he has learned much from his degree technically, conceptually and professionally and he has found the course forward thinking in embracing new technologies with digital media.

“The degree at Chisholm is beyond important; words cannot describe how significant it has been to my recovery,” says Sam. “I place tremendous value on learning because it is not only about life, but my life and my future.”

Outside of Chisholm, the Mornington local has been a strong advocate for road safety, regularly visiting schools to tell his story, and recently acting as an ambassador for the Traffic Accident Commission or TAC. Sam’s goal is to save other young people, and their families and friends, from going through the pain and heartache that he and his family have endured.

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Attack sparks fracas

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A PAKENHAM man, who bashed his partner in a park, also sparked a fracas between up to six people at Pop Up Park, Dandenong.

Christmas John Jock, 21, struck his partner in the cheek outside his parents’ Pakenham house about 8am on 15 August after accusing her of having an “intimate relationship” with another man, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court heard.

The victim fled to a nearby reserve where she was caught by Jock who punched her in the face, police prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Tracey Arnold said.

The blows caused grazing, dark mark-

ings and pain to the victim, Ldg Sen Const Arnold told the court.

A male onlooker intervened in the assault, pulling the victim away for refuge in his car as Jock refused to let go of her jacket.

Jock picked up two large rocks and approached as if he’d hurl them through the car’s windows, the court heard.

The Good Samaritan plucked one of the rocks from Jock, who continued to hold the other as he yelled abuse at his partner.

Jock later told police “I wasn’t happy with her”.

“I didn’t want him to take my girlfriend.”

The accused was also charged over kissing the back of a female passenger on a Pakenham-bound train near Dandenong on a late night in March.

Jock also sparked a fracas between up to six people at Pop Up Park, Dandenong, in October when he argued with a person protected from him by an intervention order.

His lawyer told the court that Jock’s offending had a limited history and was partly caused by alcohol abuse.

The accused drank full bottles of Wild Turkey bourbon up to four times a week, the lawyer said.

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen sentenced Jock to 12 days’ imprisonment - time that had already been served in remand custody.

“The problem for you, Chris, is your drinking. You write yourself off completely. “(In court two weeks ago) you were all over the shop. You were just talking all the time, and I wasn’t sure what you were saying.

“You just can’t drink at all.”

Mr Vandersteen ordered Jock to come back to court on 11 December as part of the accused’s ongoing community corrections order.

“My aim is to keep you on this corrections order. But if there’s any breaches in the family violence intervention order you will spend longer and longer (in custody).”

Weekend of festive fun THE big man in red has paid a visit to Patterson Cheney.

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Hands-on to make a mark NEW signs at the Springvale Station will capture the community’s role in developing the area.

The signs recognise the Three Stations and Springvale Project, launched by the then City of Springvale in 1989. It aimed to integrate community, environment and arts through an open space network and involved establishing a native vegetation corridor and art projects within the railway reserves at Springvale, Sandown Park and Noble Park.

Volunteers planted hundreds of trees along the four-kilometre rail line stretch over four years.

Mayor Heang Tak said the signs were part of a wider place-making project to help recognise Greater Dandenong’s history.

He said Springvale Station was just a clearing in the scrub when it opened in 1880.

“Today more than 1.6 million people use the Springvale Station each year, and when people stop to read this sign then we will be passing on those historical stories to future generations,” Cr Tak said.

“It is important to share and celebrate our rich heritage and local stories, as this helps new residents or people settling in the City Greater Dandenong to understand our city and its evolution.”

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Service for students

By CASEY NEILL FIVE Dandenong High School students can pursue their studies thanks to local Nashos.

For the past 10 years, the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Victoria) South-East Sub-Branch has been providing the financial support.

It all started with former Doveton Technical School assistant principal Noel Chapple and NSAA branch president Mike Smith.

They were both at a morning tea with the successful students on Wednesday 9 December.

Principal Susan Ogden said the teens receiving support for Year 11 studies next year were all from an applied learning pathway.

“So they’re students that doing VCAL or vocational learning,” she said.

“It’s to prepare them for work.

“They’re students who’ve shown they really want to connect with their learning.”

Ms Ogden said the NSAA support helped to build a culture of accepting applied learning as a viable pathway.

She said such studies often had addi-

tional equipment costs that some parents were unable to pay.

Jack Taylor was among the recipients and was described as a diligent student who had displayed a quiet, disciplined and committed approached to his studies.

He’s eyeing a carpentry or electrical career.

“I’m planning on going into the tradie business,” he said.

“I’ve got family members already in there and I’ve got a lot of family friends.

I’ve got openings.”

Jack this year completed a Certificate II in building construction.

“In Year 9 a handful of students were offered to do their first year,” he said.

Next year he plans to study electrotechnology.

Fellow recipient Rahma Saadaldeen was described as committed, dedicated and very hard-working, and VET electrical student Kristada Nasuri had a positive attitude to studies and completed all his work to a good standard.

Tom Vu was rewarded for his excellent attendance, enthusiasm and willingness to give tasks a go in his VET Hospitality studies.

GREATER Dandenong is the home burglary capital of the south-east, according to the RACV. RACV’s home services general manager Aaron Flavell said 2014/15 crime statistics showed the one in 67 Victorian homes was burgled, compared to one in 53 in Greater Dandenong.

Keysborough has the highest burglary risk in the municipality, with one in 39 households targeted in 2014/15.

Springvale South was the safest, recording one burglary per 103 homes.

One in 53 Springvale homes was burgled, compared to one in 58 in Dandenong.

Mr Flavell said there were often complex reasons why some areas had higher burglary rates.

“Home owners can effectively reduce their chance of being burgled by increasing the wouldbe burglar’s risk of being disturbed or caught,” he said.

“Research shows that burglars are less likely to target a property if a security system is present.

“Thieves look for easy entry into homes, so make sure that your doors and windows are well secured with locks made to Australian standards and that you lock up when you go out - even for short periods.”

Leading teacher and former Doveton Technical School assistant principal Noel Chapple, recipients Kritsada Nasuri and Jack Taylor, NSAA south-east sub-branch president Mike Smith and Dandenong High School principal Susan Ogden.

Jessica Paises had an excellent attendance and was described as a polite, focused and co-operative student who was hard-working and tried her best at all times.

The National Servicemen’s Association of Australian represents the 287,000 young men the government called up for service during two conscription schemes.

Too many Grendas as new lane name is mooted GRENDA Lane’s return to central Dandenong has been halted.

Greater Dandenong Council will instead suggest the name Depot Lane for the road running north-south between George Street and Halpin Way, immediately east of Rudduck Street.

A Grenda Lane previously existed south of George Street, along the former Grenda bus depot site, but was closed when the Revitalising Central Dandenong

program started.

In September 2013 the Journal reported that the family name would again take pride of place, but the Office of Geographic Names rejected the council’s application.

The knock-back was on the grounds that it could be confused with Grenda Court in Dandenong South.

The council twice unsuccessfully appealed the decision to the Registrar for

Geographic Names and the Planning Minister.

The Depot Lane alternative followed consultation with the Grenda family.

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No waste kids unwrap NUDE Food November encouraged a 40 per cent cut in lunchbox wrappers at Lighthouse Christian College.

The Keysborough school participated in the Greater Dandenong Council and Nude Food Movers challenge alongside Carwatha College and Athol Road, Harrisfield, Springvale Rise, St Elizabeht’s, St Gerard’s and St Mary’s primary schools.

Participants learnt how to pack healthy, wastefree lunches and received Nude Food resources kits.

Teachers performed pop lunchbox inspections to see how many packets were in students’ lunchboxes on a normal day.

They revealed 4765 wrappers and packets in the lunchboxes of 2217 Greater Dandenong primary school students in one day.

Based on these figures, an average school lunchbox contains at least 2.15 pieces of packaging waste every day - 430 over the course of a year.

During the challenge, from 4 to 11 November, teachers completed a second inspection and registered a drop in waste to 1.63 pieces per student.

Lighthouse Christian College reduced its wrappers from 633 across 208 students to 383 - a 40 per cent drop to 1.2 packers per student.

The participating classes received a visit from the council’s Waste Education Team and Bike n Blend, and pedal-powered their own nude food.

Class 5/6 A at Athol Road Primary School had the highest reduction of packets for a single class at 2.44 packets per student.

Students Nyadhiel and Alan with their rubbish-free lunches.

New kinder for Noble Park NOBLE Park is getting a new kindergarten.

On Monday 7 December, Keysborough MP Martin Pakula announced $650,000 from the State Government to build an early learning facility at St Anthony’s Primary School.

The two-room centre will be licensed for kinder for three and four-year-olds and could be used for early intervention, play-

group, and maternal and health care nurses.

St Anthony’s Primary School principal Marg Batt said she was very excited about the funding.

“This will complete the cycle of education from playgroup to primary school at St Anthony’s,” she said.

Mr Pakula said the investment would help to meet growing demand for kinder places in the community.

Keysborough MP Martin Pakula with St Anthony's Primary School principal Marg Batt.

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Fresh for the grinder IT'S time to get the skates on and join the derby.

That’s the call from South Sea Roller Derby, a skater-owned and run community group promoting female empowerment and athleticism.

The league is looking for new skaters for the new year and will kick off its ‘fresh meat’ drive on Sunday, 17 January at 12.30pm at The Shed at Dandenong Showgrounds.

South Sea Roller Derby is affiliated with the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) and is the only women’s roller derby league in the south-east.

Its program is tailored toward beginners, but there are places for skaters who want an exciting way to get fit through to those aiming to play at a national level.

It will cost $10 to try before you buy, or memberships will be available for $50 per month.

Quad skates, kneepads, elbow pads, wrist guards and helmets can be hired on the day.

Skaters need to bring their own mouthguard.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/SSRD.AU/ or email freshmeat@southsearollerderby.com.au.

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Grants fuel success

By CASEY NEILL FROM fuel to falafel, furniture, finances and security - Greater Dandenong’s latest Business Grants Program recipients cover a lot of ground.

The council presented six successful businesses with certificates at Dandenong Civic Centre on Thursday 10 December.

Mayor Heang Tak said the program promoted and strengthened the municipality’s business community.

“Young Uncles Coffee and Sandwich Bar was awarded our first business grant in 2014,” he said.

“This business has gone on to become one of Thomas Street’s premier meeting places and eateries.”

Cr Tak said five businesses successfully applied for 2015 grants and the 2016 group had grown to six.

The council’s senior economic development officer Bill Underwood said each would be reimbursed up to $8000 for business establishment costs and received free small business mentoring sessions.

Dr Rebecca Yee and Dale Barnett from Biofuel Innovations in Dandenong South provide biodiesel using organic waste, primarily cooking oil.

Mona and Vas Lumani are establishing Arabian Bites in Dandenong.

Mr Underwood said they would produce falafel and other middle-eastern food products “fabulous food and glorious packaging that really impressed us”.

Father and son team Sam and Penn Wu run Global Communications Australia in Springvale, producing sophisticated LED screens and monitoring and surveillance equipment.

Steven Jones is relocating bespoke furniture and joinery business Silkwood Furniture from Cockatoo to Greater Dandenong.

“He’s going to be a great addition to our community,” Mr Underwood said.

By CASEY NEILL

Greater Dandenong Mayor Heang Tak with grant recipients, back, Penn Wu, Vas and Mona Lumani, Travis Johnson, Dr Rebecca Yee, Ross Billson, front, Sam Wu, Steven Jones, Michelle Johnson and Dale Barnett.

146798 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS Ross Billson at Billson Accounting in Dandenong South is providing financial services to small and medium-sized businesses.

Michelle and Travis Johnson at Melbourne Ballet School in Noble Park North provide ballet, jazz and tap tuition.

The Journal will profile each of the successful businesses over coming months.

Silkwood Furniture's Steven Jones.

Ross Billson from Billson Accounting.

Forging into Chinese markets as new partner CHINA is an increasingly attractive partner for Greater Dandenong businesses.

Greater Dandenong Council led a trade delegation to its sister city Xuzhou and nearby Nanjing - both in Victoria’s sister state Jiangsu - in October to forge ties and find new markets.

The council’s business group manager Paul Kearsley said the trip included business matching events, meetings with chambers of commerce and factory tours.

“These activities, especially business matching, provided an excellent forum putting our businesses in front of likecompanies from China,” he said.

“The discussions were very positive and good relationships were created.”

Mr Kearsley said the activities were a culmination of two years of hard work and previous visits “to create an environment where business matching and meetings with Chinese companies could be undertaken”.

He said there were plans to visit Nan-

Boost to skill up former auto workers

jing and Xuzhou with local businesses each year to build on opportunities.

“It was very clear to me again that there is significant interest from China in Australian made and processed food products,” he said.

Waste Converters managing director Ward Petherbridge said he was investigating building a biomass power station at his Dandenong South recycling depot that would utilise recycled wood chip as fuel.

“China already has over 100 wasteto-energy power stations operating, with hundreds more planned for the coming decade,” he said.

“Several of these are located in the Jiangsu province where the Greater Dandenong Council-led business delegation visited.”

Mr Petherbridge said he was interested in learning more about the wasteto-energy technology that the Chinese were utilising.

“And I wanted to investigate if oppor-

tunities were available to attract Chinese investment in my project,” he said.

“Having never been to China before, it was great to go with a council-led delegation as this opened many doors, provided a multitude of useful contacts and provided an excellent introduction into the customs and business etiquette required to be successful in China.”

Mr Petherbridge said it was one thing to hear about the phenomenal growth and investment in infrastructure, “but it is another thing to see it firsthand”.

“The Chinese certainly have a cando attitude and it was impressive to see what has been achieved in such a short period,” he said.

“Having been introduced to some key contacts, I now have a basis upon which to build relationships and hopefully further my objective to utilize the waste timber resource that is currently going to landfill in Victoria at a rate of over 230,000 tonnes per annum.

“I hope that I can forge some relationships in China and bring a world class clean energy facility to fruition in Dandenong.”

Steve Bitzios from snack manufacturer Future Bake Australia in Noble Park said it was his first time in China so he didn’t know what to expect.

“I got a good understanding of the culture and the way they conduct business,” he said.

“I feel that the Chinese are keen to do business but at the same time cautious.

“We need to get the right products and understand their business and also gain their confidence in us.”

Mr Bitzios said consumer demand for Australian products in China was “unquestionably ours for the taking”.

“I would love to see more food manufacturers export to China, including us,” he said.

AN $8.4 MILLION boost to skills, training and job search support in the south-east is part of a $46.5 million State Government auto industry transition package.

Premier Daniel Andrews and Industry Minister Lily D’Ambrosio launched the Towards Future Industries: Victoria’s Automotive Transition Plan on Monday 7 December.

The plan followed announcements from Ford, Holden and Toyota last year that they would stop manufacturing in Australia by 2017.

Training and Skills Minister Steve Herbert joined Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams at Chisholm’s Dandenong campus to outline the South East Automotive Industry Transition Package (SEAT).

“With the decline in automotive manufacturing in the south-east, it is crucial we support TAFEs and other training organisations to retain workers so they don’t become a statistic,” he said.

SEAT will include $4 million for a joint project between Chisholm and Holmesglen Institutes to up-skill and re-skill retrenched automotive supply chain workers, engage workers with industry, support businesses to restructure into new opportunities and to help retrenched workers find jobs.

There’ll be $2 million to establish two Skills and Jobs Centres to allow Chisholm and Holmesglen to work directly with employers to help prospective students find jobs or move into further training.

The remaining $2 million will fund Group Training Organisations (GTOs) to employ about 250 retrenched mature aged automotive supply chain workers as apprentices and trainees.

GTOs will receive $10,000 per apprentice they take on and $6000 per trainee aged over 40.

Towards Future Industries: Victoria’s Automotive Transition Plan also included a $5 million Automotive Supply Chain Transition program to help businesses identify and capture new opportunities in other markets; a $33 million Local Industry Fund for Transition to support communities hit hard by the departure of Ford, Holden and Toyota; incentive payments up to $7000 for businesses employing retrenched automotive workers; and up to an additional $4000 for employees who provide workers hired under the scheme with accredited training.

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Acting career hits the roof

By CASEY NEILL A BREAKTHROUGH role doesn’t get much better than the fiddler in Fiddler on the Roof.

Pakenham resident Brett Fisher will make is professional musical theatre debut on Melbourne’s Princess Theatre stage alongside Anthony Warlow, Sigrid Thornton, Mark Mitchell on 29 December.

The show will move to Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from 26 March.

“This is the first big musical for me, which is really exciting,” Brett said.

“Playing such a big character was amazing.

“It’s pretty full-on but it’s awesome.”

The 23-year-old was born at Dandenong Hospital and spent the first five years of his life in Doveton before moving to Beaconsfield. He now calls Pakenham home.

It was during his studies at Berwick Secondary College that he discovered his love for performing.

“It has a great performing arts program,” he said.

“I always loved acting at school and I did drama and theatre studies at school.

“It was pretty early when I discovered I really wanted to act, Year 8 or Year 9.

“It was great seeing how things worked and getting into people’s heads.

“One day I decided I wanted to dance. This was in Year 12!

“I decided to go for it and pursue acting and dancing.”

Brett completed full-time dance courses and the Musical Theatre Course directed by Andrew Hallsworth at Patrick Studios Australia.

He has private singing lessons once a fortnight

The Greater Dandenong Band will perform at Friday's Carols by Candlelight.

Singers reach high notes of harmony

Brett Fisher is making his professional musical theatre debut. and takes acting and dance classes regularly.

“It’s one of the things you have to do as a performer. You have to be constantly working on your craft,” he said.

“You can’t get complacent; you always have to be working and ready.”

Brett has performed in a few regional and fringe shows, as well as touring Australia and New Zealand with Peppa Pig Live: Treasure Hunt last year.

He also performed in a sell-out season of Avenue Q as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival last year.

A PARADE of world-class voices will take to the stage in Harmony Square during the 67th annual Dandenong Carols

by Candlelight on Friday night, 18 December.

MC Justin Peters is a classically trained tenor who regularly sings at weddings and churches across Victoria.

He is a regular at Carols by Candlelight and has also performed many times at Dandenong’s Australia Day festivities, the mayoral ball and during Seniors’ Week.

Justin is excited to once again be the MC for this year’s carols and will share the hosting duties with The Workers.

Classically trained Celtic soprano Emma Kate Tobia, who moved to Melbourne from Ireland, melds her pure lyrical

voice with the timeless melodies of her Irish heritage.

She is a multiple awardwinning artist whose career includes three years touring the USA with her show An Irish Dream.

She has featured on NBCNew York and performed for thousands of people outside the New York Stock Exchange and at the 250th St Patrick’s Day Parade Gala Ball alongside the Chieftains, The High Kings and Michael Flatley of Lord of the Dance and Riverdance.

With One Voice Greater Dandenong, led by the extraordinary Nicki Johnson, is one of Creativity Australia’s With One Voice choir programs that brings together people of all ages, backgrounds and lifestyles through song.

Creativity Australia’s With One Voice choirs welcome people aged nine to 90 from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds.

And no Carols by Candlelight in Dandenong would be complete without the City of Greater Dandenong Band.

The 30-strong band is one of the premier brass bands in Melbourne and has been a longtime supporter of the carols.

Claim a spot in Harmony Square, adjacent to the council offices in Lonsdale Street, from 6.30pm.

The event is being staged by the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with sponsors including Bendigo Bank (Dandenong Branch), Yarraman Village and Nova FM.

WHAT’S ON Springvale, and Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Monday 21 December, 6.30pm. No booking required.

Phone 1300 630 920 for more information.

Santa in town THE man in red will have his own festive greeting area in Market Square every market day throughout December at Dandenong Market.

He’ll roam the market to surprise shoppers as he hands out Christmas sticker games.  Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, Dandenong. Tuesday 15, Friday 18, Saturday 19, Sunday 20, Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 December, 10am to 2pm.

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.

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 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.

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

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 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.

East Meets West Christmas RIVER Jiang Arts will present this free concert

Square New Year’s Eve

Cool creepy crawlies KIDS can create cool creepy crawlies and beautiful butterflies at free Dandenong Market craft workshops.

Children of any age can learn to make crowns, wings, jewellery, puppets and other items with ordinary household objects.

The sessions are free and no booking is required.  Market Square, Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, Dandenong, Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Tuesday 12, Friday 15, Saturday 16, Sunday 17, Tuesday 19, Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January, 11am to 3pm. 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.

Evening Christmas Storytime GREATER Dandenong Libraries will host free Christmas storytime events for families.  Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road,

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.

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.  Harmony Square and Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. 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 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. 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.

Cook up a storm DANDENONG Market host live cooking demonstrations in The Kitchen with resident chef Russell Bald.

Each Tuesday and Saturday from noon to 1pm he shares secrets on creating healthy meals with market produce.

Children’s recipes will feature during the school holidays: home-made ice cream on Friday 8 January, lunches on Tuesday 12 January, cool eats for hot weather on Friday 15 January, healthy school lunch box ideas on Tuesday 19 January and Australia Day party food on Friday 23 January.  Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, Dandenong.

Aussie nativity scene Wilson Fernandez’s Australian Traditional Nativity Scene will return for the festive season, bigger than ever.  St Elizabeth’s Parish, 107 Bakers Road, Dandenong North. Until 10 January. 9.15am to 10.15am Monday to Friday, 7.30pm to 8pm Saturdays, and 9.30am to 10am, 11.30am to noon and 6.30pm to 7pm on Sundays. Alternatively, make an appointment with Cheryl Hayes on 9795 6217 or Wilson Fernandez on 0428 927 110.

Rock and roll dance JOIN in on the fun and learn to rock and roll, swing and line dance with like-minded people.  Edinburgh Hall, corner of Edinburgh and Dowling Street, Springvale North. Every Tuesday evening from 7.30pm to 10pm. Each class is $12 or $15 for multiple classes on the same night. Contact Lou Mingaars on 0413 393 345 for more information.

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Time to get back to work

By CASEY NEILL NATHAN Isailofski never thought he’d be able to handle a 7am start at work.

But with help from DVJS Employment Solutions and employer Lakkis Catering, the 22-year-old from Narre Warren is now doing just that.

He’s worked for Lakkis since February and is no longer letting his battle with mental illness hold him back.

Nathan started out working afternoon shifts.

“Sleep is a big problem for me but we’ve worked through it,” he said.

He gradually brought back his starting time, an hour at a time.

“It was what I needed to be able to keep a job,” he said.

“In the past I’ve just burnt out. Being able to do it and do it at my own pace ...

“Now I’m starting at 7am which I thought I’d never be able to do.

“This is the longest I’ve ever held a job.”

Max Lakkis is one of three brothers who own Lakkis Catering, which has cafe contracts with Holmesglen TAFE in Chadstone and Glen Waverley, Kangan TAFE in Docklands and Federation Training at Chadstone.

He employs five clients with mental illness disabilities through DVJS - formerly Dandenong Valley Job Support and has given more than 20 a go over the past two years.

“Often these people can’t sustain work for a long period of time, so some start with us and after a couple of months they start to drop off,” he said.

“Things don’t always work out.

“But I’m a strong believer in giving people opportunities.

“These people have lost a lot of confidence and haven’t worked in a long time. They come in very shy and very nervous.

“It’s all about empowering people and letting them realise what they’re capable of.”

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By JARROD POTTER THERESA Deas has done it all on the field - from playing on muddy Dandenong pitches all the way up to representing Australia.

But one of her proudest achievements came recently when she was named the first female president in the WNPL at Southern United Football Club.

Ever since she first hit the football pitch as a 12-year-old, Theresa Deas has been driven to succeed.

The sporting passion started locally for her moving from Dandenong City Soccer Club and North Dandenong to Casey Comets where she flourished - before higher state and national ambitions began to beckon.

She had to slug it out in the seniors from an early age, though, as junior female soccer was just a pipedream at that stage, but she persevered to reach the heights of green-and-gold representation.

Her time in the Australian colours was beyond her wildest football expectations - starting at 17 years old and capping off with a stellar World Cup victory over Brazil - but above all Deas loved seeing the game grow in her backyard.

“Casey Comets was my grassroots club Dandenong City was my first club when I was a 12-year-old so I pretty much grew up in Dandenong, Dandenong North and I played most of my senior football with the Casey Comets,” Deas said.

From a true novelty on paddocks to a serious caper at the elite level, Deas can’t believe how far the women’s game has come and, hopefully, how far it can go when women take greater ownership of its administration.

The champion Matildas goalkeeper was in-

Theresa Deas can now add Southern United Football Club president to her illustrious Picture: JARROD POTTER soccer resume. 146864 ducted into both Soccer Australia (now FFA) and Football Federation Victoria’s (FFV) Hall of Fames and received the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 ... but that’s not where her sport story will end.

As her playing days have become just fond memories, Deas wants to ensure female football’s future is laden with opportunity and stands much brighter than before.

The south-east has been her home throughout

her storied career and Deas’s Casey connection proved important as she was beckoned to join the newly formed Women’s National Premier League (WNPL) consortium club Southern United where her beloved Casey stood as one of the five inaugural bidding clubs.

“Because Casey owns part of my heart - as I played my football there - and the people involved in the consortium were so keen and eager and both councils had come on board - the momentum just went from there,” Deas said.

“I really had little choice as it wasn’t a big decision to make as they needed me to lend my experience and my profile to help the club to go forward.”

It will start from the bottom up and Deas believes the new side has the potential to become a Victorian powerhouse - as the south will go from a feeder program for the metro sides into a force of its own.

“I thought this was the time to do something for the southern area as this is a huge area,” Deas said.

“We have an enormous amount of talent and it hasn’t been looked at properly in the past - so it was an easy choice.

“We want them to think that ‘this is my club’ we’ve got girls trialling from the five consortium clubs but they don’t make up the majority of the numbers, so it’s a place for everybody.”

With the club already featuring two ex-Matildas - Deas and under-13s coach Debbie Nichols plus a likely array of W-League and former WPL players set to join the senior ranks, the opportunities for young girls to see up close what it takes to become elite will be a major factor in Southern’s success.

Above all Deas wants the ownership of the club to come from beyond the players and families because the greater southern community and the business sector needs to get on board to make Southern United shine.

“We’re going to be family friendly and we want everyone to get on board and the community needs to get on board, too,” Deas said.

“We can’t run what we want to run without the support of great sponsors behind us.”

For more information of Southern United, contact the club via its website www.southernunitedfc.com.au.

Dubai debut for cricket talent

Bulls beef up for the new season

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DANDENONG West all-rounder Jackson Collard traded Greaves Reserve for Dubai last month as part of Kevin Pietersen’s Cricket Academy.

Collard, 15, from North Dandenong, was one of 12 Victorian Indigenous cricketers selected to head overseas to aid their progress with the Noogal Development Squad (Victorian Indigenous Development Squad).

The KP24 Foundation was started by the cult hero cricketer and his camp was held at the ICC Academy in Dubai where Collard - of Noongar tribal heritage - honed his Twenty20 skills.

The 10-day training camp was the first piece of the puzzle as at the end of the camp, Collard and his team mates represented an Australian side in a Twenty20 tournament against the likes of India, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Pakistan.

“I was stoked when dad got the email,” Collard said.

“They trained us mostly in the Twenty20 format so they were making sure that we knew what shots to play so we could have the game on our hands if we were batting or bowling.”

Getting to meet Pietersen was a great thrill for the young sporting dynamo as Collard’s best lesson was to enjoy the experience and not just focus on results.

“He had all the people who work in the foundation helping us out first and he then came to help us with our training and with the games at the end,” Collard said.

“He (Pietersen) was saying it wasn’t all about winning, it’s about meeting new blokes from other countries and we met a few great

THE revolving door at Noble Park has been swinging.

While a number of players have left the 2015 EFL Division 1 finalists, the Bulls have managed to bring in plenty of future talent for the 2016 season.

After its early exit from last season’s finals race, the Bulls have made plenty of changes including big name inclusion Casey Scorpions’ midfielder Mitch Gent.

After 60 VFL senior appearances with Casey, since joining the club in 2011, Gent, 23, from Chelsea Heights, made the choice to return to local football from the VFL as he couldn’t devote that much time to football anymore.

While Gent remained a strong contributor in the VFL - finishing third in Casey’s best and fairest - the workload took its toll.

“I probably didn’t enjoy my year as much this year - I found myself at times getting a little bit tired of all the training commitments and sometimes I was finishing work thinking I couldn’t be bothered going to training,” Gent said.

“But at the same time I loved playing at that level - that was a really tough decision knowing how I felt throughout the year.

“The time commitment of the VFL and the lifestyle balance is what sort of in the end got me to leave.”

Gent can’t wait to become part of the Bulls’ club culture on and off the ground - something he hasn’t had too much experience with in the elite football system.

“The big thing I’m looking forward to is a club atmosphere at the local footy club,” Gent said. “The VFL I guess at Casey as a club is probably not as much of a club feel - it’s more of a talent pathway and a footy program.

“Coming through the TAC Cup and into the VFL, I’ve never really experienced a true club atmosphere so that’s a big one and on-field I’m looking forward to hope-

Jackson Collard had the cricketing experience of a lifetime heading to Dubai to learn from Kevin Pietersen. 148178 Picture: JARROD POTTER “I’d hope to get to the finals blokes from Kenya.”

He played his first Dandenong in under-15s and can, hopefully, West senior game in Turf 5 and work my way into the Imparja Cup charged in to take a wicket with his squad.” first ball.

Collard comes from great sportCollard also loves smashing the ing heritage as his grandfather Cyril short ball as he has a junior half- Collard was the first Indigenous century to his name as his Bulls footballer to play for Hawthorn in look towards finals this season and he personally hopes to represent the former VFL competition.

The Bulls’ all-rounder wanted to Victoria at the Imparja Cup. “Used to be a batsman but the thank his dad Murray, Alex Kerr and last few years I’ve turned myself his mentor Ben Abbatangelo their into a fast bowler,” Collard said. support of his cricket.

fully still playing some really good footy.

“I still think I can improve as a player, even though I’m not in the VFL anymore.”

Noble Park coach Mick Fogarty said Gent should mesh nicely in the Bulls’ engine-room alongside Craig Anderson and Kyle Martin as he’s an asset on and off the field.

“We’re rapt,” Noble Park coach Mick Fogarty said. “Mitch comes with a terrific pedigree- played top line footy for Casey for a number of years and it’s not just his ability on the ground, but his leadership off it too as he’s a class person.”

Another to make the leap is Beaconsfield champion Tyson Mitchem, who returns to his former home where he won the 2012 best and fairest.

Narre Warren’s Ben Giobbi and Ryan Morrison have made the step across from South East Football Netball League to the Eastern ranks for 2016, as well as Josh Docherty (Phillip Island).

Leaving the Bulls are Dan Keelty, Jarryd Plymin, Luke Mann and Daniel Galante (Beaconsfield) while Glen Manson (injury) and Vergim Faik (overseas) will leave a massive hole in the Bulls’ ruck division.

Also a speculated move for injured midfielder Shane Valenti to Old Haileybury remains a possibility.

“We’ve lost a couple -there’s no doubt about it, but they’ve been terrific servants to our club and wish them the best in their future endeavours,” Fogarty said.

“Valenti has an offer of something outside of football that there’s something he’s got to weigh up with Old Haileybury ... if that’s the way he goes, we’ll thank him for the year we had, but it’s not official yet.”

Fogarty said the club was also pursuing two more of Gent’s Scorpions team mates Will Petropoulos and delisted Demon Rohan Bail, while Beaconsfield forward Taylor Joyce is another high-calibre recruit on the radar.

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By JARROD POTTER WHEN Georgia Gee pulls on the Dandenong Stingrays jumper next season, she will proudly carry a Dandenong football legacy into the fourth-generation.

Gee, 16, was selected for the 2016 Dandenong Stingrays Youth Girls Academy - and in many ways the TAC Cup club is a spiritual successor to her grandfather’s Dandenong Football Club at Shepley Oval.

While it might not be in a Redlegs side, Gee - a Beaconsfield Youth Girls triple premiership player - was thrilled to get a chance to play where her Pa Brian Shinners made his name in the former Victorian Football Association.

“To be able to follow in my Pa’s footsteps playing for Dandy is a massive privilege,” Gee said.

“To play with all these other great girls and take my skills to a higher level is a massive honour.

“It’s been a good experience so far and it will be a great experience over the six months that we play.”

Shinners is thrilled to see his granddaughter extend the family’s Shepley Oval history across to women’s football - a sight he never could have predicted in his time associated with footy.

“At that early stage you’d only ever think about your son carrying on the tradition of football - certainly Aussie rules anyway - but the progress of the women’s side of football and the way it’s been pushed realistically by the AFL now has been great,” Shinners said.

“Initially I never thought it would eventuate - even at that early stage for Auskick and things like that young girls were very sparingly even in-

volved - so it’s been a really pleasant surprise.”

The Shinners name is synonymous with Dandenong football as Brian - a former Richmond and Hawthorn VFL footballer - joined the Redlegs in 1970s alongside his brothers Kevin and Bobby.

The three Shinners brothers followed what was started by their father Jack - who played for the club back in the 1930s under the Dandenong United banner.

Shinners saw his granddaughter’s skills develop from very early on and he thinks she’ll be a force in any “She goes very well - always had very good hand/eye coordination,” Shinners said.

“Georgia has always been, even as a little tacker, about having a kick in the backyard and learned to kick properly.

“She’s very quick and has very good co-ordination.”

While the Redlegs memories are effectively all that remain of the proud club - besides one display cabinet at Shepley Oval - Shinners is proud of everything that happened in the red and blue, especially the friendships formed throughout the years.

“I feel disappointed that there isn’t more memorabilia about the history of where Dandenong came to,” Shinners said.

“It was always very competitive and they always had a lot of great players and people related to the club as well as the local community.

“I always enjoyed the footy - it gave everyone a little bit of everything in the VFA, you had guys who didn’t actually make the VFL but were good footballers in their own right.

“As well as the friendships and the relation-

Carrying on the Dandenong heritage of her grandfather Brian Shinners, left, Georgia Gee has earned selection in the Dandenong Stingrays Youth Girls Academy. 147382 ships - Pat Flaherty is still a really good mate, Terry Reid, Derrick Harrington, the fact that my brother and I and my younger brother Bobby came here and played at Dandenong, too.”

As far as the monumental growth of women’s sport has come in Shinners’s lifetime, it’s grown dramatically just in the time Gee has been playing as Women’s AFL is now a certainty rather than just a concept.

“It’s been pretty crazy watching the process of all the girls’ footy teams growing from when I was younger - it was just all boys playing and I never thought it would be like this,” Gee said.

“I never thought there would be a girls’ competition and it’s been pretty amazing.”

State colours and more for Samason

By JARROD POTTER RETURNING to the Victorian colours for another year has Killester College’s Rahni Samason “over the moon”.

With a wide array of netball commitments already scheduled for 2016, Samason, 17, is in the midst of a hectic summer preparing for April’s national championships in Perth.

Samason was one of 12 Victorian under-17s to make the cut, and she wasn’t any less excited the second time around getting another chance in the navy blue.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity, I’m overjoyed just being able to do it,” Samason said. “It’s such a great honour and privilege to represent my state again.

“It’s very interesting to see the best of each state battle it out - Victoria always are in really good shape and it’s great to have that competition.

“I just want to make sure I’m in the best shape I can be - so I’m the absolute best that I can and hopefully help my team take out the championship.”

Her state duties add yet another layer of netball complexity to her already jam-packed schedule.

Rahni Samason will play for Victoria once again as her busy 2016 netball schedule continued to fill up. 127674 Picture: JARROD POTTER She trained with the Australian under-17 team at Netball Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Canberra last May and that selection also earned her a scholarship for the Victorian Institute of Sport.

Samason also made the step up to the Championship Division in the VNL this season as she relished her time with the Southern Saints.

“I play Championship Division this year and the girls are all so lovely and Jane Searle, she’s the coach, she’s absolutely brilliant and always trying to help me,” Samason said.

When you add her training duties with the ANL Victorian Fury as well, her busy timetable has forced Samason to leave Doveton, where she has been a fixture for the last two seasons.

With all the commitments on her plate, the 2014 Casey Cardinia (now South East) A Grade MVP and premiership player had to make the tough choice to leave the Doves in favour of her neighbourhood side Heatherton.

“Everything is happening now all at once, all these other netball commitments made it extremely difficult to play at Doveton, with travel as I have brothers who play sport as well,” Samason said.

“Trying to tie it all in was pretty difficult and my parents can’t be everywhere at once and Heatherton is within walking distance for me.”

Samason wanted to thank her parents and family for their unwavering support of her netball ambitions.

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