Dandenong Journal Star - 30th May 2016

30 May 2016

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Land deal is a bullseye for Springvale shooters

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Rays raise the Vic Country bar

■ Traders get their way and stop rail crossing road from being closed...

Plan railroaded

By CASEY NEILL Abbotts Road will stay open thanks to pressure from Dandenong South businesses.

On 25 February the Journal revealed plans for a new road link over the rail line connecting Remington Drive to Pound Road West and “the truncation of Abbotts Road” - or its closure.

Arco restaurant director Lindsay Bull said the project would close his business and threaten many others that relied on through-traffic.

The Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) announced its back-flip on Monday 23 May. “Local businesses, commuters and landowners told us they strongly opposed the closure of Abbotts Road and, as a result, we have ruled that option out,” a spokesperson said.

“The dangerous and congested level crossing will be removed by a road or rail bridge at Abbotts Road, or by lowering the road or tracks.”

LXRA received feedback from about 400 residents, businesses and property owners.

“I think they were trying to sweep it under the carpet without anyone knowing about it,” Mr Bull said.

“It opened their eyes, I think.

“Common sense did prevail in the end.”

Mr Bull said a rail-over option would now be the best solution as it would not require traffic diversions.

“If they had to close the road it would be absolutely crazy,” he said.

“I think in the future Remington still has to be done.”

Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said LXRA had established a business liaison group to provide ongoing feedback throughout the planning and development stages.

She said a shortlist of feasible options would be announced shortly and a second public consultation phase would start in coming months.

“I thank the local community for their passion and advocacy - your feedback has helped shape this project for the better and will continue to be critical to the planning and design of this level crossing removal,” Ms Williams said.

Two deaths and many injuries in the past seven years placed the Abbotts Road level crossing in the State Government’s list of 50 that it would remove as soon as possible.

Fran’s a big fan Fran pays tribute to Vietnam when song and dance showcased cultures from across the globe at Noble Park Secondary College.

Students representing Vietnam, South India, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka and other countries took centre stage at the school’s multicultural concert on Thursday 19 May. A gold coin entry fee raised cash for the State Schools’ Relief Fund, which supports disadvantaged primary and secondary students with school uniforms. 154202 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

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Sale comes into range Shooters can buy the Springvale site they’ve used for 40 years and secure its future thanks to a law change.

On Thursday 26 May, the Victorian Legislative Council - State Parliament’s upper house - passed a bill that would allow the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (SSAA) to purchase the Princes Highway shooting range.

The Land Revocation Bill paves the way for SSAA Victoria to remove the ever-present risk that its lease of the Crown land from Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) could end or be revoked, leaving the range with nowhere to go.

SSAA Victoria CEO Jack Wegman said people visited the site to shoot rifle, pistol, air rifle and air pistol.

“We have 1400 visitors attend the range each

month,” he said.

“This number is increasing steadily as interest in the shooting sports grows.”

Mr Wegman has been campaigning for years to secure the site.

“A clause of the Land Revocation Bill 2016 administratively moves the land that the Springvale range resides on, allowing the association to fulfil its long-standing goal of purchasing the land,” he said.

“The Springvale range is a hub of SSAA Victoria and where many new sporting shooters are introduced to the sport.

“This change will allow us to move forward with our plan to purchase the land and continue introducing more people to the safe, fun and inclusive sport.”

Mr Wegman said the venue hosted many state title competitions.

“We even had a national title for pistol there last November,” he said.

“People come from around the country.

“There aren’t too many shooting ranges in Melbourne so they come from right out past Pakenham and out to the Mornington Peninsula.

“They do come from far and wide.”

SSAA Victoria worked closely with Shooters and Fishers Party Eastern Victoria Region MP Jeff Bourman, who has also thrown his support behind securing the range.

“Shooting is a fast-growing, inclusive sport with more licensed individuals from all sectors of society than ever participating,” he said.

“It’s also encouraging to see females are the fastest-growing segment of sports shooting at the moment, with participant levels growing year-onyear.

“Having an accessible location to participate in the sport is vital for community access, meaning more people can give it a try and more people can practise and improve their skills.”

New funds put resting theatre program back to work

By CASEY NEILL A Dandenong youth theatre program can continue to nurture the south-east’s aspiring actors thanks to a grant.

Hampton Park’s Hushum Juma is among SeaACT’s success stories and was thrilled with State Government VicArts Grants Program cash for a 12-month project.

Creative Industries Minister Martin Foley met with SeaACT members on 18 May to announce the funding for a partnership with Melbourne Playback Theatre Company, Dandenong’s Drum Theatre and the Emerging Writers Festival.

The program went on hold about six months ago after its funding ran out but will return in term four.

“When we heard that SeaACT might not continue we were actually kind of devastated,” Hushum said.

“We enjoyed our time at the Drum. Every time we passed by the building we wondered what happened inside.

“SeaACT gave use the opportunity to come in.”

Hushum, 20, developed an interest in acting about four years ago through his drama class at Hampton Park Secondary College.

“SeaACT visited our school,” he said.

“I was sceptical at first but I really like acting.

I gave it a go.

“It’s about sharing stories as a group. We creatively listen and perform stories from the audience or stories from each other while we’re rehearsing.

“We have a laugh about it and enjoy ourselves.

It’s just a very creative outlet.”

Hushum’s participation in SeaACT confirmed his desire to make acting his career, gave him the confidence to pursue it, and led to a scholarship with Melbourne Playback Theatre Company.

“With the SeaACT and Melbourne Playback I got an inside look as to what it really means to create a show,” he said.

He dreams of working “all over Melbourne, all over Australia - all over the world, hopefully”.

“I’m looking to move into filming, doing television and stuff. A movie would be a dream,” he said.

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An 18-year-old Dandenong South man suffered stab wounds at Dandenong Plaza on Tuesday 24 May. Armed Crime Squad detectives arrested a 21-year-old Mulgrave man the following day and charged him with attempted armed robbery, intentionally causing serious injury and other assault-related offences.

He was remanded in custody and was due to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 26 May. The incident occurred in the stairwell on the shopping centre’s third floor, near the Aldi supermarket, about 4.25pm.

New Greater Dandenong Local Area Commander Narelle Beer was among several officers at the scene, reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses.

She said the victim suffered quite serious injuries to his upper body.

Large blood drops stretched for several metres, stark against the white tiles.

“I’m sick of Dandenong,” two women remarked as they passed the cordoned-off area.

Plaza staff directed concerned shoppers and workers away from the scene and to their cars, fielding queries of “what’s happened?”.

RetPro Group shopping centres general manager Kathie Osborne said Dandenong Plaza had been assisting Victoria Police with its investigation “and would like to commend the emergency services on their quick response and management of the incident”.

As of Friday the victim was in a stable condition in The Alfred hospital.

Drum Theatre director Greg Hordacre, Hushum Juma and Diana Nguyen. 145415 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Playback Theatre and Southern Ethnic Advisory and Advocacy Council (SEAAC), which together run SeaACT. “I’ve grown up in this area and there weren’t any performing arts programs for young people when I was growing up,” she said.

SeaACT started in Hampton Park in 2013 as an outlet for young refugees but has expanded to include all young people in the south-east.

“It’s not just telling stories about migrant backgrounds,” Ms Nguyen said.

“It’s about all young people in these areas.”

About 250 kids have participated since SeaACT’s inception, with 15 to 20 attending sessions each week.

Ms Nguyen said the grant would support collaboration with the Emerging Writers Festival on a script that SeaACT would bring to the Drum Theatre stage in July next year.

The Drum’s director Greg Hordacre said the project was exciting.

“The Drum is looking at ways of making programs like these accessible to people in the community so they stop walking past and start coming in,” he said.

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Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Marisa Owens said they drove the blue vehicle through wooden bollards and over an embankment at the Liverpool Drive reserve just after 1am on Wednesday 18 May. She said they then set it alight on the reserve area. The CFA attended and extinguished the fire.

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The 37-year-old victim was walking, about 8.45pm on Tuesday 17 May, when a man approached him from behind and struck the back of his head.

The attacker continued to land blows after the victim fell to the ground before picking up his phone and running down Robinson Street to Rodd Street.

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3 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 30 May, 2016

Looking Back 100 years ago 25 May 1916 Dandenong Red Cross League The public of Dandenong will be again afforded an opportunity of assisting the above as Mr J W Griffiths (Dandenong Picture Co) has kindly offered to give one of his first-class picture entertainments at the Town Hall on Thursday next.

A special film, Jane Shore, will be screened - probably being the finest ever produced in Dandenong, and only recently imported to the state.

Also good comics and scenic souvenir photos of the Jane Shore film will be offered for sale during the evening, and it is the intention of the committee to raffle a very handsome book, containing illustrations of same (now on view in Mr Griffiths window).

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society Considering the patriotic object for which the show is given and also the excellence of the programme, it is hoped that there will be a record attendance.

The committee are making special arrangements whereby reserved seats will be kept for patrons the whole evening if necessary.

50 years ago 26 May 1966 Who needs to buy on Saturday?

Forty per cent against, 40 per cent for it and 20 per cent who have no opinion - that’s the result of the Journal’s random survey among housewives to get their feelings about any proposal to close butchers shops on Saturday mornings.

Some butchers who are in favour of Satur-

day closing said they realised it may be necessary to work an hour or two later on Fridays for the benefit of those who can’t get to the shops by five o’clock.

in June 1995 below the state average of 8.6 per cent. Greater Dandenong’s jobless rate fell from 17.7 per cent in 1992 to 8.6 per cent in June 1995.

20 years ago 27 May 1996 Business growth continues Greater Dandenong saw the greatest amount of industrial and commercial growth in the Western Port region last year, producing much-needed jobs in its wake.

The average house price in Greater Dandenong ($115,000) is still trailing neighbours Casey ($120,000) and the Mornington Peninsula ($136,000).

Unemployment in the Western Port region continued to fall last year, plummeting from a high 13 per cent in 1992 to 7.7 per cent

5 years ago 30 May 2011 Anu stars in new role The first stage play starring renowned Australian singer Christine Anu is coming to Dandenong next week.

Anu stars in Rainbow’s End, which was first performed two years ago and is now touring regional theatres. Rainbow’s End is on at the Drum Theatre.

- Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

Take a cue from Canada’s policy The Canadian Government under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accepted another 10,000 Syrian refugees - up to 35,000 in total, and this could reach 50,000 while Canada’s budget is hitting C$30 billion in deficit.

In 2015, we welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to permit 12,000 Syrian refugees to come to Australia and settle here.

The suffering of the refugees has been shocking. There is still more to be done.

Labor’s decision at its 2015 National Conference to make “the turning back of the boats” part of its immigration/refugee policy has, in fact, brought the two major parties closer together on this policy.

However, Labor will only send such boats to a safe country. Labor would refuse to send such boats to the country of origin as required by the current Federal Government.

This Federal Government policy may cause grave risk to the refugees including imprisonment, economic sanctions or even death.

I have received information, confirming the number of failed asylum seekers who were ar-

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rested within weeks of the Australian Government returning them to Vietnam as their country of origin in 2015.

Some of those not arrested are believed to be on the run as fugitives.

This current policy should be discontinued.

It’s understandable that Australia’s borders need to be protected, but surely not from the refugees.

For someone who has a different culture and language but prepared to get on a boat with their family, risking their own safety, fleeing from their homeland in trying to search for safety in an unknown destination, they have to be desperate in order to consider the option.

At an international level, Australia can’t afford to break the 1951 Refugee Convention as Australia is one of the signatories.

Are we making the assumption that all that the refugees want is to come to Australia?

Clearly, during the Vietnamese refugees era, the majority chose to settle in the USA and others settled in other countries including New Zealand, Japan, Canada, Europe and Australia.

While I understand that the major political parties hold a non-negotiable position on having control of our borders, I call upon the Australian Government to consider these three options: 1. Re-open the refugee processing centre in the South East Asian countries.

There are safe countries in South-East Asia Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines - where such boats could be sent or to where refugees could go under their own steam.

2. Increase the intake of refugees, which is important as it gives us a good reason to further canvass other nations to shoulder some responsibility on this international refugee crisis.

Increasing the intake would reduce the processing time and allow asylum seekers to resettle much quicker.

By doing so, the asylum seekers will see real hope at their last leg of the journey which is at processing centres, and there is no benefit of risking their lives by travelling longer distance directly to Australia. Only then Australia would be in the righteous position to send asylum seekers back to the queue.

3. Grant an amnesty to the 30,000 asylum seekers in Australia, Nauru and Manus Island.

This is not unprecedented as Australia has granted amnesties before, for example, following the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989, Prime Minister Bob Hawke made the decision to accept Chinese refugees into Australia.

These asylum seekers are here at our doorsteps, it is our issue. Let’s start again.

Stop playing politics with the very lives and health of the refugees who have been left in limbo for far too long.

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Sabitovic crashed after narrowly missing a truck. He fled in the Kia, while his Statesman with a stolen plate and containing loot from a commercial burglary the previous day was left at the scene.

He was arrested on 18 November. A month later, he was arrested at a Mount Waverley supermarket after stealing pretzels and wafer biscuits.

In court on 23 May, Sabitovic said he was not guilty of a lot of the allegations, but had done some thinking while in remand custody.

“I want to be given the chance to do the mental health plan and to get treatment as part of the (community corrections order).

“I’ve been in (prison) lockdown for 22 hours a day. It’s not good for me.

“I want to give these rehab things a go. It’s not worth it anymore.”

Magistrate Barry Schultz commented that he often heard similar promises from people in Sabitovic’s position.

He noted Sabitovic had extensive prior convictions, including previous jail terms.

Mr Schultz said the accused had continued offending even after having a nine-month jail term converted to an 18-month community corrections order by the County Court in February.

“All you’re going to get from this time forward are terms of imprisonment.”

In bailing Sabitovic, Mr Schultz noted the accused had spent six weeks in custody and would be given “supports” on a CREDIT bail program.

His bail conditions include daily reporting to police, night curfew, staying at a close relative’s address in Chelsea, not driving, not attending Northland and not using a drug of dependence.

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A man linked to multiple aggravated burglaries and stolen cars in the south-east, including in Keysborough and Hampton Park, has pleaded to a court for help in relation to his cannabis and amphetamine addiction.

Allem Sabitovic, 27, who had been living in Noble Park, won bail with daily reporting and night curfew conditions at a Dandenong Magistrates’ Court hearing on 23 May. The unemployed man had been in custody since 7 April when arrested for driving unlicensed in an unregistered car with a stolen number plate.

Senior Constable Courtney Henderson told the court Sabitovic tried to flee as police searched the car.

Police seized 24.3 grams of cannabis, a stolen passport and a baton from the car’s interior.

At the time, Sabitovic had been on a community corrections order as well as multiple counts of bail for a string of thefts since 2015, including an alleged home garage burglary in Perry Road, Keysborough, on 24 March and commercial burglary in Dandenong South on 27 March.

A stolen station wagon was driven into the Keysborough home’s rear garage during the afternoon, and loaded with $900 of tools including an airbrush, two power-drills and hammer.

The wagon had been stolen during a Hampton Park aggravated burglary on 16 March.

Sabitovic was also accused of stealing a truck and laptop from a steel factory in Dandenong South on 27 March.

He was also on bail over two cars - containing his finger prints - which were stolen and attempted to be stolen from a Clayton South break-in in September.

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Rubbish fines to clean up their act Rubbish dumpers beware - Greater Dandenong Council is cracking down on the illegal behaviour to clean up its streets.

Councillors, at their 23 May, meeting adopted six new initiatives to tackle the problem, including advocating for a state-wide advertising campaign, a local waste transfer station and firmer fine penalties.

There’ll also be a 12-month hot spot collection program trial, two drive-through recycling days, and more rural roadside surveillance cameras.

At a cost of $290,000, a truck and mobile crew will pro-actively patrol hot spot areas, collect dumped rubbish and work with enforcement staff.

Charity agencies run drive-through recycling days where they open a 24-hour drop-off point for people to bring in unwanted household items for recycling.

The council plans to hold two events at a cost of $25,000 each.

Mayor Heang Tak said more than 400 people were fined for illegal rubbish dumping in the past

year and face a maximum $6080 penalty.

He said the council collected 625 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish across the municipality this financial year, ranging from mattresses to petrol drums and dead livestock.

Cr Matthew Kirwan said the council collected more than 472 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish in 2013-14 - triple the amount in 2009-10.

“One of the frequent issues I have been contacted about has been rubbish dumping hotspots in central Dandenong and central Noble Park,” he said.

“These are often areas where there are many multi-unit residential complexes and short-term rentals.”

He said the hot spot collection trial was likely to make a big impact on the problem.

“Other initiatives such as the expansion of the rural roadside surveillance camera program will aid in other hot spot areas - the rural parts of Keysborough and Bangholme,” he said.

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Migrants will be better protected from shonky deals under an ALP Federal Government, Bruce candidate Julian Hill said.

Mr Hill live-streamed a chat with Andrew Leigh, the Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Competition Minister from Dandenong Market on Tuesday 24 May. “I’m not allowed to have Snapchat or Instagram because, apparently, I’d make it uncool,” he said, walking through aisles of fresh fruit and veg.

“But now I’m walking through Dandenong Market with a selfie stick,” he said.

Inequality was the topic with tougher penalties for ripping off disadvantaged consumers the focus.

“One of the things that we see particularly for migrant communities is being the part of scams or rip-offs,” Mr Leigh said.

“A rip-off by a dodgy shonk is bad at any time, but when it happens to someone who’s on a six-

figure income, it’s annoying; when it happens to a migrant who’s earning an annual wage of $20,000 it can be life-destroying.

“Labor’s policy requires the Consumer Commission to prioritise investigations involving migrant rip-offs and we’ll ramp up the penalties.

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Mr Leigh said limited English skills made it harder for consumers to find the best deal.

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“If you don’t have a car it’s hard to get to the cheapest store.

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Mr Hill said the tougher penalties would also have a deterrent effect over time.

He said that during recent doorknocking in Bruce, he’d heard many stories about people being ripped off by door-to-door electricity and real estate deals.

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Ancient stories Dandenong South Primary students learned about Koori culture at a Reconciliation Week event.

On Friday 20 May the school hosted tutors from Datiwuy, a clan within the Yolngu people from Elcho Island in North East Arnhem Land.

Performing arts teacher Jackie De Koning said the program helped children to understand the importance of music, dance and story in the Yolngu culture.

“The Yolngu people have been making music and sharing stories longer that almost anyone else on the planet,” she said.

A 25-year-old man who swiped a cash-filled wallet from a 74-year-old man at a Keysborough shopping centre on Christmas Eve will be released from jail just before Christmas this year.

Marek Kaya snatched the wallet filled with $600 and bank cards and fled a short distance into a parked Toyota Yaris about 1.30pm on 24 December 2014, a court was told on 23 May. The victim, in pursuit, banged on the Yaris’s window as Kaya reversed then drove quickly forward.

He claimed he was struck by the fleeing car, police told Dandenong Magistrates’ Court.

The victim, after being treated for grazes to his knee and arm at Monash Medical Centre, reported to police later on Christmas Day that there were several illegal transactions in Boronia and Scoresby using the stolen cards.

During a police interview in Port Phillip Prison in March, Kaya denied “touching” the man during the theft and pursuit.

“I’m not a dog,” he told police.

“I was so careful. I was going so slow when reversing (in the Yaris).”

Out of guilt, Kaya claimed to have left behind one of the man’s cards, which was found and handed into a bank at Parkmore Shopping Centre.

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Federal Justice Minister Michael Keenan visited the suburb with Liberal Hotham candidate George Hau on Thursday 19 May to announce Greater Dandenong Council had been successful in its Safer Streets Programme grant application.

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He was charged with theft, recklessly causing injury, unlicensed driving and obtaining property by deception.

Defence lawyer Nick Power told the court that Kaya was unaware that the victim fell as the Yaris drove away.

“It’s certainly not a case where the victim is standing in front of the car and my client ploughs into him.”

Mr Power conceded Kaya’s “serious” 10-year criminal history - regularly relating to drug use did the accused “no credit”.

Kaya, who appeared by video-link, was already serving a nine-month jail sentence for propertyrelated charges including theft of the Yaris.

The jail term was handed down in February but the most recent charges weren’t filed until March.

“I ask Your Honour to take into account the timing of these matters.

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen said Kaya, otherwise due for release in mid-November, ought to be “out before Christmas”.

Mr Vandersteen noted Kaya’s early guilty plea and his lack of intention to injure the victim.

Kaya was jailed for seven months, concurrent with his pre-existing prison term. He will be released on 23 December.

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Dozens of Dandenong kids and thousands of their peers around Australia read the same book at the same time on Wednesday 25 May. Dandenong Library hosted a National Simultaneous Storytime event. The annual even has been running for 16 years and aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books.

Snacks were a hot topic at the Greater Dandenong Council meeting on Monday 23 May. During public question time, Claude Joseph asked whether biscuits or sandwiches could be provided for members of the gallery.

He said that the fortnightly meetings were sometimes quite lengthy and refreshments would be appreciated.

The Monash doesn’t discriminate when it comes to keeping commuters from reaching their destinations on time.

Fiona Richardson, the Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence, was 20 minutes late to the Dandenong Family Violence Forum on Thursday 19 May – despite allowing an hour for her journey to Chisholm from the city.

Independent Senator John Madigan was a special guest at the Rotary Club of Dandenong South East’s meeting on Tuesday 24 May. He was full of praise for the group’s work for the community following a presentation on its major projects.

“You are leaving an indelible mark on the community here in Dandenong,” he said.

Greater Dandenong Council will reach out to farmers affected by a recent drop in milk prices.

Councillor John Kelly at the 23 May council meeting suggested contacting northern Victorian sister city Gannawarra Shire to see if the council could help.

CEO John Bennie and Mayor Heang Tak will write to the Gannawarra CEO and mayor offering support.

The Journal prematurely retired Emerson School head John Mooney last week with the heading Fond Farewell for John. The esteemed principal received dozens of calls from people shocked to hear of his ‘retirement’. The situated reminded John of the Jackson Browne classic Running on Empty.

“This is my first farewell but not my final farewell,” he said.

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By CASEY NEILL A Springvale actor will soon share the small screen with big names in the ‘biz, including Hugo Weaving.

But audiences can catch Alex Litsoudis onscreen at the Drum Theatre on Friday 3 June.

The inaugural Short Cuts Film Festival will feature comedy, animation, documentary and drama from new and experienced filmmakers.

The six-minute movie Who Is He? stars Mr Litsoudis and shares his story, from his migration to Australia from Greece when he was five months old, to his mild intellectual disability, overcoming prejudice and pursuing his acting dreams.

“I asked myself ‘who am I? Where do I come from?’,” he said.

“That’s how I wrote the story.”

Mr Litsoudis is a key player in Fusion Theatre, the Dandenong-based drama group for people of different abilities, formerly called Dramability.

Earlier this year he appeared as Tom, a GreekAustralian with a disability, in Understanding Abuse by National Disability Services.

“Now I’m just recently got a part at ABC TV,” he proudly told the Journal.

“There’s a new series that I cannot say anything about at the moment.

“The actual scene is very special and important.”

The Journal did some digging and discovered that he’ll appear as Roger, a mentally disabled man living in an old-folks home in six-part psychological mystery series called Seven Types of Ambiguity.

It’s based on the Elliot Perlman novel and also stars Alex Dimitriades and Susie Porter.

“I’m hoping to get some more work on TV or in film,” Mr Litsoudis said.

But he said that the stage is his first love and he is working on a piece combining an ancient Greek tragedy with modern-day events in Syria and Europe.

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Councillor Maria Sampey risks disqualification from council if she refuses to sign a code of conduct.

“I’m not going to sign it,” she told the Journal after the Monday 23 May council meeting.

She walked out of the chamber when her fellow councillors voted on a motion to schedule a special meeting for Monday 27 June to review the Councillor Code of Conduct.

Cr Sampey later in the meeting questioned why members of parliament did not have to sign a code of conduct. The council’s corporate services director Mick Jaensch explained that it was a requirement under Victorian law.

“What happens if a councillor does not sign the code of conduct?“she asked.

Mr Jaensch said: “That would be a matter for the State Government to address.“ Cr Sampey continued: “I’m just concerned that what’s good for the goose isn’t good for the gander.“ “I’m just trying to work out who’s the goose and who’s the gander,“ was Mr Jaensch’s reply.

Moving tributes to Annette Springvale Rise Primary School principal Annette Hilton has died following a short illness.

Greater Dandenong Councillor Sean O’Reilly expressed his condolences at the council’s 23 May meeting.

“Annette raised expectations and delivered a higher standard of education in Springvale using her own personalised learning system,” he said. “Due to Annette’s leadership and pas sion, students in Springvale learnt not just what to achieve but how to achieve their very best.”

Cr O’Reilly said personalised learning was about each student setting their own high-level goals and striving for them, and many schools from across Australia visited Springvale Rise to study it.

Ms Hilton was Springvale Rise’s first principal and died on Friday 6 May at age 67. Her school’s tribute described Ms Hilton as “an innovative and much-loved educator” and “a beautiful person ... gone, but forever in our hearts”.

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By CASEY NEILL NINETY-eight new homes will soon fill Springvale’s former council depot site.

Greater Dandenong councillors approved the planning application for the View Road project at their Monday 23 May meeting.

Councillor Matthew Kirwan successfully moved an alternative motion to that listed in the agenda, which required one townhouse that will abut an existing residence to be reduced from three to two storeys.

“This is a high-quality development,“ he said.

“In terms of visual bulk, taking this one town-

house down one storey makes a difference for residents without having too much of an impact on the development.“ Cr Sean O’Reilly said that Springvale would be “changing even more and in a great way“.

“We’re seeing the activity not just being around the Springvale market site but spreading it down Springvale Road towards what will be the new Springvale civic site,“ he said.

“What you always need is customers.

“The customers will be provided with this development, which is predominantly mediumdensity which this council knows is most in demand due to empty-nesters and people trying to

get a foothold in the market.“ The proposal includes 31 two-bedroom dwellings, 62 three-bedroom homes and five houses with four bedrooms.

There’ll be a mixture of two-storey and threestorey townhouses, each with a single or double garage.

On-street visitor car parking will be provided in groupings of two, three and five spaces at the site’s front, centre and rear.

The lot is currently clear, with all buildings associated with the previous council depot removed with the exception of a car park area.

Extra jail for thief on bail over previous stealing

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A man's jail term has been extended by six months after he pleaded guilty to thefts of cars and property totalling about $80,000 while on appeal bail.

Simon Matthew White, 48, pleaded guilty in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court to stealing a VW van and $23,310 of electrical equipment, including 42 televisions and 21 Bluetooth-speaker sets, from a South Yarra serviced-apartment building in late November.

At the 23 May hearing by video-link, White admitted stealing two air-conditioners from a Sandown hotel, as well as a deliverer’s van with the driver’s wallet, phone and four airport luggage items in Noble Park North.

At the time of the offences, White was wanted for skipping an appeal hearing at the County Court in July against a 15-month jail term plus a two-year community corrections order for similar offending.

On 27 November White was arrested as he loaded the air-conditioners into the VW van at

the Sandown hotel - where he and a co-accused had hired a room.

Police seized two clear bags of the drug ice, $1350 cash, rings and a mobile phone from White.

In his hotel room they found several IDs and phones which were believed to be stolen from vehicles, $2284 cash and number plates.

In the van, there was a stolen printer and scanner with blank cards believed to make fake IDs as well as the four stolen items of travel luggage.

The other stolen delivery van was later recovered in Mulgrave, with seven grams of ice in the map pocket and seven stolen bunk beds in the back.

White was also charged with carrying a prohibited eight-centimetre flick knife and one gram of ice at Box Hill shopping centre in July.

Defence lawyer Stephanie Keogh-Barnes told the court that the accused had “reasonable” rehabilitation prospects.

The accused’s offending, which spanned 200411 and 2014-15, was related to his drug use, including amphetamines and “injecting” substanc-

es, Ms Keogh-Barnes told the court.

The accused went clean for several years in between after he and his partner went into rehab, then went to church and ran a successful heating and cooling business.

The couple’s relapse led to the loss of White’s business, the couple’s home and White started reoffending in 2014 to support his habit, Ms KeoghBarnes said.

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen refused the defence’s argument for a fully concurrent jail term.

“Your offending is just too serious. When you didn’t attend the County Court appeal and committed these offences there has to be a consequence as well.”

White was sentenced to 12 months’ jail with six months served concurrently with his current prison term.

White will begin a two-year CCO upon release from jail in mid-May 2017.

Council shisha smoke signals Dandenong will host a forum on plans to regulate shisha.

Greater Dandenong councillor Matthew Kirwan said his push for legislative change as part of current Tobacco Act reforms had received a strong response from other councils, including letters of support to the health minister.

He said invitations to the Tuesday 12 July forum to discuss further advocacy on the health issue had been sent to affected councils, the Cancer Council of Victoria, the Australian Lebanese Medical Association and the National Heart Foundation.

Cr Kirwan has spoken out against shisha lounges as unregulated health risks, with no minimum age limits or controls on indoor smoking.

In 2013 Greater Dandenong Council wrote to the previous State Government about an end to indoor-smoking exemptions that allow shisha smoking in cafes, restaurants and workplaces.

Last year, the council started forming an alliance with health groups and council peak-bodies to lobby the State Government for reform.

Councillors passed a motion declaring that a “judicial interpretation” of the Tobacco Act could apply to shisha lounges.

Cr Peter Brown said it could be argued that shishas’ main ingredient was tobacco, even if it was less than 50 per cent of the product, because it “is what motivates consumption”.

Ali Adam, who has run the popular Cafe Asmara in Springvale Road for the past 10 years, said he was battling a “shisha phobia”.

He argued that his fruit-flavoured shisha had minimal tobacco content, estimated at less than 0.1 per cent, and caused fewer problems than alcohol.

“This shisha phobia is wrong.

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AGENT’S CHOICE

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RECEIVER’S AUCTION RE AU CE C T IVE IO R’ N S

Thursday 23 June at 2:00pm

BOTANIC RIDGE SPECTACULAR night-time views of the city and in the daytime you look onto the Settlers Run golf course.

Four bedrooms plus study nook, guest room downstairs, Tassie oak floors and staircase, three bathrooms, huge master bedroom with views, family room, alfresco plus upstairs rumpus with views. Great kitchen five-burner cooker, walk-in pantry and feature timber benchtop.

Ducted refrigerated cooling and heating, high ceilings downstairs, 622 square metre block (room for a pool) double garage with auto and internal access doors.

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FINNING FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, CRANBOURNE, 5996 1200 FRANK BARRETT, 0418 800 912 81 LIMEBURNER GROVE INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT PRICE: $679,000

44–46 KELVINSIDE ROAD, NOBLE PARK Substantial premises comprising 14 separate keyed rooms, common living room and kitchen, 3 bathrooms, 1 shower room, 4 toilet facilities, utility room & laundry.

• Walk to Noble Park Retail Precinct & Railway Station

• Land area of 1,082 sqm*

FOR SALE

• Extensive frontage of 41.76 metres*

OUTSTANDING BAY VIEWS

Own your own piece of paradise with bay views from the large entertainers deck. Freshly painted and lovely landscaped gardens, this delightful and immaculate home situated in the heart of the Gurdies with a rural feel and wineries nearby.

Featuring: timber kitchen with servery and 900 ml stainless steel gas stove. Large living area with a wood heater, ceiling fan and double doors leading to the deck, spacious storage under the house, with a 3rd bedroom or studio downstairs. A perfect area to be self suicient with a large water tank and space for a veggie patch. A sea change worth a look.

ADDRESS: 1 Island View Road, The Gurdies PRIcE: $320,000 INSPEcT: Saturdays 11:30 to 12pm AGENT: Lynn Pendergast 0458 780 023 and Tamara Leskie 0448 809 458

• High Underlying Land Value

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Paul Sutherland 0418 360 162 1229549-PB22-16

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Grant Sutherland 0418 390 185

sutherlandfarrelly.com.au 43 Agnes Street, East Melbourne

LYNN PENDERGAST 0458 780 023

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Hall & Partners endeaVour hills 20 mossvale close

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DANDENONG 12 Elray Avenue Picture PerFect This updated 3 bedroom brick veneer home is on land approx. 643m2, located in a great position close to the Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre, Schools,Transport and a Reserve. This great family home includes an up to date kitchen with stainless steel appliances and attractive living area with feature timber works. Extras includes 3 air conditioners, ducted heating, polished floorboards throughout plus garage/ workshop with gas & water connection. An inspection is a must to appreciate this great home.

SIZE WILL SURPRISE YOU! This beautifully presented home offers terrific family living. Large spacious lounge and dining room has ducted gas heating with automatic programming & separate air-con. Modern kitchen with adjoining meals area, 3 large bedrooms 1 bathroom with separate toilet & separate laundry room. Blue chip location in the Heart of Dandenong, we are offering a flat 650m2 block with endless opportunity! You have the choice of either designing & building your own castle or the option of a potential 3 unit/ townhouse development site (S.T.C.A) that’s always in high demand in this area.

For Sale: Buyers Over $440,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Chen Liu 0451 384 722 Leigh Hall 0401 408 580

Auction: Saturday 4th June at 12 Noon Inspect: Wednesday 5-5:30pm Friday 5-5:30pm Contact: Shagi Pathmanathan 0413 076 585

hallam 6 christopher court AUCTION

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

ENDEAVOUR HILLS 134 James Cook Drive 10/10 – Presentation – architecturally designed – original owners!!!

This home has a lot to boast about.

List of features!! 3 Good Size Bedrooms (ensuite & WIR to main), Updated Modern Kitchen, Dishwasher, Separate lounge & dining, Large family area (adjacent to kitchen), Heating & cooling,Wood fire, Updated bathrooms (frameless showers), External water feature,Two living areas, Solar Panels, 3 water tanks (6,000 Litres), Large Shed, Double Garage (RMC), Exquisitely built under cover patio.

Auction: Saturday 18th June at 2pm Inspect: Thursday 5:00 - 5:30pm Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm Contact: Gavin Andrews 0407 779 232

Dandenong 254 Lonsdale Street Mulgrave Shop 19 Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre Endeavour Hills Shop 62 Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre

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AMAZING! Main House! - Fully renovated & rendered with double glazed windows 4 Bedrooms, 3 New Bathrooms, New kitchen, Ducted Heating, Fire Place, 2 Split System Aircons, New floor coverings, Paintwork, Light fittings,Window furnishings,Veranda with extensive decking, and there’s more! Second fully appointed summer kitchen in the garage, Room behind the garage with an ensuite and split system heating/cooling Oh What a package! With a granny flat or accommodation for in laws, teenagers retreat or just plenty of entertainment. All this behind solid brick fence with electric steel gate!

For Sale: Buyers Over $550,000 Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Walter Kubiak 0412 359 973 1229454

www.hallfn.com.au

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12 WATTS ROAD, NYORA

QUAINT TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE Quaint two bedroom cottage with baltic pine floors.

Positioned on a large 1/3 acre block with large 18 x 54 ft garage plus carport.

Treed allotment located in heart of town.

For Sale Inspect Contact

$190,000 Plus

By Appointment Ray Wilkinson 0417 515 649 or Lorraine Thomas 0411 122 979

19 WESTERNPORT ROAD, LANG LANG

Noble Park 33 Nockolds Crescent

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RARE 950SQM DEVELOPMENT SITE!

In Room Auction

Walking distance to all amenities, is this 950m2 approx development site ripe for subdivision!

Rectangular, flat in elevation and currently with a weatherboard home. This beautiful 5 bedroom home is perfect for large families. Featuring formal lounge, spacious kitchen with gas cooking, central bathroom & 2 toilets. Guests are also entertained by a huge second family room, opening onto the backyard.

Wednesday 8th June at 6.30pm Sandown Regency, 477 Princes Hwy, Noble Park

Vacant Land in Lang Lang.

Two Allotments (525.7 square metres) (533.6 square metres).

Commercial 1 Zoning. Rear lane way access.

Will suit Commercial/Residential Development - subject to planning permit.

For Sale Inspect Contact

View Wed 4-4:30pm & Sat 1212:30pm Clyde Lobo 0421 138 384 clyde.lobo@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

Ray White Noble Park/Springvale J QP

Noble Park 4/78 Kelvinside Road

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High taste - low budget?

Bargain buying in a great location, this well presented, low maintenance 2 bedroom villa with direct street frontage. Featuring a spacious lounge with gas heating and floorboards throughout. Modern, newly renovated kitchen with gas cooking. Central bathroom, plus toilet and laundry. Single carport with secure gate with private driveway. Popular and convenient location just minutes to central Noble Park Village and train station.

Ray White Noble Park/Springvale

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$615,000

By Appointment Ray Wilkinson 0417 515 649 or Lorraine Thomas 0411 122 979

Lang Lang 35a Westernport Road. 5997 5599 langlang@alexscott.com.au

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Noble Park 6/34 Kelvinside Road

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In Room Auction

3 bedrooms plus study - Perfect townhouse

In Room Auction

$240,000 Plus Wednesday 8th June @ 6.30pm Sandown Regency, 477 Princes Hwy, Noble Park

Large, modern townhouse offering split living areas with the bonus of 3 bedrooms plus study! Spread out and enjoy the formal lounge room to the front of the home with ducted heating and carpeted floors throughout.

Gourmet kitchen with gas hot plates and adjoining meals/ family area with glass sliding doors overlooking large low maintenance courtyard. 2 toilets, a separate central tiled bathroom. Single garage with internal access and remote.

$380,000 Plus Wednesday 8th June @ 6.30pm Sandown Regency, 477 Princes Hwy, Noble Park

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View Wed & Sat 2-2:30pm Novalina Artha 0415 603 311 novalina.artha@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

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View Wed & Sat 1-1:30pm Novalina Artha 0415 603 311 novalina.artha@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9547 0000

Ray White Noble Park/Springvale J HPB

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Dandenong Central

Dandenong North

72 & 74 cleelaNd Street

YOUR DREAM DEVELOPMENT IS RIGHT HERE!

1/2 Victor aVeNue

MORE LIKE A HOUSE!

Approximately 1,660m2 of prime real estate set amongst a growing array of medical practices and apartments/ townhouses. Rarely does the opportunity for 2 side by side properties come along but here it is right now!

A RARE OPPORTUNITY HAS ARRIVED!

Situated in a popular Dandenong North location, this unit is ideal for first home owners or investors and is conveniently located close to schools, public transport and local shops. It offers three good sized bedrooms all with double built in robes, a spacious lounge with gas heating which leads to a combined kitchen/dining/sitting area with sliding door access to outside. The kitchen has a gas cooktop, electric oven and plenty of cupboard space. There’s a family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. Outside you have a single garage with additional parking space and a good size front and rear garden.

IT'S ALL ABOUT LOCATION!

Doveton

Dandenong

Consists of two clean and solid homes readily suitable for rental accommodation until you have your Plans and Permits for your future plans. Close to Hospital, Plaza, Market, railway station, Schools, Mosque and so much more!

auctioN: Saturday, 18th June, 2016 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) oPeN: Wed 4:30pm to 5:00pm & Sat 11:30am to 12:00pm

For Sale: $315,000 to $345,000 oPeN: Wed 3:30pm to 4:00pm & Sat 11:00am to 11:30am

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CORNER SITE OF OVER 725m2

This solid three bedroom home is located on a corner site that is over 725m2 in size. There is an open plan lounge with big windows, a remodelled timber kitchen and the bathroom has also been updated complete with corner spa. There is a bungalow in the large rear yard along with a double garage and pergola area with a shade cloth roof.

Close to shops, transport and schools.

AN AUTUMN OPPORTUNITY!

For Sale: $380,000 oPeN: Sat 11:00am to 11:20am

1/29 BryaNtS road

AFFORDABLE LIVING!

This bright, spacious two bedroom unit feels more like a small house than a unit with its separate driveway and corner situation. It features spacious double bedrooms with built in robes, large living area, ducted heating and cooling, alarm system, gas appliances and a private driveway to a single garage with internal access and an auto door. You will love the sparkling new kitchen with gas hot plates, rangehood and plenty of cupboards. There are two outdoor areas and a garden shed. Located within close proximity to Dandenong railway station and other amenities with a bus stop around the corner. This secure home ticks all the boxes.

NO OWNERS CORP!

For Sale: $325,000 plus buyers oPeN: Wed 3:40pm to 4:00pm & Sat 10:20am to 10:40am

STEPHEN LAMB

Sales consultant 0421 045 460 Steve’s real estate career spans more than 18 years. Steve’s real estate philosophy is simple “tell it as it is, be truthful with all of your clients”.

The consummate professional, his integrity, sincerity and uncompromising work ethic are corner stones of his likeable character. Steve has always realised that real estate is a people industry. Steve will strive to ensure that you experience the best possible result and service.

Dandenong 2/69 clow Street

5 MINS WALK TO DANDENONG PLAZA!

Brand new looking two bedroom ground floor apartment offering modern kitchen with gas cooking, rangehood, stone benchtops and ample cupboards, open plan living & dining area. Full ensuite, balcony, heating/cooling, undercover secure parking with auto door and lockup storage space. POSITION PLUS POTENTIAL!

For Sale: $340,000 to $360,000 oPeN: Sat 11:40am to 12:00pm

Call Stephen for all your Real Estate needs.

Dandenong

Eumemmerring

Dandenong

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

3 BEDROOMS PLUS LARGE SUNROOM!

TOP APARTMENT!

5 Norman court

1/6 abrehart Street

Tidy three bedroom solid family home adorned with generous sized bedrooms, all with built in robes, two living areas, two bathrooms and single lock up garage.

In a high demand area of Dandenong, you have access to Eastlink, Dandenong Bypass, Princes Highway and seconds away from Dandenong South Primary School.

For Sale: $510,000 plus oPeN: Wed 4:00-4:30pm & Sat 10:40-11:00am

Located within minutes of Schools, train station and Dandenong City. Features a spacious formal lounge, spacious kitchen, dining area, full bathroom, separate toilet, laundry room, sunroom/rumpus and a double garage with remote door. Offers ducted heating, air conditioning, floorboards and tiles to wet areas.

For Sale: $300,000 plus buyers oPeN: Wed 4:40-5:00pm & Sat 12:20-12:40pm

SPACIOUS THREE BEDROOM UNIT!

Situated in a convenient location, this three bedroom unit features built in robes, ceiling fans, spacious lounge/ dining area with gas heating and air conditioning, kitchen with plenty of cupboards, pantry and dishwasher, family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry. Single garage with additional parking space and good size rear garden.

For Sale: $310,000 plus buyers oPeN: Sat 12:40pm to 1:00pm

Dandenong

11/116 Princes Highway 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!

Hallam

4/57 Kays avenue

12/151 Princes Highway MAKE A START HERE!

For Sale: $215,000 plus oPeN: thurs 4:40-5:00pm & Sat 11:00-11:20am

Tucked away at the back of this block of apartments is this ground floor home which would be an ideal first investment or residence for those who are on an entry level budget. Features an extra large bedroom with built in robes, neat lounge kitchen/meals area, combined bathroom/laundry and timber floor boards.

For Sale: offers over $170,000 oPeN: Sat 10:20am to 10:40am 1229694

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Mick Whelan Sales Manager 0416 003 505

John Ratnam Sales Consultant 0414 556 517

Samuel Hanna Sales Consultant 0425 698 307

Stephen Lamb Sales Consultant 0421 045 460

Frank Holohan Senior Consultant

9791 5922

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DOVETON 70 CRIMSON DRIVE

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NOBLE PARK 10/68-70 CHANDLER ROAD

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Under Instructions From The Mortgagee This sturdy home features 3 BDRs, a separate kitchen meals area and polished timber floors throughout. Outdoor entertaining is catered for with the pergola as well as another covered BBQ area. The north facing backyard is ideal for a veggie garden and car accommodation is supplied by the large single garage. All of this and more on a block size 586m2, with Dual Occupancy potential (STCA).

Modern Townhouse in a Prime Location With 14sqs living area, 2 generous sized BDRs with the addition of a reverse cycle Air Condition in the MSTR, BIRs, modern kitchen & a secure lock up garage, you are spoilt for choice and bound to be pleased. Upon entry you will be greeted to a spacious lounge area, kitchen with an open meals area that flows through to a good sized courtyard at the rear while upstairs boasts two spacious BDRs.

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Saturday 11th June at 11:30am Contact Agent 10% Deposit. Balance 30 Days Sat 11 - 11:30am Photo ID required Daniel Pepperell 0418 105 105 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Wednesday 15th June at 5pm unless sold prior $360,000+ Thurs 5:15 - 5:45pm & Sat 1:30 - 1:50pm Photo ID required Steven Vavouras 0413 240 148 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

Liz & Rob 3 Essex Street

real sellers, real stories...

NOBLE PARK 3/72 ELLENDALE ROAD

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Peace of Mind in a Great Location! Ask yourself the following questions; Are you an investor? Someone that’s looking for a property with low-maintenance? Are you a first home buyer? If yes to any of these questions then this is the property for you.

Step into your new home with this 3 BDR, 1 bath and a spacious living/dining area, you are offered with a split system and additional heating. This unit offers lowmaintenance with timber flooring and minimal gardening.

“ Thank you for your hard work and dedication...

For being everything you said you will be...

For the most enjoyable red carpet experience...

Thank you for exceeding all of our expectations! ”

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Wednesday 15th June at 5pm unless sold prior $340,000+ Sat 3 - 3:30pm Photo ID required Steven Vavouras 0413 240 148 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

If you would like to hear more about Rob & Liz’s red carpet experience visit chee-kydunlop.com or jessejamesmarinas.com and click play on the featured video

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

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KEYSBOROUGH 11 MALABAR COURT A Fine Vintage in a Great Location!

This original home has been lovingly maintained with great care by its owners of the past 34 years. So inspect this with confidence in a highly sought after pocket of Keysborough.

Occupy or enjoy your investment return - the choice is yours! This original BV home has 3 good size bedrooms with ensuite and BIRs, spacious lounge & separate living area making it perfect for a growing family. Complimenting this is a pergola with great size front and rear yards – just waiting to be enjoyed for any occasion. Allow the children to enjoy playing in the spacious rear yard under your watchful eye from the kitchen as you prepare the evening meal.

Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 30/60 Days

PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

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Saturday 18th June at 11am Contact Agent Sat 10:30 - 11am Photo ID required Chee-ky Dunlop 0422 910 881 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

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KEYSBOROUGH 31 MARRIOTT DRIVE What a grand home in an ideal location! What an outstanding opportunity to make your move into the prestigious Keys Estate and enjoy this mammoth home, designed for large family living and endless entertaining. With multiple living areas including a rumpus / theatre room at the rear, an open kitchen with a large island bench, a formal dining plus a study area while upstairs boasts four great sized bedrooms, master with a WIR, en suite and balcony plus an additional living zone – this home has everything and more!

Terms: 10% Deposit. Balance 30 / 60 / 90 Days

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Saturday 25th June at 12pm Contact Agent Thurs 5:30 - 6pm & Sat 12:30 - 1pm Photo ID required Alice Wong 0401 650 862 Chee-ky Dunlop 0422 910 881 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

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

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Clark POOWONG

34 THE PINES LANE

New Listing

Endeavour Hills 160 James Cook Drive 3 MAGNIFICENCE ON 32 ACRES

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Down the end of an exclusive lane, in the vibrant rural township of Poowong is this spectacular lifestyle property, Nukku Park.The elevated & elegant silvertop ash weatherboard residence complete with western red cedar double glazed doors & windows is set amongst a backdrop of native vegetation & the rolling green hills that epitomes the surrounding district.The 3 bedroom residence features an executive ensuite & WIR to a king sized main,Tassie oak kitchen with granite benchtops, Italian freestanding oven, additional convection & steam ovens, oversized walk in pantry, formal lounge, spotted gum timber floors, ducted heating & cooling, solid fuel heater, formal dining/living room, 10ft ceilings & a beautiful under covered alfresco area. The property has 7 paddocks, stables, borderline & electric fencing, large shedding & a 55x22m sand riding arena which makes it ideally suited to horse enthusiasts.The balance of the 32 acres is ideal for running cattle & features the picturesque Little Bass River.

For Sale:Asking $899,000 Inspect: By Appointment (ID Req) Contact: Dean Macfarlane 0412 829 552

33 Smith Street Warragul

5623 6466

www.clarkfn.com.au

40 Princes Way Drouin

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Three robed bedrooms with a common full family bathroom Formal and casual living plus family/ meals domain Spacious kitchen, large alfresco, cellar and wood fire oven + ducted heating, open fire place & ceiling fans

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Price Guide $380K-$420K Inspect Sat 1:00pm

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

Jolene Vo 0411 505 902

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Unity

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Noble Park 3/2 Frank Street

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Noble Park 1/11 Stuart Street

The Best Location Ever‌

Auction 18/06/2016 at 12:30pm

Spacious Unit in the Heart of Noble Park!

For Sale Negotiation Over $310,000

A real location winner, primly located in the heart of Noble Park walking to train station, swimming pool, Coles, Restaurant & all amenities. This cosy home consists of 2 bedrooms with BIRs & studio room or remote controlled garage, lounge & gas cooking kitchen, meal area, bathroom, separate laundry& toilet. Features: ducted heating, 3 air conditioners, timber floor, dishwasher & window roller shutters.

View Wed 5:00-5:30pm Sat 12:00-12:30pm

This cosy front unit situated in the most desirable area of Noble Park, is ready for renovate, move in or simply collect the rent. Centrally located, with 3 units in blocks, the home consists of 2 bedrooms with BIRs, large lounge, gas cooking kitchen, formal dining room, central bathroom, separate laundry & toilet, back yard and a lock up garage. Call us for an inspection today to find out more.

View Sat 11:00-11:30am

Alice (Phuong) Le M 0422 199 270 P 8555 3828 alice.le@harcourts.com.au

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Clarinda 136 Clarinda Road

Benson Kwok M 0404 223 140 P 8555 3828 benson.kwok@harcourts.com.au

4B 2C 2F 2I

Dandenong North 1&2/3 Second Avenue

Perfect Home For Young or Growing Family!

For Sale

Collect Rent Straightaway!

For Sale Negotiation Over $580,000

This 850sqm (approx.) land located in the heart of Clarinda, surrounding by excellent schools. There is 4 bedrooms plus family room, master with FES, BIRs for others, family bathroom, stone bench top kitchen & freestanding oven/stove. Extras: ducted heating & evaporative cooling, air filtration system & window roller shutters, remote control garage & covered entertaining patio with built in barbecue.

View Sat 2:00-2:30pm

An excellent investment opportunity of 2 Unit in 1 Title & a good rental return. The units located within walking distance to primary & high schools, a short drive to Dandenong Plaza & Waverley Garden SC. The Units consist of good sized bedrooms with BIRs, kitchen adjoining dining area, lounge, central bathroom, huge backyards & separate driveway to carports. Great rental return approx. $23,900/pa.

View Sat 1:30-2:00pm

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Alice (Phuong) Le M 0422 199 270 P 8555 3828 alice.le@harcourts.com.au

Alice (Phuong) Le M 0422 199 270 P 8555 3828 alice.le@harcourts.com.au

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Open plan family meals domain, formal lounge and dining opening out to a beautiful alfresco area, plus upstairs retreat

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Double garage with internal access, immaculate low maintenance front and rear yard inclusive of water feature

Auction 25 Jun 3:30pm Price Guide $660K-$720K Inspect Sat 12:00pm

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

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Auction 18 June 2:00pm Price Guide $800K-$860K Inspect Sat 1:30pm

Dee Kawsar 0423 215 815

Dinesh Raghu 0431 131 157

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11 Nash Street Springvale

1 & 2/25 Edinborough Street Hallam

POTENTIAL PLUS IN PRIME LOCATION Close to Springvale Road & walk to station & shops, this rectangular block of 617m2 with a comfortable 4 bed home has fantastic potential. Live in, retain as rental investment or re-develop site for new home or multiple units (STP). Home features huge lounge, modern kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, ducted heating & air conditioning, garage & large carport. DON’T MISS THIS!

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 4th June at 12pm 10% dep-bal 30/60/90 days $650,000+ Tues & Thurs 6-6.30pm Saturday from 11.30am Jerome Mulholland 0401 060 804

FANTASTIC INVESTMENT OR DEVELOPMENT SITE Pair of 2 bed units on separate titles to be sold together.

Each is on a 382m2 lot (total 764m2). Both units offer spacious gas heated lounge, separate kitchen with gas cooking, tiled bathroom, separate toilet & ample rear yard. Current rental of $27,300 but potential to increase to approx $30,000p.a. Rare opportunity to secure pair of units with excellent income plus potential to re-develop the site for up to 4 units (STP). DON’T MISS THIS!

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

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Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 18th June at 11am 10% dep-bal 30/60/90 days $570,000+ Saturday 1-1.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 25th June at 2pm 10% dep-bal 30/60/90 days $550,000+ Saturday 12-12.30pm Jazz Singh 0430 992 269

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20 Johnson Street Noble Park Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 18th June at 1pm 10% dep-bal 30/60/90 days $720,000+ By appointment Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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RENOVATED 4 BED BV ON POSSIBLE DUAL OCCUPANCY SITE (STP) Set on a 636m2 rectangular lot this spacious home was fully renovated recently and is ideal as a irst home or investment. Offers spacious lounge, stunning quality kitchen itted with WO & gas hot plates, tiled family area opens to huge covered patio. Other features include as new tiled bathroom with separate shower, 2 toilets, double garage plus large carport. Close to schools, station & shopping centre.

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1165 Stud Rd Rowville (Near Crn Wellington Rd)

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LUXURY LIVING WITHOUT COMPROMISE

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INSPIRED BY HOME DESIGNS While block sizes are decreasing, at Inspired Homes the size of a home is not compromised.

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With a portfolio of designs that suit blocks from 12.5 metres, Inspired double designs start from 28 squares and offer both quality and style.

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New era for the best in business

By CASEY NEILL Greater Dandenong’s top business awards have entered a new era.

A breakfast launched the new Greater Dandenong Chamber Business Awards at Greyhounds Entertainment in Springvale on Wednesday 25 May. Health educator and former AFL player and coach David Parkin was the morning’s guest speaker.

NAB’s Paul Wood presented the first two award nominees, Breadwinner and India At Home.

He said there were more than 12,500 businesses in Dandenong and the awards’ predecessor, the Premier Regional Business Awards (PRBA) which wrapped up on 13 April, highlighted about 400 over its 25 years.

“There’s a lot more good stories to tell,” he said.

The chamber’s executive committee will select 12 businesses to showcase at breakfasts throughout the year.

An award presentation in November will include a Greater Dandenong Chamber Award and five category awards.

Businesses with 25 employees or less or an annual turnover less than $10 million will be eligible for the Small Business Award, with those exceeding these figures in the Large Business category.

Businesses that make and sell products to the general public will be in the running for the Retail Award, and the Employment Award will recognise a business that actively develops and trains staff beyond their employment field or employs from marginal communities.

The Corporate Social Responsibility and Innovation Award will go to a business that takes into account the social, ethical, and environmental effects of its activities on its staff and community.

Breadwinner produces up to 40,000 sandwiches a day and started in 1997 when John Welsh turned to electrician friend Maarten Pinkster

NAB’s Paul Wood with India At Home owner Rajesh Bhatia. 154713 to keep up with his contract catering company’s growth.

“We needed some expertise in the organisational side of the business,” Mr Welsh said.

Breadwinner has been in Dandenong for 20 years, employs more than 100 people - with an-

other 30 to come on board by Christmas - and has a turnover approaching $20 million.

It creates handmade sandwiches for 7-Eleven, Starbucks, the MCG, Tennis Australia and more, and last year won the 7-Eleven supplier of the year award.

“When you think of the companies supplying them, it was quite a buzz,” Mr Welsh said.

“The strength of our business is really our people. Dandenong has a great wealth of opportunity.

“We find great loyalty. We’ve got people who’ve worked for us for 15 years.

“We treat people like family and we’ve found that’s been effective.”

Rajesh Bhatia came to Australia as a student in 1995 and learnt that “profit is the reward of risktaking”.

He saw a gap in the market for everyday Indian food and opened Dandenong’s India At Home in 2004.

“I took the maximum loan I could take on my home,” he said.

“We took a risk, we worked hard and we made it.”

Mr Bhatia worked seven days a week for the business’s first five years, and now has 40 employees and eight retail stores selling more than 5000 products.

Mr Parkin, a prostate cancer survivor, urged breakfast guests to find out their genetic history.

He watched the disease beat his father and grandfather so was on the lookout for it and received early treatment.

“You’re a fool if you don’t know,” he said.

Mr Parkin also spoke about encouraging physical education in primary schools.

“We need to do it at the time when we’re forming the habits of our lives,” he said.

He shared his ‘simple seven’ rules to live by eat right, know your optimal weight, get regular skin checks, look after yourself (he labelled drugs, smoking and alcohol “poison”), look after your mates, activity is the best supplement and life’s about balance.

“You’ve got to find something that you love to get your head out of everything that’s going on,” he said.

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By CASEY NEILL Keysborough College students got a taste of the career opportunities ahead of them and the pathways to get there.

Assistant principal Lynda Portelli said the sixth Pathways Expo ran throughout Thursday 26 May at the school’s Acacia Campus.

“We survey our students. They regularly say it’s really helped inform them,” she said.

More than 900 students from years nine to 12 from the Acacia and Banksia campuses met education and training providers, industry groups and business representatives as they made their way through about 50 stalls.

Ms Portelli said universities, TAFEs and private providers were represented alongside defence and police forces, Greater Dandenong Council’s youth services team and Telstra.

“There was a really broad spectrum on offer for students to engage with,” she said.

“Every student has half a period in the expo

and then they have half a period where they have a presentation either from someone in the university sector or someone in the TAFE sector or someone who can talk about how you pathway from TAFE to university.”

Ms Portelli said students who looked at the Engineering Australia stall had a better understanding of that industry.

“We had the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute. They were talking all about maths and women in maths,” Ms Portelli said.

“So, as well as careers, we had other things to enrich our students of what’s possible.”

Ms Portelli said the event was part of a wider career education program.

“In year 10 they specifically have a whole week focused on pathways and they go to work experience as well,” she said.

“The feedback we got from the stallholders was that it’s one of the best expos they go to because it’s so well organised and our students are very engaged.”

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A HEALTHY AND HAPPIER YOU Dr Louis Loizou of Vein Solutions Medical Clinic is now located at the Narre Warren Specialist Centre

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Modern minimally invasive techniques are used in various combinations to treat veins and venous ulcers and negate the need for hospitalisation and long post-operative recovery.

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Phlebologist Dr Loizou has been running Vein Solutions in Narre Warren for the past 15 years and has been treating all types of vein abnormalities for more than two decades.

“I provide treatment for abnormal leg veins of all types from spiderveins to varicose veins and leg ulcers,” Dr Loizou said.

“I provide minimally invasive leg vein treatments requiring no hospitalisation, no general anaesthetic - virtually back to work immediately.

“What makes Vein Solutions different is that we offer basically walk in and walk out procedures that are proven to be very effective negating the need for hospitalisation.”

Vein Solution also offers a discount to pensioners and health care card holders.

The focus of the business, according to Dr Loizou is leg veins that are abnormal including spider veins and varicose veins.

“We provide a full comprehensive assessment which includes investigation with Duplex Scanning,” he said.

The doctor has been treating leg veins for 24 years and been a board member of the main credentialing body - the Australasian College of Phlebology for 16 years - holding the vice-president role and is current the honorary secretary.

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Round on a roll Delivering papers is more than a job for Wallara’s clients.

The Dandenong-based service for adults with disabilities has been running newspaper rounds in Keysborough and Endeavour Hills for several years.

Each week support coach Kayla Tulloch takes out a crew of up to nine people to put about 150 copies of the Journal News into letterboxes.

“They love it,” she said.

“A lot of the time a lot of people come out the front as well, so they like the interaction with the people.

“They talk for ages so you’ve got to help them along.

“You spend up to three hours on the newspaper run just because these guys like to talk!

“They like the exercise as well.”

Disability support coach Boney Joe Abraham leads another crew around Keysborough with the Dandenong Journal.

If you’d like to walk papers, get fit and earn money at the same time, call Fermax on 1300 654 910 or visit www.fermax.com.au.

Chris Heenan, left, receives a cheque from Grant Connolly.

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“It’s a very lonely disease. You can’t fight it without support.”

And Keysborough resident Chris ‘Rabbit’ Heenan has been overwhelmed with support during his terminal cancer battle, particularly from his former Noble Park Football Club teammates.

They recently presented him with a cheque for $4000 for his Raise Rabbit Foundation raised at their annual golf day, held at Keysborough Golf Course on 7 April.

The club last November rallied to raise $30,000 for Chris and his family, including daughters aged 10 and 12.

“It was very overwhelming,” Chris said.

“I hope there are no more.

“It’s getting embarrassing because there are worse-off people than me, that’s for sure.”

At the golf day, Chris joined the 69 players on the course in a drinks cart, catching up with each throughout the event to thank them for their support.

EJ Whitten Foundation CEO Barry Besanko spoke at a function that evening, covering issues around prostate cancer and need for regular testing.

“I go to bed at night time thinking ‘just wake up tomorrow’,” Chris said.

“If I see Christmas it’s going to be great.

“All I can do is hopefully help others.”

He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August last year after admittedly ignoring symptoms for some time.

A biopsy and body scan found the cancer was in his bones, lungs and other parts of his body.

“It spread really, really quickly,” he said.

“If I’d had the checks...

“I’d like to be a voice in regards to men and women getting scans and check-ups.

“It’s very, very important to jump on it quickly,” he said.

Golf day convenor Grant Connolly said: “Rabbit’s condition has really hit home and highlights the importance for men of all ages to have regular checks and not ignore early warning signs.”

What’s on Learn all about it Keysborough Learning Centre (KLC) has an afternoon craft and activities group from noon to 2pm on Wednesdays, an office skills course on Tuesdays, and an introduction to MYOB on Saturdays.

Bookings are open for a July start in Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and Certificate III in Individual Support.

Yoga for all runs from 10am to 11am on Tuesdays.

■ Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough. Call 9798 7005 or email info@klckeys.com.au.

Creating connections Connection Gallery will host a group exhibition by Leanne Beyer, Jean Smullen and Maria Tsiotsiovis.

In the Conservatory will feature paintings and mosaic sculptures based on earth garden elements.

■ Connections Gallery, corner Walker and Mason streets, Dandenong. Until 16 June.

Winter Solstice Retreat Ellie Chatto will lead a day-long retreat to teach participants to appreciate sound and silence, stillness and awareness within meditation and the writings of Thomas Merton.

■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Sunday 19 June. The $10 suggested donation includes a light lunch. Bookings are essential. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.

Dinner with a VIEW Dandenong Evening VIEW Club’s next dinner meeting will feature guest speaker Sue Halliwell from Polar Bears International.

The Voice Interests and Education of Women (VIEW) clubs support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. New guests and members are welcome.

■ Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 7 June, 7pm. Bookings are essential. Call 9795 1222.

Rebel Without a Cause Monday Midday Movies will feature Rebel Without a Cause.

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Short Cuts Film Festival This free event celebrates and supports the local film industry s development and will include films from local community members, emerging artists and accomplished industry professionals.

The show will be 120 minutes long with interval.

■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Friday 3 June, 7.30pm. Call 8571 1666 for tickets or book online. and ‘chickie’ games in which cars race toward a seaside cliff.

■ Walker Street Gallery and Community Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Sunday 5 June, noon. Tickets are $5 or $12 with a sandwich. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.greaterdandenong.com to book.

Free English classes Keysborough Learning Centre (KLC) is offering free English classes for asylum seekers, from beginners to level four.

There are day and evening classes available.

■ KLC, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough. Call 9798 7005 or email info@klckeys.com.au.

Support for grieving children Rainbows grief and loss support is a small, non-denominational for children to deal with loss and/or crisis.

A qualified, experienced counsellor is available for parents to discuss their children’s concerns.

■ Keysborough Learning Centre, 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough. $2 per session. Call 9798 7005 or visit ww.rainbows.org.au for more information.

Elvis is in the building Glenda Chin-Valetic will put on an Elvis tribute show in memory of her Elvis-loving mum, who passed away last June.

Pete Storm is an award-winning tribute artist from the UK. The Legends Tribute Band and Rick Charles will provide back-up.

■ Freccia Azzurra Club, Keysborough. Saturday 15 October, 6pm. Tickets are $75 for

dinner and reserved seating and $45 for the show only. Visit trybooking.com/171790 to book. Call Glenda on 0411 958 594 with any inquiries.

Food swap The Keysborough Res School Community Swap meets on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Members swap home-grown produce, jams, preserves, baked goodies, seedlings, seeds, cuttings, eggs, books, tools and more.

■ Keysborough Resurrection School’s productive gardens next to Keysborough Freedom Club. Enter via the driveway next to the retirement village at 414-418 Corrigan Road, Keysborough. 10am to 11am. BYO mug for a free cuppa.

Creators’ Exhibition Learn about some of the creative people who have made the Greater Dandenong region a great place to be.

From art to architecture, to work in industry, this free display tells the stories of creators through the decades.

■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday, noon to 4pm on the first Sunday of the month until 21 June.

Glass and china exhibition This year’s National Trust Heritage Festival theme is Discovery and Rediscoveries.

At the exhibition, guests will discover glass and china from the City of Greater Dandenong’s civic collection.

■ Benga House, Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until 24 June. Open to the public Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and on the first Sunday of the month, noon to 4pm. Call 9793 4511 for more information.

Combined Probus Noble Park’s Combined Probus Club meets on the first Monday of the month.

The not-for-profit club is for retired people over the age of 55.

Members participate in events and activities including outings, coffee mornings, cinema trips and more.

■ Club Noble, Moodemere Street, Noble Park.

Monday 6 June, 10am. Call Lesley Jarutis on 9546 2346 for more information.

Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve Discover the natural beauty of Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve at open days held every Friday and the third Sunday of the month.

Take a picnic and wander the grounds to view a variety of flora and fauna. Park rangers are available for guided tours.

■ Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve, Mackay Street, Springvale South.

Family fun at the library Playing with Lego, chess, puzzles and games together can improve literacy, numeracy, spatial awareness, socially appropriate behaviour and fair play.

A parent or carer must accompany children to this free activity. Sessions are not held during school or public holidays.

■ Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Saturdays, 11am to noon. Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Fridays, 4pm to 5pm. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.

Fusion Theatre This is a company of performers of different abilities based in Dandenong. Members collaborate with theatre professionals to devise theatre performances based on their ideas, stories and imagination.

■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, Dandenong. Wednesdays from 10am to noon and 5pm to 7pm. Call 0407 301 378.

SPORT Giobbi rises up the footy ladder and make the step up mentally to push himself further.

“I just felt like I needed to challenge myself - playing at Narre Warren and in the period I played there they were a dominant side and I didn’t really have to try as hard I guess,” Giobbi said. “I wanted to go somewhere where I’d have to test myself – I thought I was going to be a fringe player at Noble Park.

“I really like it there – it’s obviously a lot different to Narre, but it’s a great club and the boys all got around me when I first got there, so it’s good.”

From racking up touches at Noble Park, Giobbi isn’t sure where the football path will take him.

Whether the VFL or beyond is something he’s looking towards, but for the moment he wants to get stuck back into life at the Bullring and help the side find some form after a hot-and-cold start to the season marred by injury.

“We’ve been struck by a fair bit of injury, so we’re hopefully getting a few back through the twos and some straight into the ones,” Giobbi said. “Once we get a few of the good players back hopefully, we can find some form again before we face Balwyn and Vermont and sides like that.”

Noble Park travels to face East Ringwood on Saturday.

By JARROD POTTER FROM wondering about his chances of Noble Park selection to pulling on an interleague jumper for second-ranked Eastern Football League ... it’s been a whirlwind start to 2016 already for Ben Giobbi.

Giobbi, 20, from Narre Warren, is in the midst of an amazing rise up the ranks as a cracking start to life in the blue and gold saw the fleet-footed midfielder earn more than just a Bulls’ senior jumper.

His hard-edged approach through the Bulls’ centre and defence earned him a ticket to Simonds Stadium to battle the number one ranked side – Geelong Football League – in the AFL Victoria Community Championships number one clash.

It wasn’t meant to be in the top showdown for Eastern against Geelong, downed 9.10 (64) to 13.10 (88), despite a late fightback giving Eastern fans some hope.

The marquee interleague belonged to Geelong, who showed a little too much class as former Port Adelaide/Geelong forward Jason Davenport (four goals) booted the number 1 seeds ahead and that’s where the scoreboard would stay.

Earning second best on field, behind Norwood’s Stuart Hill, Giobbi took away plenty from the biggest clash on his football resume.

“I enjoyed it – I was pretty proud of myself to be picked out,” Giobbi said. “I thought I was going to be on the fringe at Noble in the first place, so it’s obviously a big step up from playing local footy.

“They were pretty strong and had their game plan pretty set – seemed like they trained together for a while and had a bit of an edge on us.”

Roaming half-back before he was thrown in the middle when the match was on the line, Giob-

Ben Giobbi, third player from left in the front row, was one of the best on ground in the EFL’s interleague clash against Geelong. Picture: EFL bi impressed the EFL coaching staff in the gutsy 24-point loss as Eastern now sets its sights on the third-versus-fourth clash next year against Essendon District.

“It was a big deck – bit dewy all day which was a little strange ... but playing in the stadium was great,” Giobbi said. “I was pretty nervous at the start and nervous before the game and in the first quarter, but as soon as I took a few grabs and

started to find my feet a bit, I found it was alright once I got a hang of it.

“It was good to get out there and meet the players from other teams and play at the highest level of footy I’ve ever played – good to mix in with the players from the other teams and the other league.”

Leaving the Magpies was a tough decision that Giobbi knew he had to take to improve his footy

Rydge’s green and gold debut

By JARROD POTTER The next great Hogan family baseballer has earned his first Australian jersey.

Following in the footsteps of his Australian/ Victorian representative dad Rob, Springvale Lions’ up-and-coming pitcher Rydge Hogan, 16, from Berwick, earned his green-and-gold debut on the back of his Southern Mariners’ Australian Senior League Championship (ASLC) victory recently.

The game in Lismore, New South Wales, saw the Mariners sweep aside the competition, including a 6-1 rampage in the finale.

Coming up against a power-packed Hills – a New South Wales team – in the finale, the Mariners smashed their northern counterparts by five runs in the final, held at Albert Park Baseball Complex, to book their tickets to the Philippines.

“It was awesome – there were a lot of good baseballers out there, but some good pitching allowed me to play well and it was pretty good,” Hogan said.

The Springvale/ Berwick Dodgers pitcher was given a spot on the mound in the third round of the tournament and also swung cleanly, connecting on his at-bats to impress on both sides of baseball ledger. With their victory, the Southern Mariners will now head to Clark in the Philippines from 11-17 July to represent Australia in the Asia Pacific Championship.

Another victory there will guarantee Hogan and his team mates a ticket to the Senior League World Series.

He hopes that passion can keep his ambitions ticking along in years to come.

“I love it – I’d play every day if I could – love the mound and would love to take my pitching to the next level,” Hogan said.

“Doing well over in the Philippines is the first thing, I just want to see how we go from there and get a bit bigger and stronger in the gym.

“There’s a lot of training in between now and then to get even better than we are now... so it’s not too far away. I play for Berwick in the winter and Springvale in the summer and I’d like to thank both clubs and mum and dad for what they do for me,” Hogan said.

Rydge Hogan will trade his Berwick and Springvale jerseys to pitch for an Australian junior baseball team.

AFL COMMUNITY CHAMPIONSHIPS - 1 v 2 GEELONG FNL 4.3 6.5 10.6 13.10 (88) EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2.2 4.4 6.7 9.10 (64) GEELONG FNL Goals: J. Davenport 4, A. Donohue 2, B. Howarth 2, J. Young 2, S. Close, C. Moreland, J. Erskine. Best: C. Floyd, M. McMahon, J. Young, P. Hinkley, J. Davenport, C. Moreland.

EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Goals: D. Cooper 2, D. Hughes, M. Bate, J. Gobbels, C. Manuel, D. Limbach, J. Meesen. Best: S. Hill, B. Giobbi, J. Meesen, L. Carey, D. Hughes, J. Van Unen.

Tennis award in play for city Smashing its way into a state-level sporting nomination, the City of Greater Dandenong is in line for a newly announced award in the tennis community.

The 2016 Victorian Tennis Awards has a new award category included - with the City of Greater Dandenong in line for a Supporting Tennis - Local Government Recognition award.

Tennis Australia’s award pays tribute to Local Government Areas (LGAs) which are engaged with and support tennis in their community.

The City of Greater Dandenong is up against next-door neighbour City of Kingston as well as the City of Boroondara and Brimbank City Council as finalists in the category.

Tennis Victoria’s Executive Manager of Government Relations and Places to Play Ken Jacobs believes councils need to be recognised for their great achievements in supporting tennis.

“To receive the number of nominations that we did in the award’s first year is a testament to the work being done by our local government partners and our clubs who continue to build strong relationships with local government area representatives,” Jacobs said.

“Tennis strives to be a leader in this space and it’s important to reward councils who work collaboratively and proactively with the sport.”

Now in its fifth year, the Victorian Tennis Awards include the coveted Most Outstanding Club, Centre or Association award as well as awards for Volunteer Achievement, Coaching Excellence, Most Outstanding School, Most Outstanding Tournament and Junior Athlete of the Year.

The award will be presented at Tennis Victoria’s Championships Dinner on Monday 27 June at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Members Dining Room.

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Barnes’ eight is enough for Nunawading City

By JARROD POTTER NPL VICTORIA 2 EAST - ROUND 14 BRANDON Barnes 8, Nunawading City 1.

Dandenong Thunder’s English phenomenon had a goal-kicking spree on Saturday afternoon as the visitors proved far too strong in a 10-1 triumph between first versus worst.

The youthful Nunawading City was gallant through the first half - restricting the usual freeflowing Thunder game-plan and holding the opposition to a solitary goal at the break.

Barnes only opened his ledger late in the half, but number 10 had plenty more tricks up his sleeve come the second stanza.

The second half was chaos for the hosts as Dandenong slammed on nine.

It started with Veton Korcari (47’), who was given far too much space at the back of the box to open the half before the Barnes bonanza started in earnest.

The heavens opened just as the Thunder upped its rampage. The Barnesy Army willed its superstar striker on; “pull the trigger Barnesy,” they hollered from the sidelines.

Obliging his fans, and then some, Barnes went from a single to a hat-trick after back-to-back strikes in the 59th and 60th. He added another two more in the next five minutes to leave the crowd stunned as the scoreline went from 1-0 to 6-0 in a heartbeat. Barnes wasn’t done by any stretch; even as the rain started hitting the eastern suburbs, the striker only started shining brighter.

Given it on a string from Kristian Sarkies, Nick Modaffari and Daniel Bennett, Barnes had first opportunity but it wasn’t completely one-sided as he dished off plenty of near-miss opportunities and assists. Patrick Avice (78’) opened his account in NPL with a great finish at the back post, making the margin eight-zip.

Barnes’ last two were split by Nunawading City’s Sam Antoniadis, who broke the Fraser Maclaren’s cleansheet with an incredible free kick goal, but the last rites were delivered by Barnes.

His through ball in the dying minutes was meant to be to space, but surprisingly, his pass beat the keeper to give him his eighth to cap off the extraordinary outing.

“Every game, every time I get one, I’d like to think the next chance i’m going to score,” Barnes said. “I’m going stay as positive as I can and today clearly, one went in and they kept coming so it was good.

“Kept it away from us, was very hard - in the second half we changed it to a way that was suitable for us and we played it into our advantage and did what we do best.”

The song took almost as long as the match to finish as the Thunder cheered on 10 goals for the day, leaving coach Huss Skenderovic with plenty to be excited about at the half-way stage of the NPL 2 East campaign.

“We’re quite pleased with the second half performance in particular,” Skendorovic said. “We changed formation and looked at a couple of things - was a really good game for us to actually

Brandon Barnes belts it out after an eight-goal hau for Dandenong Thunder. 154841 experiment a little bit ... but why change what was working?

“In the second half we went back and made a change, structurally we went back to the way we play best and with Brandon on song today to score a lot - I lost count in the end and had to ask the fourth official how many he had - but it was fantastic and very happy for him to do the job for us today.

“Speaking to him in regards to his positioning, I’ve told him if he does that he’ll score - three ... four ... five ... and today it’s eight.”

The 14-0-0 Thunder is flying at the moment atop the ladder - sitting with a whopping plus-43 goal difference - before it hosts Melbourne City on Saturday night.

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In other results, Dandenong City defeated Murray United 3-1 on the back of some secondhalf heroics from Halil Gur (61’) and Argentinian Gonzalo Freddi (84’ and 87’). It made amends for a lacklustre Tuesday night for Dandenong City, which was eliminated from the FFA Cup qualifiers in a 1-3 loss to Melbourne Knights. City plays St Albans away this weekend. After a narrow loss to Thunder last week, Springvale White Eagles couldn’t bounce back as it was downed 0-1

by Goulburn Valley Suns. White Eagles will host Moreland City on Saturday.

Winners in State 4 and State 5 South were Keysborough, Harrisfield, Noble Park SC and Dandenong Warriors while Endeavour United and Springvale City drew.

Party ruined for Bulls

By JARROD POTTER GREATER DANDENONG FOOTBALL REVIEW - ROUND 7 THERE was no fitting fairytale for Noble Park mainstay Trent Robertson in his 200th match after East Ringwood spoiled the celebrations.

The Kangaroos hopped all over the defender’s milestone match, taking down the Bulls in an 11-point epic in the east.

Robertson held down his post in his usual, unassuming manner - taking the man-mountains that roamed to the deepest point of the field. In league with Stewart Kemperman, Ben Giobbi and Brett Dore, the four-pronged defence repelled plenty of early opposition forays. But the problems piled up further afield as Noble Park failed to capitalise on its best opportunities early.

The first term was a back and forth display with Noble Park unable to seize the day.

Liam Hard snagged the first, Jackson Sketcher - back for his second match of the season - slotted the Bulls second from a set shot before Tim Kelly rode his chances to snap a beauty on the stroke of quarter time.

Coach Mick Fogarty begged his players to stick their tackles, look dangerous and back themselves in the trenches.

His words rang true by the end of the clash - but Noble Park went missing through the middle quarters. They could only muster one goal as the Kangaroos clamped down defensively and punished them on the overlap.

But the last term was a work of beauty; the Bulls charged back into the match with six goals, but by then they had already given the hosts too much advantage and were left to take the 10.10 (70) to 12.9 (81) defeat.

Bringing his great interleague form back to the blue and gold, Ben Giobbi was best afield for the Bulls in his dogged defensive effort, while ruckman Vergim Faik and centreman Tim Harper also impressed.

The Bulls slip to fifth on the EFL Division 1 ladder, falling to a 4-3 record as the season approaches the half-way mark.

Noble Park will host fourth-place Doncaster on Saturday in another tough tussle for the boys from the Bullring.

In VAFA results, the unbeaten JOCs continued their winning ways, besting Bulleen Templestowe by 68 points. Back-toback six goal terms put the nail in the hosts’ coffin as St John’s cantered away with the 14.15 (99) to 4.7 (31) triumph.

Aaron Thornton (seven goals) was unfazed by the conditions smashing his way well clear on the league goal-kicking table while Anthony Brannan, Corey Ladson, Corey Ely and Dylan Webb were also best.

The seven-win St John’s streak will be put up for grabs this weekend against West Brunswick in another first versus second clash for the Dandy boys at home.

Dandenong Stingrays Tommy Glen steps up to VFL ranks

By JARROD POTTER TAKING number 29 for a run in the Victorian Football League (VFL) last week, Dandenong Stingrays top-age midfielder Tommy Glen savoured his first step up from the TAC Cup. Glen, 19, from Pakenham, swapped Stingrays for Casey Scorpions, making his VFL senior debut last Saturday night against league powerhouse Box Hill.

After three years in the Stingrays’ system, the hard-running inside-outside midfielder was given his first crack at senior elite footy while his TAC Cup side had a bye.

Named 23rd man for Casey, Glen was given a task on the wings and around half-forward and he delivered when called upon - despite the fastertempo and big learning curve needed to go from TAC Cup to VFL. He booted a goal in the second term - given way too much space as he slotted it comfortably - and backed up that effort with a chase-down tackle in the dying stages of the clash to stop the 40 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 30 May, 2016

Hawks rebounding it out of defence, as they had done all night to great effect.

As part of the elite fight-back from the Scorpions, to grind out a seven-point win over Box Hill, Glen got to sing the Casey refrain and cop the traditional barrage of Powerade and water from the team mates.

“It was awesome - obviously Box Hill is a really good team so it meant a lot to get a win for the boys and was great,” Glen said.

“It was a good step up, playing against AFLlisted guys so was a good challenge and something I strive for.”

While he won’t want to remember his first VFL kick - absolutely butchering a running shoton-goal that missed everything - his second went a lot better.

He popped one through the big sticks and had Scorpions from all over the field mob him in congratulations.

“I shanked one off the inside of the boot, out on the full ... would’ve been a good goal but you know, made amends with the next one so I can’t

complain,” Glen said.

The Beaconsfield/Dandenong roaming midfielder took his time to get used to the pace of the game, but has found himself keen to return to the ranks as he believes it is necessary to continue his improvement and potentially get his name called on draft day.

“I think it’s probably better off that I play here,” Glen said.

“Obviously have a balance between both, but having a mix (between TAC Cup and VFL) is good - I think AFL recruiters want to see me at the next level, playing against men.”

Casey Scorpions coach Justin Plapp thought Glen took the step up well and had the earmarks of following in the footsteps of last year’s Scorpions Under 19 draftee - Sydney forward Tom Papley.

“For him to get an opportunity I know he’s around the mark and as a 19-year-old I know he’s been going really well,” Plapp said. “So hopefully that helps him, like it did with (Tom) Papley last year and hopefully it’s a positive for him.”

Noble Park captain Sam Monaghan juggles a mark in his side’s narrow loss against East Ringwood. 154842 Picture: JARROD POTTER

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Stingrays shine for state selection

By JARROD POTTER

Beaconsfield’s Tommy Jok has earned a second opportunity in the Vic Country ranks. 153311 Picture: JARROD POTTER story was a tale of perseverance and that an elite footy dream is only over when the player says it is.

“Sammy Fowler – it’s a great story,” Black said.

“This time last year he was playing senior footy as a 17-year-old for Dromana and now he’s getting an opportunity to play in WA in the championships in a week’s time.

“I guess that’s a great story too and it gives

hope to those boys who missed out on the program as a 17-year-old.

“If you play good local footy you can still come in, get noticed and play good TAC Cup footy and potentially go even further.”

Vic Country will begin its AFL under-18 national championships campaign against Western Australia on Sunday 5 June at Medibank Stadium, Leederville.

Ask not for whom the bells toll after Sandown upset

By MICHAEL FLOYD Bells Are Ringin caused one of the biggest upsets in group racing history when she defeated the country’s best stayers in the RSN927 Sandown Cup on Thursday night.

Sent to the boxes, the 50/1 outsider began well to cross to the rail and lead the field through the first turn. From there she was never headed, finding the line two lengths clear of Who Dey in 42.02.

For trainer Gerry O’Keeffe – just two years returned from a 28-year absence from the sport – the win was the thrill of a lifetime.

“I thought ‘goodness me, I’m going to run a place here!’ She’s always been clean winded but she had been run down a few times when she first started over the distance.

“To hold off those good dogs, what a thrill,” he said.

Finishing up after 35 years as a prosecutor for the Department of Agriculture, O’Keeffe and long-time friend Kelvin Jones decided to get

Bells are Ringin’ surprised the field to claim the Sandown Cup. back into the sport by training five greyhounds from his 10 acre Neerim Junction property.

At that time, his son in-law Glenn Pask had bred and reared a litter of pups and was looking for a trainer.

DANDENONG STINGRAYS – VIC COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES Sam Fowler – Dromana. Tom Jok – Beaconsfield.

Reece Piper – Berwick. Aaron Darling – Crib Point. Hunter Clark – Mt Martha. Oscar Clavarino – Berwick/ Haileybury. Luke Davies-Uniacke – Rye/ Haileybury. Liam Mckay – Edithvale-Aspendale. Mitchell McCarthy – Mt Eliza. Myles Poholke – Sorrento. Josh Battle – Doveton/ Haileybury.

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Among those pups was the runt of the litter, Bells Are Ringin.

“This little dog was so sick for the first four months that she couldn’t be sold – she looked like a guinea pig with a rat tail.

“She’s only tiny – 24 and a half kilograms – of which 23 would be heart.”

It was a popular victory, with no shortage of well wishes for the affable 63-year-old.

“I really am living the dream,” he said. “Kelvin is a co-trainer and integral part of the team.

“We have vigorous discussion about different ways of doing things but we always work out a consensus and so without Kelvin I couldn’t be doing any of this.”

The RSN927 Sandown Cup was Bells Are Ringin’s 16th victory from 39 starts, and the $175,000 winner’s cheque catapulted her winnings beyond $259,000.

The group 1 Gold Cup at Albion Park next Thursday night will be her next assignment.

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Reward for effort has seen a plethora of potential Stingrays draftees given their opportunity to shine at the state level.

Dandenong’s high-flying start in the 2016 TAC Cup season has been duly noted by Vic Country selectors with 11 Rays earning BIG V honours.

Berwick duo Reece Piper and Oscar Clavarino have earnt their first selections in the side while Beaconsfield’s Tommy Jok will get a second chance alongside highly-touted Doveton/ Haileybury forward Josh Battle.

“It’s great for our program and it goes to show the team’s playing good footy – we’re 6-1 after the first seven games and it’s a good reflection of how we’re going,” Dandenong Stingrays coach Craig Black said.

“It’s good for Tommy Jok, as a 19-year-old, to come back and they have a couple of 19-year-olds with Tommy and Mitch McCarthy.”

For Piper, in particular, his selection is cause for celebration after he pushed through a gruelling 2015 off-season rehabilitating a spinal injury.

Piper’s form since returning to the side has been phenomenal, with the small defender using his thumping left foot to kick the Stingrays out of trouble.

“Everyone knew Reece was pretty talented and once he got in to the grogram and got into it – we all knew he could play at this level,” Black said.

“Skill wise and ability – once he got everything rolling together he was always going to be good, but with last year’s injury he was very unlucky.

“That would knock your confidence around a little bit and everyone forgets that he’s 17 until the 30th of December too.”

The other small Stingray to really impress this season has been Sam Fowler, the Dromana export who has shone with 25 goals from his seven games.

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By ALISTAIR KENNEDY THE Jeep Renegade is principally targeting the blossoming 2WD soft-road SUV market.

Externally there’s no doubt the Renegade is a Jeep with that iconic square styling and seven-slot grille.

Inside the Renegade there are plenty of reminders of Jeep’s WWII origins with a little silhouette on the side of the windscreen and “Since 1941” above the multimedia touchscreen.

The Renegade’s tall shape provides good interior space, with plenty of headroom at both front and rear.

There’s good legroom for adults in the rear seats although its narrow width effectively makes it the same two-adult/ three-children proposition as its competitors.

At 351 litres the luggage space is acceptable.

The rear seatbacks fold flat in three sections, allowing load-through in the centre with the front passenger seat also folding flat to allow for even longer items to be carried.

There is a very un-American 1.4-litre turbopetrol engine powering three of the four 2WD models.

All Renegade models come with seven airbags; ABS brakes with brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution; stability and traction control; electronic rollover mitigation; reversing camera; daytime running lights; and IsoFix child seat brackets.

The mid-spec Longitude adds blind spot monitoring; automatic headlights; front foglights; and rear parking sensors while the Limited also gets bi-xenon headlights.

All 2WD Renegades have a stop/start fuel saving system.

Sport and Longitude models have a five-inch

Jeep Renegade 2WD combines rugged looks with urban convenience. touchscreen display with the Limited getting 6.5 inches with the inclusion of satellite navigation.

Limited also gets a seven-inch colour instrument display in front of the driver cluster that can be personalised to suit and a higher quality ninespeaker BeatsAudio sound system.

Bluetooth phone and audio streaming is standard with USB and auxiliary sockets conveniently placed above a smartphone-sized pocket at the bottom of the dashboard.

External visibility is restricted by large A-pillars that curve into the windscreen as well as by the large camera/sensor housing at the top centre of the windscreen.

The ride is comfortable with good road grip and noise and vibration well subdued.

During our week-long test we averaged 7.1 litres per 100 kilometres, which is about 20 per cent above the listed 5.9 L/100 km but much as we expect from the anomalous testing system.

Jeep has reacted to initial criticism of Renegade pricing with reductions, in January 2016, of between $1500 and $2500 together with the option of a $1000 drive-away surcharge on the two Sport models.

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