Dandenong Journal Star - 31st July 2017

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Couple are class By Casey Neill “You get a cucumber sandwich, a cup of tea and a framed certificate that says 95 years.” And Kevin and Jenny Mackay couldn’t have been more thrilled. Education Minister James Merlino recognised the Dandenong North Primary School husband and wife team for their combined service to education on Thursday 20 July. Mr Mackay has been a fixture at the Cleeland Street school since 1983 and principal since 1986, while Mrs Mackay joined him 17 years ago. Mr Mackay “vividly” remembers the moment they first met, at Clayton Primary School. “We were both brand new to that school on that day,” he said. “You don’t know anyone so you’re always looking for someone to talk to and make a connection with. “It happened to be Jenny. “She was moving into a classroom and I was there as assistant principal.” He offered to help. They married in 1983. It was a combined effort that earnt them the minister’s recognition, in more ways than one. Mr Mackay said education department service awards hadn’t previously stretched to 55 years. He wrote to the minister about it and received a congratulatory letter back. When Jenny received notice she’d be recognised for 45 years, she chased up the 55-year nod for her husband. “She said ‘it’s a bit of a shame, between the two of us we’ve got 95 years’ service’ and that piqued their interest and got them going,” Mr Mackay said. They both agreed that teaching was the best job in the world. “I think probably the greatest joy I get is going home every day knowing I’ve made a difference in people’s lives,” Mrs Mackay said. “I just really love this community. “We can contribute to making so many families feel welcome in their new country.

Kevin and Jenny Mackay have shared more than the average lifetime together in education. 170812 “We give them hope for their future. “They’ve given up everything for their children. “If we don’t do our job properly, it’s all for nothing.” Four teachers at the school spent their primary school years in its classrooms, as did two education support staff. “I taught two of them myself,” Mrs Mackay said.

The parent of a former student painted Mr Mackay for this year’s Archibald Prize portrait contest. “This family came with no English, nothing,” Mrs Mackay said. “The father was really well-known as an artist and a writer in China. “He’s had to take up jobs he’s overqualified for to support his family.” His child, Billy, got a 99.8 ATAR score and

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS went on to university. “Now his child’s got through school, he wanted to get back into the artistic field,” she said. “Billy asked ‘would Dad be able to paint you?’.” Mrs Mackay recalled another girl who returned to see her with a box of flowers. She’d hated school, but Mrs Mackay turned that around and she’d been accepted into medicine. “And now she’s Kevin’s doctor!”

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In Brief Man injured in burglary Thieves brandishing a nail-spiked wooden plank broke a Noble Park man’s arm during an early-morning home invasion. Police said three to four men with their faces concealed forced open a door and entered the Moodemere Street unit about 3.30am on Sunday 23 July. It’s believed they stole mobile phones and jewellery. The victim, aged about 30, was taken to the Dandenong Hospital. A second adult was home at the time, but was not injured. Police said no car was seen or heard leaving the address. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

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Drive to strive for goals By Casey Neill A Dandenong teen has won a national disability award. Mark Alvares accepted the Samantha Sophia Ramsey Memorial Award at the Dandenong Civic Centre on Friday 28 July. He received the $2000 prize to help with education and employment for his outstanding achievements as a young person with a disability. “It’s really good. I feel happy and privileged,” the 19-year-old said. A youth program worker from Greater Dandenong Council’s Youth Services team nominated

Mark and Skilling Australia said he was a standout candidate. He was diagnosed with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cerebral palsy after arriving in Australia from India in 2006. He has participated in many programs, volunteered around the community, and pushed himself to further his employment skills. Skilling Australia Foundation said Mark had shown exceptional motivation to strive and achieve his goals. Mark said the council’s youth programs gave him the opportunity to meet people and be independent, and that he’d learnt plenty from fellow

participants as well as teaching them a thing or two. “They’re really good at helping me,” he said. He’s worked at The Bridge Works in the packing area for the past year. The annual Samantha Sophia Ramsey Memorial Award honours Skilling Australia Foundation director Sophie Ramsey’s daughter, who passed away in August 2015. Samantha’s disability made it increasingly difficult for her to walk and communicate but she persevered. “Samantha would bring the house down with her cheeky laughter and always had a sparkle in her eye,” Sophie said.

A wanted Dandenong man has been located and arrested in Cranbourne after residents reported a ute hooning around the streets. Police were notified of the hoon behaviour early on the morning of Friday 21 July and soon located a stolen Holden Commodore ute at a Canterbury Street house. A man and a woman were arrested at the house and police discovered the young man wanted, with a number of charges to his name. The 19-year-old was remanded in custody in relation to five charges of car theft, theft, false imprisonment, reckless conduct endangering life and serious injury, serious driving matters and speeding dangerously, handling stolen goods and resisting police.

Backpack mugging assault Four young thugs tried to steal a man’s backpack in Noble Park. The 34-year-old was walking along Kelvinside Road about 10.30pm on Tuesday 18 July when the group approached and tried to grab his bag. Police said they assaulted the victim using a bottle and another unknown object, causing injuries to his head and body that required treatment at Dandenong Hospital. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Senior Constable Christine Johnstone said a passer-by in a car slowed to see what was happening “which was enough to scare them off”. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

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Second chance takes transplant mum to US By Casey Neill A Dandenong mum is competing on the world stage to celebrate 20 years since her kidney transplant. This time next year, Irene Difesa will represent Australia at the Transplant Games of America in Salt Lake City, Utah. “These games are a celebration of being given a second chance at life,” she said. “We compete in sports which we would not otherwise be able to but, more importantly, we raise awareness on the importance of organ and tissue donation. “One donor has the potential to save 10 lives and we athletes are alive today because of our donors.” Ms Difesa reached out for sponsorship to make the journey, and Springvale concreting business CCV Australia responded. “I’ve had the knowledge about organ donations from the time I got my driver’s licence,” director Tony Iannetta said. “But it’s always been one of those things that sits in the back of your mind until you meet someone like Irene and you read her story, it is life-changing. “I want to see Irene fulfil her dream and bring home the gold” Ms Difesa has previously competed at the World Games in Sweden and the UK and four national games, with squash as her main event. At the UK games in 2015 she won gold in squash, shot put and discus, and bronze in volleyball. She shared her story in the lead up to DonateLife Week, which runs from Sunday 30 July to Sunday 6 August and encourages people to join the Australian Organ Donor Register. “I want to raise awareness on the importance

In Brief Fake policeman steals car A fake police officer lured a man out of his car in central Dandenong and stole it. The victim was sitting in his silver Skyline coupe at Wilson and Pultney streets about 11pm on Tuesday 25 July. A man opened his passenger door, identified himself as a police officer and asked the victim produce his licence. The man, wearing a blue hoodie, asked the victim if there were any drugs or weapons in the vehicle and asked him to step out. A second man then appeared. He was described as 183 centimetres tall and of European background, and was wearing a dark baseball cap, a grey jumper with a black puffer jacket on top and dark cargo pants with white runners. The first man got into the victim’s car and drove off toward Pultney Street. The second got into a silver or grey SUV and drove away.

False plates arrest Police on patrol in Springvale arrested a man after allegedly spotting a car with false plates. They were in the Sandown entertainment complex car park on Monday 24 July when they found the vehicle. While they were inspecting it, a man walked out of the complex, saw the officers and tried to walk in the opposite direction. Police chased him and arrested him. They allegedly found the keys to the vehicle in his possession. They also determined that the car was stolen from Thornbury earlier in July. Tony Iannetta from CCV Australia with Irene Difesa. of organ and tissue donation and encourage all Australians to become a donor,” she said. Ms Difesa’s donor was her mum. At age 19 she went to her GP with fluid retention in her legs and received medication. “But it got to the point where I was struggling to breathe - fluid had got onto my lungs,” she said. Another doctor performed a blood test that found her kidney function at 5 per cent and a biopsy confirmed the autoimmune disease lupus.

Picture: NEVILLE JONES Ms Difesa endured three years of chemotherapy but it was too late to save her kidneys. She needed a transplant, and four hours of dialysis three times a week in the interim. She received her mother’s kidney on 17 January 1998. The average transplant lasts 10 years. “Words cannot express the gratitude I have for my donor, the gift of life she has given me has enabled me to live a life free of a dialysis machine,” Ms Difesa said.

Cubes will brighten daily lives in living colour

Jail for murdering woman A man has been given a “total effective sentence” of 29 years in jail for murdering a woman in the street and for a knife attack on a man in his bedroom. Christian Bain-Singh, 24, was sentenced at the Supreme Court on Friday 28 July to 24 years in jail for the stabbing death of Doveton woman Rani Featherston and 13 years for a separate knife attack on Daniel Maynard in Doveton. 12359444-PB31-17

By Casey Neill Colourful cubes and uplifting words are brightening people’s days in Dandenong. Local artist Brett Ashby recently created Cube Square on a disused substation in Halpin Way as part of Transformed. He worked with Dandenong Primary School students to determine the positive phrases that feature in the art. Hundreds of pedestrians making their way from Dandenong railway station to central Dandenong pass the site each hour. The Transformed project started in Greater Dandenong in 2006, and since then more than 30 art installations have transformed public spaces in central Dandenong. Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti said it was a great opportunity for artists to leave their mark on the city. “Not only do these temporary artworks bring colour and life to a space, but they also assist us in creating friendly pedestrian environments between key destinations,” he said.

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Looking Back

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

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26 July 1917 Noble Park Mechanics Hall

1 August 1967 Clarke to run here Saturday World record holder Ron Clarke should start favourite for the Victorian Amateur Athletic Association’s 10 mile road championship, next Saturday, over a course at Dandenong. They will begin at 2.30pm from the Dandenong Swimming Pool with 29 entries; teams comprising more than 300 runners.

Owing to the want of interest on the part of members of the hall committee and residents generally, no more dances will be held in the Mechanics Hall until further notice. It was thought at the time that the proceeds derived from these gatherings would bring in a fair revenue, and thereby assist the funds. The building is sadly in want of a coat of paint, both inside and outside, and since the new school has been built next door, the need of renovating is more pointed. Unless residents take a more live interest in these affairs, they will wake up one morning to the fact that there will be no such thing as a mechanics hall in Noble Park.

20 years ago 28 July 1997 Holden zooms ahead General Motors Holden has applied for a permit to build a new $20 million premises at Dandenong. The investment is part of a major upgrade plan for Holden’s national spare parts centre, off the Princes Highway.

The new facility will house state of the art equipment to cope with anticipated growth in export. Holden’s manager of finance and administration, Mr Rod Campbell, said the new facility showed the company was committed to Dandenong. “The upgrade will provide employment in the construction industry,” he said. The Dandenong base, which is the national distribution centre for spare parts, turns over $185 million a year and employs 250 workers. Warehouse manager Mr Aivars Paeglis said the project would include building a 50,000 square metre warehouse and a separate administration building. He said it would be purpose-built to achieve three objectives: a world-class, high speed, order processing system using the latest and most sophisticated technology; cope with expected growth both in the domestic and export markets; and maintain the company’s ‘leading edge’ customer service level.

5 years ago 30 July 2012 Still here to meat and greet Everyone has their favourite local butcher. They are there for advice and known for service with a smile. It’s a dirty job that requires countless hours and a huge commitment but, with 1100 shops in Victoria alone, the humble butcher doesn’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon. Rob Boyle of Rob’s British Butchers in Dandenong has been in the industry for more than 40 years and although the 70-hour weeks can wear him out, his passion for the job remains. After operating in Dandenong for 20 years, Mr Boyle says he has built up an extremely loyal customer base. “People like being able to talk to the butcher and ask advice,” he said.

Grains of truth in scales of time The late Jack Johnson was the author of When the Clock Strikes, a fascinating account of growing up in Dandenong, his years tending to the city’s pipes and drains as a plumber and bringing up a family with wife Frances in their beloved home in Macpherson Street. Next to the bench beside the scales inside Old Patto’s Hay and Grain Store, and on each side of the angled front shop corner, were six wooden bins, three on each wall. They were built of Kauri pine with sloping hinged wooden lids. It was into these bins that the large bags and sacks of wheat oats, chaff and seeds were tipped and then taken out with various sized scoops. Many of these metal scoops were made in Godfrey’s sheet metal shop for all the various businesses. There was a set of spring balance scales which

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hung above the corner wooden section that joined the three bins on each wall. It had a metal dish supported by small chains in which the produce could be weighed then tipped into bags. Or you could take off the dish and chains and hang a sugar bag from the hook and weigh the contents. There was another set of scales which sat on the end of an old turned legged kitchen table, between the end bin and the office doorway.

It was like the counter scales in the old grocery shops, but it had a slightly bigger loose metal dish which sat in a four arm metal cradle, making it easy to take off and tip the contents into a paper bag. The weights were placed on the small counterbalance platform. These weights were cast-iron or steel, not solid brass like they were in Mrs Johnston’s grocery shop across the road. The main section of Old Patto’s shop was to us kids just magic in sights and aromas and atmosphere, as were the many characters that drove the various types of horse-drawn vehicles tied to the hitching posts out front. On the left of the door into the back store and hung on the raw unpainted and unstained Baltic pine lining board walls were many signs advertising all types of seeds and grasses, farm supplies and agricultural products. These signs ran around the wall of the sales

area and finished at the end of the front window. Beneath them sitting on the floor were large sacks of every type of bean, pea, pumpkin, sunflower, maize and any other type of crop that could be grown at that time. The tops of the bags had been opened and evenly rolled down to display the shining seeds. A small handwritten sign on a piece of white cardboard leaned against the back edge of each bag and named the seed and its price per ounce, bushel or bag. The large bean seeds reminded us of the ones Jack was conned into taking for his mother’s cow. But, we were pretty smart bush kids and were bloody sure that all we could grow from these beautifully marble-coloured seeds was a patch of broad beans which we did not like to eat anyway. They were so shiny and variegated in colour they looked like an alley bag of marbles: honey reels and blood reels, which we used in our games on the dirt of the school playground.

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Help with lodging visas A Dandenong charity is offering free help to asylum seekers who need to apply for a visa. Illegal maritime arrivals (IMA) must lodge an application for a three-year Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) or a five-year Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) before 1 October. Those who miss the deadline will have their income support cut off, will not have another chance to lodge an application and will be subject to the lengthy deportation process. Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) board member Wicki Wickiramasingham came up with the idea to help. “We want to appoint two migration agents and we want to serve these people who are having difficulty getting legal assistance,” he said.

“We are going to do it freely.” Asylum seekers can drop into SMRC at 39 Clow Street, Dandenong, and register for the service. They’ll be given a time to return for a consultation to fill out the necessary forms. “These people are not entitled to any funding from the government, so they have no facility, they have no income, so they can’t go to a lawyer to apply for a visa,” Mr Wickiramasingham. He estimated there were nearly 125 people in the area in this position. In June the Journal reported that Greater Dandenong Council would write to the state and federal governments and local MPs to advocate for increased support for asylum seekers following the Federal Government’s announcement of the deadline on 21 May.

Tim Dark told the council’s June meeting that “lodge or leave” was about illegal maritime arrivals proving they were genuine and owed protection by Australia. He said those affected had refused or failed to present a case for asylum, and many had been in the country for five years. “The first thing you would do is complete the paperwork,” he said. Cr Heang Tak, an immigration lawyer, hit back. “These people have fled by boat,” he said at the time. “You expect people to bring passport and birth certificates with them? “That is out of touch.”

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Getting to grips with sport age By Casey Neill Young people of all abilities and ages gave different sports a go at the 10th All Abilities Sports Fun Day in Springvale. The Sandown Cobras All Abilities Club hosted about 250 people at Edinburgh Reserve on Tuesday 25 July. Just a few days earlier, the club took home the All Abilities Award at the Greater Dandenong Council Sports Awards for creating an environment that welcomed all children to play team sports. “This event shows how easy it is to get involved in community life, make connections and have some fun, all while being more physically active,” Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti said. “The Cobras established an all-abilities football team several years ago and more recently started an all-abilities AusKick group and winter basketball team.” He said the club was giving children and young people every opportunity to discover sports. “Today is about trying something new, so I hope you all have lots of fun trying all the different sports on offer,” he said. Sports on show included basketball, tennis, table tennis, lawn bowls, cricket, gymnastics and soccer. Sandown Cobras president Lew Short said the idea for the fun day grew from its senior football team for adults of different abilities. “We had the idea of doing something for kids with disabilities,” he said. “It’s built up to a magnificent level. “Everybody gets a chance and it just grows.” He said participants travelled from across the region, including from Mornington. “We invited everybody that wants to come along,” Mr Short said. “They don’t have a lot of opportunities for days like these. “It makes me proud that we’ve started this.”

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Get on ya bike By Casey Neill Dandenong High students and teachers will ride 50 kilometres Around the Bay in a bid to support The Smith Family. The school took part in the cycling event last year, and this time has more than 20 entrants in the Sunday 8 October ride who hope to collectively raise $3000. Year 8 student Aparna said her fund-raising strategies included a cake stall, hosting games and competitions at school, and collecting donations from individuals. “I think it’s a great idea to raise money for The Smith Family because it supports children who are struggling to afford an education and school supplies,” she said. Youth development co-ordinator Jenna King said there was tough competition among students to get into the team. They’re taking part to meet the community service component to earn the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Ms King said the school was known for its strong community spirit, and this was clearly shown in last year’s Around the Bay. Students battled terrible weather conditions to

push through to the finish line. “It took our team one and a half hours to ride 25km down to Mentone, and nearly six hours back with that very, very strong headwind,” she said. “We thought about pulling the plug, but our students were begging to continue. “It was the best feeling for them to get over the finish line and hear the team’s name called out. “The motivation the team had on the day was outstanding.” The Smith Family’s Victorian general manager Anton Leschen praised the school’s commitment to the event and for lifting their fund-raising goal again. “As the official charity partner, The Smith Family is thrilled to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Around the Bay in 2017,” he said. “For more than two decades, dedicated riders have got sponsored by friends, family and colleagues to help The Smith Family, raising over $10 million for our Learning for Life program. Mr Leschen said the program gave disadvantaged children and young people the support they needed to thrive at school. Visit aroundthebayfundraising.com.au for more information or to sponsor a rider.

The Dandenong Macpherson Kelley team in some of their nightwear. Macpherson Kelley staff swapped their suits for onesies to raise cash for kids in need. The Dandenong-based law firm raised $1500 for the Pyjama Foundation through its pyjama day on Friday 21 July. The charity helps children in foster care throughout Australia. Dandenong Railway Station customers needing elevator access will have to make other plans until Friday 15 September. Metro Trains started upgrade works on the lifts on Monday 17 July. Customers will be unable to use the lifts to access platforms one and two. Platform three will be accessible from street level without the need for lifts or stairs. The Journal reported last week that filmmaker Val Athanassiou was capturing 100 veterans’ stories through a project to be largely filmed at the Dandenong RSL. He’s since told us that he’s seeking Department of Veterans’ Affairs permission to use the term Anzac and until he receives it will be using the name The 100. He’ll present his proposal to the Department of Premier and Cabinet later next month.

A Springvale Monash Legal Service stalwart is joining the ranks of Victoria’s magistrates. Attorney-General Martin Pakula appointed three top barristers to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria on Tuesday 25 July, including David Starvaggi. Mr Starvaggi recently served as chairman of the Springvale Monash Legal Service and has been on its board since 2003. He has practised in all areas of criminal, family and civil law, has taught advocacy skills at Monash University for almost 15 years, and has conducted training for Victoria Police prosecutors on national heavy vehicle laws. “Does anybody else think Keysborough smells like lollies right now?” The question on the Keysborough Resident’s Page invited a deluge of agreement and plenty of speculation about the source and scent notes. Was it coming from an ice cream factory or a confectionary company? Did it smell more like fairy floss or hot jam doughnuts? Flavour-making The Product Makers on Popes Road was identified as the most likely source.

Our new hospital (located at 75 Kangan Drive, Berwick) will open on January 18th 2018. We have more than 200 new employment opportunities throughout the hospital including nursing, theatre, food services, administration, environmental services and more. St John of God Healthcare is an employer of choice offering salary sacriice, purchased leave, lexible working conditions, learning and education. Work closer to home with a team who love what they do.

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In Brief Cash stolen from pizza store

Dandee Donut lovers can binge on the jam-filled, sugar-coated treats for the chance to win $500. Dandenong Market is partnering with Competitive Eating Australia for this year’s Dandee Donut Eating Competition on Sunday 13 August. Over five rounds, 25 competitors will devour as many donuts as they can in two minutes to a maximum of 10. The top ?ve contestants will compete in the final round to see how quickly they can eat 20 Dandee Donuts. The winner will be crowned the ultimate Dandee Donut Champion and take home $500 and a trophy. The runner-up will win $200 and the second runner-up will win $100. To be declared the winner, the contestant must swallow all of their donuts and show an empty mouth to the judges. Contestants may use water to assist in the eating competition. Anyone who vomits will be disqualified and

Two men armed with a baseball bat and a crowbar threatened a Noble Park North pizza store owner. They entered the Jacksons Road shop about 9.30pm on Friday 21 July with their faces covered. The owner, 32, was behind the counter and the only person inside. The bandits escaped with cash. Police urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Cops impound drink-drive cars Donuts lined up for last year's competitors. must clean up after themselves. The Bell family has managed Dandee Donuts for more than 40 years. The stall draws people from all over Melbourne and Australia.

The Dandee Donuts team makes the dough balls fresh each day and cooks them on-site to demand. Other donut brands use frozen ingredients and cook off-site.

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Police nabbed two disqualified drivers for drinkdriving in Keysborough. Officers conducted 564 breath tests at a booze bus on Sunday 23 July. Police allege a 38-year-old Berwick man was a disqualified driver and blew 0.147. They impounded his car for 30 days at a cost of $931. Police said a 56-year-old Ashwood man was also a disqualified driver. They impounded his vehicle for 30 days at a cost of $856.

Wanted on three warrants Wais Ahmadi is wanted on three warrants, and is believed to frequent Dandenong and Noble Park. Police are appealing for public help to find the 37-year-old after he failed to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. Call Crime Stoppers Wais Ahmadi. on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au with any information on his whereabouts.

Laptop and jewellery mugging Two thieves attacked their victim from behind in an early-morning Springvale armed robbery. Police said the 19-year-old was near Springvale and Kemp roads about 6.30am on Wednesday 5 July when the men approached and grabbed his backpack. They produced a weapon, which police declined to name, and fled on foot with his laptop and jewellery. Police said the men appeared to be alcohol-affected and might have been speaking in a foreign language. They urged any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Big lesson for solo learner A solo learner driver in an unregistered car received $1745 in fines from police in Dandenong South. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol intercepted the New South Wales-plated Holden on Wednesday 19 July. The driver, the only person in the car, held a Victorian Learner’s Permit. They received a $793 ticket for driving an unregistered vehicle, a $793 ticket for being an unaccompanied learner and a $159 ticket for not displaying L-plates. “We can think of 1745 reasons why this driver might think twice about breaking the law again,” police said.

All you have to do is colour in the Tradies at work and drop your entry off by 6pm on Sunday 13th August to Bunnings Dandenong, 101 Princes Hwy, Dandenong South. The winner of the colour-in competition will be drawn at midday Monday 14th August.

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• The competition will be drawn by Store Management at Bunnings Dandenong midday on Monday 14th August. • The winner will be contacted by mail or telephone. • The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. • Bunnings Group employees, suppliers and their families are ineligible to enter.

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Club pokies bid gets knockback The pokies regulator has knocked back Club Noble’s bid for 20 new machines fearing a negative social impact. The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) rejected the application on Friday 21 July because it was not satisfied that the extra poker machines would not be detrimental to community wellbeing. It found that they would lead to an increase in gaming expenditure in an area where residents “have little to no ability to incur gambling losses without harm”. Greater Dandenong has more electronic gaming machines per adult than all but one Victorian municipality, at 7.9 per 1000. That’s 48.7 per cent higher than the metropolitan average and 40 per cent more than the state average. The VCGLR report also said that Greater Dandenong residents spent $975 per adult on gaming in 2015-16 - 76.2 per cent higher than the state average. That would likely increase by $289,077 in the first 12 months of the 20 new machines being switched on and “a high proportion of this expenditure will be associated with problem gambling”. The VCGLR said there was a correlation “between EGM density and incidents of police-recorded domestic violence”. “If the application is granted, there may be a more acute risk of an increase in gambling-related crime and social disturbance (including family violence),” the report said. The VCGLR acknowledged that Club Noble planned $4.75 million in works at the site if its bid got the green light, would add more than five jobs and pay for additions counselling, but gave these factors marginal weight. “The commission considers there is already an ease of access and high levels of consumer choice for anyone choosing to play EGMs,” the report said.

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Alliance for Gambling Reform spokesman Stephen Mayne said the judgement was very powerful and called on Club Noble not to challenge the decision at VCAT. “Enough is enough, Noble Park Football Club should be exploring way to reduce their pokies numbers, not inflict even greater harm on an already vulnerable community,” he said. In May the Journal reported that Greater Dandenong councillors unanimously knocked back the bid, despite a report from Ratio Consultants finding the project would “have a slightly positive net social and economic impact on the local community”. Cr Matthew Kirwan said the council’s decision to oppose the machines was a hard decision but the right one. “The Noble Park Football Social Club is a great community club but more pokies will do more damage to our community whoever owns them,” he said. “In my mind this validates the council decision, which was a difficult one given the many other worthwhile contributions by the applicant, and makes an important statement going forward about the consideration of the factor of domestic violence in these decisions.” During the council debate on the decision, Cr Kirwan said Greater Dandenong lost more money to electronic gaming machines (EGM) per adult than any other Victorian municipality. Losses in 2015-16 topped $119 million, or $326,000 a day. Cr Kirwan said not everyone was a problem gambler but 15 per cent of EGM users were, and they accounted for 40 per cent of EGM losses. He said it was the most addictive form of gambling in Australia and three quarters of people being harmed by gambling principally used EGMs. “It makes no sense to make these problems worse,” he said. Club Noble was unable to comment on the decision at this time.

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LOCATION PLUS POTENTIAL spacious 2 bedroom bv set on approx. 510m2 block. Great location close to Market, Plaza, hospital & schools. Features high ceilings throughout, huge formal lounge, family size kitchen plus rumpus room. Potential for unit at rear (stP). let at $340 per week but vacant possession is available.

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7 Peebles street, endeavour hills AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

rectangular block of approx. 645m2 with current planning permit for eleven 2 bed apartments over four levels. Parking on ground level means no basement expense. apartment sizes range from 60 to 75m2 plus balcony. Zoned residential Growth (but not subject to infrastructure levy) also allows potential for up to 8 tri-level townhouses (stP). Quiet position only mins walk to market, plaza & Cbd. rare opportunity here!

AUCTION SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST AT 12PM TERMS 10% dep - bal 30/60/90 days PRICE $900,000-$990,000 INSPECT Wednesday 5.30-6pm saturday from 11.30am CONTACT neil butler 0411 637 088 tom dallas 0403 036 601 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong

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this vinyl clad 3 bedroom home has lots of potential. offers a spacious gas heated lounge with a/C, sep dining room adjacent to hostess kitchen with gas cooktop. hardwood floors under carpet. an extra large garage & workshop or storage at rear. an impressive 678m2 approx block of land with potential for unit development(stP) or re-build a home of your dreams. Close to shops, schools & transport. hurry to inspect.

AUCTION SATURDAY 19TH AUGUST AT 11AM TERMS 10% dep-bal 30/60 days PRICE $550,000-$605,000 INSPECT Wednesday 5-5.30pm saturday 11-11.30am CONTACT Chris drieberg 0411 737 303 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong

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BARGAIN INVESTMENT OR 1ST HOME AUCTION SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST AT 12 NOON TERMS 10% dep - bal 60/90 days PRICE Contact agent INSPECT saturday 3-3:30pm CONTACT neil Butler 0411 637 088 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong

only 2 years old this 1 bedroom apartment is let at $921pcm but possession is available. open plan with lounge & quality kitchen including Wo, gas HP & dW, tiled bathroom with separate shower & euro laundry. Includes good floor coverings, rC air conditioning, double glazing & private balcony. security intercom entrance & basement carpark. approved for nras scheme which provides approx. $11,000 tax deduction for next 8 years for an investor.

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Modern 3 bed BV on low maintenance block of approx. 300m2. offers bullnose verandah entry, spacious air conditioned lounge plus gas wall furnace with rear register. Cupboard packed kitchen with Wo & gas HP, meals area opens to large timber deck, large bedrooms with BIr’s & semi ensuite to master, tiled bathroom & separate toilet. Features timber floors throughout, gas appliances, single garage with remote to door plus extra parking. Compact backyard. Priced to sell

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MAT SUCKLING DIRECTOR OF RMS HOMES We have discussed many elements of buying - where to buy, how to obtain finance, what the impacts are of serviceability and a whole range of topics which are important for all first home buyers to know and understand. This week I want to talk about building. A lot of people get scared by the process but provided you have your eyes wide open you will not expect any surprises and be comfortable with the process. Obviously, I am very familiar with what we do at RMS! What our competitors do I have no clue. But I imagine some processes we have would be shared by others. A lot of disputes between clients and builders occur due to two fundamental and easily fixable reasons: communication and poorly prepared paperwork. As a rule of thumb, most builders aren’t necessarily very good customer service representatives. Most of the experiences people have with building, when it is negative, goes along the lines of “I could never get a hold of them”, “they said they would fix something and they never did” and other various issues on site where a client will ask a question and struggle to get an answer. The way I see it we have an obligation to be as transparent as possible. Whilst it is not important to know every detail of

construction, I believe it is crucial to let clients know as early as possible when there has been an issue on site, and how and when it will be rectified. At RMS we provide our clients with an update each and every Friday or Saturday afternoon (as trades tend to work on the weekend, so the job is always moving). It is important to set a standard in communication, and making clients feel comfortable knowing if they call their builder they will be greeted with a cheerful and attentive person on the other end. Secondly, paperwork is critical to delivering a successful build project. The reason most volume builders do not accommodate design or structural changes is because they cannot quality control the process in their major operations. At small to medium sized builder level it is more easily managed and supervised, making plan changes a little more feasible. However, the best bit of advice I can give when you are discussing your inclusions or build - whether it is with your sales representative or building supervisor, is to record everything on paper! He said / she said banter is no good. As my clients would know, I am exceptionally anal with paperwork! It may take a little time to get to site to make sure everything is correct, but it saves a lot of heartache and hassle later! Dot your I’s and cross your T’s. And then when you have done that do it again before any shovels are turned.

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KEYSBOROUGH This home is rare, sitting on a corner block in the central location of Dandenong only walking distance to Dandenong Train Station, Yarraman Station, Dandenong West Primary School and close to Dandenong Plaza. The benefit to this home is the expansive land size with no easement and a huge potential to develop five townhouses. However, for those who are looking for spacious land to simply enjoy, then this home is in beautiful condition with recent renovation. The kitchen features a light colour palette, stainless steel appliances and has been well looked after. Overall the floorplan consists of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three living zones and another outside, and a kitchen and meals area to cater

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for numerous guests. The exterior of the home features a single garage with remote controlled door, carport and plenty of parking space. The selling agent says that this is an exciting opportunity and shouldn’t be missed. 4

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This delightful, spacious brick veneer family home ofers serene, comfortable living for buyers wanting to simply put their feet up to enjoy the surrounds. Comprising 3 bdrms with BIRs, formal lounge, central bathroom, kitchen, dining, large family room with split system aircon overlooking easy to maintain rear garden with covered pergola plus a bonus studio. Within a short distance of Parkmore Shopping Centre, Noble Park Central, Springvale Shopping Centre, primary & secondary schools, transport & more, this home is sure to please. Call now to arrange an inspection!

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719m2 (approx) IN IDEAL LOCATION!

Perfectly situated close to many amenities including Dandenong TAFE, Mosque, schools and within walking distance to the Market and Plaza. This family home is ready for the next generation of buyers to either renovate or redevelop. Currently the three or four bedroom home will satisfy many living needs whether as an owner occupier or as a rental property while getting your plans approved at council.

34 heMMings street

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Located within ten minutes walk to the CBD, Market and station, this excellent development site has a current Planning Permit for the construction of 1 x three bedroom and 2 x two bedroom townhouses all with ensuites, generous living areas and garages. An excellent high demand location! The site currently accommodates a three bedroom home let to excellent Tenants at $300.00 per week.

Great gardens and plenty of off-street parking for the time being.

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Great neighbourhood with many owners having resided in the street for many, many years.

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Situated in a very sought after location you’ll find this fantastic opportunity to reside in a ‘wonderful’ old family home in one of Central Dandenong’s best streets. With charming street appeal and spacious living the accommodation offers three bedrooms all with robes & main with full ensuite, a lounge with brick open fire place & adjoining dining. Large kitchen, family area, family bathroom and large laundry with adjoining toilet.

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There’s hardwood floors, ‘art deco’ ceilings in the lounge, dining and main bedroom, high ceilings, ducted heating and ducted vacuum.

Well built two bedroom unit is a neat development close to shops, transport and all facilities. Featuring two gas heaters, air conditioning, polished floorboards, renovated bathroom, garage and secure rear courtyard. Currently tenanted till November, 2017, this property is an ideal investment, first home or retirement unit!

Outside you have a double garage, large shed and plenty of off street parking. Set on a huge block of 980m2 approx Zoned RGZ1 - ideal Development site.

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FRANK FACEY CELEBRATES CENTURY In the early 1900s when Frank Facey opened his real estate business in Dandenong, Berwick was a beautiful country town where weary travellers would stop to refresh their horses before heading out to East Gippsland. Frank Facey envisaged the popularity of the south-east would grow as families and industry alike realised the untapped potential in the picturesque hills and valleys; however, nothing could have prepared him for the extent of growth that was to come. By the late 1900s, three generations of Faceys had succeeded in driving the business forward. Frank Facey First National Real Estate Dandenong, Narre Warren and Mulgrave were all thriving businesses, Facey

Industrial-Commercial was leading the way in the Commercial and Industrial sector so, by 1994, the timing was perfect to expand into Endeavour Hills and Berwick. The first Berwick office on the corner of Langmore Lane and Gloucester Avenue introduced current day staff, Pater Watson (Director), Graeme Curtis and Elisabeth Gunness, as well as Greg Phillips, to the Facey extended family. Today, they offer an unparalleled level of experience as they draw on the decades of change which they have seen transform the area. By 1997 Frank Facey First National Real Estate moved offices to the current location in High Street, incorporating Hudson First National Real Estate. Hudson Real Estate had been operating

successfully in Berwick since 1950 and Bill Hudson was a much valued local icon. When Frank Facey First National merged with Hudson First National Real Estate, there was no holding them back. The stage was set for a future of continued growth and success. The south-east was moving forward at an unprecedented rate and Frank Facey First National Real Estate was in the driving seat. By 1996 Monash University had opened the Berwick Campus. Hospitals, schools and industry were thriving in the south-eastern corridor and the extension of the Monash Freeway was a welcome necessity. The district attracted an ever increasing

population, and continues to do so to this day, but against all odds, the township of Berwick has retained its old world charm and relaxed rural appeal. The tree lined avenues, 19th century architecture and extensive parklands continue to adorn the township, making it one of the most popular residential locations in the City of Casey. It’s hard to imagine what Frank P. Facey would think of the area now, but one thing is certain, his intuition was spot on when he opened that first real estate office in 1917. Next month, we continue to follow the major events and significant characters involved in the success of Frank Facey First National Real Estate/Neilson Partners First National Real Estate.

CRANBOURNE EAST Maintained to an immaculate standard inside and out, this home is ready for its new occupants to move straight in. Boasting a gorgeous facade with amazing street appeal and manicured front garden, this property is set to impress from the beginning. Visitors who step inside are greeted by the spacious entry and floating timber stair case. They can follow the high ceilings, large white gloss tiles and downlights throughout the home that leads into the modern kitchen that features a five-burner gas cooktop, 900mm electric oven, dishwasher, gloss cabinets and plenty of storage space. The adjoining family/ meals/ enclosed alfresco area provides a relaxing space for the whole family or can be opened up making it perfect for hosting larger gatherings. Upstairs visitors will find another large living area with double doors leading on to the balcony. The master bedroom contains a large walk-in wardrobe and private en suite with spa bath and oversized shower. The three additional bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and access to a central bathroom. Other features of the home are as numerous as they are grand and include 5 Star energy rating, full block out privacy fence extensions around the whole property, three-phase power and upgraded gas connection. Set in a prime location, this home is in walking distance to Cranbourne East P12 School, a stone’s throw from Casey Fields Sporting Complex, Casey RACE, Chisholm TAFE, Cranbourne Race Course and numerous shopping strips.

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Forum opposes changes By Casey Neill

By Casey Neill A $10,000 trip to China’s waste centres is “nothing but a junket”, says Greater Dandenong Councillor Tim Dark. But his colleagues voted in favour of the September tour at their Monday 24 July meeting. Engineering services director Julie Reid, parks and waste service unit leader Phil Robertson and Councillors Heang Tak, Youhorn Chea and Mayor Jim Memeti will look at alternative waste facilities, including waste to energy operations. They’ll prepare “a post travel report outlining the value of the tour and how knowledge gained may influence the future direction of alternate waste technologies in the city and the region”. A report on the trip said waste management was a key expenditure item in the council’s budget and sustainably managing waste was a major challenge to the local government sector. “The Ordish Road precinct in Dandenong South is a likely location for a regional facility,” the report said. “It is important that council is armed with a first-hand understanding of the potential waste technologies. “The knowledge gained will ensure that council will be in a better position to understand, consider and take the lead with other councils in the region in the joint procurement of the most appropriate and cost-effective waste technologies, which will benefit future generations.” But Cr Dark said he ran for council on a no-frills motion and “this is nothing but a junket”. He said more than 100 commercial exhibitors would be part of the Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo in Melbourne in August. Many would be international, he said, and “they’re coming at their own cost to exhibit in Melbourne”. Entry is free. “I just cannot find an intrinsic link as to how we can support such a junket,” he said.

Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus speaks at the forum. Mr Dutton said on 20 April that “membership of the Australian family is a privilege and should be granted to those who support our values, respect our laws and want to work hard by integrating and contributing to an even better Australia”. He said the changes would also add more meaningful questions to assess an applicant’s understanding of and commitment to Australia’s shared values and responsibilities. Applicants will only be allowed to fail the test three times, and applicants who cheat will automatically fail. “Citizenship brings with it great privileges and responsibilities and so deserves respect and commitment from those who seek it, as well as those who are granted it,” he said. “Those who choose to become Australian citizens are making a solemn commitment to our democracy, to our way of life.” Mr Dutton said English language proficiency was essential for economic participation and promoted social cohesion.

Hundreds of people attended the event.

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About 400 people turned out in Springvale to oppose changes to Australian citizenship rules. Greater Dandenong Labor MPs Mark Dreyfus, Clare O’Neil and Julian Hill hosted the event at the Springvale Town Hall on Tuesday 25 July. They discussed changes proposed in the Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment Bill, including requiring all applicants to pass a standalone English test, have lived in Australia as a permanent resident for at least four years instead of one, and show steps they’ve taken to integrate into and contribute to the Australian community. The Journal reported on 17 July that Greater Dandenong Council would write to Immigration and Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton to strongly oppose the changes. Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti and councillors Youhorn Chea and Heang Tak were among speakers at the forum. Joining them on stage were former Manningham mayor Jennifer Yang, Vietnamese Community in Australia’s Thong Nguyen, Wellsprings for Women’s Dr Dalal Smiley, Hari Guduru from the Hindu Society of Victoria and Omid Cultural Association’s Hayat Rahimi. On her Facebook page, Ms O’Neil said she spoke to Kingston councillor Steve Staikos at the event. “He told me the story of his parents and grandparents who came to Australia from Greece with only conversational English language skills they learnt whilst on a boat to our country,” she said. “However, Steve’s family were still able to contribute huge amounts to Australia and make it into the extraordinary country it is today without ever needing the university-level English test. “There is an absolute disconnect around passing a university-level English test and that making you a good citizen, but if you don’t pass the test, you won’t be able to make a positive contribution to your local community.” Bruce MP Julian Hill said: “Everyone should speak up and make a submission to the senate inquiry.”

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Singing talent bootcamp

In Brief Holistic take on youth crime

By Casey Neill A Dandenong singer took home five awards from the “Talent Olympics” in the US. Mary Ann Van Der Horst represented Team Australia at the 21st annual International Performing Arts Championships in Long Beach, California, from 30 June. Singers, dancers and actors from more than 50 countries took part in the event, which is often dubbed the Talent Olympics for aspiring performers. “I’ve seen a lot of cultures,” Mary Ann said. “I’ve met a lot of people and we shared our experience.” She also learnt new techniques at boot camps. “And we had a parade and every country, they have to go on stage and do a cheer, like the Olympics,” she said. Mary Ann, 31, discovered the contest online. “We have to spend $5000 to enter the competition,” she said. “I’ve done some fundraising here, I’ve had concerts. “People are sending me money through GoFundMe. “If I didn’t have my sponsors I wouldn’t be able to go.” Her acceptance letter said: “The screening and qualification process in order to become a member of team Australia requires talent and relentless determination.” She had to perform cut-down versions of five songs from different categories. “It’s like 3000 contestants,” she said. “I think it’s very hard for the judges to have the full song. “I got to the semi-finals. They’d cut the people in half. “Some people were crying. “You have to see the results from a board. You wake up at 7am to look and then you have to compete at 9am. “It’s a very stressful competition, so busy.” Mary Ann was the overall winner in the singer division for pop, earning her a plaque. She also took home a gold medal for pop and

A $700,000 grant will boost a Greater Dandenong program to tackle youth crime. The State Government announced the Youth Crime Prevention cash on Friday 14 July. The program will provide intensive support for people aged 15 to 22 identified as serious or recidivist offenders. There’ll be individual and group programs, family interventions and after-hours activities designed to get them back on track. Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) will lead the project with 15 partner organisations, including Victoria Police and the City of Greater Dandenong. “Getting young people involved in their community, making them feel supported and helping them find education or employment is an important part of tackling youth crime,” Police Minister Lisa Neville said. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said: “Providing intensive support for young people in the Dandenong community means at-risk youth will be less likely to turn to a life of crime.” “By engaging at-risk young people in education and employment, we can build resilience and give them a chance to live meaningful lives that do not include crime. “These type of projects can be life-changing and help give young people a fresh start and the best chance to succeed.”

VIDEO LINK See Mary Ann Van Der Horst sing at the International Performing Arts Championships at: dandenong.starcommunity.com.au Mary Ann with her awards. 170787 three silver medals, for an original work, the open category and piano accompaniment. “I’m so happy I got five,” she said. “Some people didn’t have any medals. You don’t know what is going to happen. “So to bring something home, it’s a very good achievement.” Mary Ann started singing when she was 10 years old. “I’ve been competing since I was young to earn money to help my family and support them, and then I have some experience on TV,” she said. “I joined The X Factor in 2014. “That’s my biggest achievement, I guess.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “Luckily I got viral from a YouTube video, I got a lot of opportunities. “I’m gigging here, around Australia and overseas. “I got signed on a recording label overseas. “My next goal is to release my upcoming single overseas.” She was born in the Philippines. “I’m now Australian, I will be here forever,” she said. “I was here since 2012.” Mary Ann will be performing in Geelong and Sydney in August.

Man attacked in home raid Bandits wearing balaclavas broke into a Keysborough home and assaulted a man. Police said the incident happened in Henderson Road shortly after midnight on Friday 21 July. They said the attackers broke a window to enter the home and struck the victim, 49, causing arm and facial injuries. Two other adults were home at the time, but were not injured. Nothing was stolen. Police urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Women making the products in Nepal.

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August is National Tradies Health Month.

Lawyers help out National Tradies Health Month in August is a timely reminder for all tradies, labourers and anyone who has a physically demanding job to stay safe at work. Alarming WorkSafe Victoria figures show that almost 26,000 people were injured in workplace accidents during 2016. The City of Greater Dandenong was the second highest region to launch WorkCover claims and construction jobs were found to be the third highest industry to make workplace injury claims. Senior Associate at the Springvale office of Adviceline Injury Lawyers Tina Toutzaris-Sabo regularly represents tradies, apprentice tradies and labourers who are injured at work. Ms Toutzaris-Sabo knows the physical nature of this type of work not only through representing tradies, but also by being married to one! “The most common injuries suffered by tradie clients are back, neck, shoulder and knee injuries,” Ms Toutzaris-Sabo said.

Ms Toutzaris-Sabo explained that these injuries can be caused by heavy lifting, repetitive lifting, bending, twisting, looking up for prolonged periods, falls trips and slips, and working in awkward or confined spaces. An injury can result through a specific incident or develop over a period of time. “The number of apprentice tradies who suffer serious injuries at work is very concerning to me,” Tina said. “I have come across young apprentice tradies who have had limbs amputated because they were not properly trained and supervised.” Any person who has been injured at work and needs medical treatment or time off work is able to claim financial assistance through the WorkCover scheme. Contact Adviceline Injury Lawyers on 9321 9988 for free legal advice. Services are offered on a no win, no fee basis.

By Casey Neill A Dandenong South-based business is supporting women in need in Nepal. Husband and wife team Lobsang and Miranda started Himalayan Journey to make felt products, mainly fairy houses. “We opened up our own factory (in Kathmandu) probably three years ago now,” Miranda said. “That’s been a real learning curve, doing it from scratch. “It’s been a big bumpy ride but we’ve come through it in the end. “Our products are ethically made. “We look after and support the women who make them by providing them with a safe, familyfriendly environment to work in, provide them with a fair wage and we also provide them with a meal.” Lobsang, a Tibetan refugee, manages the Nepal factory and travels there about four times a year. “In Dandenong South, we have a factory there. That’s where everything gets shipped,” Miranda said. “We package and send to all our customers,

mainly around Australia. “We get stock in from Nepal every six weeks. It’s just a constant cycle.” Miranda designs all the products. “They are designed to bring out the magical imagination in children - and adults - to help remind them how to create and use their imagination instead of being told how to think through a screen,” she said. Himalayan Journey will join more than 700 other exhibitors at the Reed Gift Fairs at the Melbourne Showgrounds and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from Saturday 5 to Wednesday 9 August. Retailers planning for Christmas will source the latest products across key gift categories, from homewares, jewellery and furniture, to toys, gifts, stationery and more. “The Christmas and summer retail period is one of the busiest for the industry and we’re bringing together not only the newest products and trends but also the advice that retailers need to best plan for a period that matters significantly to their businesses,” event director Louisa Theobald said.

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Pull up your socks, but not claims of exactly $150. We expect many of these claims to be legitimate but the results of our random audits show that people are making mistakes.” Ms Anderson said there were three golden rules to follow which would help taxpayers to get their deductions right. “One - you have to have spent the money yourself and can’t have been reimbursed, two the claim must be directly related to earning your income, and three - you need a record to prove it,” she said. “The myDeductions tool in the ATO app is also a great way to make keeping records for your

deductions easier. If you start using it now, next tax time will be a breeze because you can send your deductions to your tax agent or upload them directly to myTax.” It is important to remember, whether you lodge your own tax return or go to an agent, you need to be aware of what you can and can’t claim. If you use an agent, you are still responsible for making sure your deductions are correct. For more information about work-related expenses, visit ato.gov.au/deductions and to find out about myDeductions, visit ato.gov.au/mydeductions.

Common mistakes the ATO sees includes people claiming ineligible clothing, claiming for something without having spent the money, and not being able to explain the basis for how the claim was calculated.

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is increasing attention, scrutiny and education on workrelated expenses this tax time. Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson said that last year over 6.3 million people made a work-related expense claim for clothing and laundry expenses, totalling almost $1.8 billion. “We have seen claims for clothing and laundry expenses increase around 20 per cent over the last five years. While this increase isn’t a sign that all of these taxpayers are doing the wrong thing, it is giving us a reason to pay extra attention,” she said. Ms Anderson says common mistakes the ATO has seen include people claiming ineligible clothing, claiming for something without having spent the money, and not being able to explain the basis for how the claim was calculated. “I heard a story recently about a taxpayer purchasing everyday clothes who was told by the sales assistant that they could claim a deduction for the clothing if they also wore them to work,” Ms Anderson said. “This is not the case. You can’t claim a deduction for everyday clothing you bought to wear to work, even if your employer tells you to wear a certain colour or you have a dress code,” she said. “For your clothing to be eligible for a deduction, it needs to be occupation-specific clothing, protective clothing or a uniform that is unique to the organisation you work for,” she said. Ms Anderson said it is a myth that you could claim a standard deduction of $150 without spending money on appropriate clothing or laundry. She said that while record-keeping requirements for laundry expenses were relaxed for claims up to this threshold, taxpayers did need to be able to show how they calculated their deduction. “Over 1.6 million taxpayers claim a deduction

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Veteran seafood trader moves By Casey Neill A familiar face will be selling seafood from a new Dandenong Market stall. Husband and wife team Michael and Cheryl Curmi opened MC Quality Seafood on Friday 14 July. Michael has been a fixture for 14 years at Dandenong Market’s oldest trader, Schwarze Seafood. “When I shifted over this side of town, my old boss was friends with Dennis Schwarze,” he said. “He introduced me, and I started working with Dennis. “I’ve been in the fish game for 20 years. “I’m actually a butcher by trade.” He said it was time for the next challenge in his life, and Hellenic Seafood had vacated the store. “I know the market. I know the clientele,” he said. “I thought there was room for another seafood trader.” Cheryl also worked at Schwarze for about five years. MC Quality Seafood will be a smaller operation, with a focus on quality, price and customer service. Michael personally selects the day’s catch at the markets - a 2.30am start. “You do what you gotta do,” he said. He said it could be hard to decide what to buy for his customers. “You’re not to know how busy a day it’s going to be,” he said.

Husband and wife team Michael and Cheryl Curmi.

The new MC Quality Seafoods stall.

Fish fresh from the wholesale market.

Manufacturer bucks the trend

Atura Dandenong staff celebrate their award win.

Hotel hailed for community spirit behind its service Atura Dandenong received recognition for community service for the second year running. The Eumemmerring hotel took home the Outstanding Community Service and Achievement award from the 2017 Tourism Accommodation Australia (Victoria) Accommodation Awards. It won the same award last year in recognition of the community contribution it made through direct philanthropic support and fostering hospitality career opportunities. Atura Dandenong has supported more than 30 organisations in the past year, through work 30 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 31 July, 2017

placement programs to sporting club sponsorship, charitable donations, and business networking group participation and support. The hotel also supported disadvantaged school students to attend a high school networking day lunch where they were shown career opportunities and practical workforce skills. “Active participation with and in our communities to ensure they’re thriving and vibrant places for people of all ages to live in and visit is a strong focus for Atura,” said Atura Hotels operations and development director Geoff York said.

“To be recognised for two consecutive years reinforces that supporting the local community is one of the key priorities for Atura Dandenong.” Atura Dandenong was also a finalist for the Best Mid-Range Accommodation and Hotel Restaurant of the Year awards. Two staff members were also category finalists - Anastasia Parashis for Hotel Industry Rising Star and Simon Collins for Food and Beverage Employee of the Year. Atura Dandenong opened in April 2015.

A Dandenong manufacturer is bucking the trend and bringing manufacturing back from overseas. On Monday 24 July, IVECO Australia announced that from October its fully imported Stralis ATi would instead be assembled in Australia as the Stralis AT. It will locally source selected components including mirrors, wheel angles, trailer connections, batteries, wheels and liquids. The Stralis AT range will include a 6x4 prime mover and 6x2 rigid. It will join existing Stralis AS-L, Powerstar, ACCO and Delta and Metro bus chassis models being built locally. IVECO will invest in tooling and software to calibrate the AT’s adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning systems. Building the Stralis AT in Australia will reduce lead times from vehicle order to delivery and enable customisation. “IVECO is one of only a few remaining commercial vehicle brands to manufacture here - this latest expansion in Australian-based production demonstrates the company’s commitment to having a strong local manufacturing presence,” IVECO Australia managing director Michael Jonson said. He said the move would also create “a modest increase in the facility’s manufacturing workforce”. “The expansion of local production not only reflects a strong belief from IVECO Australia that local manufacturing is sustainable, but the initiative is also strongly supported by IVECO’s parent company, CNH Industrial,” Mr Jonson said.

ENTERTAINMENT Abba-Fab queens of the stage By Casey Neill Rhonda Burchmore is donning platform boots and lycra cat suits for a night out in Dandenong. She and Lara Mulcahy will bring their AbbaSolutely Fabulous show to the Drum Theatre on Saturday 9 September “I think I’ve played it once before with my Cry Me a River show,” Burchmore told the Journal. “It’s got to be two or three years ago. “I just remember a wonderful, intimate theatre and fantastic warm audiences. “I did a little meet and greet afterwards. “Everyone made me feel very, very welcome. “It’s always good to go back to a theatre that looks after you.” They’ll weave together 20 ABBA songs and a storyline. “It’s not just like an ABBA tribute band kind of show,” Burchmore said. “I was in the musical MAMMA MIA! back in 2001. I struck up a friendship with Lara Mulahy. “We did that for three years. “Fast-forward 16 or 17 years later, we’re best friends in real life. “I thought ‘it’s 40 years since ABBA came down under for their tour’. “I looked at the landscape of theatre shows that are on in Melbourne at the moment. There was nothing for me. “I’m one that never sits idle for too long. “Why not reunite with my best friend in life and do a celebration?” She said there’d be “a good splash of Patsy and Eddy from Ab Fab”. “It’s essentially about Lara and I growing up in the ’70s in Australia, diehard ABBA fans, but we didn’t actually get to the concert,” she said. “The show pretty much wrote itself.

“I was the daughter of a mum who took me to dance classes, singing class in Sydney. “Lara was exactly the same in Perth.” There was always the question of who’d play Agnetha and Frieda. “I was obviously Frieda because of the red hair!” she laughed. “Women can relate to those stories and fashion - all of those things growing up in the ’70s. “There’s no filter, we kind of say it how it is and the people just love it. “My band are all very young, it’s like a bit of a cougar special. “They’re young and they’re in their twenties and they’re in white, tight sorts and knee-high socks and sneakers and sequins. “They’re having an absolute blast playing it.” Burchmore said it was the quality of ABBA’s songs that has made their popularity so enduring. “I think they’re really excellent pop songs,” she said. “You can’t go to a party or an event where they don’t play one of those songs - Waterloo or Dancing Queen - to get people up on their feet.” The show is for all ages and although it’s “a bit of a girl’s night out”, Burchmore said her husband loved the show. “There’s a structure to the show and there’s a storyline,” she said. “We throw in lines - you never know what the audiences are going to give us either. “I go out in the audience when I do ‘Does your mother know’ to do a bit of a man hunt. “I actually go out in the audience and find my Benny and Bjorn out there. “It’s just good fun. “Every show is a bit different.” Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au for more information.

Rhonda Burchmore and Lara Mulcahy are bringing ABBA to Dandenong.

What’s on Paper craft and relaxation This paper craft and relaxation workshop series will involve various paper products. ■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Tuesdays during August, 10.30am to 12.30pm. A $5 donation is suggested. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664.

Interfaith Network Tour

Dance With Chunky Move Chunky Move is offering free dance workshops as part of the [Sub]urban Studio project. Young people of any experience level can take part. ■ The Castle, 61 Princes Highway, Dandenong. Mondays 7 August to 25 September, 6pm to 7.30pm. Bookings are essential. Visit www. greaterdandenong.com or call 8571 1666.

VET support A new one-on-one mentoring support program for anyone enrolled in Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses is starting. Greater Dandenong Libraries and Springvale Learning and Activities Centre are partnering for this program. ■ Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. From Wednesday 2 August, 10am to 1pm. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff.

Telugu storytime There’ll be singing, dancing and storytelling in different languages each month, starting with Indian language Telugu. Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Burmese and Hindi will follow. The events are free and no bookings are required. ■ Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Wednesday 9 August, 10.30am. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information.

Spoken word Abdul Hammoud will run this free workshop on spoken word as part of [Sub]urban Studio. ■ Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 9 August, 6.30pm. Call Koula on 8571 1793 for more information.

Shirley Valentine This play is a monologue by a 42-year-old Liverpool mother and housewife, Mrs Joe Brad-

Leng Chaiwatanatorn gives a tour of the Chua Quan Thanh temple. 161693 shaw, before and after a transforming holiday to Greece. Inside Mrs Joe Bradshaw is the former Shirley Valentine longing to emerge. ■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Thursday 10 August, 7.30pm to 9.40pm. Tickets are priced from $32. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.

Alll India Day 2017 The Alll India Day is a cultural event showcasing the traditions of Indian heritage and celebrating Indian Independence Day. There’ll be music, rides, stalls and Indian movies on the big screen. ■ Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 12 August, 11am to 6pm. Call Yogen Lakshman on 0403 337 142 for more information.

Me and My Dad This Animal Life Cycles and Reproduction workshop is designed for kids aged seven to 11 years and a parent or carer. ■ Dandenong Library, Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 12 August, 3pm. Call 1300 630 920 for bookings and more information.

Art workshops with guest Thea Bates will guide participants back to their inner artist with exercises. She’ll also teach them how to make bespoke brushes. ■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Wednesdays 2 and 9 August, noon to

These tours visit places of worship to show the diversity within the area. There’ll also be tours on 11 October and 13 December. ■ Interfaith Network Office, 39 Clow Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 9 August, 8.30am to 3pm. The $25 ticket includes transport plus the Many Faiths, One People booklet. Visit www.interfaithnetwork.org.au for more information or call 8774 7662. 2pm. A $5 donation is suggested. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664 for bookings as places are limited.

Dinner with a VIEW Dandenong Evening VIEW club will welcome author Mark Rusic as its guest speaker. He also runs an art gallery. VIEW stands for voice, interests and education of women and the club supports The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program. ■ Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 8 August, 7pm. New members and guests are always welcome. Bookings are essential. Call 9795 1222.

Fun with coding This free hands-on coding program will teach kids aged seven to 11 how to use Scratch. ■ Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturdays, 10.30am to noon. Bookings are essential, in person or on 1300 630 920.

Indian Textiles Today This exhibition features contemporary Indian textiles from small Indian design houses, generally handcrafted in their own studios. ■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Until Saturday 26 August. Open 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 3pm Saturdays.

Vigil State Artist Monica Ianculescu works primarily with drawing and watercolour and her work is focused on concepts including cycles and stages of life, flux and the passage of time.

■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Until Saturday 26 August. Open 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 3pm Saturdays.

Hobby circle Knit or sew while having a chat. Everyone is welcome and no experienced is required. ■ Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale. Mondays, 9am to 11.30am. $2 per class. Call 9548 3972.

All Nations social cricket Join in social cricket Sunday training sessions. Learn how to play or help to teach others. All equipment is supplied and players of all skill levels are welcome. ■ Dandenong Park, Pultney Street, Dandenong. Sundays from April to September, noon to 2.30pm. Call Abdul Razzaq on 0430 783 526, Rob Koch on 0432 439 943, email rob. koch@monashhealth.org or search All Nations Cricket on Facebook.

Tai chi break Tai chi is a Chinese system of physical exercise which aids health and relaxation. This 20 minute session runs each Monday during school terms and follows the introductory Shibashi DVD. ■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Mondays 2pm to 2.20pm. A gold coin donation is welcome. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664 or email theopendoor@ssjg.org.au.

Multicultural women’s sewing Learn how to hand sew, use a sewing machine, embroider and other crafts for $2 per session. ■ Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale. Thursdays during school terms, 9am to noon. No bookings required. Call 9548 3972 or email manager@ snh.org.au for more information.

Croatian men’s company A weekly social group helps Croatian men who live in Casey to pursue recreational and cultural activities involving the arts and crafts, woodwork, cards, light exercise and more. ■ Endeavour Hills Senior Citizen’s Club, 115 James Cook Drive, Endeavour Hills. Mondays. Call Lily Silic on 9689 5811 or 0451 989 188 for more information. 31 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 31 July, 2017

SPORT Countdown to global fixture

The Rangers kick start the season on 6 October against the Melbourne Boomers. 165294_09

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Hungry Rangers ready to hit the ground running By Nick Creely The Dandenong Rangers will start the 2017/18 season off with a bang, with a home clash against rivals Melbourne Boomers after the WNBL last week released the fixture for the upcoming season. After finishing runners-up in last year’s thrilling season, the Rangers are ready to bounce into the new season. It’s set to be a historic 2017/17 season and one of the biggest years in recent memory, with one game per week set to be broadcast live and advertisement free on Fox Sports Australia. The Rangers will play a total of 11 matches in Victoria, including a game in Traralgon in Round 7 as part of the club’s commitment to the Gippsland region. They will face last year’s premiers Sydney Uni in Round 2 in what will be an exciting grand final rematch, and also in Rounds 4 and 11, with two games to be played at Dandenong Stadium and the other to be played interstate. In total, the Rangers will play nine matches at their home fortress at Dandenong.

It’s already been a hectic off-season for the Rangers, with Tayla Roberts, Laia Palau, Rebecca Pizey, Kiera Rowe, Tessa Lavey, Kayla Pedersen and Carley Mijovic all signing with the club. Aimee Clydesdale, Lauren Scherf and Natalie Novsel have departed the club for opportunities at other franchises. RANGERS’ FIXTURE FOR 2017/18 Round 1 - Friday 6 October, Dandenong v Melbourne, 7.30pm** Round 2 - Saturday 14 October, Sydney Uni v Dandenong, 7pm Round 3 - Saturday 21 October, Dandenong v Townsville, 3pm** Sunday 22 October, UC Capitals v Dandenong, 3pm Round 4 - Friday 27 October, Perth v Dandenong, 6.30pm Sunday 29 October, Dandenong v Sydney Uni, 5.30pm** Round 5 - Thursday 2 November, Adelaide v Dandenong, 7.30pm Monday 6 November, Melbourne v Dandenong, 7.30pm Round 6 - Friday 10 November, Dandenong v Adelaide, 7.30pm**

Round 7 - Sunday 19 November, Dandenong v Bendigo, 2pm** Round 8 - Thursday 23 November, Dandenong v Perth, 7.30pm** Saturday 25 November, Dandenong v Adelaide, 7.30pm** Round 9 - Wednesday 29 November, Dandenong v Townsville, 7.30pm** Saturday 2 December, Bendigo v Dandenong, 3pm Round 10 - Thursday 7 December, Perth v Dandenong, 6.30pm Saturday 9 December, Dandenong v UC Capitals, 7pm** Round 11 - Thursday 14 December, Dandenong v Sydney Uni, 7.30pm** Saturday 16 December, Townsville v Dandenong, 7pm Round 12 - Thursday 21 December, Bendigo v Dandenong, 7pm Saturday 23 December, Dandenong v UC Capitals, 6.30pm** Round 13 - Saturday 30 December, Melbourne v Dandenong, 3pm

It is just a week away from the sixth AFL International Cup and the excitement is building around Melbourne as footballing teams from all corners of the world compete for glory. The International Cup, which will run from Saturday 5 August to Saturday 19 August, will be played all across Melbourne. Twenty-six teams have been entered in 2017 across the Division 1 Men’s, Division 2 Men’s and Women’s tournaments. Matches will be played in schools and local communities in Round’s Two and Three, with four games to be played around the Greater Dandenong area. The AFL International Cup is played every three years, and no expatriate Australians are eligible to play. Teams comprise solely of amateurs and nationals of the country they represent. The AFL’s head of community and international development Grant Williams anticipates 2017 to be the biggest carnival yet. “The popularity of Australian football overseas continues to grow with more players and fans taking up and supporting our game,” he said “Following the success of the AFL International Cup in 2014, we will again conduct a round of matches in IC17 at suburban and country grounds to give participants an authentic Australian Football experience. “We look forward to welcoming players from North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific.” INTERNATIONAL CUP MATCHES IN OR AROUND THE GREATER DANDENONG AREA Men’s Division 2, China v Sri Lanka, 9 August, 10.45am - Mentone Grammar (Keysborough Fields). Men’s Division 2, India v Germany, 9 August, 12.30pm - Mentone Grammar (Keysborough Fields). Men’s Division 2, Sri Lanka v Croatia, 12 August, noon - Lyndhurst. Women’s Division 1, Ireland v Papua New Guinea, 13 August, noon - Hallam. INTERNATIONAL CUP HISTORY 2002 - Beginning of the International Cup concept with 11 teams competing. Ireland is the inaugural champions. 2005 - A total of 10 teams competed, with the introduction of a ‘community round’. New Zealand wins the tournament. 2008 - 16 teams compete and three multicultural teams participate, with Papua New Guinea the eventual champions. 2011 - 23 teams compete across two divisions, including five women’s teams. Ireland is the eventual champions in Division 1, Fiji takes out Division 2 and Ireland also wins the inaugural Women’s tournament. 2014 - 25 teams compete, with Papua New Guinea the champions and Canada the Women’s champions.

Role models are inspiration when going gets tough By Nick Creely For someone still so young, budding cricket superstar Yash Pednekar possesses a rare and precious maturity. Even despite racking up the accolades - DDCA Under 15 player of the season in 2016/17, Vic School Boys representation and selection in the Australian Under 16 team - he remains level headed and respectful to a sport he dearly loves. The 15-year-old North Dandenong product now has a new accolade to add to his already prestigious collection - the Greater Dandenong Junior Athlete of the Year. As a youngster idolising cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, the leg-spinning all-rounder simply feels humbled to be recognised by his community for such a prestigious award. “I didn’t know I was going to get it (the award) - it was a great surprise and it felt great to be acknowledged as one of the athletes coming through 36 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 31 July, 2017

- it motivates me even more being noticed and just makes me work even harder,” Yash said. “I want to give back to the community for supporting me throughout my journey so far - it’s not just the North Dandenong Cricket Club, but also Adrian Jones for nominating me - it’s great having the community behind me, that’s for sure.” Yash lives a busy cricketing lifestyle with hectic training schedules throughout the off-season hopefully holding him in good stead for what is set to be a defining 2017/18 season. Back in April, Yash was one of three young Victorians who were selected to represent Australia in September of this year, and will only months later play a junior international series against Pakistan. “I’ve been training with the Victorian Academy and been doing some work with my batting coach - I’ve been training quite a lot,” he said. “I’ve just received a scholarship to Caulfield Grammar so I’ll be playing school cricket for them when I move at the end of this term, and

when I’m not there I’ll be playing Premier Cricket with Richmond which is exciting. “I also want to perform well in the upcoming National Under 17s tournament and also try and help the Australian Under 16s against Pakistan win the series, and also to just expand my game and get to know my game and what works for me and what doesn’t.” Yash is an astute learner of the game and studies the way his favourite cricketers both prepare on and off-field in order to get the best out of themselves. “Throughout the journey, I’ve loved the way Sachin Tendulkar goes about it, but also Steve Smith - he is just unique but backs his ability and proves that belief overrides experience or how many games you have played. “I just want to improve my fitness overall because I’ll need to play games continually this year, and also just mentally get stronger and be positive in negative situations because they arise a lot.”

The achievements keep on coming for young cricketer Yash Pednekar. 166976_01 Picture: ROB CAREW

Sport

Wild windy conditions no match for the Burra By Nick Creely JOURNAL FOOTBALL REVIEW SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2 - ROUND 16 A Tim Werner-inspired Keysborough has managed to claim a steady and vital 19-point victory over Caulfield on Saturday, 5.8(38) to 8.9(57). The two top-four sides battled it out in tough and windy conditions at Koornang Park, with Werner booting four goals in a best afield display to inspire the Burras to victory. Just the three goals were scored between the two sides at half time, before the Burras slammed on four goals in the premiership third quarter to surge clear by 19-points with a quarter to play. A defensively minded Keysborough team then shut the game down against the breeze in what is an important result in their pursuit of a top-four position. Aside from Werner, Chris Bryan was outstanding in the ruck and Riet Pal provided a presence. Meanwhile, an extraordinary five-goals were kicked collectively in the clash between Springvale Districts and Murrumbeena, with the Demons going down by seven points. The final scoreline read 2.5(17) to 3.6(24) with both sides struggling to adjust to the windy conditions. DIVISION 3 - ROUND 15 There were no real shocks in Saturday’s Division 3 action, with all the favorites claiming the four points. Hallam kept its foothold at the top-of-the-ladder with a relatively easy 78-point win over Carrum Patterson Lakes, 6.3(39) to 17.15(117). The Hawks showcased just how even they are across the board, with 11 different goal-kickers getting the job done. Strangely enough, the home side actually held a narrow lead at quarter time, before the Hawks flexed their muscles in a powerful five-goal third quarter. Doveton Eagles, meanwhile, held off a determined Lyndale to register a gritty 12-point victory, 9.7(61) to 11.7(73). In a game where the Pumas simply wouldn’t go away, the Eagles led narrowly at every change before pushing ahead and showing enough class to get the job done in an intense final term. A classy performance from forward Adam Read (four goals) proved the difference in the end, while Corrie Wilson once again had the ball on a string. The win is a crucial one for the finals bound Eagles, who are still entrenched into fourth spot and breathe down the neck of the top sides. In other results, premiership smoky Endeavour Hills 17.15(117) barely got out of second gear against Dandenong 4.2(26), Lyndhurst 5.6(36) fell short against Black Rock 8.10(58), Sandown 3.5(23) suffered a heavy defeat to Ashwood 22.16(148) and South Yarra 15.15(105) were too strong for Moorabbin 8.7(55). With just three rounds of football before finals, the top five currently consists of Hallam,

Premiership aspirant Endeavour Hills notched up another solid victory on Saturday.167719 Picture: ROB CAREW Ashwood, Endeavour Hills, Doveton Eagles and South Yarra. EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 1 - ROUND 14 A disappointing performance from Noble Park on Saturday has given the Division 1 finals race a bit of a shake up. At home against a middle range side in Norwood, the Bulls fell by 27-points, 8.11(59) to 13.8(86). Norwood found its range in front of goal in a terrific first quarter, taking a 10-point quartertime lead. But the Bulls simply couldn’t get the game on their terms in the second, conceding four goals and failing to score a major as they faced a hefty

deficit of 32-points. Despite fighting back briefly in the third, the visitors surged clear in a shock result that would have rivals Doncaster and Blackburn beaming from ear to ear. The result is crucial for Noble- the Bulls could have broken a game clear inside the top four, instead they now remain locked in a tight battle from fourth to sixth. Rowville, meanwhile, were highly competitive in their 20-point loss to Balwyn, 14.15(99) to 11.13(79). After a blitz from the home side in the opening quarter that saw the Hawks 40-points down, the visitors fought back admirably to actually win the rest of the contest by over three goals.

Thunder strikes hurt the Valley By Nick Creely NPL 2 EAST REVIEW - ROUND 25 Another powerful performance by Dandenong Thunder on Saturday night has the men from George Andrews Reserve destined for promotion into the top NPL tier next season. Up against Goulburn Valley, the Thunder flexed their muscles, winning 2-0 in a convincing and almost simple victory. In windy conditions, both sides struggled to adjust to the weather early, with no scores coming in the first half. Star striker Brandon Barnes got the ball rolling in the 60th minute with an expert volley over the keeper’s head courtesy of a spectacular pass from the in-form Veton Korcari. Not content with just the single goal, Korcari then headed one in only moments later effectively sealing the win with over 20 minutes to play. Scoring dried up from there with the Thunder putting the brakes on, holding up defensively and chewing down the clock. The latest of the Thunder’s stunning results sees them surge clear at the top-ofthe-ladder by a whopping four-points, a buffer unlikely to be threatened as the season starts to close up. The news wasn’t so good for Dandenong City, who handed the Thunder their handy lead at the top with a 0-2 loss to Murray United that same day. It didn’t take long for United to get on the board in front of their home crowd at Albury, scoring in the 13th minute via some impressive movement of the ball, catching the City defenders flat footed. The game tightened up considerably for the rest of the half, and City went into the main break 0-1 down and desperate for their stars to stand up. After United held firm defensively to begin the second half, the home side once again scored in the 59th minute, virtually sealing the door shut on a comeback. City then made some structural moves, bringing Adem Huskic on for his senior debut at the expense of James Kelly, but it wasn’t enough to resurrect the game. This coming Saturday sees City tackle Thunder at Frank Holohan Reserve in the highly anticipated clash for the Jim Memeti Cup. The match is the replay of the postponed Round 16 clash between the two sides, and is arguably the most important match of both sides’ respective seasons. A win for the Thunder means they essentially seal top spot and their promotion, while for City, a win means they stay in touch with just a handful of matches left to play. Kick-off is 3.00pm, with a bumper crowd expected.

Gippsland’s Power play leaves Stingrays hurting bad By Nick Creely TAC CUP REVIEW - ROUND 14 Wild winds lashed bayside Frankston on Saturday afternoon, with a bruising affair resulting in a painstaking two-point loss for the Dandenong Stingrays. Up against their closest country rivals - Gippsland - a midfield masterclass by Hunter Clark wasn’t enough to give the finals bound ‘Rays the four points. With a five-goal breeze to the City End, the Power couldn’t quite capitalize in the first quarter, kicking seven behinds to hold just a narrow sixpoint quarter time lead. In the second, Clark and midfielders Mitch Cotter and Tom Murphy started gaining an advantage at the clearances, with the combination of Tom De Koning and Bailey Williams in the ruck causing the Power some headaches. An avalanche of goals to the City End, including an utterly classy snap from Clark and some

fine work by Riley D’Arcy forward saw the ‘Rays surge clear by 13-points at the main break. With injuries mounting for both sides, in what was already a fierce contest with plenty of bone crunching tackles and contests, the Power finally used the wind to their advantage, slamming on six-goals to two to once again wrestle the lead back narrowly with a quarter to play. The Power refused to give up against the wind, taking their lead out to as much as 22-points at the 15th minute mark of the final quarter. The ‘Rays - down two on the bench - finally got the game on their terms, running quickly off the backline via some daring kicking from Mason De Wit and giving forwards De Koning, D’Arcy and Jai Nanscawen the silver service that had been lacking before hand. Despite finishing with a flurry of goals, the under siege Power held firm - namely through the efforts of Sean Masterson and tough midfielder Callum Porter, to breathe life into their season once more. There was plenty to like from an individual

point of view for the ‘Rays, with Clark playing a colossal game through the midfield, using his excellent hands and elite foot skills to set up his teammates. Will Hamill, De Wit and Campbell Hustwaite (three goals) all played strong games. The loss did nothing to the Stingrays’ pursuit of a top four spot, with only percentage keeping them out. They will look to rebound quickly when they host Bendigo Pioneers on Saturday at Shepley Oval. STINGRAYS 2.2 8.4 10.6 14.8(92) POWER 2.7 5.9 11.10 14.10(94) Dandenong Stingrays Goals: C. Hustwaite 3, R. D’’Arcy 3, H. Clark 2, J. Nanscawen 2, T. Murphy, F. Bayne, M. Cotter, T. Dekoning Best: H. Clark, W. Hamill, C. Hustwaite, M. Cotter, J. Davies, M. DeWit. Gippsland Power Goals: A. Hodge 3, S. Flanders 3, C. Serong 3, X. Duursma 2, K. Drew, R. Henkel, N. Hogan. Best: S. Masterson, C. Serong, B. Smith, N. Hogan, C. Porter, C. Henness

Thunder defender Roddy Vargas puts his experience to good use against Goulburn. 171052 Picture: ROB CAREW 37 DANDENONG JOURNAL Monday, 31 July, 2017

Sport

Awards recognise clubs’ efforts By Nick Creely The City of Greater Dandenong only recently announced its 2017 Sports Awards winners, which recognizes the outstanding work of local clubs, teams and individuals to enhance performance and engage with the local community.

This year’s winners and achievements Project of the Year The Big Issue - Community Street Soccer Program Dandenong In its ninth year of operation, the Community Street Soccer Program (CSSP), led by head coach Stuart McGown, uses sports a means to engage with the homeless, marginalized and disadvantage. The Dandenong program had 908 players attend in the last 12 months. All Abilities Award Sandown Cobras All Abilities Sports Club The Sandown Cobras works to support children and youth to participate in local sport, such as basketball and football. The club provides a fun and safe environment for all abilities children to keep active. Team of the Year Joint Winners: Dandenong Rangers SEABL Women’s Team and Dandenong Angels Baseball A-Grade Team. The Rangers had a stunning 2016 SEABL season, winning the East Conference and going on to the SEABL National Championship, and are again in the mix of finals. The side is made up predominantly of Dandenong players who started out at junior domestic level. The Angels won their first premiership in A Grade since 1964 last year, and are a very deserved winner of the award. With a mix of youth and experience, the Angels are a force to be reckoned with.

Athletes of the Year Junior Athlete of the Year: Yash Pednekar North Dandenong Cricket Club The star youngster continues to turn heads in the cricketing world, and will represent Australia at Under-16 level early in 2018 in a series against Pakistan. Male Athlete of the Year: Nilesh Vaheesan Dandenong Springvale Athletics Club Nilesh is the currently Under 18 State 110m hurdles champion, after claiming the title in 2017. He has also competed and finished strongly in the

400m hurdles, and is an outstanding runner. Coach of the Year Joint Winners: Gulcan Koca - Dandenong City Soccer Club and Stuart McGown - Community Street Soccer Program Koca has been City’s girls’ coach for the past five season, and also plays professionally with Melbourne Victory and Calder United. She is a rising coach who is set to go far in the game. McGown is the longest serving coach of the CSSP and is an inspiring role model for troubled youth in the Dandenong area.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Sports Club of the Year Dandenong Baseball Club (DBC) The DBC had a very successful 2016 season with many premiership across the grades. It established a junior development program too, aimed at building junior numbers. Volunteer of the Year Kelly Applebee - Dandenong Women’s Cricket Club Kelly has been a loyal servant of the Lions for as long as anyone can remember, and is one of the most respected members of the Women’s Premier Cricket Panel.

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Greyhound racing’s most exciting format will take over Sandown Park in September with Australia’s fastest chasers converging for an entire program of match racing. The Speed Star ‘Super Sunday’ will be run on Sunday 10 September and will see 48 greyhounds contest 24 match races with $150,000 up for grabs. Matches will be run over all three racing distances. “The Speed Star has grown to become one of the most popular and most eagerly anticipated events we run each year,” said Sandown CEO Greg Miller. “Seeing the fastest chasers in the country racing head-to-head and against the clock - it’s as pure racing as there is. “The response from greyhound racing participants, punters and fans for previous series has been extremely positive, and expanding the concept to include more greyhounds and over all distances is an exciting evolution that will only help drive further interest.” Jason Cauchi, Fixed Odds Racing Manager of

Zara's Entity is one of many greyhounds set to race in September's Speed Star 'Super Sunday'.

range of pari-mutuel and fixed odds betting options. Greyhounds qualify for each event based on times recorded at Sandown Park from Thursday 1 June 2017 until Sunday 3 September. Additional qualifying trials will be run on Sunday 20 and 27 August, and Sunday 3 September. Black Mumbo is the third fastest qualifier over the 515m with his brilliant 29.275 gallop, Burn One Down leads the stayers with 41.733, while Bella Shima heads the middle distance qualification with 34.074. Patrons attending the match racing spectacular will be treated to live music and a chance to win great prizes. Entry to the meeting is free.

Greyhounds at TAB, concurred. “Head to head greyhound racing is an exciting wagering product that has proven very popular with punters, and I am sure that the extended format will also prove popular,” he said. The match races will be run in six events with eight dogs in each event, allowing TAB to offer a

Current Speed Star standings 1. Zara’s Entity - 29.267 2. Eminent Reality - 29.270 3. Black Mumbo - 29.275 4. Extreme Magic - 29.356 5. Worm Burner - 29.358 6. Cairo Calling - 29.469

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