Dandenong Journal Star - 03rd April 2017

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Cultures come into focus Harmony is an everyday focus at the highly-multicultural St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School.

The Noble Park school put the value in focus on Friday 24 March to mark Cultural Diversity Week.

Students dressed in clothing that reflected their cultural heritage.

Among a wide variety of events, the day featured a Welcome to Country, a parade of nations, a community morning tea, a Japanese puppet performance, and a concert.

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■ Despite a thorough police investigation, a killer remains at large…

Hit-run a mystery Someone killed Peter Van Danh.

They ran over him in a vehicle as he lay intoxicated on Prior Road, Noble Park, about 10.20pm on 11 September 2014 and then fled the scene.

State Coroner Sara Hinchey concluded after a hearing on 22 March that the driver and vehicle responsible had not been identified.

She said the police Major Collision Investigation Unit conducted “an extremely thorough investigation”.

“Mr Danh’s death is an unsolved homicide case which Victoria Police continues to investigate,” she said.

“I am satisfied that no investigation which I am empowered to undertake would be likely to result in the identification of the person or persons who caused Mr Danh’s death.”

Police initially thought someone deliberately mowed down Mr Danh.

His parents, Trung and Anh Danh, called for the driver to come forward at a press conference on 5 November, 2015. “He was really nice,” distraught mother Anh said. “He loved me, I loved him.”

Father Trung said: “Every day I can’t forget. It’s like yesterday my son had an accident.”

Forensic pathologist Dr Joanna Glengarry said Mr Danh, 36, suffered “severe head injuries” consistent with “crushing”.

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along Prior Road towards Noble Street and backtracked about 38 seconds later.

Four minutes later Volkan Yildiz turned into Prior Road from Noble Street, noticed an object on the road and slowed down.

“About two metres from the object he recognised it to be a person lying on the road, with blood coming from his head,” Coroner Hinchey said.

He called an ambulance.

Another motorist, Jaswant Singh, briefly stopped at the scene about 10.23pm and two minutes later Stevin Toner arrived on his skateboard. He checked for signs of life “and found none”.

Paramedics and police arrived shortly afterwards and declared Mr Danh dead.

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“There was a patterned abrasion and black discolouration of the right side of the face that had appearances suggestive of a tyre tread or similar,” she said.

Coroner Hinchey said Mr Danh had methamphetamine, morphine, codeine, diazepam and other drugs in his system at the time of his death.

In her report Coroner Hinchey said it was believed he was walking to his parents’ home in Springvale South.

Motorist Pheap Uk turned from Noble Street into Prior Road about 10.08pm and saw Mr Danh crouched in the middle of the road.

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Bob Malcolm lives near the Mile Creek’s intersection with Cheltenham Road and regularly walks along the waterway.

“It’s a disgrace,” he said.

“Graffiti is plastered all over the concrete walls.

Trees and shrubs have died. The rubbish has piled up.

“What plants you can see are surrounded by cans, tins, cartons.

“Somebody could be knocked off and their body could be dumped there and nobody would find it for months.”

The Journal first raised Mr Malcolm’s concerns on 20 April last year and he said nothing had changed.

“It’s exactly the same as it was then, plus there’s been rubbish added to it,” he said.

“If it was in a front yard of a private house they would be getting in trouble from the council.”

He said the problem had developed since EastLink was built.

“It was a picture,” he said.

“There’s been no maintenance done whatsoever and that’s very disappointing.”

Greater Dandenong Council’s Engineering Services Director Julie Reid said the council, Melbourne Water and VicRoads shared responsibility for maintaining the area.

She said Melbourne Water was responsible for the waterway, banks and landscaped areas up to a perimeter fence that ran along each side of the creek.

The council is responsible for the shared bicycle and pedestrian path and landscaping on the eastern side of the creek between the Melbourne Water fence and adjacent private properties.

VicRoads is responsible for the small sections of creek frontage along Cheltenham Road.

“Due to the recent storms there does appear

Bob Malcolm points out rubbish along the walking track. 166671 to be more litter along the banks of the creek (within the fenced area) that we will refer on to Melbourne Water for action,” Ms Reid said.

“A smaller amount of wind-blown litter was also observed along the base of the fence in the council-maintained areas immediately adjacent to Cheltenham Road, as well as within the VicRoads-maintained garden bed on the north side.

“Council will clean up these areas next week, then monitor to determine if they should be placed on an ongoing proactive litter collection program.”

Melbourne Water’s South East Waterways and Land Manager John Woodland said the authority spent about $30,000 in the past year on litter removal along the creek.

He said litter threatened plant and animal life and wasted Melbourne Water resources.

Mr Woodland urged people to report littering

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to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) on 1300 372 842.

“We encourage the community to report rubbish in waterways directly to us on 131 722,” he said.

EastLink spokesman Doug Spencer-Roy said the company collected litter and rubbish generated by its road users.

“Furthermore, EastLink road drainage passes through water treatment trains which trap litter prior to the water being discharged into Mile Creek,” he said.

“We are confident that our established processes for litter control are not contributing to the litter in Mile Creek.”

Mr Spencer-Roy said EastLink’s landscaping was intended to be “like a natural environment, incorporating millions of native trees, shrubs and plants, and a habitat for wildlife”.

Freewheeling life of guns and drugs ends in court

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man has been refused bail after allegedly crashing during a police pursuit in Dandenong and in a separate incident being found with an array of firearms and drugs in a motel room with a naked, unconscious female.

Matthew George Matovic, 33, of Cranbourne, had sped away from police, who attempted to intercept him over a female passenger not wearing a seatbelt on Jones Road, Dandenong, on 1 March, a court heard.

Matovic drove at an alleged 110 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the wrong side of Bennet Street, Dandenong, swerving past a truck that was pulling out into traffic.

“I thought he was going to roll the car,” police informant Leading Senior Constable Paul McCracken told Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 27 March.

Still on the wrong side of Bennet Street, the accused allegedly went through a red light at the Cheltenham Road intersection.

Despite braking heavily, he crashed into the side of a Hilux utility in a “fairly substantial” collision, Leading Sen Const McCracken said.

After Matovic’s car - with passenger on board - “rolled” through the intersection, he jumped out of the vehicle and fled by foot.

He was arrested not far from the scene, wearing an empty holster and testing positive for methamphetamine in his system.

Matovic told the court: “I tried to stop at the traffic lights but the car wouldn’t stop.

“He could have been a family man just like me.”

At the time, Matovic had extensive priors for drug use, family violence, armed robbery, burglary, firearms, driving and meth-trafficking.

He’d spent more than 200 days in custody last year, had previously rammed a police vehicle and was not at his nominated Cranbourne address when visited by police several times, the court was told.

Matovic was on summons over drugs and firearms found at Comfort Inn motel, Dandenong, on 12 November 2015.

As paramedics treated the naked, unconscious female in the room, detectives allegedly found a loaded home-made nine-millimetre firearm next to Matovic’s motorcycle helmet.

He was also charged with possessing GHB,

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Greater Dandenong students are getting connected with volunteering.

Dandenong High School, Lyndale Secondary College and Emerson School will each receive up to $9725 from the State Government to connect students with local volunteering opportunities.

The cash will come from the $4.46 million Advance funding pool, directed at secondary schools in areas of high socio-economic disadvantage. It will help schools to connect young people to conservation programs, Surf Life Saving Associations, community radio programs, emergency services and animal welfare projects.

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cannabis, a loaded .22-calibre pen-pistol and 16 rounds of matching ammunition.

There was also a pending intervention order protecting his girlfriend’s relatives, who he’d allegedly threatened to burn alive in their house.

Charges were also pending over a Doveton home burglary, where Matovic had allegedly left a palm print.

His lawyer argued Matovic - who has an acquired brain injury - was assessed as suitable for CREDIT bail.

He was motivated to kick his heavy, long-term ice habit due to the impending birth of his son, the lawyer said.

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen described the alleged driving as “appalling” and “as bad as it would get”.

He refused bail due to Matovic being an unacceptable risk of re-offending and endangering the public, he said. “(The driving) puts so many people in the community at incredible risk.

“I have no confidence you would do what’s asked of you on bail.”

Matovic will appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 3 April - ahead of a possible screening for Dandenong Drugs Court.

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Two wanted on warrants Police are seeking help to find two people who are wanted on warrants and are known to frequent Greater Dandenong.

Minju Kang, 46, is wanted in relation to criminal damage during August 2015.

Dandenong Magistrates’ Court has issued a warrant for her arrest.

She’s described as Minju Kang.

160 centimetres tall with a thin build, brown eyes, black hair and a tanned complexion.

Ms Kang is known to frequent the Noble Park area.

Desmond Andy is wanted in relation to a burglary and theft that occurred in March 2014.

The Dandenong Magistrates’ Court has issued two warrants for the 20-year-old’s arrest.

He is known to frequent the Dandenong area and is described as 170cm tall with a medium build, brown eyes, brown hair and dark complexion.

Report confidentially at www.crimestoppersvic. Desmond Andy. com.au or on 1800 333 000.

Tree branch raider Police arrested a Dandenong woman who allegedly threatened a milk bar attendant with a tree branch.

Greater Dandenong CIU Senior Constable Riley Wesley said the 26-year-old woman entered the store in Ross Street, Dandenong, about 4.20pm on Monday 27 March.

He alleged she demanded money but was told to leave. She complied, but returned two minutes later armed with a 180cm long tree branch.

Sen Const Wesley said the woman again demanded cash and waved the branch around the store.

He said she stole an EFTPOS machine and fled, but was arrested nearby shortly after.

Bunnings takes over The rumours are true - the Dandenong Bunnings store is relocating to Dandenong South.

Bunnings’ Property General Manager Andrew Marks said the company had entered into an agreement with the landlord of a site at South Gippsland and Princes highways - formerly a Masters store - to convert it into a new Bunnings Warehouse.

Mr Marks said works would start in the coming months, with the store set to open in the middle of the year.

Man hit in failed robbery Knife-wielding would-be thieves attacked a man walking in central Dandenong in a failed robbery.

The Dandenong 51-year-old was on foot with a friend waiting for the pedestrian lights to change at Lonsdale and Foster streets about 10.15pm on Friday 24 March.

A group of men described as African in appearance approached and demanded money.

When the victim said he had none, one man produced a knife and slashed the victim’s clothing.

He punched the victim to the face, causing him to fall to the ground where he continued to punch and kick him.

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3 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 3 April, 2017

Looking Back

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

100 years ago 5 April 1917 About people On Thursday last Mr McAlpin, shire secretary, was confined to his bed, owing to an attack of influenza, and at the council meeting held on that day Mr J McAfee, rate collector, took the minutes and the business proceeded satisfactorily.

We are pleased to state that Mr Alpin has sufficiently recovered to resume duty.

Miss E Cooper, of Hemmings Street, Dandenong, is in receipt of a letter from Sergt G L Swann, who writes from somewhere in France, his letter acknowledging with grateful thanks having received a nice pair of woollen socks from the young girl already mentioned.

50 years ago 4 April 1967 Prince will be here for a day Dandenong will have a royal visitor later

this month. Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, UNO High Commissioner for world refugees and a semi-mystic figure to many of the world’s Islamic followers.

He is the son of the late Aga Khan, whose life story reads like a tale from the Arabian Nights.

The fabulously wealthy Aga Kahn was a God to millions of religious followers.

Each year he measured his body weight with diamonds and gave them away to the poor.

Prince Sadruddin is in his early thirties and is the most romantic figure in the Middle East.

A graduate of Harvard, he is the founder of the Harvard Islamic Society, a bachelor of arts and one of the world’s outstanding students of Middle Eastern studies.

He worked closely with the United Nations Organisation during the World Refugee Year 1959-‘60, and has since been appointed High Commissioner.

Prince Sadruddin has continued with Aga Khan’s burning ambition to relieve the plight of world refugees, and this is the reason for coming to Dandenong during his six-day stay in Victoria.

He will visit Dandenong on 17 April and after lunch with the mayor and councillors he will meet some of the White Russian families settled locally in district homes by the World Council of Churches.

20 years ago 7 April 1997 Palliative care in strife Dandenong/Casey palliative care is again under threat.

But first the good news, the Prime Minister, Mr Howard, said the Commonwealth Government would top up the funds for palliative care by 10 per cent.

In effect, it is reinstating the funding level of the 1995-‘96 year which was slashed by

10 per cent the following year.

The funds will be included in next year’s budget.

5 years ago 2 April 2012 Balanced approach to housing crunch Affordable housing in Dandenong in the future may look something like state of the art townhouses if a benevolent private developer has his way.

Last week, developer Lennie De Souza announced that at least one of his five two bedroom townhouses in Fox Street, Dandenong North, would be used for public housing.

Mr De Souza’s motivation to create more affordable homes comes from his “housing stress” difficulties as a migrant from Sri Lanka in 1975.

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Holding a PhD in food science, Ms Pallas frequently workshops on fermented vegies and kombucha tea across Melbourne, including Hampton Park in early May. She said there seems to be a growing yearning for natural ways to feel better.

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‘Prank calls’ put on hold

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Dandenong ice addict has pleaded guilty to repeatedly “prank-calling” his ex-employer’s wife and three random women late at night on a daily basis.

Peter Doumouliakas, 29, faced charges such as stalking his boss’s partner, harassing the other women as well as drug possession and drug-driving offences at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 20 March.

In a victim impact statement, a complainant described feeling sleep-deprived and “on-edge in my own home” due to the call-barrage.

In an attempt to trace the calls, she was instructed by Telstra to answer them all throughout the late night and early mornings over several months.

“Not knowing who or why (these calls were made) left me feeling violated,” she wrote.

She started thinking of how to protect her children if “something was to happen” and about the need to move house.

The court heard that the boss’s partner started receiving phone calls from a private number a week after the accused stopped work at the company.

The calls continued between June and October 2015. At its worst, the calls came on a nightly basis and up to 15 calls a night between 11pm and 3am.

On each occasion, the caller would stay on the line and say nothing. On two occasions, a male in the background made “pornographic sounds”.

Doumouliakas admitted making the traced calls from his and his mother’s phones, telling police they were “funny” “prank” calls.

“Just doing it to p*** them off,” he told police.

He told police he didn’t call his boss because “he probably wouldn’t get as agitated and angry and have felt what I felt”.

It was easier to punish the wife, he said.

Doumouliakas similarly repeatedly called three women who weren’t known to him nor associated with him at all in October 2015, December 2015 and February 2016.

He blamed his ice habit for the calls, which sometimes featured either a male’s sexual moaning and grunting or dead silence. Sometimes he said: “I’m coming for you” or “you’re dead”.

Doumouliakas was also charged after driving at high-speed to evade police in Oakleigh on 16 February.

At the time he had seven outstanding warrants, had failed to answer bail multiple times and told police he was using ice on a daily basis.

He was also charged with drug-driving on ice in May 2016, and possessing a deal bag of ‘rock salt’, found in his unregistered car with an ice pipe and blowtorch lighter after he was intercepted by police in November 2015.

Magistrate Julie O’Donnell said she required a psychiatric assessment of Doumouliakas prior to sentencing.

“You can’t expect me to sentence him today without some sort of evidence of what’s causing this behaviour with him.

“I have to know if he is released in the community he’s not a risk.”

Ms O’Donnell was concerned by Doumouliakas’s continued calls even after he was arrested, interviewed by police and expressed remorse.

“So many people that come before the court (have a drug issue) and we don’t see this sort of behaviour.”

Doumouliakas was remanded for sentencing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 12 May, pending a psychological report.

College students take a united stand against bullying

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A missing mum and baby were last seen in Dandenong.

Police are appealing for public help to find Logan Whatman, 20, and her six-month-old daughter Karma.

They were last seen on Monday 20 March.

Ms Logan is described as 160 centimetres tall with long blonde wavy hair, thin build and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and black skinny jeans.

Man faces court after arrest Police have arrested a man wanted on nine outstanding arrest warrants in Dandenong North.

Investigators from the fugitive team of the Dandenong Divisional Response Unit arrested the 37-year-old about 12.25pm on Thursday 30 March.

He man faced multiple charges at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court later that afternoon.

“We have dedicated units now targeting people with outstanding warrants of arrest,” Inspector Mike Daly said.

“I urge all people who have warrants outstanding for their arrests to make contact with their local police to take care of them before we catch up with them.”

He thanked members of the public for their assistance.

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A man was stabbed during a street brawl in Dandenong North.

Police received reports about the scuffle in Downer Crescent about 6.45pm on Saturday 18 March, but arrived to find the crowd had dispersed.

About two hours later, a 26-year-old Dandenong man presented at Dandenong Hospital with a single stab wound to his left chest and shoulder area.

He told police he was stabbed at the Downer Street incident but did not know his attacker.

Greater Dandenong CIU detectives appealed for anyone who could identify the person responsible to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Noble Park Secondary College students united against bullying and violence.

They spelled out the school’s initials and held up signage with the message “bullying - no way” on Friday 17 March.

“We are very proud to be a part of something so positive and to stand together, united on this National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence,” assistant principal Peter Jeans said.

He said that in the lead-up to the day, students took part in activities to build awareness and promote safety.

“This included students in Years 7 to 9 attending an anti-bullying play run by Brainstorm Productions, which they found very impacting,” he said.

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pregnant with her son the following year.

“I still stick to that decision,” she said. “I wouldn’t change it because it wouldn’t be the mother I am today.”

Ms Andrew’s first job in Australia was at Dandenong South glass factory Pilkington.

“Working with 775 men taught me a lot about how to deal with men,” she said.

At her job interview she was asked if she could handle working in the male-dominated environment.

“I married one and I gave birth to one, what more do you want?” was her response.

She started at 9am the next day and worked there for just over six years.

Ms Andrew took short courses, volunteered, worked part-time and had three more daughters, now aged 7, 8 and 9.

“I decided to go back to school,” she said.

“I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything but factory work. I’ve grown up in factory work and it’s always been my comfort zone, my genre, how to survive.”

In the six weeks since she took on the Benevolent Society role she’s helped 52 clients with material aid.

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A typo led Nooroa Andrew to her new role as the Dandenong Benevolent Society co-ordinator.

The Cook Islands-born, New Zealand-raised mother of five took on the role on 23 January this year after Margaret Ladner finished her 30-plus year stint managing the Thomas Street charity.

Ms Andrew will finish a dual diploma in community development and case management with Springvale Learning and Activities Centre (SLAC) in April.

“I found SLAC by accident. SLAC was a misprint I put into Google,” she said.

She said the centre offered the course she was after at an affordable price.

“And they are part of the community,” she said.

In November the Journal revealed that SLAC would take over the Dandenong Benevolent Society op shop and give it a fresh look.

“I was really shocked that they offered me this position so early into completing my diploma,” Ms Andrew said. “I’m still trying to figure it out what it is they’re seeing.”

But SLAC manager Elena Sheldon said Ms Andrew “was volunteering there one full day every week, never missing one and juggling studies and family” when the takeover was first suggested.

“It was then that we could see not only her attitude but the enormous creative talent she has,” she said. “She could easily dress a classy table with brica-brac in the shop, she has great taste and sense of fashion.

“Nooroa has the most important combination of skills for community work - empathy, energy and vision when dealing with people from all walks of life, and getting the things done. I also believe she is a great role model for the community.”

Ms Andrew fell pregnant with her first child at age 15, and gave up the daughter.

“My elder sister and her husband loved her like she was their own,” she said.

“It was at the cost of me not having any contact with her.”

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Join us to celebrate the launch of [SUB]URBAN STUDIO, featuring the following performances:

Rule of Thirds by Chunky Move Les Méduses by Black Hole Theatre Spoken word performance by Abdul Hammond Wednesday 12 April 2017 6.30pm - 8.30pm Drum Theatre Enquiries 8571 1666

$12m for skills

By Casey Neill Chisholm Institute has welcomed a $12 million boost.

“We’ll make sure it’s put to good use,” Chisholm board chairman Stephen Marks said.

Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney visited the TAFE’s Dandenong campus to make the announcement on Wednesday 29 March.

Mr Marks also told her that Chisholm had been entrenched in the South East for nearly 20 years.

In response, Ms Tierney said Chisholm should be proud of its reputation.

She’d just helped students to apply vinyl to vehicles in the school’s automotive training centre and toured the mechatronics and robotics workshop.

Ms Tierney said the cash would come from

the Stronger TAFE Fund, part of Skills First, and would make sure Chisholm had the resources needed to address industry skill gaps, deliver innovative training and grow enrolments.

“I think there is a new spring in our step,” she said.

“There is a new era of opportunity in terms of TAFE in this state.”

She also met representatives from Chisholm’s Skills and Jobs Centre, located on Lonsdale Street in Dandenong, and heard that the centre had helped more than 1200 individuals and 139 employers with training and careers advice, employment services and workshops since opening in January last year.

In the past two years, Chisholm has received $38.5 million from the TAFE Rescue Fund, $2.9 million from the TAFE Back to Work Fund and $1.4 million for Skills and Jobs centres.

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A handful of chook creators Margaret Blackney, Ute Gerard, Carmel Ryan, Barabara Wellman and Pat King.

Noble Park Country Women’s Association (CWA) members were all a-flutter when they filled a record 195 knitted chickens with Easter eggs to continue a 20-year tradition.

They give the fluffy treasures to the youngest students at Emerson, Springvale Park and Glen Allen special development schools and the Queen Elizabeth Centre in Noble Park.

Call Yvonne Smith on 9547 7261 for information about joining CWA. Coulda central Dandenong become home to a university?

The short answer is yes.

The long answer from Places Victoria’s Precincts General Manager Simon Wilson is that options for educational uses within the Revitalising Central Dandenong precinct have been explored, no education providers have come on board, but it’s still on the table.

In response to a question from the public at the Monday 27 March Greater Dandenong Council meeting, CEO John Bennie said a university in Dandenong was something the council had always wanted and pursued.

Sandown Racecourse’s future remains on the drawing board.

Level crossing removal works 8 – 9 April.

Upcoming changes to the Cranbourne/Pakenham line.

Between 8 – 9 April, works will continue to remove level crossings along the Cranbourne/Pakenham line, which will affect the way you travel. Buses will replace trains and there will be changes to traffic conditions with detours in place. The sooner we get this done, the sooner you’ll be on your way.

Buses replacing trains on the Cranbourne/Pakenham line • Between Caulfield and Dandenong from 12.30am on Saturday 8 April to the last service on Sunday 9 April.

Local traders will be open for business during this time, so please support businesses in the area.

Please plan ahead and allow up to an extra 55 minutes in travel time.

Visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 762 667 for more details.

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Melbourne Racing Club recently briefed Greater Dandenong Council on the masterplan it is preparing for the Springvale site, but there’s still no timeline for the plan.

The late Roy Aspinall’s family spread his ashes at Sandown Racecourse on Tuesday 21 March, as per his final wishes. Melbourne Racing Club will name a race in his honour in the summer and is considering installing a plaque at the course.Roy was a racing writer and died on 3 September last year.

Ninety-five golfers took to the Commonwealth Golf Club course in South Oakleigh on 20 March to raise money for students in need.

Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation provides money to students living in the south-east who are experiencing hardship to help them to study.

Doctor Kevin Wheeler supported Dandenong couple Emily Looker Salmon and Daniel Lish while their daughter Annabella was in the Royal Children’s Hospital fighting to survive following her early arrival into the world.

The Good Friday Appeal is coming up on Friday 14 April.

What’s on Australia’s Master Magician Duck Cameron will perform a free magic show for children aged five to 12.

■ Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Tuesday 11 April, 2pm to 2.45pm.

No bookings required. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.

Diabetic support The Dandenong and District Diabetic Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month.

■ Room three, Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, Buckley Street, Noble Park. Call Lesley Jarutis on 9546 2346 or email lesleyj941@hotmail. com.

Interfaith Network Tour This event is an opportunity to visit places of worship, guided by Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network.

■ Interfaith Network office, 39 Clow Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 12 April, 8.30am to

3pm. Bookings are essential. $25 per person. Call 8776 7662.

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Foam printing workshop

Somerfield Social Club is holding an Easter event for its youngest residents.

There’ll be an animal petting farm, facepainter, balloonist, an Easter egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

■ Somerfield Pirate Adventure Playground, corner Somerfield Drive North and Newbury Street. Sunday 9 April, 10am to noon.

Kids can capture the beauty of the autumn garden through printed artworks using foam.

■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 13 April, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per child.

Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1666.

Chemistry Show See bubbling dry ice, growing crystals, elephant toothpaste and chemical reactions.

This free event is for ages seven to 12.

■ Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursday 13 April, 2pm to 3pm.

Bookings are essential. Call 1300 630 920.

House and Garden This exhibition showcases highly detailed lino prints that illustrate artist Kate Hudson’s favourite things from around the home.

Join the artist for a tour of her exhibition on

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Young women and men are encouraged to register a team for their chance to win prizes including a Melbourne Victory match day experience, merchandise and more.

■ Dandenong Pop-Up Park, Foster Street, Dandenong. Friday 7 April, 9am to 6pm.

There’ll be something for everyone including art and craft activities, open studios, workshops and music in the garden.

Rumour has it that the Easter Bunny might be leaving some special surprises for the guests to find.

■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Sunday 9 April, 11am to 4pm. Call 9703 4511 for more information.

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■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. 6 to 28 April. Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Call 9793 4511 for more information.

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Insect hotels workshop Insect hotels support biodiversity and provide homes to insect pollinators and pest controllers that are essential to a healthy environment and garden.

Children will make their own insect hotel ready to take home and install in the garden.

■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 6 April, 11am to 12.30pm. $7 per child.

Bookings are essential. Call 9793 4511.

Bollywood dancing Learn the techniques for Bollywood dancing while getting some exercise and meeting new friends.

■ Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale. Fridays during school terms, 3pm to 5pm. No bookings required. $2.50 per hour. Call 9548 3972 for more information.

Glad Rags and Grand Event This exhibition features clothes and images from a golden era in Dandenong’s history, the 1940s to 1960s.

Dr Ian and Mrs Dorothy Hart were prominent members of Dandenong society, attending many cultural events at the Dandenong Town Hall.

Photographs and objects from the Hart family collection are included in the exhibition.

■ Benga House at Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Thursday 28 September. Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Call 9793 4511 for more information.

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This exhibition tells the story of Dr Ian Hart, a man who dedicated himself to the Dandenong community.

It details his experiences in World War II, his

50 years of medical practice in Dandenong, and involvement with Dandenong Hospital and Dandenong Rotary Club.

■ Benga House at Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until Thursday 28 September. Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Call 9793 4511 for more information.

Talking Faith exhibition On loan from the Immigration Museum, this display includes images and audio from an interfaith dialogue project undertaken with Melbourne school students.

It also tells the story of the Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network which started in Springvale in 1989 and was the first of its kind in Australia.

■ Laurel Lodge at Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Until 26 May. Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Call 9793 4511 for more information.

Chinese Mandolin Music Group Learn to play a mandolin for a $2 donation.

■ Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale. Saturdays, 1pm to 3pm. Call 9548 3972 for more information.

Learn to lion dance The lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance performed on big occasions, like Chinese New Year, for good luck.

Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale. Sundays, 1pm to 3pm. $2 per session. No bookings required.

Call 9548 3972 for more information.

Chinese tai chi Learn gentle meditation, mind-body practice and relaxation.

These classes are open to all fitness levels and comfy clothes are the only requirement.

■ Springvale Neighbourhood House, 4650 Queens Avenue, Springvale. Thursdays, 8.30am to 9am free of charge. Sundays, 3pm to 5pm, $2 per class. No bookings required.

Call 9548 3972 for more information.

Craft and friendship This group shares skills in sewing, craft or quilting, friendship, a cuppa and a joke or two.

All skill levels are welcome.

■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Tuesday, 10am to noon. A $4 per session donation is suggested. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.

English tutoring Sisters of Mercy run free English tutoring sessions for refugees and asylum seekers.

■ Dandenong Library Community Room, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Fridays during school terms, 9am to 11am. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information.

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CHARMING AND MATURE / 17 JOFFRE STREET, NOBLE PARK Situated within close proximity to EastLink, Princes Highway, Dandenong Hospital, local shops and Noble Park Secondary College, this distinctive dwelling is suited to many buyers - those in search of change, renovators keensighted for their next project or developers keen for a large allotment.

From the first glance the home boasts charm with the large patio and mature garden.

The interior is well looked after, the front lounge is finished with built-in book shelves, gas fire place, timber flooring and an exposed brick wall and the formal dining room is sure to impress.

The kitchen is spacious by means of an additional meals area and features a rare Simpson double oven with rotisserie and sliding stove top, plus built-in chopping board.

This is a classic feature, ideal to prepare meals for a large family.

The floorplan then consists of three bedrooms with wardrobes, the master with a walk-in wardrobe, built in robes and a private en suite plus, a common family bathroom, separate toilet and laundry.

Then to the rear of the household is a seven-square rumpus room containing high ceilings, timber beams, split system cooling, ceiling fans, as well as sliding door access to the rear yard that includes an in-ground pool.

This home is a rare combination of ceramic tilling, timber parquetry flooring, plush carpets and ducted heating, as well as ADT alarm security system and rear laneway access that further adds to the versatility of this allotment.

All of this siting on a massive allotment of 1301 square metres.

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DANDENONG CFA SITE TO UNDERGO REDEVELOPMENT The former iconic home of the Dandenong CFA was sold at auction on Thursday 16 March to a prominent local developer.

120-122 Princes Highway, Dandenong, sold for $2.85 million on auction day with three bidders contesting the auction among a large crowd.

With its prime location at the gateway of the Dandenong CBD and exposure to Princes Highway, this Residential Growth Zoned property will allow high density use of up to four storey construction and has a current permit in place for residential aged care.

Other development opportunities include leisure, recreation or place of assembly.

The buyer has indicated that they will lease the site until they are ready to carry out their plans for redevelopment.

The property first went on the market last year, generating a high level of inquiry before the owner had to put the sale on hold.

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director of Facey Industrial Commercial, said the inquiry was just as high the second time around.

“The campaign targeted commercial and residential developers with both local and state-wide advertising, video and email.

“We received over 55 enquiries, many originating from online listings and our email campaign to a curated database.

It’s a fantastic result for the client,” Mr Kendall said.

The south-east’s population growth has been a major factor in Dandenong’s commercial and residential development.

120-122 Princes Highway is just one of a number of medium and high density developments have been undertaken around the city of Greater Dandenong in recent years.

Facey Industrial Commercial has witnessed the growth and development of Dandenong from a cattle trading town 100 years ago when Frank Facey started his real estate business, to the commercial centre it is today.

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KEYSBOROUGH Imagine bringing a family to a contemporary and classy home with five bedrooms and the versatility for more bedrooms if required on the ground floor.

There are five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, room for extra bedrooms on the ground floor plus an immaculate and amazing open entertaining zone at the rear with access to the undercover alfresco.

Add in high ceilings, fans in each of the bedrooms, ducted heating and cooling, ducted vacuum, a double lock-up garage and a feature filled kitchen all to make this premium package an ideal next family home.

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This home is complete from outside in.

Upon entry, visitors will notice the attention to detail from the feature tiles to the bulk heads and downlights.

The two lounge spaces allow for formal entertaining and casual lounging for the entire family.

The open space is complete with kitchen and dining.

The large open kitchen features a black and white colour palette, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinetry including wine racks and built-in storage.

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The backyard includes a garden shed which can also be used as a workspace.

Noteworthy features also include ducted heating and ceiling fans to keep the home comfortable throughout all seasons.

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PRIVATE SALE Contact Agent Thurs 6:00 - 6:30pm Sat 11:00 -11:30am Photo ID Required CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999 ESR VIEW

located in one of noble Parks sought after location, this four bedrooms family home is full of character and is just waiting for its new owner.

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Alex has himself been through the process of moving, renting, buying, selling, investing and building. So, he understands what it’s like in your shoes, and takes great pleasure in guiding you through the process.

Prior to joining Biggin & Scott, Springvale ofice, Alex had worked in the media for 12 years with ABC International. He is luent in both English and Khmer and hold a Masters of International Development and a Bachelor of Telecommunication Engineering. Being a local resident himself, Alex has an in-depth understanding of his locality and all areas within the City of Greater Dandenong.

Alex is well known and respected in the community, having been involved in volunteer and charity work for many years. As an active member of the community, Alex brings with him a vast network of contacts which he utilises to help his prospective clients buy or sell their homes.

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ATTRACTIVE HOME IN POPULAR AREA Sound vinyl clad 3 bedroom home with lots of potential.

Offers spacious lounge with RC air conditioner. BIR’s in 1st & 2nd bedrooms. Gas heating & gas cooktop in kitchen.

Updated bathroom with large shower for disabled.

Hardwood loors under carpet. Carport & large garage with remote to door. On 620.3m2 block with potential for dual occupancy (STP). Close to schools, shops & major arterials. Hurry to inspect.

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Sat 8th April at 11am 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $550,000+ Wednesday 5-5.30pm Saturday from 10.30am Chris Drieberg 0414 737 303

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Opposite parkland and on elevated 625m2 lot this renovated 3 bed home can be retained in this easy development. Currently let at $598 per fortnight the home provides income prior to building. New unit design offers 3 bedrooms, open living area, private rear garden & garage. Ready to develop with no delays or frustration.

Plans available to inspect! Don’t miss this opportunity!

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Sat 22nd April at 12pm 10% dep-bal 30/60/90 days $400,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Ben Luu 0414 288 763

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Sat 29th April at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60/90 days $750,000+ Saturday 3-3.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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Sat 6th May at 1pm 10% dep - bal 60 days $300,000+ Saturday 2-2.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

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Set on a 709m2 elevated lot, close to station & shops, there is a current permit to build a 2 bedroom unit with ensuite behind the existing 3 bed BV. Let to excellent tenant at $320pw the existing home features polished loors, gas appliances & high ceilings. Alternative development potential for a 3 unit development (STP).

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Permit approved for a spacious 3 bed single storey unit with ensuite behind existing home. Some minor changes required to existing home. Permit valid until March, 2019 and property can be easily let prior to building. Current tenant paying $1,300pcm but being sold with vacant possession. Quiet location very close to shopping centre, transport & schools.

Auction Terms Price Inspect Agent

Sat 29th April at 2.30pm 10% dep - bal 30/60 days $400,000+ Saturday 1-1.30pm Neil Butler 0411 637 088

Close to all facilities & set in a quiet rear location, this property enjoys lots of peace & privacy. Offer 2 bedrooms with BIR’s, spacious lounge with gas heating & RC a/c opens to modern cupboard packed kitchen, tiled bathroom & separate toilet. Private yard plus large garage. Excellent condition with neutral colour scheme & loating timber loors. Let to excellent tenant but vacant possession is available.

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Dandenong 1-5/72 King Street

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$500,000+ Saturday 8 April at 10:30am • Land size 656m2 (approx.)

• Demolish or renovate • Redevelop for 2 or 3 dwelling’s (STCA)

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

$450,000+ • 6 star energy rating • Ducted refrigerated heating/cooling • Bosch s/s app including d/washer

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

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$285,000+ • 2 bedrooms, master with WIR • Potential rental return of approx $320pw

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066 Arty Tzortzoglou 0407 002 734

$300,000+ • Central location • 2 good sized bedrooms • Gas ducted heating & solar panels

282 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong obrienrealestate.com.au Dennis Tzortzoglou 0438 341 066 Arty Tzortzoglou 0407 002 734

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Endeavour Hills 5 Janmara Court

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Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312

Buyers Over $520,000 • 4 bedroom home on 961m2 of land • Stunning new kitchen • 2 light filled living zones

Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312

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Shop 41 Endeavour Hills SC , Endeavour Hills obrienrealestate.com.au Jay Giblett 0417 681 312

Buyers Over $580,000 • 3 bedroom home on 652m2 of land • Renovated kitchen (stone benchtops) • 2 light filled living zones • Wonderful enclosed alfresco 3 1 3

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THE URBAN IS A LEGEND IN THE MAKING Few homes boast two master bedrooms, but that is exactly what buyers get with this stunning family home in Keysborough’s prestigious Sarah Lands Estate.

Stylish and sophisticated, The Urban by Monomeath sits amid other quality homes at 25 Patricia Loop.

The square lines and flat roof of the ultra-modern facade set the quality and tone of the overall design of the home that sits on a 420 metre square block surrounded by other quality homes.

The feeling of space is apparent the moment visitors step into the entrance hall.

To the right is the first master bedroom.

Perfect as a parent’s retreat, the bedroom has a sleek en suite with a double basin, wall-to-ceiling tiles, porcelain floor tiles and double shower.

Storage is a pleasure thanks to the spacious walk-in wardrobe.

Down the hall visitors pass a power room and sliding doors that lead to a timber deck at the side of The Urban.

The hall fans out into a huge kitchen, dining and living area.

Windows and glass sliding doors make the most of the light flooding in to the rear of the home.

The kitchen is ideal for entertaining with a servery which opens to the outdoor eating area, 900mm stainless steel appliances, 40mm engineered Caesarstone bench tops, glass splashbacks and adjoining butler’s kitchen.

Upstairs are a further three bedrooms, including the stunning second master bedroom. The walk-in wardrobe in the upstairs master bedroom has to be seen to truly be appreciated.

The upstairs master has a divine en suite that is even bigger than that attached to

the ground floor master. Both en suites and the family bathroom feature luxury toilets and tapware upgrades.

The second storey also includes a second living space and study nook.

The Urban has evaporative cooling to the first floor and wall hung split systems upstairs in each of the bedrooms.

The list of features is impressive and include upgraded brickwork, timber look garage door, aggregate paving to the driveway and outdoor areas, 2.7 metre high ceilings, security alarm, video

intercom, ducted vacuum system, porcelain tiles on the outdoor alfresco area and all fencing and window furnishings.

Peter Nicolls, director of KR Peters the firm marketing The Urban, described it as “unique”.

“It’s not your traditional build. It has quality and it has character,” Mr Nicolls said.

“You feel it as soon as you walk in. The home flows and it has the wow factor. As you walk through the property your eyes are trying to take it all in.”

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Realisation Auction – 29th April on site at 2pm sharp To be sold under the fall of the hammer on the premises.

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• 33 Bridge Rd, Korumburra • land area of each title 122m2 approx VENDORS SAY SELL!! Clear instructions have been given to sell the whole building. The owners of this prime position property have decided sell. There is plenty of scope to operate your own business of choice. Six bedrooms in total makes this an excellent dwelling for the extended family. The kitchen and lounge are open plan and have been renovated, 2 bathrooms (one has been renovated) upstairs, another huge lounge and laundry area. Fabulous views from the upper level. Amenities downstairs for patrons and staff.

A huge public carpark runs beside and behind the building. There is a loading entry point at the side of the premises too.

Open times April 8, 15, 22 @1-30-2pm & 1pm April 29 Contact Karen McCormick Real Estate Ph 56 299 014 – Karen McCormick 0488 580 485

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SALES & RENTALS

118 Walker st dandenong p: 9791 5922 F: 9792 2536

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44 Benga avenue

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS!

Located in an elevated tree lined street, only metres from the Dandenong Station and Eastlink, this magnificent block of approximately 690m2 with a frontage of 16.35m (no easements) is ripe for the developer’s picking!

The 1950’s style timber home is maintained by tenants returning approximately $16,000 per annum. An ideal multi unit site (STCA).

BE THE EARLY BIRD!

auction: saturday, 8th april, 2017 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) open: sat 12:00pm to 12:30pm

1/25 Macpherson street

THE IDEAL LOCATION TO LIVE!

This perfectly located property sits in the heart of the Golden Mile with its wide tree lined streets, quality neighbouring homes and proximity to Dandenong Plaza, market, railway station and schools. The soaring ceilings throughout the home create an air of space and light. The large kitchen has an abundance of quality timber cupboards plus Bosch cooking and dishwasher appliances. There are two bedrooms located close to the central bathroom, plus a utility room that would also make an ideal study or storage area. Add the triple carport that will store the cars, caravan, jet skis etc, the private timber decked area and the secure, easy to manage gardens.

AN INSPECTION WILL IMPRESS!

auction: saturday, 2nd april, 2017 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) open: tues 5:00pm to 5:30pm & sat 10:30am to 11:00am

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A FAMILY AFFAIR!

A quiet court location surrounded by neat homes and opposite parkland. What a spot to raise a family!

This neat home comprises three generous bedrooms, formal lounge room with floating timber floors, a kitchen/meals area with built in dining nook and rear sunroom/family room overlooking a spacious and secure backyard for the kids!

Features all gas appliances, double garage and double carport.

Close to High School, Primary School and Freeway access.

ACT NOW!

auction: saturday, 22nd april, 2017 @ 12:30pm (if not sold prior) open: Wed 4:30pm to 5:00pm & sat 11:00am to 11:30am

Dandenong Central

1-8/50 cleeland street

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Rare opportunity to invest in a complete block of eight apartments in a Blue Chip area just 50 metres from the Dandenong Market.

Each apartment has two bedrooms, internal bathroom and laundry, gas cooking and heating and a carport at the rear of the property.

3/4 high street

CENTRAL TOWNHOUSE!

This near new home is located only minutes walk to the market and city centre in a small block of four quality built homes.

A glossy emprite kitchen featuring European appliances adjoins a massive living area which opens to a rear courtyard.

Two double bedrooms and upstairs family room opens to a large, sunny balcony.

Includes ducted heating, evaporative cooling and 2.7m ceiling heights. Large single garage with internal access.

Currently let for $390.00 per week to excellent Tenants.

TOUCH OF CLASS!

Fully let and returning a massive $109,000 plus per annum! This property will suite the long term Investor or superannuation portfolio.

Central Dandenong location is the clincher!

A RARE OPPORTUNITY!

For sale: offers over $470,000 open: Wed 4:40pm to 5:00pm & sat 11:00am to 11:15am

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BIG & BEAUTIFUL!

This outstanding, craftsman built townhouse has all the appointment you desire PLUS a central location that is hard to beat!

The home features three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, powder room, three toilets, huge white emprite kitchen with European appliances and an enormous living room which opens to a rear courtyard.

There are 2.7m ceilings, central heating and cooling, quality fittings and a large garage with internal access. Still under Builder’s Warranty!

QUALITY LIVING!

For sale: offers over $500,000 open: Wed 5:00pm to 5:20pm & sat 11:15am to 11:30am

1/14 close avenue

THREE BEDROOMS PLUS STUDY!

Very centrally located within a short walk to all amenities, this home features the master bedroom on the ground floor with full ensuite, making it suitable for elderly residents. Also offers formal lounge with vaulted ceilings, modern kitchen, spacious dining, study/second living area, ducted heating, private front and rear yards, street frontage, lock up garage and separate driveway for hassle-free extra car space.

IT'S ALL ABOUT POSITION, POTENTIAL & VALUE!

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Daryl Rayner Director 0411 537 820

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SATURDAY 29TH APRIL 12.00 NOON Sat 8th, 15th, 22nd April 11-11.30 AM

TERMS OFFICE

10% Deposit Residue 60 days T: 5943 1111 432 Princes Highway Officer T: 9800 0000 1298 High Street Rd Wantirna South

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Ian McCoy 0417 580 839 Janine Scott-Rule 0417 160 423

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Sales Office Location 9 Murphy Street, Clyde North Open 7 Days a Week 12pm-5pm Ph. 0488 972 703

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BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS - 15 Townhouse Project READY TO GO! Complete with PLANNING PERMIT and ENDORSED PLANS! What a relief with NO dead time, NO worry or stress over gaining town planning approval. With this project it is virtually ready, set, build! This is a highly sought after location with multiple prospective purchasers looking for a housing development just like this. With a scarcity of new projects nearby, this is bound to appeal to buyers hunting for opportunities in the local area. The alternative would also exist for commercial applications of the site (STCA) including aged care, child care, a service station, medical clinic amongst other possible applications.

SBSD Wednesday 3rd May at 5pm (unless sold prior) PRICE Contact Agent INSPECT Plans and documents available at ofice

CONTACT Nalaka Weerakoon 0414 445 403 Tim Stickley 0409 215 540 Springvale 9558 5111

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Noble Park 1-10/3-5 Allan Street

Premium 10 Townhouse Investment Opportunity This is a rare opportunity for an investment property of this quality & size in the heart of Noble Park. With strong rents & very high occupancy rates, this is a very high yield investment, ideal for families, investors, or retirees with a superfund. With a sizeable 1710m2 (approx) & massive frontage there’s potential for high density development in the future - Residential Growth Zone (schedule 1). Each townhouse boasts 2 good sized bedrooms, well equipped kitchen overlooking spacious open plan living areas, all looded in sunlight. Lockup garage plus 2nd carpark & private sunny courtyard for entertaining.

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Contemporary, classy and plenty of space! This Signature property is larger than life, sits on approximately 645m2 (approx) & has plenty of versatility to make your life here a dream! From it’s picturesque front and right through to the rear living room and beyond, this has everything.

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A visit to the private collection of 24 Grand Prix winning motorcycles from the famous Italian marques, Aprilia and Cagiva is the perfect holiday activity for any racing fanatic.

Make tracks for fast-paced adventure Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is the destination for the whole family with hours of exhilaration, entertainment and enjoyment on offer over the Easter school holidays.

For the racing history lover, the circuit has secured a superb private collection of 24 Grand Prix winning motorcycles from the famous Italian marques of Aprilia and Cagiva.

The two-wheel treasures are permanently installed as the star exhibit in the History of Motorsport Display at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre and are a must for these school holidays.

If it’s a round of exhilaration visitors are after then they can strap themselves into the state-of-theart Sodi RT8 go karts for a session on the 750 metre scale replica of the circuit.

For the little ones, matching tandem karts are equipped with duel controls so kids don’t miss out and can participate in the full interactive karting experience.

Fun for all ages takes place on Australia’s largest four-lane GP Slot Car Track while visitors can also test their skills and compete for bragging rights in

the stimulated race on the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

There’s even something for the adrenaline junkies of the world with three heart pumping Hot Laps in a race prepared vehicle sure to leave them white knuckled and wanting more. Will they leave an impression on the rugged cliffs of the world famous circuit?

But if it’s simply a taste of the racing superstar life they are after, the daily guided circuit tour will show them the life of a racing superstar.

Featuring the MotoGP sound simulation, access to exclusive and restricted areas such as the control tower, media centre, pit roof and, of course, that hero photo opportunity on the winner’s podium, visitors can have a taste of it all.

After all the excitement, the Champion’s Bar and Cafe delivers with its fresh menu with plenty of choices while the visitor centre’s gift shop has the perfect memento to take home. By visiting the centre, guests can also go in the draw to win one of two $50 RSL vouchers.

For more info on the circuit’s holiday activities call 5952 9400 or visit phillipislandcircuit.com.au

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Gardens of zest

By Casey Neill A colourful herb garden will stimulate the senses at Wallara.

The Lions Club of Mordialloc-Mentone donated $1000 to the Dandenong-based disability support service as part of a $100,000 project to mark 100 years of Lions.

Wallara’s Grass Busters team used the cash to transform an overgrown, disused garden space at the Potter Street headquarters into a useful space filled with herbs.

The garden maintenance crew has been around since 2013 and gives Wallara clients skills and confidence.

The herb garden complements a sensory garden at the site.

The plants will be used in cooking programs, and the craft group will decorate pots and plant cuttings to be sold in the Wallara Pop-Up Shop in Dandenong Plaza.

Wallara is a support service for adults with a disability with a mission to empower its service users to lead the life that they choose.

Every bit of construction gets us closer to a better train network.

Buses to replace trains from Sat 1st April to Wed 5th April, between Dandenong and Pakenham stations.

The Victorian Government is building bigger, better trains here in Melbourne as part of the largest transformation in our train network’s history. The new longer trains will mean more room for passengers and a better ride on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines, but to run them we need to extend station platforms and upgrade power and signaling. With this disruption to services, it’s important to remember, every delay gets us closer to the train network our world-class city needs.

To find out how your trip may be affected, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

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BUSINESS SOUTH-EAST

Six tips from the inside on the drive to succeed

By Casey Neill A young Franz Madlener never dreamed he’d make millions from his own business.

He certainly never dreamed of going bankrupt and ending up in hospital following a nervous breakdown.

But that’s exactly what happened, he told the first Greater Dandenong Chamber Business Awards breakfast for the year, held at Sandhurst Golf Club on Wednesday 29 March.

“The best entrepreneurs do their best work while others go missing when things get tough,” he said.

“It means that we dream and we follow our dream.”

Mr Madlener’s foray into entrepreneurship started with using footy club food trays to serve snacks at the beach during the off-season.

“As a child our dreams knew no boundaries,” he said.

“We were all entrepreneurs and deep down we still are.”

In 1971 he moved to Australia from Germany with his family and no English skills.

He left school at 15 and worked as an apprentice mechanic, a DJ, a construction worker on the Rialto, a suit and trouser salesman, a roadie in a rock band, spotlight operator at a strip club and various other jobs - all before he was 19.

Mr Madlener is now a Dandenong Market non-executive director. He’s best known for establishing global brand Villa and Hut. He sold the company to Allied Brands in 2009.

Allied Brands collapsed 18 months later.

“I didn’t get good legal advice - I assumed,” he said.

“Get the best legal advice you can afford.

“Good legal advice is expensive for a reason.

“Don’t skimp on legal advice - or coffee.”

He fought liquidators for seven years and eventually bought back his business, and re-sold

Franz Madlener speaks at the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce breakfast. 166697 it - he’d saved the brand.

“If you truly believe that you can, you can, you just have to find a way,” he said.

Mr Madlener shared a few tips for business success with breakfast guests.

His first rule was never give up.

“The only thing we’ll end up regretting is what we failed to try,” he said.

Number two was to be committed.

“There is no such thing as lucking your way to success,” he said.

“There is no such thing as luck, just commitment.”

Mr Madlener’s third rule was to build relationships and share a vision.

“Don’t employ someone from a bad batch of candidates,” he said.

“If the right person’s not there, keep looking.”

Keep training your workers, he urged, and debunked the common question ‘what if I train them and they leave?’.

“What if you don’t train them and they stay!” he said.

He said to look past location, exclusivity and price when seeking a competitive advantage competitors would always find a way to overtake.

“If you get the best people you can put together, you’ve got something magic,” he said.

Tip number four was to build a brand, not just a business.

“Great brands make the invisible visible,” he said.

“People don’t buy what it is or what it does, they buy what it does for them.”

Embrace change was rule number five, and be a leader was number six.

Bubbly brewers have got a head for what people like

By Casey Neill Brothers Callum and Nat Reeves tried their hand at making cider for a friend’s wedding.

Now they’re exporting beer from Dandenong South to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore.

South East Brewing Company, Uncle’s Smallgoods and Dandenong Market were announced as Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Business Awards nominees at the chamber’s first breakfast for the year, held at Sandhurst Golf Club on Wednesday 29 March.

Nat studied science at university and was a passionate home brewer. Callum had a background in wine.

They turned their hands to the “really hoppy, American-style beers” they couldn’t find in Australia and last year set up in Dandenong South.

They exported about eight containers of beer and cider last year and are now tapping into China.

“We always try and stay a step ahead of the market and really look at what people love at the moment and what are they going to love next,” Callum said.

Uncle’s Smallgoods has been a Dandenong fixture since 1994. Bert Glinka and Brendan D’Amelio acquired the store in September 2013.

They both had corporate jobs they hated and decided to sell Uncles sausages at a festival, to huge success.

“We really believed in the product, we couldn’t stop eating that sausage,” Bert said.

The elderly Uncles owners were looking to step back and put the duo to the test with a truckload of wood for the smoker before agreeing to hand over the reins.

This year they launched a sausage bouquet for Valentine’s Day and were inundated with demand.

Their online store is now going strong, they acquired a factory in Dandenong late last year to pursue the wholesale market, and “in the short term we might see another Uncles in Dandenong”.

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Speakers take a hole-istic line

By Casey Neill The waste industry has changed a lot in the 35 years that Ward Petherbridge’s family has been involved with it.

Long gone are the days of digging a hole, pushing the waste in and covering it up he told the SEBN industry breakfast at the Dandenong Civic Centre on Thursday 30 March.

The event featured three speakers on the future of energy in Australia and the impact on business.

Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti presented two Greater Dandenong Sustainability Awards.

Mr Petherbridge took home the Sustainable Business Award on behalf of Dandenong South’s Smart Recycling Australia.

Neighbour Biofuel Innovations was highly commended in the category.

Smart Recycling Australia employs 50 staff and diverts 50,000 tonnes from landfill each year.

Mr Petherbridge said he tried to think of ways to recycle items into things people needed, and could take by-products to other businesses in Greater Dandenong.

The Quarter in Springvale won the Sustainable Development Award ahead of Intrapac’s Somerfield estate in Keysborough, which was highly commended.

The 98 townhouses have an average energy rating of six stars, 2700 litre rainwater tanks, five-star air-conditioning systems, LED lights, solar hot water, natural ventilation and north-facing windows.

Kate Griffiths from the Grattan Institute spoke about the energy ‘trilemma’ - affordability, reliability and sustainability.

She said unclear climate change policy had created uncertainty in the national energy market, which made long-term decisions difficult.

“It’s up to the government to make that clear signal. It’s mixed messages at the moment,” she said.

Sustainability Victoria CEO Stan Krpan spoke about grants available for energy assessments and implementation.

He urged businesses to think about how they could save energy before they turned to alternative supplies.

Sustainability Melbourne Fund CEO Scott Bocskay explained environmental upgrade agreements and announced that the loans were coming to Dandenong in July.

He said businesses could tap into loans for projects that would deliver environmental and productivity benefits, and repay via council rates.

Sustainability Victoria CEO Stan Krpan.

Award nominees Brendan D'Amelio and Bert Glinka from Uncle's Smallgoods, Callum Reeves from South East Brewing Company and Dandenong Market chair Julie Busch. 166697 The Greater Dandenong Council-owned Dandenong Market became an independently-managed commercial enterprise in 2012.

It celebrated its 150th anniversary last year, is home to about 200 traders and supports charity SecondBite with unsold fresh produce.

“It’s a retail experience but it’s actually all about the individual family businesses,” chair Julie Busch said.

She said the relatively new Sunday trading had become one of busiest days of the week and was further boosted by cultural celebrations and festivals.

“It’s very colourful, it’s full of energy and we need to celebrate that,” she said.

Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Business Award winners will be announced in November.

Smart Recycling's Ward Petherbridge accepts the Sustainable Business Award from Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti.

SPORT Looking back at the greats Amid the excitement out of Ben Kavanagh Reserve after Mordialloc claimed its second Turf 1 premiership in three years in the Dandenong District, Ian Daniel’s performance in the triumph ranks among the greatest in the competition’s history.

But how does his effort rank among the top performances of all-time? Nick Creely ranks the top-five grand final performances in Turf 1, as cricket officially comes to a close for another year.

1. Daniel Watson (Buckley Ridges, 2012/13) - 188 not out A simply mind-blowing performance from the powerful batsman, DJ Watson blew away Mordialloc with a devastating and breathtaking knock.

He batted all day against a terrific Mordialloc bowling unit and batted them out of the game as the Bucks racked up an unbeatable 5/342.

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Burras say team talent is their best chance yet

By Nicholas Creely “We want to play finals” These are the firm words of Keysborough coach Matt Ferguson who is desperate to see his club reach up the higher echelon of the ladder.

The Burras enjoyed a stunning entry into the Southern Football League in 2015, finishing second on the table with 15 wins and just three losses.

But footy is a funny old game and the Burras were knocked out in straight sets, ending their chance at a historic flag.

Come the 2016 season and the Burras didn’t play finals, winning just seven games in a discouraging campaign.

But the club wants to roar back into relevance and is believes that the squad assembled for 2017 is as talented a group as the Burras have ever put on the park.

“We believe we’ve got the talent to play finals

and last year was a disappointing year with results, but we blooded around 20 blokes under 23 years old who played senior footy last year,” Ferguson said.

“We believe we’ve got natural improvement and we’ve recruited brilliantly. With that we think we’ve got fairly strong depth along the line.

“I think the club has gone through another rebuild in a way and we are even more prepared then we were when we first came into the Southern League.”

The Burras have brought in some massive inclusions including returning star Tim Werner, Chris Bryan and a TAC Cup star in Jacob Bakes.

“Tim Werner, who was a Narre Warren premiership player and former player, has come on as a playing assistant coach.

“He is a schoolteacher and been amazing offfield, and on-field he is an absolute jet - he is one of the best players I’ve ever seen in local footy,” Ferguson said.

“Chris Bryan, who is someone who has played AFL, is massive for us.

“Last year we struggled for a mobile tall forward and he has just been amazing for us - he has so much footy knowledge which I lean on not many defenders will look forward to playing against him.

“We are so excited about what Jacob brings too - he is a very highly skilled player.”

The club has also announced that it will field an Under 19s side in 2017 in what is an exciting development for its youth programs.

“We’ll have an Under 19s this year in a joint venture with Carrum-Patterson Lakes, so that’s exciting, too.

“It reinforces the path that we’re going down kids like him (Jacob Bakes) can see the care and importance we put on young players.”

The Burras began their season on 1 April with a clash against Highett.

Cobras appeal for players to get where they’re going

By Nicholas Creely The Sandown Cobras officially launched their 2017 season campaign on Saturday night as they look to put a horrid few years behind them.

In what has already been a tough off-season for the club, the Cobras are attempting to change their image and culture and go in a new and exciting direction.

Several announcements were made on the night, including the new 2017 Executive Board, the 2017 senior captain and club coaching staff.

Cobras’ chairman Zain Machfud is adamant that the club is heading in the right direction despite a rather underwhelming amount of players currently at the club.

He believes off-field they are making all the right moves, but without players the club is difficult to run for a variety of reasons.

“In terms of our senior side, we are looking

strong - with a bit of turmoil last year we’re feeling the pinch a bit this year, kind of a roll-on effect,” he said.

“We’ve had a bit of a turnover on our list in terms of players who’ve been good clubmen and a life-member has also moved on - we were looking to field three sides but at this stage we can only run two - the numbers are not where we want them to be.

“We have a new board and direction and we’re steady off-field - we’re modernising how we do things, so things like social media engagement and in terms of how we deal with the press, but we need players.

“Our senior coach is one of the best I’ve dealt with in my time in footy, but we just need some cattle to work with - we’re doing all the right things off-field, but we need the players there.”

The club has already announced that they will be coach by Ange Sammaratino in 2017, with Simon Foster to be his assistant. In the Reserves,

Matthew McCormick takes over the reins with Phil Dickson as the assistant.

McCormick is a former player of the club, having represented the Cobras in 114 senior games, and will be a handy addition to their staff, while Phil Dickson will also take up the duty of Director of Football.

The Cobras will be lead into battle in 2017 under the captain Matthew Dickson, a star stalwart of the club who can guide them through a tough phase.

The Cobras have added Beau McLean (Gembrook), Shane Scandolera (Tooradin) and Kyle Timms to their roster in 2017.

They will kick off their season with a clash against Lyndale on 8 April at Barry Powell Reserve.

New player inquiries can be made to sandowncobrasfc@gmail.com or by calling Senior Coach Ange Sammartino on 0434 615 193.

2. Ian Daniel (Mordialloc, 2016/17) 8/43 and 62 Made batting look easy on day one, before completely destroying HSD in brutal fashion. He is a class above the DDCA and showed it with a vintage display.

The Sri-Lankan professional continues to deliver at the Bloodhounds.

His 62 on day one was worth about 150, such was the importance of getting his side off to a good start.

3. Yoshan Kumara (Springvale South, 2013/14) - 9/60 Incredible figures from Kumara considering it was in a losing-side. Kumara was the only bowler who looked like getting a wicket and almost singlehandedly kept them in the game.

A truly incredible performance in a grand final but, unfortunately, couldn’t drag his side over the line against a champion Parkfield team.

4. Steven Spoljaric (Parkfield, 2013/14) 106 and 4/49 The legendary skipper was at his ultimate best in a premiership victory, making a day one century after coming in at 3/14 after Yoshan Kumara went berserk with the ball. He then backed up his colossal century up with a four-wicket haul, despite the heroics of Craig Slocombe.

5. Cam Dinger (Cranbourne, 2015/16) 6/44 and 3/24 In the greatest game in Turf 1 history, the Eagles and Bloods played out a true grand final epic. After Dinger took 3/24 to roll the Bloods for 138 in the first-innings, the Eagles were skittled for 65.

But Dinger inspired a magical reverse-outright victory by taking a brilliant 6/44 in the second-innings. Dinger was also batting when the winning runs were hit.

Ian Daniel was stellar in the Bloodhounds flag.

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Star News journalist NICK CREELY previews all of the Journal’s local clubs for the 2017 season from the Eastern, Southern Footy and South East leagues.

The ones to watch this season JOURNAL FOOTBALL PREVIEW SFL - DIV 2 AND 3 DANDENONG COACH: Nathan Boyd NICKNAME: Redlegs LAST YEAR: 11th - 3 wins, 15 losses INS: Andrew Sloss, David Vasallo (Moorabbin), Xavier Pauli (St Kilda City), Jayke Hopkins (Catani), Matthew Faria, Brendan Faria (Diggers Rest), Josh Boyd (Parkside), John Dillon (Mt Waverley) OUTS: Dale Jose (Doveton Eagles), Mitch Clarke (Emerald) COMMENTS: The Redlegs have a mission of gaining respect from those around the league, and have enjoyed a positive pre-season. Boyd has brought a disciplined and enjoyable brand of footy to the club, something he hopes can quickly be translated into results. The club has added a nice mix of players, and only lost two players at this stage, so retention rate is well and truly at a good level.

FIRST GAME: v Ashwood, Essex Heights Reserve, 8 April HALLAM Coach: Scott Slater NICKNAME: Hawks LAST YEAR: 5th - 12 wins, 6 losses INS: Justin Marriott, Ryan Marriot, Robert Mackay (Oakleigh Districts), Toyson Hoy (Doveton FC), Ash Allan (Hampton Park) OUTS: Jayden Bubb (Narre Warren), Jaydon O’Brian (Emerald), Joel Sarlo (Dingley) COMMENTS: The Hawks are keen to keep improving and educate their young list, but have enough talent and seniority to push for a top-two spot. The club is hopefully it can learn from last year’s finals series and go one step further in their chase of a premiership. It’s been a fairly steady offseason with not a heap of player movement.

FIRST GAME: v Lyndhurst, 8 April, Marriott Waters Reserve KEYSBOROUGH COACH: Matt Ferguson NICKNAME: Boroughs LAST YEAR: 8th - 7 wins, 11 losses INS: Jacob Bakes (Sandringham Dragons/ Parkmore), Joseph Bekierz (Highett), Chris Bryan (Bonbeach), Jack Cole (Mt Eliza), Jake D’Atri (Sandown), Daniel Durdin (Doveton Eagles), Nathan Hampton (Noble Park), Jonathon Hawes (Beaconsfield), Riet Pal (Cheltenham Juniors), Karl Schoenmakers (Richmond Central), Tom Siposs (Beaconsfield), Jake Skilton (Doveton), Gerad Smith (Beaconsfield), Peter Smith (Merebein), Tim Werner (Returning), Harry Weston (Rosebud), James Beal (Noble Park) OUTS: Matthew Collett (St Johns), Shaun Dekkers (Hampton Park), Will Gayfer (Retired), Shaun Haffenden (Echuca), Liu Setefano (Coburg Districts), Shaun Witherden (Lynbrook) COMMENTS: Expectations continue to rise for Keysey, which had a hectic but solid off-season of recruiting. The club is extremely excited to welcome TAC Cup youngster Jacob Bakes.

The club has a balanced and even squad which should keep it in finals calculations, or something even greater. The return of Chris Bryan and the recruitment of Tom Siposs and Tim Werner are massive.

FIRST GAME: v Highett, 1 April, Turner Road Reserve LYNDALE COACH: Brad Bruni NICKNAME: Pumas LAST YEAR: 7th - 10 wins, 8 losses INS: Liam Toole, Jordan Toole (Cora Lynn), Kahli Saliba, Brodie O’Loughlin (Heatherton), Jamie Morrow (Tooradin), Ben Cox (Returning), Aron Elysee, Sam Ellis, Mitch Robinson (Doveton) OUTS: Alex Kerr, Aiden Paton (Kilcunda Bass), Daniel Wilson, Steve Comino, Ben Laier (Springvale Districts) COMMENTS: The expectation down at Barry Powell Reserve is that a finals appearance is not too far away. After narrowly missing out on finals last season, the club believes that the only way for it is up. A strong bunch of additions definitely outweigh the departures, as the Cougars gear up for a big season. Although they haven’t brought in any bona-fide superstars, depth has dramatically improved.

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The Boroughs are expected to be a tough team to face in 2017. 152662 LYNDHURST COACH: Paddy Cooke NICKNAME: Lightning LAST YEAR: 8th - 6 wins, 12 losses INS: Shaun Witherden (Keysborough), Chris Smith (The Pines), Matt Spargo (Cora Lynn) OUTS: Daniel O’Connell-Webb, Ethan O’Connell-Webb (Ashwood) COMMENTS: Continual improvement is the theme for the club as it enters its second season at senior level. The senior list remains steady, but the side is still unbelievably young and unlikely to challenge for a finals spot. But competitiveness, rather than wins are the focus for Paddy Cooke and his group.

FIRST GAME: v Hallam, 8 April, Marriott Waters Reserve SANDOWN COACH: Ange Sammaratino NICKNAME: Cobras LAST YEAR: 18th - 1 wins, 17 losses INS: Beau McLean (Gembrook), Shane Scandolera (Tooradin), Kyle Timms (Hampton Park) OUTS: Jake D’Atri (Keysborough), Dane Maize (Moorabbin) COMMENTS: It’s been a hectic off-season for the Cobras who continue to build from the ground up. The club is adamant that there is no ceiling on what it can achieve. Sammaratino has brought fresh ideas and a new game style to the playing group in his first pre-season in charge.

Expect the club to surprise a few people, and continue to improve and gain respect back within the competition. But there will be some tough moments in 2017 as the club continues to rebuild.

FIRST GAME: v Lyndale, 8 April, Barry Powell Reserve SPRINGVALE DISTRICTS COACH: Daniel Rout NICKNAME: Demons LAST YEAR: 10th - 5 wins, 13 losses INS: Daniel Morris, Tom Cooper, Poppa Feehan, Will Neville, Joel Billing (Dingley), Mitch Betson (Coburg VFL), Steve Comino (Lyndale), Jarrod Wright, Matt Alender (Noble Park), Blake Rout (Hampton Park) OUTS: Sanjit Jayasinghe (Forrest Hill) COMMENTS: After only nine wins in the last two seasons, something has to give for the Districts. The club has notched up a solid pre-season but still may be a little while off from challenging for a Division 2 flag. Some nice additions and a strong retention rate definitely have them primed to try and notch up more wins in 2017, but more

pain may be on the way.

FIRST GAME: v Heatherton, 1 April, Ross Street Reserve EFL - DIV 1 NOBLE PARK COACH: Mick Foggarty NICKNAME: Bulls LAST YEAR: 4th - 12 wins, 6 losses INS: Brenton Wells (Narre Warren), Ryan O’Dell (Mornington), Luke Nelson (Berwick), Hudson Thomas (Chelsea/Frankston), James Gwilt (Essendon), Lionel Benoit (Hampton Park), Jackson Sketcher OUTS: Craig Anderson (Pascoe Vale), Stewart Kemperman, Jarred Kemperman, Bob Kemperman (Berwick), Luke Cody (Narre Warren) COMMENTS: There is no doubting the star quality embedded within the Bulls’ list. Adding James Gwilt, a 150-game AFL player is not only a massive addition for the Bulls’ development, but he is going to become an instant star of the competition. The EFL is going to continue to get tougher, and the Bulls have certainly lost some legends in Stewie Kemperman and Craig Anderson, but their quality, plus a busy off-season, will keep them among the pack in line for a premiership.

FIRST GAME: v Rowville, 8 April, Pat Wright Senior Oval

SEFNL DOVETON COACH: Aaron Davey NICKNAME: Doves LAST YEAR: 4th - 9 wins, 7 losses INS: Frank D’Agostino (Yarra Junction), Alwyn Davey (Palmerston), Gach Nyoun (Essendon - VFL), Taylor Joyce (Noble Park) and Clayton McCartney (Rumbalara).

OUTS: Mitch Viney (Bayswater), Andrew Green (Cora Lynn), Dale Johnson (Catani), Phil Nanfra, Harley Primrose and Ashley Scott (Lyndale).

COMMENTS: The Doves are burning with talent in 2017 and expect to be among the clubs challenging for a premiership. The inclusion of Alwyn Davey and Clayton McCartney add some serious X-factor and have plenty of senior players and young talent to take them places. Under former AFL star Aaron Davey the Doves are a team to watch in 2017.

FIRST GAME: v Officer, 1 April, AJ Robinson Oval HAMPTON PARK COACH: Dean Warren

How far can Aaron Davey take Doveton? 153549 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS NICKNAME: Redbacks LAST YEAR: Last - 0 wins, 16 losses INS: Josh Wallace (Queanbeyan Tigers), Shaun Dekkers (Keysborough), Reece Smart (Skye), CJ Layfield (Lyndhurst), Harrison Paul (Berwick), Hayden Brough (FDJFL).

OUTS: Nathan Allen (Narre Warren), Luke Nunan and Brad and Cory Phillips (Officer), Billy Thomas and Kane White (Cora Lynn), Lionel Beniot (Noble Park), Adam Koe (Cranbourne), Jordan Derbyshire (Mordialloc).

COMMENTS: The reality is that the Redbacks are in for another tough season and are likely to be bottom once again. It’s all about improvement at the club in 2017 and it will at least look to try to notch up a win. A nice couple of additions add some excitement, but the road ahead is going to be painful.

FIRST GAME: v Cranbourne, 1 April, Frenken Homes Oval

Sport

One of Nature’s gents launches Champion trainer Jason Thompson looks set to add another big-race trophy to his mantelpiece after Nature’s Gent zoomed around fastest in the heats of the 2017 Launching Pad at Sandown Park on Thursday night.

The Group 2 series carries $410,000 in prizemoney - with $150,000 going to the winner - and the black dog out of Shakey Jakey-Midnight News looks set to figure prominently.

Nature’s Gent took advantage of a fresh track in the opening race of the night, scorching around the 515-metre journey in the impressive time of 29.31 from box three.

Kennel-mate Worm Burner was the only greyhound to run faster on the night, running 29.16 in the Mixed Grade 3/4.

Nature’s Gent fell out of the boxes, but railed beautifully on the first turn and had taken the lead from early leader Dream Future as the field headed for the back straight.

The pair pulled away for a thrilling duel over the concluding stages, Nature’s Gent holding a two-length margin on the line.

Trainer Karen Leek may not have the profile of Thompson but she will also go into the semifinals confident of success after Riveting put a brave performance to take out heat two.

Riveting started a pronounced favourite at $1.45 and begun well from the coveted red alley.

But the Robert Britton-trained Brazilian Brae threatened to throw a spanner into the works, taking the lead up the back straight.

Riveting showed tremendous courage, overcoming a severe check as the greyhounds wheeled for home to gain a late split on the rails to run away with an impressive victory.

Britton had to wait until the second last heat for a Launching Pad win, with despised outsider Rock Up Top saluting in heat eight.

Rock Up Top started at $19 on fixed odds and did well to hold off the Michelle Mallia-Magri trained Print The Money.

Jimmy Newbob was an impressive winner in his heat of the 2017 Launching Pad at Sandown Park on Thursday night.

Other heat winners on the night were Jimmy Newbob in heat three, the Darren Pattinsontrained Zipping Bronze in heat four, while Knock Wave caused something of a surprise with a fine win in heat five.

Yarraman Ace, Victor Dora and Brueghelino were also impressive winners and should play a

big part in the semi-finals, worth $10,000 to each winner.

Those not qualifying for the semi-final action can console themselves with the fact that the heats of the Launching Pad Consolation will also take place at Sandown Park this Thursday.

The winner of the Consolation final will earn

$15,000 in prizemoney.

Semi-finals of the Launching Pad will be run this Thursday, 6 April, before the thrilling final takes place on Thursday 13 April.

The Launching Pad final is worth $210,000, with $150,000 to the winner, $40,000 to second and $20,000 for third.

Champion slogger’s heart’s still in it even if his body’s laughing at him

By Nicholas Creely Dandenong District champion and Wookey medallist Matthew Chasemore is in talks to return to the Victorian Premier Cricket competition as a playing coach with St Kilda next season.

Chasemore played 29 matches at the Saints from 2013/14 to 2014/15, where he also represented Victoria in the Second XI competition.

He then left the club to return to Cranbourne in what was a memorable homecoming, winning the Turf 1 flag against Springvale South in the greatest game in the competition’s history.

Chasemore told the Journal exclusively that his possible return to the elite competition is about challenging himself to once again put his name up in lights for a late Victorian Bushrangers berth, even at the age of 34.

“The door hasn’t closed - I was chasing a goal of state cricket and told I wasn’t going to be looked at - do I believe I’m good enough? Yep,” he said.

“I still think I could play Big Bash, or if thrown out into the Shield, I’d be fine - but I’m 34, realistically it won’t happen.

“At the moment, I’ve had some discussions with

Could DDCA star Matt Chasemore be heading back to St Kilda? 164561 St Kilda to go back - they’ve shown some interest, as have other clubs - I look at all the options, and I’d love to play there again - the brain tells me to do it, the body tells me I’m kidding myself.

“The thing with Premier Cricket, I need to

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know that my body will allow me to - I’ve joined a boxing gym down my way - I’m working to get my body good enough to play at that level.

“If I get everything right, Premier Cricket is likely to be my path, there’s nothing better - until

I rule that out everything is on the back-burner.”

Although happy at the Eagles, his junior club, Chasemore is unsure at this stage whether the club believes he is in their plans, and will sit down with the club shortly to discuss his future.

“Things have changed a little bit - I don’t know everything yet, I’m not sure what Cranny are doing - I’ve told them to take time and figure out the direction of the club - if Steve Spoljaric and I don’t fit into it, we’re grown men - my heart is there, but it’s out of my control,” he said.

“At this stage, I’m a Cranbourne player but we’ll see what happens - I don’t play for money, it’s the total opposite.”

Rumours circulated that Chasemore was going to join his great mate Nick Jewell at Main Ridge in the MPCA next year, but quashed the possibility, at-least for the next few years.

“I don’t fit into Main Ridge’s points but I’ll coach them,” he said.

“I actually started the rumours to start some chaos.

“Will I play there eventually? 100 per cent at some stage.”

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