Dandenong Journal Star - 14th November 2016

14 November 2016

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Dandy's 145th show goes off with a bang

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A rocking tribute could breathe new life into the once-vibrant Dandenong Hub. The ’90s-influenced four-piece rock band Big League called its debut EP Dandy Hub as a tribute to the Langhorne Street arcade.

The postcard-style album cover features a photograph of the hub’s food court.

“The record itself, the songs are social commentaries on observations of suburbia, our society, and for better or worse really I thought the Dandy Hub summed that up nicely,” guitarist and vocalist Travis Velthoven said.

“I wasn’t sure what to call the EP. “I hadn’t been back to Dandy Hub for some time.

“The place, it didn’t look like it changed since it was built, which looks like the ’70s judging by the decor.

“It was deserted.

“It seemed like a waste.

“This is a cool shopping centre that seems like it’s always been kept in reasonable shape, but noone goes there anymore.

“It got old and boring.”

Travis said plenty of his friends grew up in Dandenong and surrounds.

“It’s always been considered somewhere that’s a bit rough around the edges, somewhere you wouldn’t necessarily want to be after dark,” he said.

“Personally, I never really thought that.

“I grew up in Narre Warren North. Dandenong seemed like going to the city. It was always quite exciting.”

Travis and partner and bandmate Marie (bass and vocals) went to school in the Pakenham area.

“I went to Beaconhills and Marie went to Pakenham High,” Travis said.

“We both met in a record shop, at Leading Edge Music in Fountain Gate.

“We both worked there, in my late teens.

“That’s how we met and formed a bond.

“About the same time I started getting into vinyl.

“Radical Records in the Dandy Hub was the first proper record store I’d ever been to.

“I got a copy of (Pink Floyd classic) Dark Side of the Moon in there.”

He no longer lives in the area but still works for his family’s business, Dandenong Garage Doors.

Travis described Big League’s sound as “catchy, dirty, rock pop”.

“We’ve been performing for a bit over 12 months. Mid-2014 I guess we formed,“ he said.

“There’s some REM in there, some Blur.”

Lights signal for junction Lights are on their way to a dangerous Dandenong intersection.

On Monday 7 November, Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams announced $1.7 million from the Revitalising Central Dandenong project would fund signals at Princes Highway and Robinson Street.

City of Greater Dandenong has contributed $500,000 to the project.

Ms Williams said the project would include a fully controlled right turn into Robinson Street from Princes Highway, plus signalised pedestrian crossings across Robinson Street and Princes Highway.

There were 12 crashes, including four involving serious injuries, at the junction in the five years to 31 December last year.

More than 35,000 vehicles travel through the intersection daily, making it one of the busiest

in the region.

“We know this intersection is dangerous that’s why we’re getting on with these important works to fix it,” Ms Williams said.

“By adding new traffic lights and pedestrian crossings to this notorious intersection, we’ll reduce congestion on our roads and make them safer for local residents.”

The Journal reported on 17 June that cash was the only thing holding back the lights.

Greater Dandenong Council’s business group manager Paul Kearsley told the 14 June council meeting that he’d recently met with the VicRoads’ regional director.

“While there was no funding available in the state budget recently, they are very confident that the project can proceed,” he said.

Mr Kearsley later told the Journal that as central Dandenong continued to be redeveloped the intersection would become more heavily used.

“Signalising this intersection will result in im-

proved motorist and pedestrian safety and will improve access to Dandenong’s central business district,” he said.

Tim Dionyssopoulos, a road trauma lawyer at Maurice Blackburn in Dandenong, told the Journal in September 2013 that the site would “claim more victims” unless VicRoads rectified driver confusion.

He said the lights there were pedestrian signals with a timing anomaly that meant people turning right into Robinson Street from the highway wrongly assumed oncoming traffic had a red light.

He also said drivers exiting Robinson Street saw traffic on the other side of the highway stopped at a red light and often incorrectly assumed oncoming traffic on the Robinson Street side was too.

Mr Dionyssopoulos welcomed the June update “as a driver in the area, as well as a pedestrian, as well as seeing the impact on the people who’ve been involved in accidents there”.

Third-time mayor promises his sincerity and vigour

By Casey Neill It was standing room only in the Greater Dandenong Council chambers to see councillors unanimously support Jim Memeti’s bid to serve as mayor for a third time.

“I promise to lead this council with sincerity and vigour,” he said at the council’s annual statutory meeting on Thursday 10 November.

“I am sure that we will work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our diverse communities and residents.”

The meeting was the council’s first since the 22 October local government election.

Councillor Memeti was one of nine re-elected councillors to take their oath of office for the four-year term alongside two first-time representatives.

He moved to Australia with his family when he was two years old and settled in Greater Dandenong, where he’s remained for more than 40 years.

“I’m very thankful for the opportunities this city has given me,” he said.

Cr Memeti was first elected to serve Red Gum Ward in 2005.

“I have seen the strengths of this city come to life and flourish,” he said.

“I have also seen where we can do even better.”

He thanked Cr Heang Tak for his service as mayor over the past 12 months.

When he accepted the position a year ago, Cr Tak’s wife, Manette, was due to give birth to their son Mason and missed the meeting.

This time, she accepted flowers with Mason in her arms and first-born Lawson by her side.

“Greater Dandenong has provided me with life experience that, as a young man from Cambodia, I could only dream of,” Cr Tak said.

“No matter what the future holds, I will look back on the past year fondly and with pride.”

New Silverleaf Ward councillor Zaynoun Melhem was four years old when his father served on the former City of Springvale council.

Melhem senior was part of the SpringvaleDandenong amalgamation, was elected to the new City of Greater Dandenong in 1997 and served as mayor in 2000.

“I’ve known a lot of these councillors since I was five years old,” he said.

Outgoing Mayor Heang Tak helps Jim Memeti into the mayoral robes he'll wear for the next year.

Cr Melhem grew up in Greater Dandenong, met his wife at Nazareth College and lives in the ward he represents.

“We have such a great responsibility to our community,” he said.

Cr Maria Sampey said: “I think your family’s looking forward to little Zaynouns that might be elected in years to come.”

Greater Dandenong’s other fresh face, Paperbark Ward representative Tim Dark, said to Cr Melhem: “I was worried I might be the only one under the age of 30 on council.”

Cr Roz Blades said she was in her ninth term “with the same passion and commitment that I had in my first”.

Lightwood Ward’s Cr Sean O’Reilly said there was only one thing better than being elected.

“And that’s being re-elected.

“It means that some people think I’m doing a good job,” he said.

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Car meets are causing heated confrontations in Dandenong South.

Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Scott Roberts is warning the “motoring enthusiasts” involved that if they didn’t start respecting other road users, his team would start issuing fines.

“We’re getting a lot of congregation in the Dandenong South area,” he said.

“They’re blocking roads and access into service stations, more specifically.

“This is causing a lot of angst among truck drivers and other drivers with a genuine need to use these facilities.”

Sen Sgt Roberts said there was a confrontation between two motorists in recent weeks.

“It’s the actions of these people who are coming down and congregating,” he said.

“They’re creating these confrontations with other motorists who are just trying to use the roads lawfully.”

He said police had powers under Greater Dandenong bylaws to fine those involved in the gatherings.

“They’ve been getting warnings and they will be getting notices,” he said.

“If they continue to do it they will be fined and I think it’s about $250 a pop.

“We don’t want to do it, but if they continue when they’ve been warned....”

Sen Sgt Roberts said his team would issue the fines “out of fairness to everybody who’s looking to use the roads and public areas”, to prevent confrontations and allow people freedom of movement.

“They don’t want to feel threatened if they’re going about their normal life,” he said.

“We will be seeking, at some stage, to start enforcing the bylaw if people refuse to stop.”

In February last year, the Journal reported that Greater Dandenong councillors had amended local laws to facilitate the fines Sen Sgt Roberts was referring to.

They expanded regulated activities provisions to include public gatherings, processions, rallies and demonstrations, and to cover people organising or participating in an event in instances where someone has used social media to arrange a gathering but has not attended.

The changes followed submissions from police trying to curb hoon behaviour and enable officers to require any person at an unauthorised gathering to leave.

The Journal first reported Sen Sgt Roberts’ push for these changes in June 2013.

He said the behaviour was drawing “precious resources” away from where they were needed most.

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In Brief

3 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 14 November, 2016

DANDENONG SHOW

The stars on show. The combination of Jane Powell and ’APH Kasper’ made for a thrilling sight at the 145th Dandenong Show at Greaves Reserve on Saturday. 161400 Pictures ROB CAREW

Family fun at 145th show

By Narelle Coulter

Life Member Graeme Kershaw was recognised for his 50 years at the Dandenong Show.

Seven year old Hailey with ’Matilda’ the Lamb from Barn Buddies.

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Even after 145 years, the Dandenong Show still delights and excites.

The weekend’s two-day show brought Greaves Reserve to life with show jumping, carnival rides, trade stands and competition sheds full of baking, craft, sheep, goats and chickens.

Show president Sue Glenn said the event was a family institution that could be enjoyed by all generations.

“It brings the community together,” Ms Glenn said.

“It provides an opportunity for city children to touch and feel animals. Country shows are still affordable and easy to get to. People meet and catch up at their local show.”

Ms Glenn’s thoughts were echoed by the Holt family from Mulgrave.

Annick and Allan Holt and their two daughters enjoyed a day out at the show on Saturday.

“It’s close by and convenient,” said Annick.

“We like the fireworks and the kids like the rides.”

“And it gets the girls out of the house,“ added Allan.

In the craft pavilion, volunteers from the Dandenong Historical Society were selling copies of the 1971 Dandenong Journal which commemorated the show’s 100th anniversary.

Show stalwart Graeme Kershaw was recognised for his magnificent effort over 50 years.

Cathryn Brewster from Nar Nar Goon and her Kelpie ’Louis’ weather a mini dust storm on Saturday.

Older brother Liam helps sister Chelsea with her winning prize.

’Casper’ the Supreme Ram with from left, Max, Ash, Charlotte, Caley, Holly-Mae, Erin, Tess and Harry.

Katie McIntyre with Junior Champion Bull at the Dandenong Show ’Hazel Downs Merlin’.

Family's grief-stricken appeal

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

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“Police are doing all they can to reduce this type of behaviour amongst our youth.

“My thoughts and prayers go out to Dru Peterson’s family, and to the loved ones of the other children involved during this difficult time.”

Inspector John Cormack, of Victoria Police, said: “This crash involves many factors including youth, inexperience, and speed, and it has to stop.

“This didn’t need to happen and risks to communities, themselves and other road users, and it’s hurting our kids.”

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Roads and Road Safety Minister Luke Donnellan, who is also Narre Warren North MP, said the crash was a “tragic reminder that inexperience and speed can have deadly consequences”.

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Please think of the consequences.

That’s the heart-wrenching advice to young drivers and passengers from a distraught family member mourning Dru Peterson, 17, who was fatally injured in a horrific crash on Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road, Narre Warren South, on 5 November.

“Definitely think through the consequences - before you act, not after,” Dru’s aunt Heidi Samason said.

About 7.30pm, the allegedly stolen silver Kia packed with six teenagers allegedly ran two red lights, clipped another vehicle, hit a power pole, flipped and skidded 100 metres down the road.

The car was allegedly stolen during a burglary on 1 November in the south-eastern suburbs.

Police believe the same car was involved in theft of alcohol from a shop on the night of the crash.

The Narre Warren South 15-year-old boy driving the car has since been charged with 13 offences including theft, burglary and culpable driving.

A 15-year-old Hampton Park girl and a 19-year-old man have been released pending summons for motor vehicle theft.

Dru’s older brother Josiah said his bereaved Dandenong family had been further hurt by “judging” comments on social media.

Some of the unsympathetic comments highlighted the dangers of such joy-riding to other motorists and had no sympathy for Dru nor family members.

The family has denied Dru was part of the Apex Gang, and had made the costly mistake of getting into the car “at the wrong place, at the wrong time”.

Victoria Police has reportedly stated that some of the car’s occupants were known to police and part of the gang.

Josiah had known the driver.

“I didn’t know (Dru) even knew him. They were never friends,” Josiah said.

Josiah said Dru was a fun-loving teen who simply liked to hang with his friends.

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Looking Back

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society proposition.

100 years ago 16 November 1916 Proposed military camp at Cranbourne At a meeting of the Cranbourne Shire Council on Saturday, a deputation consisting of Messrs Shaw, Kilroy and Dickson advocated the establishment of a military training camp at Cranbourne.

Mr Shaw pointed out that whatever the state of parliamentary affairs might be, military training would be carried out, and for the convenience of local recruits, it would be advisable to suggest the local racecourse be utilised for the purpose.

On the motion for Crs Wilson and McGregor, it was decided to direct the secretary to communicate with the defence authorities in order to endeavour to give effect to the

50 years ago 10 November 1966 Last show at old market setting The Dandenong Agricultural and Pastoral society’s 95th annual show will be held for the last time in the old market setting on Saturday. As befitting such an historical occasion, the committee reports record entries of 4060 as compared with 3868 in 1965.

The show hopes to move to a new venue at Greaves Reserve next November.

Not the least of the many attractions is the Miss Show Girl competitions, entries totalling 55, and the ‘fashions on the field’ promise to be the Melbourne Cup of Dandenong.

20 years ago 11 November 1996

24-hour victim Declining trade and the threat of 24-hour shopping have claimed one of Lonsdale Street’s longest-standing businesses - Drayton Jewellers.

The store established 64 years ago will close in February.

One of Drayton’s proprietors, Mrs Judy Sung, said she felt the store has no option but to close.

She predicted an exodus of shops from Lonsdale Street as the impact of 24-hour trading was felt.

Dandenong traders should find a niche market to compete with ‘the big guns’ when 24-hour trading starts next month.

The legislation can only be overturned by a council if the majority of residents oppose it.

But to hold a poll, the council must receive a petition signed by 10 per cent of the community.

Greater Dandenong has received a petition signed by 160 traders.

5 years ago 14 November 2011 Happy together - John and Edna Hogan celebrate 65 years It all started when John Hogan asked Edna Brown to dance in 1944.

The Dandenong couple were married the following year.

They are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary this Wednesday.

Mr Hogan, 92, and Mrs Hogan, 86, have seven children, 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Not forgotten in rough night out Exercise Stone Pillow is an initiative of the ‘young veterans’, which in very broad terms means those who have served in Australia’s defence since the Vietnam War. The idea is that participants sleep out or sleep rough for a night and pay for the privilege.

I slept only a half-hour from my perfectly good, warm bed, and I paid for the privilege, but not once did I begrudge it because the money being raised was for the support of younger veterans who were sleeping rough on that night.

There are many of them.

Picture the large asphalted carpark at the Dandenong RSL, on Stud Road. Normally there might be 50 or 60 cars here but tonight there are few, and the gates are closed.

The three camouflaged Army Landrovers of the Young Veterans Rally ‘hold ground’ for us.

It is going on sunset and the windows of the club are all brightly lit.

The people inside are eating, drinking, talking.

There is the sound of music, the sound of talk. We hear laughter.

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the twilight, talking quietly.

Some of them remember other sounds, the sounds of danger in faraway places.

Some try to forget those sounds, and some are determined never to forget.

In some ways the sounds are the one changing but somehow constant part of the night that is falling.

The RSL’s evening stand-to ceremony leaves only the sounds of the traffic, but then a young man steps from the growing shadows and calls for our attention.

He fought in Afghanistan and was badly hurt when his armoured vehicle struck a mine.

He is slowly but surely learning to move on, and he has worked hard to make Stone Pillow a

reality in Dandenong.

He calls for quiet and the conversations fall away. A young man steps forward, raises a bugle, and the haunting sounds of the Last Post flow clear and sure through the night air.

There is a silence and I know what some of those young men are remembering.

I know whom I remember.

Even the sound of the traffic seems to die away.

The silence is broken by Ian Arell’s pipes and now the sound is the haunting melody of Flowers of the Forest, a tune that could only be played on the pipes.

We go inside the RSL for an auction of donated goods, and in the light and the noise of the auction the sound of talk and laughter rises and again dominates.

Much money is raised for the cause of those who need a hand.

Much of the bidding is really about donating.

Much of the donating is about caring, and sharing, and looking after our mates.

We go outside again to where two fires have been lit in oil-drums and we stand around, talk-

ing, laughing again, telling old jokes and trying to come up with new ones.

The soldiers are telling ‘warries’ and explaining how their part of the army was the only part that mattered.

We are not all ex-service people, either. There are wives and girlfriends, brothers, mates.

By midnight there are about 20 of us still sitting by the fires, talking more quietly now. The club is silent and the lights have gone.

People are sleeping all around us, between our cars, in our cars, on airbeds and in swags.

We are not all comfortable, but we know there are others doing it harder, and we are doing it by choice. They are not.

We sleep and the fires die away.

We rise to a new day and a simple breakfast.

We pack up and move back to our normal lives.

We have all taken part in something special and something meaningful.

And a few young ex-service men and women who need help will get it, and will know that this help came from mates they’ve never met but who are, just the same, mates.

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Short man hits out at granny “He’ll spend all of his Centrelink money and be back knocking on his mother’s door.”

A defence lawyer told the court the man did well until a community treatment order ended in June coupled with a change in medication and treatment.

“When he’s not doing well, he’s unpredictable.”

On 3 August, the man had also used a onemetre stick spiked with a sharp tool to stab his Noble Park neighbour’s head through a front screen door.

His neighbour was left with a five-centimetre long gash to his forehead.

The man, accusing the neighbour of calling the police, then threatened to burn the neighbour and said “I’d hate to have the cat run over.”

At a Noble Park petrol station on 26 June, the accused asked a man filling up his car what he was looking at, and hurled a watering can onto the other man’s hip.

The accused then lashed out at him with a squeegee.

The man used the watering can in self-defence but was struck on the hands. He evaded an energy drink can that the accused hurled at his head.

The accused took photos of the victim’s car and told him “I’ll wait for you”.

The magistrate Mr Vandersteen said that after the man had spent the past three weeks in remand, he’d be put on a therapeutic community corrections order.

“You’ve become a very threatening and scary person when you’re using drugs and not looking after your mental health.

“Anyone would call the police because they want you to stop and to feel safe.”

The accused was put on a 12-month community corrections order which includes supervision and judicial monitoring.

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man fuelled by drugs and an apparent shortman syndrome has faced court over head butting his Noble Park grandmother, stabbing his neighbour, threatening to run over the neighbour’s cat and attacking a servo customer with a squeegee.

In one of the man’s regular intervention order breaches, he swore, banged and kicked the front door of his mother and grandmother’s home on 13 October.

“If you call the police, that’s the last call you make,” the 28-year-old told them.

His grandmother opened the door and was head butted by the accused, who told both victims he wished they were dead.

Her face was bruised as a result of the assault.

He claimed to have no memory of the head butt.

On 7 November, the man told Dandenong Magistrates’ Court in rapid fire speech that his hostile behaviour and language was due to being “so small”.

“I try to intimidate people with my words.”

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen retorted: “You knew your grandmother wouldn’t fight back.”

The man said he needed a regular “piss test” to help overcome his drug issues.

“I took too many drugs that week,” he said to explain why he could not remember the incident.

Police informant Sergeant Mitch Clayton of Dandenong police told Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 7 November that the man had been accused of “numerous” assaults and 16 reported family violence incidents against the two relatives since 2001.

According to his mother, the man - who also has significant mental health issues such as ADHD - would go on a drug bender after receiving his Centrelink payment.

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White Ribbon is a ‘wake-up’ appeal

By Casey Neill Wake up.

That’s the message from singer and actress Colleen Hewett, who’ll perform at this year’s White Ribbon Walk in Dandenong.

“I’ll be doing lots of songs that people have listened to for the last four decades of mine, and then throwing in a few others,” she said.

“The performance is not about me, it’s about White Ribbon Day and this violence thing that’s so totally out of control.

“I wish people would just wake up.

“I’m pointing in both directions - men and women.

“Remember the love you had for one another.

“If you’ve got children involved, think of what you’re doing to them.”

The Walk Against Family Violence is designed to show that the community stands united in opposing violence against women and children, and is supporting those who have experienced such violence.

The walk will start in Market Square at Dande-

nong Market at 10.30am on Tuesday 22 November.

It will proceed through central Dandenong and finish in Harmony Square, where Ms Hewett will also speak about her personal experience with family violence.

“I am passionate. I’m working hand in hand with Rotary and their Violence Free Families project,” she said.

“I just want to keep on spreading the word.”

Walk participants and the wider community can contribute a message on a ribbon to a “wall of hope” and take photos using frames at Dandenong Library to post on social media with the hashtag ‘iwillbreakthecycle’.

“I just want it fixed,” Ms Hewett said.

“I don’t know whether drugs are causing this, I don’t know whether it’s frustration from work ...

“Any event, any sign, any ribbon that’s written and pinned onto the fence, all of it is awareness.

“We don’t know whether we’re going to be solving things.

“It’s just a wakeup call to stop it, just stop it.”

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New CEO is of the caring kind

By Casey Neill Cornerstone isn’t just about providing a meal to people in need.

New CEO Stephen Barrington said education, prevention and socialisation were also at the Dandenong contact centre’s core.

“Coming in here and speaking to people in the local community, it’s made me realise the place Cornerstone has in the community here,” he said.

“It’s really humbling.

“It is a place for people to come and belong and not just grab a meal, but get to meet people and experience community.

“People really love and own this place here.

Because of that, they protect the space.

“Some people have been here for over 20 years.

“Some guests have important roles they take up here.

“People aren’t just here as takers, they give back to the community as well.”

Mr Barrington will partner with Michael Eggleton, who’ll take on the administration side of things, to run the centre following former coordinator Don Cameron’s death in March.

He didn’t personally know Don but certainly knew about his work.

“This year has been a very hard year for the place,” he said.

“Every day I’m having conversations about him with people here.

“He was so well-known and loved.”

Former kitchen manager Gloria Anderson left Cornerstone in October after 10 years.

“Losing both within a year was a big thing,” Mr Barrington said.

“They were really the heart and soul of the place.”

But he said tough times had given Cornerstone a chance to re-evaluate where it was going and build on their good work.

He’s looking at future partnerships and volunteer opportunities.

“I love providing space for people to bond and connect in,” he said.

“For me, as a Christian, it’s really the core of my faith.

New Cornerstone CEO Stephen Barrington.

“This is the sort of place where Jesus would be.

“He’s about justice and proving a sense of hope and meaning for people.”

Mr Barrington lives in Ferntree Gully and has run a similar organisation, Foothills Community Care, for 15 years.

He’s also served as chaplain for Upwey High School and Malmsbury Juvenile Justice Centre.

“In Ferntree Gully we’ve got about a dozen boarding houses,” he said.

“Here we’ve got 100 registered, plus 300 extras.

“There’s more boarding houses here than there are in St Kilda.

“I think in St Kilda they’re slowly getting pushed out because of the pricing.

“This is where more and more are being pushed out to.”

He started out in the sector 30 years ago, with the juvenile justice system.

“I just only just out of my teens. If it wasn’t for

a couple of key things in my life, that’s the way I was going,” he said.

Mr Barrington acknowledged the work wasn’t easy and said “the honesty of people” kept him going.

“There’s no pretence,” he said.

“What you see is pretty much what you get.

“Most of them are really appreciative of simple things in life.”

It's rough - sympathetic students hand out power packs for homeless Shampoo, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, tissues they’re everyday items that are out of reach for many people who are homeless or sleeping rough.

So VCAL students from SkillsPlus decided to do something to help at Dandenong’s Cornerstone Contact Centre.

They set up a Power to the People project, fund-raised and collected donations, and handed over hygiene packs to Cornerstone CEO Stephen Barrington on Wednesday 9 November.

The students have been volunteering at Cornerstone each Wednesday and found it confronting that many of the people attending the Walker Street service were unable to afford basic hygiene items.

“For a lot of the people living in rooming houses, by the time they pay their board there they’ve got $40 a week to live on,” Mr Barrington said.

“For some of the students it’s not that dissimilar to their own experience of life.”

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He said they’d been putting themselves out of their comfort zones and realising people were worse off than them.

“So many say when they serve, see the smiles, it makes them feel good about life,” he said.

“When we give we actually receive back more ourselves.”

Student Paris Porter said: “Cornerstone gave me and the other students so much that we decided to give back.”

Liam Drew said the group had developed a strong relationship with Cornerstone.

“We all enjoy going there to help and talk with the people,” he said.

SkillsPlus CEO Ben Vasiliou said the project would have a multi-faceted effect on the young people involved.

“A large percentage of our students don’t fit the mainstream school environment and are having challenges of their own,” he said.

“Projects like this have an effect both inside and outside of the classroom.”

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Years of caring

By Casey Neill Company for her kids and “a bit of pocket money” prompted Shelley Oxford to answer an advertisement in the Journal for the new Dandenong Community Family Day Care.

That was 40 years ago.

Ms Oxford and the centre celebrated the milestone with a party next to its original site on Saturday 4 November.

“My daughter made the cake, so that was special as well. She grew up in family day care."

She said that family day care involved mothers opening their homes to other people’s children and caring for them.

“We were managed by the office and they would place children in our care,” she said.

“I had two little children then and I wanted company for them and to make a bit of pocket money. I did that for 25 years. 15 years ago I moved into the office as the office manager.

Ms Oxford has met many generations of several families.

“One of the first little boys that I minded, he came into the office a few years ago and he said he had such fond memories of family day care that he wanted his children to experience it,” she said.

“He trusted me to find a placement.”

She started off earning 40 cents an hour.

“I supplied nappies, food, everything,” she said.

“People now have to be qualified and the whole thing has changed.

“At the moment, you can have up to four pre-

school aged children. I remember having 17 at one stage.

“What I loved was, especially the school children, they didn’t have anyone to see them at assembly or go to school things. I could be there.

“They’d be waving to you, so proud that they had someone there that they could call family while their parents were out working.”

Ms Oxford had her son when her two daughters were in their early teens.

“Because his sisters were so much older than him, these children were his family,” she said.

“He always had mates to play with.”

Concerned citizens in the 1970s told Dandenong City Council that families living, working or studying in the municipality needed a formal child care service.

Then-mayor Max Oldmeadow called a public meeting and a committee was elected to establish a child care centre.

Dandenong Council donated the land next to Greenslopes Primary School - now Emerson Middle School - and within 12 months the building was complete. The 45 places were taken before the doors even opened.

At the same time, the Federal Government started funding family day care schemes so the committee prepared a successful submission to start one in Dandenong. It started operating in 1976 from the nursery foyer.

As the scheme grew, the committee fundraised and bought the house at 1 Anthony Street to use as the co-ordination unit where it remains.

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By Casey Neill The Court of Appeal has refused a Noble Park truck driver’s request to appeal against his conviction over a fatal collision that killed five people in Catani.

The crash and subsequent fire set the car ablaze.

A man, 37, a woman, 33, their six-year-old daughter and two-year-old son, all from Poowong, died. A nine-year-old boy survived.

Justices Robert Redlich, David Beach and Emilios Kyrou delivered the verdict to Jobandeep Gill on Friday 4 November.

He was convicted of four charges of culpable driving causing death on 5 November last year, and the following day sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment with a six and a half year non-parole period.

Gill sought permission to appeal the conviction on the grounds that the “judge erred in admitting the applicant’s lies at the scene of the collision”.

The Court of Appeal decision said Gill gave two accounts at the scene of what caused the collision between his truck and a sedan at Caldermeade and Heads roads on 28 February 2014.

“The applicant failed to give way at the intersection and four of the five occupants of the other vehicle suffered fatal injuries,” the decision said.

“Essentially, the applicant gave two versions.

“First, that he was slowing down as he approached the intersection but then his gears ‘got jammed’.

“Secondly, that he stopped at the intersection, checked to see if it was clear, started crossing the intersection and then his gears got jammed.”

“The applicant does not dispute that he told lies about the circumstances of the collision to

various people who attended the scene,” the Court of Appeal decision said.

“The applicant submitted, however, that the lies were irrelevant and that the admission of them into evidence caused a substantial miscarriage of justice.

“The short answer to the applicant’s proposed ground of appeal is that the evidence of what he said at the scene of the collision was relevant, and therefore admissible, having regard to the defence he conducted at trial.

“In order to determine whether or not the applicant was guilty of gross negligence, it was relevant to know what the applicant said about the circumstances of the collision at the scene.”

The Justices found that “at no time did the applicant’s trial counsel take any objection to the prosecutor relying upon evidence of the applicant’s lies at the scene” and “the failure by the applicant’s trial counsel to take an objection was an informed forensic decision made by him”.

“In his final address, the applicant’s counsel used the existence of the applicant’s lies as a reason for not calling his client to give evidence,” the judgement said.

The Justices found that the County Court judge directed the trial jury “to determine the applicant’s guilt only by reference to ‘what he did and the way he did it’, and not to rely upon the lies told by the applicant at the scene”.

“This part of the charge was, if anything, unduly favourable to the applicant, if, as is likely, the jury treated this as a direction that they should disregard entirely the statements made at the scene of the collision,” the judgement said.

“The jury were well entitled to act upon the applicant’s statements at the scene that he recognised he was approaching an intersection which was controlled by a stop sign.”

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School bags up a top garden prize A student-built garden has earned Cornish College an award.

The Bangholme school took home the South Eastern Metropolitan region award for P-9, P-12 and secondary schools at the Victorian Schools Garden Awards (VSGA) on 30 October.

Its Indigenous Plant Trail is now in the running for the Most Engaging Student Garden for Teaching category at the state awards, to be announced at Melbourne’s Royal Botanical Gardens on Tuesday 29 November.

Year 1 students created the trail in 2014 as part of the school’s Make a Difference Week, to educate themselves and others about Indigenous people and their culture.

It includes 16 plants and weaves around the school property.

“With our emphasis on sustainability, we used existing plants rather than new ones and no pathways were built to create the trail,” a school spokeswoman said.

“The Indigenous Plant Trail is regularly used to engage and educate students.

“Our Year 1 classes visit sections of the trail most weeks as part of Dhumba-dha biik - a weekly program where students form strong connections to their land.”

The VSGA committee spent the school holidays and start of term four judging more than 100 entries from schools across Victoria.

The judges found that classes were being taken outdoors and students were learning science, maths, history, art and language from hands-on activities.

“Gardens are now being seen as an important element of school education,” a VSGA statement announcing the regional winners said.

“The committee applauds the efforts of schools who are expanding their grounds from basic produce gardens to include swales, wetlands, acquaponics, compost and worm farms, animal husbandry and more.”

Paul Crowe and the late Kevin Heinze established the VSGA in 1977 to recognise new and existing gardens and reward students and school communities.

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DANDENONG, NOBLE PARK, SPRINGVALE, KEYSBOROUGH, HALLAM, DOVETON, ENDEAVOUR HILLS

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DESIGNED FOR LUXURY LIVING / Buyers can indulge themselves in this stylish and flawless double storey entertainer.

The floorplan is designed as a family home and has four bedrooms with wardrobes and study upon entry.

Downstairs visitors will find a formal living room, powder room and laundry.

They can then continue through to the

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open plan meals, kitchen and family domain, both of which open out to the alfresco entertaining area.

The kitchen is striking, a real centre of the home, and is finished with a dark and light colour palette, stainless steel appliances, kitchen window and island bench, which is an ideal breakfast bar.

Upstairs is a leisure retreat, which is ideal for the children, alongside the

bedrooms which are accommodated with a full family bathroom and separate toilet.

The master is then complete with an en suite and walk-in wardrobe.

The home is equipped with a combination of floating timber flooring, plush carpet and neutral colour tiling, ducted heating, evaporative cooling and a security system.

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CORINELLA This very attractive large family home is for sale now or at auction on Saturday 3 December at 3pm on site.

It has a great combination of huge bay views towards Corinella Jetty, Westernport Bay and French Island.

The home has a double garage under roof-line with a remote controlled roller door plus a large separate garage of 9x6x3 metres.

The home itself has a fernery at the front door with a spacious entry, three bedrooms downstairs and a fourth bedroom plus a study nook and massive living area upstairs.

The master bedroom has a full en suite and walk-in wardrobe while the main bathroom has a bath and separate shower, three toilets in total including a power room.

The kitchen is bigger than the average with loads of cabinets and stainless steel appliances including dish washer, and the living area leads out to an expansive entertainment deck.

The massive views of the bay, even from inside the home, add to its serenity with two reverse cycle split systems add to the comfort.

The selling agent says this would be a home to be proud of.

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NOBLE PARK This lovely two-bedroom villa unit is located in a quiet peaceful cluster of units with front and rear yards and ample visitor parking.

It features a spacious lounge and dining area with cathedral ceilings and floorboards, a practical kitchen and a lock-up garage.

Other features include built-in wardrobes to bedrooms, split system air conditioner and a central bathroom.

It is close to Noble Park’s shops, schools, train station and other major amenities.

It is currently rented to good tenants who provide a return of $1365 per month.

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FRONTING THE MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT Get ready, the Mega Mo’s (and a lot of small ones) are coming.

Movember is back and hairier than ever with Mo Bros and Mo Sistas worldwide joining the Movember Foundation’s movement for men’s health, pledging to champion the Mo in 2016 to stop men dying too young.

Hairiness aside, the money raised will be used to fund social and health initiatives that aim to reduce the number of men affected by testicular cancer, prostate cancer and mental health issues.

Enormous Mega Mo’s - hairy, and metres wide - will be hung in more than 120 locations nationwide to draw attention to the Movember movement, acting as a conversation starter for men’s health issues - thanks to the support of G. J. Gardner Homes.

Movember Foundation director for Australia and New Zealand Charlotte Webb said

men’s health was in crisis with an alarming number of men dying at a young age.

“The rate of men diagnosed with testicular cancer has doubled in the last 50 years.

18,138 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and on average five men a day take their life through suicide we can’t afford to stay silent,” Ms Webb said.

“By 2030 we want half as many men dying from prostate and testicular cancer and a quarter fewer men dying from suicide."

G.J. Gardner Homes (G.J. Gardner) is proud to represent the construction industry to join the Mo-vement, cementing its support for Movember and launching an ongoing commitment to a healthier, happier staff.

Darren Wallis, G.J. Gardner Homes CEO, said the organisation was excited to proactively help its hundreds of staff - the majority of whom are men, and also women who have men in their lives.

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Only 3 on the block with street frontage. No active Owners Corp. This 2 bedroom villa is close to schools, public transport & easy walk to Plaza. Offers spacious lounge/ dining, practical kitchen with gas cooking. Gas heater & air conditioner in lounge for year round comfort. Triple robes in both bedrooms. Tiles to wet areas. Large rear yard plus garage. Ideal for retiree, 1st home buyer or investor. Forget the car.

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 26th Nov at 11am 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $300,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday 11-11.30am Chris Drieberg 0411 737 303

Magniicent opportunity for an astute developer with this corner site of 654m2 planning permit approved for detached townhouses with their own street frontage and no common land. Offers one x 4 bed design & two x 3 bed designs. All have ensuite bathroom & spacious living areas. Great location surrounded by modern homes & close to schools, transport & freeway. Rare opportunity here!

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Sat 26th Nov at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60/90 days $420,000+ By appointment Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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Sat 3rd Dec at 11am 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $600,000+ Thursday 5-5.30pm Saturday 1-1.30pm Chris Drieberg 0411 637 088

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Permit to be approved for 2 adjacent 2 storey homes.

Fully detached with street frontage & ample front & rear garden. Each design offers 3 bedrooms with ensuite to master, huge open plan living plus 2nd living area upstairs. Garage plus extra parking space. Ideal for 2 families or development opportunity to re-sell. Super location in popular area.

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Sat 26th Nov at 1.30pm 10% dep - bal 60/90 days $300,000+ By appointment Neil Butler 0411 637 088

Close to Springvale Centre & Westall Road Bypass. This spacious 3 bedroom home with potential for a possible 4th bedroom. Full ensuite to master. Large lounge/dining adjacent to a cupboard packed kitchen with R/H & WO leading to a huge rumpus & family room. 3 heating & cooling units for year round comfort. Ideal for large family.

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BUDGET PRICED BV IN POPULAR LOCATION Set on a 640m2 lot in a quiet area close to schools & transport this comfortable BV is fantastic buying as a irst home or investment. Offers large gas heated lounge with RC air conditioner, separate kitchen/meals with gas cooking, large bedrooms, tiled bathroom & separate toilet.

Needs updating but fantastic potential here.

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Sat 3rd Dec at 12pm 10% dep - bal 60 days $430,000+ Wednesday 4-4.30pm Saturday 1-1.30pm Ben Luu 0414 288 763

This split level quality BV is surrounded by excellent homes and is close to schools, shops & transport. Lots of accommodation with 3 double bedrooms with BIR’s plus study (fourth bedroom). Fantastic living space with huge lounge & formal dining with RC air conditioner to a delightful garden which opens to a spacious family room and separate kitchen/meals area. Features high ceilings, hardwood loors downstairs and lots of built in furniture.

Enormous carport under home with workshop, storage under and external toilet. Corner position offers parking for boat, trailer or truck.

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 3rd Dec at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60/90 days $530,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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PICTURE PERFECT LIVING WITH LAKEVIEW IN A FRIENDLY LOCALE Quality and appeal in an ultra-convenient family pocket, this residence represents a compelling opportunity for first-home buyers or investors. Whether looking to invest or just entering the market, this well-appointed home has everything you’re looking for. This beautifully crafted, family-sized home is ripe for the picking; boasting a vast open plan layout, living area, a study alcove, three spacious bedrooms, master with a full en-suite and walk in robes and built in robes in the other two bedrooms. The bright kitchen with gas stove and endless storage space. Other features include down lights, ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout, polished hardwood floors, and large back garden with lovely view of the lake perfect for outdoor living and entertaining your family and friends.

There is a large driveway to a double garage with internal access into the living/rumpus room. All the hard work has been done for you in this home just ready to move in. In such a premium pocket of Endeavour Hills, with the comforts of family living all nearby; bus stop, a minute walk to Primary School, Secondary College, and close to shops, parkland, South Eastern Private Hospital plus East Link and Monash Freeway access for the easy city commute. Make this home your next family destination.

Price: $530,000+ Inspect: Saturday 2:30 - 3:00pm

Le Hoa Wysham 0418 566 133 Anthony Mondous 0417 508 189

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BASIC BRICK VENEER BARGAIN! Held in the one family since new, this mostly original BV home is in sound structural condition but needs some love to bring it up to today’s lifestyle. Ideal as an affordable first home or investment for those with energy and some imagination; this compact family home comprises 3 bedrooms, a central bathroom, an L-shaped living and dining room, updated kitchen with airy meals are, plus laundry and WC. Outside is a double carport and large storage shed, as well as plenty of rear garden space for developing the outdoor living area, or even for an extension (STCA). Located in a very central and popular precinct close to shops, schools and bus. See this quickly as opportunities like this don’t come along very often.

Auction: Saturday 26th November at 11am Price: $500,000+ Inspect: Wednesday 4:30 - 5:00pm Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm

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IMMACULATE FAMILY HOME IN SOMERFIELD ESTATE

For Sale Now or By Auction: Saturday 10th December at 2pm Price: $800,000+ Inspect: Saturday 1:30 - 2:00pm

Boasting a spacious, contemporary design, this stunning residence offers exceptional living in a sought-after location. Featuring quality fixtures and finishes throughout, a pivot entry door opens to a generous foyer with polished porcelain tiles and 2.7m-high ceilings. The stylish and practical layout provides room for the whole family, with a home office and a rumpus room offering potential as a fourth bedroom. The designer kitchen is a cook’s delight, complete with stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances, including a 900mm upright cooker/oven. Timber bi-fold doors in the adjacent family/dining room open to an inviting sun-drenched deck, ideal for entertaining family and friends. Providing a relaxing space to retreat, the master bedroom comprises a walk-in-robe and en suite with double vanity and large shower. The other bedrooms have built-in-robes and share a stylish main bathroom. Gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, laundry and double garage with ceiling heater are among other inclusions. Surrounded by mature trees, the rear yard features a 12-metre raised vegetable garden, while the lush front garden, with bamboo plants and a sprinkler system, is positioned alongside a bluestone path and cobblestone driveway. Located in a coveted, closeknit neighbourhood within Somerfield Estate, this beautiful home is just a few years old and offers low-maintenance living. With easy access to Eastlink, 8 minutes’ drive to Edithvale beach and Parkmore Shopping Centre, Dandenong station it is also conveniently positioned near a wide range of facilities, including quality schools, Haileybury College and more.

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Hall & Partners DANDENONG 54 Cleeland Street AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

NOBLE PARK 4/55 Joffre Street AMAZING CITY CENTRAL LOCATION! RESIDENTIAL GROWTH ZONE! Just a few doors from the Dandenong Market. Existing older style timber home on land approx.

769m2- easy walking distance to everything including City Central Shopping Dandenong Plaza, Dandenong Market, Schools & Restaurants.

Fantastic opportunity for the Builder/Investor/ Entrepreneur looking to create a project.

Current zoning allows 3-4 storey residential development, medical centre etc (subject to permits) YOUR CALL!

Auction: Saturday 19th Nov at 2:30pm Inspect: Tuesday & Thursday 3-3:30pm Saturday From 2pm Contact: Tim Retallack 0419 391 804

MULGRAVE 90 Wanda Street AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

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RENOVATED UNIT AT ENTRY LEVEL PRICE Secluded 2 bedroom renovated unit in this quiet location offers: Sunny lounge with air conditioning & gas heater, 2 large bedrooms with built in robes, new carpet and split system air conditioning. Freshly painted, separate kitchen with gas stove and good cupboard space, private backyard, brick garage and reasonable body co-operation fees. Easy walk to Yarraman Station.

Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 60/90 Days.

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

Auction: Saturday 19th November at 12pm Inspect: Saturday from 11:30am Contact: Michael Cervenjak 0419 389 039

HALLAM 30 Regal Avenue ATTENTION DEVELOPERS! Positioned in a sought after location of Mulgrave, and with its huge land size of 730m2 approx., this home is almost too good to be true!

This bright & spacious home comprises of 3 good sized bedrooms providing space for everyone, a separate bath and toilet, gas heating, expansive living area plus kitchen with an open plan meals area.This is a great property with potential development opportunity (S.T.C.A).

Auction: Saturday 19th November at 1pm Inspect: Saturday From 12:30pm Contact: Leigh Hall 0401 408 580

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

LOOKING FOR EXTRA-LARGE FAMILIES! This massive family home in court location close to schools and Hallam Square Shops offers; 3 huge living areas, 6 bedrooms, study, solid timber kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 2 x ducted heating systems and evaporative cooling. Magnificent in ground swimming pool, spa and under cover BBQ area- in a very private setting. Security gate, double carport and double garage.

AUCTION

Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 Days.

Auction: Saturday 3rd December at 12pm Inspect: Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm Contact: Michael Cervenjak 0419 389 39 J HPB

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alexscott.com.au 535 Bessie Creek Road, Nar Nar Goon North

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FARMER RETIRING 40.24 HA (99.4 ACRES)

TENBY POINT FOR SALE

Nestled in the rolling hills in this highly productive grazing property with great views from the ridge line and5.3KM from the highway along a sealed road. A 10 aside dairy shedding yards, irrigation dam, creek andmains water. 10.5kms from the new Pakenham Race Track and a second road frontage to Dore Road. This is an ideal area for a new home site. The water is pumped to a storage tank on this ridge and then gravityfed to all paddocks. A large irrigation dam, creek and mains water provide anabundance of water. Thehome was extended in the 1970’s and renovated in the 1980’s. It compromises of 4 bedrooms with built in robes, master with ensuite, timber kitchen meals area, lounge with an open fire place, family room with wood heater, bathroom, shower room toilet and a large laundry. A verandah overlooks the property and the above ground pool.

291 acres, in three titles, all with coastal frontage: 56 acres, 140.6 acres and 96 acres About 1.35 kms of north facing, coastal frontage.Title to the high water mark,fronting sandy beaches, a cave and the Tenby Point Jetty ruins.Flat gently rising land, with generally, sandy loam soils, with established pastures, fences, stockyards, an old home(about 40m from the beach), shearing shed, hay Shed, machinery shed and a historic Chicory Kiln.Sealed road frontages to Guy Road and Marine Road.Bore water and Dams.Mains water and Sewerage available.Steeped in local history. 3.5kms to Primary school, 4kms to Corinella shop, 8.2 kms to Grantville, 23 kms to Phillip Isand and 109kms to Melbourne (two sets of traffic lights).A unique opportunity for this outstanding property, that was purchased in 1972.

Auction Contact

Saturday 19th November at 11am Tom Gibson 0438 574 472 or John Patterson 0413 565 408

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING DECEMBER 1ST Contact Tom Gibson 0438 574 472

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Endeavour Hills 14 Brandon Court

Endeavour Hills 12 Dealbata Avenue

For auction.

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Saturday 10 December at 1:30pm • 4 bedrooms (main with ENS & WIR) • Hostess kitchen, 2 living zones • Wonderful alfresco overlooking low maintenance landscaped garden

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312 Bernardo Naredo 0422 034 577

Buyers Over $430,000 • 3 bedrooms ( with BIR’s) • Spacious kitchen with dining area • 2 spacious living areas, double carport • Gas ducted heating, air conditioning 3 1 2

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Umesh Kumar 0434 023 805

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Buyers Over $640,000 • 4 bedrooms, master with ENS & WIR • Renovated kitchen overlooking dining • 2 spacious separate living zones • Outdoor alfresco with a large backyard 4 2 2 1

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Shenay Miller 0418 149 641 Jay Giblett 0417 681 312

Saturday 10 December at 11:30am • 3 bedrooms (master with ens & WIR) • Central entertainers kitchen • 2 light filled living zones • Alfresco overlooking back garden

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312 Brendon Huang 0425 370 646

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Dandenong 2/60 Cleeland Street

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Saturday 10 December at 2:30pm • Development opportunity 660m2 • Close to schools and shops • Cooling and heating

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

Saturday 10 December at 11:30am • 2 bedrooms, as new kitchen • Conveniently located and secure • Walking distance to everything

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066

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Dandenong 2/15-17 Potter Street

Dandenong North 20 Victor Avenue

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Saturday 10 December at 12:30pm • 2 bedrooms both with BIR’s • Modern kitchen with s/s appliances • Ducted heating & evaporative cooling

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106 Dragana Vasich 0432 042 686

Saturday 26 November at 12:30pm • 4 bedroom, 2 with built in robes • Open plan living, dining area • Ducted heating & reverse cycle air conditioner

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Bob Milkovic 0422 504 106

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private esr Contact Agent vieW Saturday 11:00 - 11:30pm Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Photo I.D Required ContaCt Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 offiCe 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

narre Warren south’s paradise at the point!

A home of the highest calibre, this exquisitely finished ex Porter Davis Display residence offers outstanding living on every level.

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Professionally designed color theme throughout Generously sized bedrooms Home ofice/study Open plan kitchen w/ SS appliances Theatre room Outdoor al fresco area w/ bi-fold doors High ceilings

Masterful in design, this architectural phenomenal of Narre Warren South leaves no stone unturned in its mission to deliver paradise living on an unprecedented level.

• Soaring high ceilings • Five-star kitchen with granite stone bench top • Gaggenau oven cooktop / microwave • Heated swimming pool and spa • Tropical resort garden • Triple car garage wth an additional 22 square metre (approx) garage

private sale esr Contact Agent vieW Photo I.D Required ContaCt Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 offiCe 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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With Narre Warren property prices at an all-time high, this is a rare opportunity to secure an exceptional family home.

• Master bedrooms with ensuite • Formal lounge and dining • Spacious Living and Kitchen • Gas ducted heating • Double Lockup Garage

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26th November 2:30pm 10% Deposit. Balance 30-60 Days Contact Agent Saturday 2:00 - 2:30pm Photo ID Required ContaCt Roger Nissanka 0406 271 004 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 offiCe 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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prime development set in the heart of Cranbourne east, this is your golden opportunity to purchase over 1100m2 (approx) located in the urban growth Zone in the Collison estate. this large block has the potential to sub-divide (stCa) and with new residential development’s taking place around this property now is the time to secure this gold mine. not just suitable for the astute developer or investor, the home is also ideal for small or growing families who like ample space and the outdoor lifestyle. the 5 bedroom house offers large living areas with ireplace, and more.

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private sale esr Contact Agent Photo ID Require ContaCt Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 offiCe

363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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Designer lifestyle meets family lifestyle

Nestled beautifully in the exclusive Somerfield Estate, close to local shops, sporting facilities, public transport and prestigious schools.

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Quality open plan kitchen w/ SS appliances Light illed family living & dining area Generously sized bedrooms 2 superb al fresco dining options Double car garage 4yr old Metricon built 28sq/448m2 (approx)

noble Park 42 Stuart Street an enticing acquisition on 802m2 (aPProx) take your place in the heart of Noble Park with comfort today, scope for tomorrow and a fast developing precinct close to parks, great schools, public transport and shopping.

Open plan living w/ timber floors throughout Custom kitchen w/ SS appliances Generously sized robed bedrooms Impeccably renovated bathroom Additional bungalow/office/work studio 802m2 w/ 18.5m frontage (approx)

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10th December 2:30pm 10% Deposit. Balance 30-60 Days Contact Agent Saturday 2:00 - 2:00pm Photo I.D Required contact Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 office 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

designer style meets family lifestyle in a premier lifestyle location. You feel warm at heart the moment you walk in.

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Open living w/ sparkling timber loors throughout SS appliances & stone benchtops Family living & dining area w/ open ire place Renovated bathrooms w/ custom inishes Beautiful outdoor entertainment area Spacious landscaped Gas ducted heating & refrigerated cooling

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calling on all buyers quality home on large block (728m2 aPProx) • 3 robed bedrooms, master with walk in ensuite • Full family bathroom with separate toilet • Formal lounge with large dining room • Hardwood polished loorboards • Fully insulated • Beautiful manicured garden • Two-way entrance

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Private sale esr $680,000+ view Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm Thursday 6:00 - 6:30pm Photo I.D Required contact Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 office 363 Springvale Road, Springvale

Private sale esr Contact Agent view Saturday 11:00 - 11:30pam Wednesday 5:00 - 5:30pm Photo ID Required contact Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 office 363 Springvale Road, Springvale

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Roy McNerney 0409 149 356 Noble Park 9546 1888 31-33 Buckley Street

Don’t go past this delightful Mediterranean style home. Featuring 2 spacious living areas, built-in robes, bright/sparkling kitchen, formal dining, established gardens, storage sheds, ducted heating, 2 split system aircons & a gas wall heater. On the cusp of Noble Park & Keysborough within close proximity to schools, public transport & shopping centres. All of this delightful home sits on a block of 617m2 (approx.)

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Great Family Home in Prized Position! 639m2 (approx.)

Your Options Are Endless!

On the cusp of Noble Park & Keysborough. Comprising of a formal lounge, 3 good size bedrooms, built in robes, central bathroom, wellappointed modern kitchen, adjoining dining area, spacious family room which opens out onto a covered entertaining area & good size rear yard.

Includes a coonara wood heater, air con, two split inverters, dishwasher, lock up garage & more!

Breathe some much needed life into this potential filled property. In one of Noble Park’s renowned hot spots, offering exciting options for renovators, multi-unit developers (STCA) & for those chasing big land to build their dream home. Weatherboard home comprises of 3 bedrooms, separate lounge, functional kitchen, gas appliances & a double steel garage.

Currently tenanted. Auction Terms: 10% deposit and balance in 30 days.

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Shantha Puvaneswaran 0419 362 758 Noble Park 9546 1888 31-33 Buckley Street

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

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Renovate or recreate! Your options are endless on this 612m2 approx. block, opposite Waverley Garden Shopping Centre. Currently tenanted with a good return. 3 bedrooms, large lounge, polished floors, modern kitchen, gas appliances, tiled meals area, gas heating, aluminium roller shutters, low maintenance yard & a carport.

Close to schools, shopping, medical centres, public transport & the Monash Freeway.

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1-4/28 CHArleS Avenue

A SUPER INVESTMENT!

Located right at the top of the highest point in the suburb, this well constructed, circa 1960’s block of four single bedroom units has come on to the market after decades of ownership by the one family. Only a minutes drive to the Monash Freeway and walking distance to transport and schools, this attractive block is home to very long term tenants.

Currently returning $44,200 p.a, each unit comprises:-very large bedroom with robes, big living room adjoining kitchen/ meals area and laundry/bathroom. There are grassed lawns in the backyard and car accommodation by way of a carport. Lots of options –Buy in your Super Fund. Subdivide and renovate. Buy with your family! NO OWNERS CORP! A VERY RARE FIND!

AuCtion: Saturday, 19th november, 2016 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) oPen: thurs 5:00pm to 5:20pm & Sat 12:00pm to 12:30pm

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124 Herbert Street

CENTRAL WITH POTENTIAL!

Wander 300 metres to the Dandenong Market and city centre from this character filled 1930’s style clinker brick home. The magnificent site of approx. 720m2 Zone RGZ – 1, will accommodate dual occupancy or multi town house development (STCA). The home comprises three bedrooms, two double and one single, a large formal lounge room and kitchen/dining room. Features 2.7m ceilings with ornate plasterwork and rich timber architraves. Renovate – build at rear – demolish and redevelop! (STCA) LOTS OF OPTIONS!

AuCtion: 19th november, 2016 @ 2:00pm (if not sold prior) oPen: Wed 5:00pm to 5:30pm & Sat 1:30pm to 2:00pm

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2 GrAnDvieW Avenue

690m2 OF PRIME REAL ESTATE!

A large block with a very liveable home set just so close to the Plaza, market, shops, schools and places of worship.

Plenty of development happening in the street so would suit a developer or an owner occupier who has an eye on the future.

Three bedrooms, large lounge, separate kitchen/meals with huge backyard for the kids and dog or for that second dwelling a bit later on (STCA).

SECURE YOUR FUTURE!

AuCtion: 3rd December, 2016 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) oPen: Wed 4:15pm to 4:45pm & Sat 11:00am to 11:20am

132 Herbert Street

THE TIME FOR RENEWAL IS HERE!

This house has gone by its use by date and is in need of a major renovation or push it over and start again.

Being ideal development site for multi unit/townhouses (STCA), this property is all about the land.

Fantastic location close to CBD, Plaza, Dandenong Market, transport, schools and more.

OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SMART DEVELOPER!

AuCtion: 10th December, 2016 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) oPen: Sat 3:00pm to 3:20pm

LANDLORDS

Looking for a great return??

2/80 Cheltenham Road 7% 16/23 Edith Street 5.8% 1/40 Princes Highway 6.2% 11/116 Princes Highway 6.0% Better than Bank returns and stronger than many Superannuation returns!!

Call now to make an appointment to secure your next high yield investment!

DEVELOPERS/INVESTORS

What will be your next project?

124 Herbert Street 720m2 132 Herbert Street 720m2 2 Grandview Avenue 690m2 27 Wilson Street 810m2 1 Jolly Street 831m2

Now is the time to invest in your future from 2 to 4 level development (STCA) blocks, most in central Dandenong

STEPHEN LAMB

JOHN RATNAM

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.

Sri Lankan born, John has lived in the Dandenong area for over 15 years.

Sales Consultant 0421 045 460

Sales Consultant 0414 556 517

Experienced with 12 years Real Estate in Dandenong and surrounding suburbs with multi-lingual skills to assist buyers and sellers.

John’s motto is to treat others as he would like to be treated.

Call John for all your Real Estate needs.

Call Stephen for all your Real Estate needs.

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John Ratnam Sales Consultant 0414 556 517

Stephen Lamb Sales Consultant 0421 045 460

Frank Holohan Senior Consultant

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What a cracking month... and it’s just starting to heat up!

Call our ofices today for a FREE market appraisal.

4/29 Birdwood Avenue DANDENONG

4 Olive Road EUMEMMERRING

6/68-70 Chandler Road NOBLE PARK

8 Charlton Street SPRINGVALE

3/5 Crescent Street NOBLE PARK

10 Hunter Rise ENDEAVOUR HILLS

Lot 55 | 145 Chapel Road 1/16-18 Raymond Street KEYSBOROUGH NOBLE PARK

377 Princes Highway NOBLE PARK NORTH

8 Nicholas Street KEYSBOROUGH

37 Sales in October

14/42 Liege Avenue NOBLE PARK

1/68 Scott Street DANDENONG

4/32 Bruce Street DANDENONG

57 Boyd Street DANDENONG NORTH

10 Bergen Street KEYSBOROUGH

422 Corrigan Road KEYSBOROUGH

31 Armstrong Way DANDENONG NORTH

21 Larbert Road NOBLE PARK

7 Tyers Lane KEYSBOROUGH

4 Box Street DOVETON

15/80-82 Ellendale Road NOBLE PARK

3/7 Barnett Grove NOBLE PARK

61 Illawarra Crescent DANDENONG NORTH

Lot 54 | 145 Chapel Road KEYSBOROUGH

7/25 Bowmore Road NOBLE PARK

1/68-70 Callander Road NOBLE PARK

170 Bloomield Road NOBLE PARK

21 Rosette Crescent KEYSBOROUGH

4 Bracknell Street KEYSBOROUGH

331 Cheltenham Road KEYSBOROUGH

23 Emery Drive DINGLEY VILLAGE

15 Warrawee Avenue NOBLE PARK

4 Dorset Court KEYSBOROUGH

3/20 Kirkham Road DANDENONG

7 Ardgower Road NOBLE PARK

106 Kidds Road DOVETON

1 Pauline Avenue DINGLEY VILLAGE

ALL SALES MADE BY BARRY PLANT NOBLE PARK & KEYSBOROUGH OFFICES Disclaimer: Information contained herein is believed to be accurate at time of printing.

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KEYSBOROUGH 83 KEYS ROAD Once in a Lifetime Opportunity on almost 5 Acres!

‘Home Sweet Home’ has never sounded any better than this once in a lifetime home… and as you cast your eyes upon this custom built and truly exquisite beauty, you will know this is a rare find. Families will love the space on offer, investors can land bank with approximately 20,235m2 on offer and if you have horses and animals, this is your chance to stay on site to have them nearby. Every inch, every corner, every detail has been hand picked and crafted for your pleasure. With four great sized bedrooms, a stunning central kitchen, a front verandah with circular driveway, three living zones, a pergola overlooking the pool and gazebo, stables, tack room, horse sheds and sand area plus an abundance of land for pets and kids to run freely – this Victorian home is elegance and versatility all rolled into one!

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Tuesday 29th November at 5pm unless sold prior Contact Agent Sat 3:15 - 3:45pm Photo ID required Jeremy Phillips 0402 751 001 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 KEYSBOROUGH 8769 1888

As the Keysborough area grows, so does our team!

Like most families, we outgrew our current home.

So we renovated... we extended...

We made our home bigger and better able to deliver a top real estate experience for you.

With over 40 staff in sales, property management and administration, we are one of the biggest and most successful agencies in the area.

Call in to our new ofice to say hello and enjoy a red carpet experience.

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Not a Cent to Spend! Have you been looking for a home where you can move in and all of the work has been done! Well this tidy brick home is perfect for you. The spacious open plan family/dining area will be the most popular place to hang out and with the overlooking kitchen. The 3 bedrooms are all ample in size and the bathroom is centrally located. There is a large single garage, a pergola/deck for entertaining & heating throughout.

METHOD PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 19th November at 11:30am $490,000+ Thurs 5 - 5:30pm & Sat 11 - 11:30am Photo ID required Daniel Pepperell 0418 105 105 NOBLE PARK / SPRINGVALE 8710 0000

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FOR SALE

LOCH – SOUTH GIPPSLAND

“DERRYLEA” SUPERB LIFESTYLE PROPERTY ON 13 ACRES

IDYLLIC COUNTRY SETTING 3 1 10 ACRES

• 44 square architecturally designed & craftsman built home • 4 bedrooms, 3 living, 2 bath, study • High quality fixtures & fittings • Magnificent views of rolling countryside • Horses, cattle, alpacas, fruit, vegies, hobby farm • Outstanding position, Loch Village 3km, Pakenham & Cranbourne 30 mins

• Californian Bungalow filled with period charm incl. polished floorboards • 3 BRs, study, separate dining room, lounge with fire place • Stunning countryside views from every window • 1 BR bungalow perfect for guests, studio or rumpus rooms • 50x30ft concreted plumbed shed, large w/shop, room for 3 cars • Horse stables, spring-fed dam • 10 mins drive to Korumburra/Leongatha & 125km to Melbourne If you would like to inspect this property at a different time or have any questions, please contact Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083 or Don Olden on 0417 805 312.

Open for Inspection times: Saturday 19th Nov @ 1.30pm – 2.00pm & Saturday 26th Nov @ 11.00am – 11.30am Price: $499,000 Web ID: 10657365 Address: 420 Fairbank Rd, Arawata

Contact Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083 or Don Olden 0417 805 312 Open for Inspection times: Saturday 19th Nov @ 10.30am – 11.00am Price: $895,000 Web ID: 10654775 Address: 21 South Road, Loch

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Defined as people aged over 50, active downsizers are cashing in on equity from their often large suburban house to move into a low-maintenance yet sophisticated home in a secure environment.

With the freed-up money, they’re able to make the most of their time once their children have moved out.

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To be held from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 26 November, the event includes information sessions from financial planners, real estate agents, decluttering experts and removalist specialists, while a selection of homes will be open for inspection.

Lifestyle Communities’ managing director James Kelly said the expo and open day was a perfect opportunity for south-east Melbourne residents to get helpful

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The Lifestyle Officer Downsizing Expo will be held at Lifestyle Officer, 114 Rix Road, Officer, from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 26 November.

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Dandenong High School captains Rebecca and Imran lay a wreath.

The Dandenong Pillars of Freedom hosted “a short and simple service of respect and commemoration” to mark Remembrance Day on Friday 11 November. “It’s about remembering our history so we know who we are,” Dandenong Cranbourne RSL sub-branch president John Wells said.

See Dandenong.starcommunity.com.au for the full coverage.

Soccer player and social advocate Nelly Yoa is sure living in the fast lane.

The Dandenong man is fresh from signing with A-League club Melbourne City, has starred in the film Offside, and scored a TV cameo in Neighbours.

This month he partied for more than a week with friend Usain Bolt during the worldchampion sprinter’s visit for the Melbourne Cup. To top it off, Yoa has become a father to daughter Amaya. He and Bolt raced to make it to the birth but weren’t fast enough.

It’s all followed a near-fatal machete attack that derailed his soccer career in 2011.

Scam alert - the Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch president says people are doorknocking in Dandenong North requesting money to cover medical expenses.

“A number of elderly people have handed over money,” Dawn Vernon said.

“Technically this is not a crime as the householders are handing money to these individuals.

“Police have asked if someone comes to

the door, please do not give them money and if safe to do so take a photo of the individuals to provide to police.”

Springvale’s Hung Pham will represent Australia on reality TV show Fashion Hero.

The show’s aim is to break down unrealistic beauty standards.

“Being a fashion model has always been a dream of mine,” Hung said.

“However the industry simply does not allow someone who is short and not buff enough to undertake the role.”

A Springvale shopper has no idea they are $1 million richer.

On Monday 7 November they matched all six numbers on their Monday and Wednesday TattsLotto ticket, which they bought from 18 Lucky Lotto in Buckingham Avenue - the store’s third division one windfall in three years.

The winner’s entry was registered to a Tatts Card but Tatts has not been able to reach them.

Masons honour Long Tan dead Freemasons commemorated a deadly Vietnam War battle with a field of 5000 red poppies in Keysborough.

The South Eastern Masonic Centre hosted a Battle of Long Tan remembrance service on Tuesday 8 November.

The event marked 50 years since the encounter in a rubber plantation in Phouc Tuy province in South Vietnam on 18 August 1966, in which 18 Australians were killed and 24 wounded.

D Company members were outnumbered 20 to one but fought against the odds to kill about 245 Viet Cong and win the battle.

Freemasons Victoria with Vietnam Veterans Memorial Lodge staged the service, which included a wreath-laying ceremony and hand-knitted poppies from the 5000 Poppies Project.

Vietnamese community members were among the attendees, as was Freemasons Victoria grand master Don Reynolds.

The Ceremony of the Vacant Chair took place inside the lodge room.

A replica of the cross erected at Long Tan was placed on the lodge pavement and flags of respective nations were placed on the corners of the pavement.

Nine veterans formed a ‘hollow square’ around the pavement as a reference to ‘holding ground’ in the military sense - guarding that piece of ground.

The Master of the Lodge then placed a wreath on a vacant chair.

Lit candles on the pedestal in front of the master represented the soldiers who died in the battle.

The room lighting was dimmed, leaving only the lights on the cross, the vacant chair and the candles.

As the roll of honour was read out, giving the name, age and town of the soldiers who died, a candle was extinguished.

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By Casey Neill Persistence is paying off for Dandenong Market stallholder Rhonda Tannous.

The Why Not? bakery was bustling with customers when the Journal stopped by to learn about traditional Lebanese breads and pastries.

Flat bread, freshly-baked pizzas and money are flying across the stall but Ms Tannous keeps a board smile on her face and has a friendly word for every customer.

“You’ve got to love what you do. People need to see that you love what you do,” she said.

She worked at A1 Bakery in Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, for about 10 years before opening her own business in Hampton Park, serving up charcoal chicken, kebabs and fish and chips.

Chemist Warehouse bought the store so Ms Tannous returned to A1 before applying for a space in the market.

She got knocked back - “a few times, actually”.

“Then they finally accepted me,” she said, a wry smile creeping across her face, eyes glinting.

“I’m very determined. If I put my mind to something...

“I wanted a new challenge, something for me, something for our family.

“I wanted people to get to know our culture, our food.”

With her husband Kamil she opened Why Not? on 23 August 2011.

“When we first opened, all the stuff that was coming out of the oven, I cut it up into small pieces, put it on trays and carried it around to introduce people to the products,” she said.

The self-confessed chatterbox wasn’t afraid to raise her voice to attract customers.

“Usually you’ll hear me before you see me,” she said.

The store is open every market day. Ms Tannous and several family members bake traditional thin-based Lebanese pizzas and pastries

An egg and bacon breakfast launched Thyssenkrupp Materials Australia’s arrival in Dandenong.

The aluminium wholesaler officially opened its doors on Monday 7 November at its first foray into Victoria.

“It’s a pretty important area for us,” general manager Brad Foster said.

“It’s heavily involved in the manufacturing sector that we target.

“You’ve got your engineering and hightech industries that make finished components with our aluminium products.

“We’re a wholesaler that stocks certified aluminium rolling and extruded products.

“We’ll go out and source the material from the best mills in the world, we’ll bring that in and then we have plant machinery on-site which we can value-add to our product range.”

The company’s customers come from the general engineering, high-tech, defence, aerospace, motor sport, mining, and hydraulic industries.

“If you’re an engineering customer and you call and say you want 50 millimetre thick aluminium plates in the 5000 series and you need them to be cut to 250mm by 250mm and need 100 pieces, we’ll cut it to size,” he said.

Mr Foster said the site was about 1200 square metres, housed state-of-the art equipment including a CNC plate and band saw, and had five staff.

“We wanted to support our loyal customer base in Victoria,” he said.

“We want to offer them better lead times and the ability to come and pick up from the site."

Rhonda Tannous at Why Not bakery with halloumi-filled bread. around the clock.

Alongside the Middle Eastern flavours infused into the likes of lamb, spinach, lemon, onion, sumac and zaatar, are the Aussie-inspired pesto chicken and spinach and feta pastries.

“I might add felafel, made the traditional way, and maybe a few more traditional Lebanese sweets,” she said.

A favourite is a semi-circle shaped bread baked with halloumi cheese inside.

“We just give it time to rise properly,” she said.

“We work with the dough, not the dough works with us.

“We’ve got to wait for the dough, otherwise it won’t come out right.”

The baker rolls out the dough into a circle shape, fills it with halloumi, folds it over and crimps the edges together.

“It’s easy, it’s not hard, it’s just a lot of work,” Ms Tannous said.

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Festive season scam warning

By Casey Neill

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Reunion to see the dance goes on

By Casey Neill Dancers will reunite in Dandenong to reminisce about their days with McPherson Dance Studio.

“The principles Jack and Edna McPherson will be attending the day,” organiser Greg Wade said.

“Wouldn’t surprise me if they bring their dance shoes.”

The husband and wife team, who met through dancing, closed their Robinson Street dance school in early 2004.

They’d taught social dancing and trained thousands of students for examinations and debutante events since opening in 1967.

Mr McPherson said at the time that his body had “just worn out”.

Julie Duck will be attending the reunion, as will her brother Phillip.

“Greg and Phillip started if off, organising a reunion,” she said.

“They said ‘we don’t want to have to come together with these people at someone’s funeral’.

“It’s got a bit bigger than Ben Hur.

“It’s amazing the amount of people that have come in and said ‘we’ll be there’.”

Ms Duck said Jack and Edna were “the centre of our universe for a long, long time”.

“If we weren’t at the dancing studio we were at home,” she said.

“Everybody felt safe there and we just had the best time.

“I started there when I was 16, I think, and I danced for 35-odd years.

“I did my debut through them, did all the medals, I did some competition dancing.”

The McPhersons also taught her two daughters to dance.

“We owe a lot of what we are today to Jack and Edna,” she said.

The reunion will take place at Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong, from noon to 4pm on Sunday 20 November.

Attendees are invited to arrive early for lunch and stay on for dinner.

Call Julie Duck on 0421 110 623 for more information.

A Dandenong woman who dodged a scammer is warning others to be wary.

“I’ve just got over breast cancer. I thought I was going to take a bad turn,” Phyllis Harrison said.

“The shock of it was unbelievable.

“I need to tell people ‘please be aware’.

“Protect yourself. Don’t be ignorant.”

The 74-year-old received an email from someone claiming to be from Telstra on Wednesday 2 November, claiming she would be without broadband for six days while the company fixed an issue.

“I should have had alarm bells ringing,” she said.

The email was addressed to her partner, Damian, even though the account was in her name.

“On Thursday afternoon, I got this phone call,” she said.

Damian was on the phone with the phony Telstra technician from about 3.45pm to 6pm.

“They were getting Damian to give them information and little codes,” Ms Harrison said.

“They were asking him ‘what are you seeing now in the picture?’.

“He kept saying ‘your computer is very, very slow’.”

The scammer was remotely accessing their computer. Thankfully, they had no passwords saved on the device.

“They took his licence number and then they asked for his bank details,” Ms Harrison said.

“They were so convincing.

“They’re very clever people.

“They prey on you.”

She clued onto the con and immediately called her bank.

“We’re getting new cards. The bank was wonderful. They put me through to their scam department,” she said.

“We’ve been to Telstra, we’ve been to the police.

“It’s costing us $240 for a technician to come out and strip our whole internet.

“We’ve got to start from scratch.

“They said ‘they’re waiting in the background now for you to get on your banking’.”

“We had the most horrible two days.

“We both felt sick.

“It needs to be highlighted.

“If you’re in doubt, question them.”

Ms Harrison said that the police, bank and Telstra said the period leading up to the festive season was a key target for scammers.

“People out there between now and Christmas need a helping hand,” she said.

“We nearly got ripped off.”

Consumer Affairs Victoria offers advice for avoiding scammers and for reporting scams.

Visit www.consumer.vic.gov.au or call 1300 55 81 81 for more information.

Problem passenger kicks driver out An “erratic” woman jumped into a car in Dandenong and forced the driver to take her to Noble Park.

Police said she got into the passenger seat of the silver Honda Civic near Dandenong Railway Station, about 5am on Wednesday 2 November.

Once the 58-year-old man behind the wheel had met her demand she kicked him out and drove the vehicle to Bunnings on Gladstone Road.

There she allegedly rammed two parked cars before leaving the scene.

Greater Dandenong CIU Senior Constable Riley Wesley said police recovered the car in Pakenham but were still searching for the woman.

She was described as Caucasian and aged in her thirties with brown hair.

Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

What’s on Book sale The Friends of Doveton Library will sell books priced from 50 cents to $5 and magazines for 10 cents.

■ Doveton Library, Autumn Place, Doveton.

Saturday 19 November, 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Call 9792 9497 for more information.

Walk Against Family Violence This annual event will travel from Dandenong Market to Harmony Square, finishing with a performance from Violence Free Families ambassador Colleen Hewett.

■ From Market Square, Dandenong Market, corner Clow and Cleeland streets, to Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 22 November, 10.30am.

Craft a Christmas card This series of three Christmas card making workshops promises to be fun, relaxed and inspirational.

■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Tuesdays 15, 22 and 29 November, 1.30pm to 3pm. A $4 donation is suggested.

Bookings are recommended. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.

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Cuppa with an artist Springvale Uniting Church artist in residence and local Brendan Nicholl is painting scenes from his neighbourhood for the exhibition Springvale in Transition.

He’s hosting a free morning tea and colourmixing demonstration.

■ Springvale Uniting Church, 47 Balmoral Street, Springvale. Enter at rear. Wednesday 23 November, 10am to 12.30pm.

Create a woven wall hanging and lean how to set up a loom, warping and different knot styles.

■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 17 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. $20 per class. Call 8571 1666 visit www.greaterdandenong.com to book.

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Art in the gardens

Chloe Thompson from TV show The Garden Gurus will be the key note speaker at the next Springvale Garden Club meeting.

She will be the group’s last speaker until February. Guests and new members are welcome.

■ Senior Citizens Hall, The Crescent, Springvale. Wednesday 16 November, 7.30pm for an 8pm start. The $2 entry fee includes door prizes and a light supper. Call Cheryl Johnson on 9551 3197 to book or for more information.

Local artist Brendan Nicholl will host a garden art session.

Materials and equipment are provided, but participants are welcome to bring a sketch pad and materials.

Any experience level is welcome.

■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Saturdays 19 and 26 November, 10am to 1pm. $18 per class. Call 8571 1666 or visit www. greaterdandenong.com to book.

A year of Connection Connection Gallery will celebrate its first birthday with Afghani food, music and entertainment, a silent art auction, raffles and prizes.

■ Abrakebabra function room, 297 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 26 November, 6.30pm to 10pm. Visit www.trybooking.com/ NNBM for tickets.

Make a shaggy weave Rachel Wood from Wunder Weave is hosting an introductory weaving workshop.

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Karaoke for Christmas The U3A Dandenong Karaoke Group is presenting a free end of semester Christmas concert.

Hear songs from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.

■ Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Friday 25 November, 1pm to 3.30pm. Call 9546 2997.

Pick up a bargain This car boot sale will also feature Devon-

shire teas and a sausage sizzle.

■ St James’ Anglican Church, corner Wilson and Langhorne streets, Dandenong. Saturday 19 November, 9am to 2pm. Cost $15. Call Charles after hours for bookings on 0412 221 652.

Christmas helping hand day We Care Community Services will be giving away good quality clothing, food and toys to the needy.

The day will include a Christmas carnival, with participants given vouchers for free food and rides, and a free Christmas carols event held with Faith Christian Church.

■ We Care Community Services, 307 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North, Sunday 18 December, 2pm to 4pm. Call 8791 5255 or visit www.wecare.services for more information.

Twilight market The Avocare Community Connect Twilight Market will include face painting, jumping castles, pony rides, stalls with assorted wares and food.

■ Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursday 8 December, 4pm to 9pm. Entry is free. Call 9793 9766 or check Facebook for more information.

Future Learners This exhibition captures the emotions of kindergarten and primary school children as they

transition into higher learning.

It features works from Dandenong West Primary School, Fifth Avenue Kindergarten, Good Start Early Learning Centre and Dandenong West Kindergarten.

■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Friday 2 December, Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.

Call 9793 4511 for more information.

International Games Day This event celebrates games, libraries, and the communities through board games, puzzles, console games and more.

There’ll be tournaments in FIFA, Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart, and big games of snakes and ladders, chess, connect four, and noughts and crosses.

■ Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, and Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Saturday 19 November, 11am to 4pm. Bookings are required for the tournaments. Call 1300 630 920.

Silvie Paladino sings The singer will perform Christmas songs.

■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Wednesday 23 November, 10.30am, and Thursday 24 November, 10.30am. Tickets are priced from $16. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.

Oceania Heritage Cup Tag20 is a fast game that combines aspects of the rugby codes while eliminating the tackling.

More than 80 teams will compete in this tournament and residents are invited to watch.

■ Springers Leisure Centre, Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Friday 25 to Sunday 27 November.

Get your hands dirty Enjoy the great outdoors at the free Fotheringham Reserve Environmental Awareness Day which is held on the fourth Sunday of every second month.

Activities include water watch, planting indigenous seedlings, weed control, seed collecting, nature walks and barbecues.

■ Fotheringham Reserve, Pyke Street, Dandenong. Sunday 27 November, 10am to noon.

SPORT Morrish is a bargain on the table

By Nicholas Creely After toiling away at his south-eastern football club Beaconsfield, Bailey Morrish was finally given the chance to prove his worth at the Stingrays’ pre-season training in late 2015.

The left-footed defender hasn’t gone through the conventional pathway of state representation but a stunning rise late in 2016 has seen him become one of the most tantalising bargains for any AFL club.

“It’s been a bit of a mixture of hard work and realising my potential and what I can do - I was pretty unlucky to not get the Vic Country invite but all you can do is go to TAC level and work as hard as you possibly can,” Morrish said.

The 18-year-old Beaconsfield product was an enticing prospect for a club that was looking for a player with genuine leadership, athleticism and an ability to intercept the ball.

He said a certain dashing Hawk was someone he had followed closely across the journey.

“I love to run and carry, take intercept marks and use my trusty left foot,” he said.

“Isaac Smith is certainly a player I’ve watched a lot - it’s just his run and carry, his skill and I’d like to take a few things from his game into mine.

Morrish had a consistent and exciting season for the Stingrays in 2016, showcasing his impressive distribution of the ball and ability to read the play.

He said the TAC Cup was an experience he will always remember.

“It was my first full pre-season last year and this was my first year at TAC and I’ve loved every

Beaconsfield product Bailey Morrish has come from the clouds this season. 157392 minute of it,” he said.

“It was a great experience, I’ve made new lifelong friends and learnt new things and it’s just been awesome.”

This impressive season culminated in another surprise call-up, this time in the Under 18s AllStars game, in which he impressed with his elite foot skills.

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But something Morrish loves even more and will treasure for the rest of his life is the prized memories of his junior days, something that reminds him of where he has come from.

“On my wall there are three premiership flags for Beaconsfield - Under 14s, 15s and 17s - that’s been some of my biggest highlights so far in the journey,” he said.

Going back to his roots. Gwilt signs on with the Bulls

By Nicholas Creely One of Noble Park’s favourite sons will return next year, with former AFL star James Gwilt signing on for the 2017 season.

Gwilt is well known as the best-on-ground in the Eastern Football League grand final in 2004 and was subsequently taken by St Kilda in the 2004 National Draft.

He went on to play 126 AFL games with St Kilda, including two AFL grand finals across a career at the Saints spanning nine years.

However at the end of 2014, Gwilt was delisted by the Saints, despite enjoying a productive 2013 season.

He was then taken by Essendon as a delisted free-agent and played a further two years at the Bombers, playing 26 matches and providing a youthful side with some much needed experience.

Gwilt will now return to his roots at Noble Park in what is set to be the biggest signing in the EDFL off-season.

New Bulls president Grant Connolly was ecstatic at the signing of the veteran, and said it was a win-win for both parties.

“It was always on his agenda that once he finished his AFL career, he’d come back to his club of origin and play with his mates,” he said.

“We’ve been talking to James for a while, not constantly, but certainly it was always on the back of both our minds, and now the time has come.

“It obviously got more serious when he was delisted, though.”

After the Bulls fell short in their quest for a senior premiership last season, the signing of Gwilt was sure to have them as a contender when the 2017 season kicked off.

“His ability is obviously a great inclusion for the club, and what it does is it allows other players around him to step up, and give them confidence to see someone like Jimmy playing alongside them,” Connolly said.

“He has experience at the top-level and, in particular, with a lot of our kids coming through, he’s going to be a wonderful role model for our group.

“Our supporters are excited, as are we.”

In what has already been a highly productive off-season for the Bulls, they have also signed former Frankston Dolphin Hudson Thomas, who kicked 27 goals in the VFL development league this season, as well as re-signing reigning club champion Kyle Martin, Trent Robertson and Shayne Allan.

“They are days I will never get back and I’m really thankful for everyone for their ongoing support.”

With the National Draft ticking closer and closer, Morrish is going in with no expectations, knowing all too-well that anything can happen.

“All you can do, really, is just wait and hope for the best, really,” he said.

“It’s hard to never really know whether you will get drafted - you look at Tommy Glen last year and he spoke to a lot of AFL clubs, at least a dozen and he had a great year - you just have to hope for the best.”

But despite the unknown, Morrish insists he is determined to create his own destiny, no matter where the road leads.

“I think I’m 100 per cent ready to go anywhere, I’m pretty independent and I’d love to go on my own path and if I go interstate, I’m happy,” he said.

“I’m confident that if I am lucky enough to get an AFL game, I will know I have given it my all.”

But there are people in the young man’s life that he owes a lot to, in particular his parents and the Dandenong Stingrays.

“Nick Cox, the defensive coach at the Stingrays, has done a hell of a lot for me this year in developing me as both a person and a player,” he said.

“I’d also like to thank Mark Wheeler for helping me and giving me a second chance at my dream.

“But Mum and Dad have been enormous for me and a great support base.

“They supported me and gave me the confidence to get the best out of myself.”

Elite players set for Stud Road

By Nicholas Creely

James Gwilt will return to the Bulls after his AFL career came to an end.

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Dandenong Basketball Stadium will next year host one of the elite junior tournaments in the nation with Basketball Australia announcing that the 2017 Australian Under 14 Championships will be held at Dandenong’s Stud Road complex.

Following the success of the event earlier this year which saw the boys and girls tournaments hosted together for the first time, Dandenong will again run both tournaments concurrently.

“We are thrilled to be selected to host the 2017 Under 14 Club Championships,” said Dandenong Basketball CEO Graeme Allen.

“Dandenong Basketball has a history of being able to manage quality events at Dandenong Stadium and with both the boys and girls championships being held in the one location, it will provide an exceptional experience for all players and teams.

“Basketball Australia should be congratulated for having the initiative to bring both events to the one location, providing the players with the opportunity to meet and mix with fellow basketball athletes and showcasing the best club teams from around the entire country in one place at one time.”

“These championships have been the representative start for many Australian basketball legends and I am sure at this event we will also see some rising stars in action,” said Allen.

“Everyone involved from 2009 has great memories of a sensational event, with great competitions and great supporters.

“Bringing some of the best young basketballers to the best stadium in Australia, it will also bring significant economic benefit to the local community with thousands of supporters following all the teams.

“This event will certainly be a highlight for the city and we look forward to welcoming everyone to this beautiful area of Victoria, surrounded by mountains, regional areas and beaches.”

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Brockie at his brilliant best

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Zambora Brockie scorched around Sandown Park in 29.05 in his heat of the 600,000 TAB Melbourne Cup. 161835 last 15 editions of the race.

Joining Zambora Brockie in looking to keep the Victorian domination in tact is Jesaulenko (29.31), Matt Machine (29.39) and Barton Bale (29.72).

Earlier in the night, in what will go down as one of the great upsets in greyhound racing, star stayer Burn One Down missed a place in his heat of the group 1 Bold Trease and failed to qualify for

the $145,000 final.

It’s A Fling, one of two Bold Trease finalists for Wayne Vassallo, was the fastest heat winner in 41.89. $600,000 TAB MELBOURNE CUP Sandown Park, Friday 18 November BOX DRAW ODDS 1. Barton Bale $8.50 2. Worm Burner $6.50

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Star sprinter Zambora Brockie looks to have the $600,000 TAB Melbourne Cup at his mercy after a magnificent heat win at Sandown Park on Friday.

Zambora Brockie stole the show by leading all the way to win his heat by nine lengths in a dominant 29.055 seconds.

It was the eighth fastest time ever run at the View Road circuit and the fastest time recorded since Unlawful Entry set the track record in March.

“When he jumped out in front it was all over really,” said elated trainer Anthony Azzopardi of his first TAB Melbourne Cup finalist.

“Words can’t explain how I feel about this dog.

It’s a privilege to have him in my kennel. He’s such a great dog and a true champion.”

It was Zambora Brockie’s fourth win at Sandown Park - all in the fastest time of the night and will now line up in his 10th group race final.

A win would be his sixth at group level and catapult his career prize money beyond $850,000.

However Zambora Brockie, who has drawn box three for the final, will have to be at the top of his game to claim the prize.

Seven other greyhounds will also be pressing their claims in the world’s richest greyhound race.

The night’s first heat was won by Ando’s Mac, trained by leading NSW mentor Jason Mackay, in 29.69.

Star South Australian and reigning National Sprint Champion Worm Burner followed with his first win away from his home track at Angle Park in 29.30.

The final two heats were claimed by Queenslanders. Shootout runner up Outside Pass was never headed in his her heat scoring in a brilliant 29.13, and was followed by 20 minutes later fellow Queenslander Tripum.

The Lismore Cup winner was well supported in the all-in betting market and he didn’t disappoint those who took the $71 on offer, jumping well from box 7 to lead all of the way in 29.52.

Victorian trained greyhounds have dominated the Melbourne Cup in recent years, winning the

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Testing times for the Hawks

By Nicholas Creely

Wes Nicholas was in great touch with the ball, taking two wickets for Buckley Ridges against Hallam Kalora Park on Saturday. 161783 every single delivery he bowled.

From there, the Bucks managed to stop the bleeding despite some near chances, batting out the remaining 35 balls, walking off Park Oval at 1/10, still 188 runs shy of victory.

Other results Berwick 2/47 (N.Pilon 25*, H.Waduge 2/5) v Parkfield 191 (M.Dabarera 86, J.Goodes 3/25,

D.De Souza 2/25, J.Armitage 2/36, J.Wilcock 2/49), Mordialloc 5/148 (H.Krishan 76, C.Tomkinson 26* P.Atkinson 3/28) v Dandenong West 80 (H.Krishan 4/16, C.Athkorala 2/2, I.Daniel 2/16).

Cranbourne 4/69 (M.Chasemore 25*, J.Andersen 3/19) v North Dandenong 101 (M.Chasemore 3/25, S.Spoljaric 3/28, C.Kelly

Pattinson back bowling and breathing his usual fire

By Nicholas Creely VIC PREMIER RD 7 - DAY ONE REVIW SATURDAY’s performance by Dandenong was exciting for many reasons, as the Panthers truly arrived on the Premier stage in a spectacular way at Shepley Oval.

It has been a stunning rise by the Panthers this season, who came into the game atop the Premier ladder and with supreme confidence they could end the doubters and extractors, who believed they had not beaten any side of note.

Prahran elected to bat in blustery conditions, and were ready for another monumental score as they nudged their way to 0/35 early in the day.

But that’s when the Panthers breathed fire, as the returning James Pattinson bowled with immense pace and took out the stumps of Blues opener Arjun Dhull (11).

It’s been a long time between drinks for one of Australia’s finest talents, but he truly looked ominous as the spectators expected a wicket every time the ball left his hand.

Callum Parkinson made a timely half-century on Saturday. 161782 Picture: ROB CAREW The Blues then capitulated, losing their last nine wickets for just 95 runs to be bowled out for a lowly 130, as the Panthers stunned a side that only just last week made an astonishing 6/489.

The Panthers bowlers were tremendous, as Adam McMaster (2/48), James Nanopoulos (2/20), Callum Parkinson (2/7), Justin Butterfield

(1/29) and the returning James Pattinson (2/14) put in as complete a bowling performance as seen in the season so far.

But with 46 overs left in the day’s play, the Panthers start resembled a horror movie, as star openers Brett Forysth (1) and Tom Donnell (0) fell in the first four overs to the bowling of Adam Hutton (3/32), leaving them at a shaky 2/1.

Enter the Panthers overseas import, Callum Parkinson, who remained calm despite the barrage from the Blues bowlers, guiding his side to first innings points with a classy 50.

James Pattinson (44) and James Nanopoulos (35) also made strong contributions as the Panthers ended the day’s play at 5/160.

With a lead of 30 runs, the Panthers can eye an outright victory next week, but more importantly, they are now surely this year’s premiership favorite.

Meanwhile, Casey-South Melbourne made 244 against Geelong, who in reply are currently 0/85, with Aaron Finch looking in menacing touch on 39 not-out.

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Narre Warren 111 (S.Simpson 29, K.Weeraratne 2/13, C.Van Estrop 2/16, P.Stockdale 2/22, M.Davies 2/31) v Heinz Southern Districts 6/87 (B.Yapp 39*, M.Sultani 3/25, M.Shirt 2/22).

Dingley 1/8 v Springvale South 7/264 (N.King 102, M.Vandort 82, D.Quirk 32).

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DDCA ROUND 4 - DAY ONE REVIEW THERE is a sense within the DDCA Turf 1 competition that Hallam Kalora Park (197) and Buckley Ridges (1/10) are going to be two sides that will still be around at the pointy end of this season.

And based on Saturday’s tense affair, both teams are well placed to argue that they are one of the heavy favorites for this year’s premiership.

At Park Oval, Hawks skipper Steve Gilmour did not hesitate in electing to bat, as although the win swirled and the rain was a constant threat, it is the type of ground that has produced consistent runs for a long time.

Luckily for both sides, the rain kept its distance and the Hawks were able to score 197, competitive, but perhaps 30 or 40 runs short.

It was a solid start for the Hawks, who looked to be cruising at 0/46, as gun openers Ben Hillard (17) and Leigh Booth (28) started to score quite easily.

But when Hillard fell the Bucks were able to lift their intensity, and produced a wonderful 10 overs, leaving the Hawks at a precarious 4/59, and in need of a solid partnership.

The Hawks then dug deep, and through skipper Steve Gilmour (50) and Corey Booth (22), were able to re-construct a total that is easily defendable.

Bucks skipper Steven Mullaney (3/21) continued his electric start to the season, while Matthew Goodwright (2/12) and Wes Nicholas (2/36) were amongst the wickets and heaped pressure on the Hawks batsmen.

When the Hawks were eventually bowed out after 73.3 overs, it left the Bucks with a tricky and nerve-racking six overs to dig out.

In what is every cricketer’s worst nightmare, opening batsman Troy Aust fell on the first ball of the innings, to the bowling of Jordan Hammond.

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MOTORING Customer wins new sports car One lucky Patterson Cheney Toyota guest last week received a new Toyota 86 sports car as part of a nationwide Toyota competition.

Paul Guy from D-Line Smash Repairs in Warragul is counting his lucky stars after entering the Toyota Parts and Accessories competition earlier in the year.

Beating 35,000 people across the country to claim the top prize of a fully accessorised, new Toyota 86 sports car, Paul couldn’t wait to show off his new wheels to his family and friends.

As a regular guest of the Cheltenham Road dealership, Paul was thrilled to receive the keys from management and Toyota Head Office staff recently.

Chris Earle, the Parts and Accessories Manager at Patterson Cheney Toyota, was excited that a loyal guest was able to take home such an anticipated prize.

“I’m so happy for Paul that he gets to take home this stunning Toyota 86.

“We always strive to provide the best in guest service and automotive care and seeing one of our loyal clients grinning from ear to ear was extremely satisfying for all our staff.

The prize also comes on the back of Patterson Cheney Toyota being crowned the Toyota Good for Footy 2016 winners which is a grassroots AFL initiative that allows dealers to give back to local footy clubs. Early in the year the dealership teamed up with the Noble Park Football Club to put on a night to remember with footy, festivities with a number of AFL players in attendance.

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