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Seth at the computer with teacher Kieran Nolan. of the cash. Mr Nolan said that rather than making a decision himself, each class could vote on what they thought was worth the investment. “Everything on the list is stuff that the kids came up with,” he said. “I expected it to be wacky stuff but it was all cutting-edge.” He set up a voting system online using blockchain, which is the premise behind bitcoin. Mr Nolan said it distributed secure pieces of information to different computers rather than relying on centralised data storage. “That data belongs to someone else and they can delete it at any time,” he said. “This technology means that can’t happen.” A 3D printer was in the lead, ahead of virtual reality, drones and robotics.
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An online search for the world’s best school led a Singapore father to bring his son to Dandenong North. Now eight-year-old Seth is not only excelling in his studies at Wooranna Park Primary School, he’s teaching other students. Principal Ray Trotter said people remembered only a small portion of what they saw and heard. “We remember 95 per cent of what we teach,” he said. “You need to activate for it to stick. “If I tell you that you know things that other people want to know, it builds your self-esteem.” He said teaching coding to other students many older than him - was building Seth’s confidence and social skills. “And to introduce all of our children to the digital world is absolutely crucial now,” Mr Trotter said. “What Kieran is doing is way out there.” Teacher Kieran Nolan started his working life in network engineering, which took him into schools about 10 years ago. Then Wooranna Park was looking for “a computer geek”. His role really took off after he provided a gifted student with books in CISCO - networking - to learn from at home. “The other kids wanted to do it, too,” Mr Nolan said. “They started building virtual networks and then physical networks.” He’d provided them with an old switch and server. They wanted to add a router to the mix but there was no budget for it. Mr Nolan had a family friend who needed help with a virus on his computer. “I had no time but I told him I had some really smart kids,” he said. “They got his data back and got paid $100 for it and bought a router. “It’s sort of been organic from there.” Andrew Kwan is a US-based software developer who mined online currency bitcoin in the early days. He’s been to 200 schools across America, Mr Nolan said, and someone from the Blockchain Centre suggested he check out Wooranna Park. About eight months ago he did just that and told Mr Nolan it was the best school he’d ever seen. He gifted 21 bitcoins, worth about $30,000 at the time, to further boost the school’s technology offering. When the Journal visited, the school was conducting an immutable vote on how to spend some
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By Casey Neill An off-leash dog park, a rock-climbing wall and picnic tables could fill the space created when Noble Park’s level crossings are removed. But river red gums weren’t on the list of recommendations from an expert panel that was enlisted to shape the open space formed by the Level Crossing Removal Project. Their report released on Tuesday 22 August said the Noble Park open space would mainly be linear parkland dedicated to grass, trees and a walking and cycling path. The path will run 17 kilometres between Caulfield and the Yarraman Trail. Removing the Heatherton, Chandler and Corrigan road crossings will also create three recreation spaces, at Ross Reserve, Heatherton Road and Chandler Road. The panel wants to build on the world-class skate facilities at Ross Reserve through outdoor gym equipment, a mini rock climbing wall, picnic tables, a playground and table tennis. The panel recommended a dedicated off-leash dog park area near Ross Reserve. In response to 92 per cent of community survey respondents saying they planned to use the shared path for recreation and exercise, the panel recommended exercise pit-stops, rest areas, bike repair stands and drink fountains alongside it. The panel said planting new river red gums was an important discussion topic. The Journal reported in August last year that the community was reeling following shock news that dozens of decades-old river red gums and several other trees on Mons Parade, between Heatherton Road and Briggs Crescent, would be removed.
Progress on the Noble Park level crossing removals. “The trees are prone to dropping branches, hence the panel’s recommendation to plant similar species such as manna gums,” the panel report said. The panel also recommended that an art curator be brought on, but existing art work underneath Noble Park Station and plaza should be retained. The State Government will now consider the expert panel’s recommendations in conjunction with Level Crossing Removal Authority as work progresses towards final designs which are set to be released later this year.
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It’s the colour that cares for daffodil school fundraiser Dandenong Primary School raised cash for cancer research while building community connectedness. Principal Daniel Riley said children were invited to dress in yellow on Thursday 24 August for a donation to the Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day fund-raising effort. The school raised $440. “Most importantly for us it was great community-building event,” Mr Riley said. “We also held a morning tea for parents and staff. “We threw the staff room door open and everyone brought a plate to share. “It was a great way for parents to engage with teachers in a fun, relaxed way.”
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Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society
100 years ago 30 August 1917 Dandenong Postal Service At the meeting of the Dandenong shire council a petition will be presented against the alterations in closing the Melbourne mail at 10.30am instead of 12noon. Many people do not receive their morning mail till 10.30 making it impossible to answer correspondence without enduring a loss of 24 hours. Chimney Sweep The spring cleaning chimney sweep will be in Dandenong on Thursday. Orders may be left at this office. J Stewart chimney sweep.
50 years ago 5 September 1967 Training for baton twirls Dandenong - The girls of the Victorian Baton
Twirlers are training for their displays in Dandenong Town Hall on 15 September. Final arrangements have been made for the trip to Tasmania and they will be billeted in Tasmania by the Baton Twirlers team for about five days. They will perform at numerous functions while in Tasmania.
20 years ago 1 September 1997 Designing women Talented dressmaker Mrs Pat McDonald, 69, has been plying her trade for 50 years in Dandenong. Two articles in the Journal have prompted Mrs McDonald to turn back the clock. One was of Mrs Vera Edwards in the bouffant pink tulle ball gown with she wore many years ago in the Dandenong Town Hall when
she took out the coveted Belle Of Belles title. The other was about the 93rd birthday of Mrs Marie Prendergast. “I helped make Vera’s gown which we literally all worked on at the time,” she said. “We worked at the shop in Vanity Fair and Mrs Prendergast, who owned the shop, was my boss. “Mr Stan Prendergast built Vanity Court and Mrs Prendergast’s boutique and dress making salon was opposite the town hall at the front of the arcade in Lonsdale Street. “That is why Vera literally stitched into her gown, had such a short distances to go to face the judges. “Mrs Prendergast used to design and cut out all her gowns with, their eye catching grace and style.” Over the decades Mrs McDonald made hundreds of debutante gowns, evening gowns, cocktail gowns, wedding gowns, and
bridesmaid gowns. Her bridal album is a mannequin parade of fashions through the eras that reveals “nothing in the fashion world is really new under the sun”. She made gowns for many of Dandenong’s elite, including the wives of MPs, doctors and pharmacists and mayoresses. Mrs McDonald did her training at the Emily McPherson College of Domestic Economy and started making dresses for dolls at the age of 10.
5 years ago 3 September 2012 Blitz on dumping Garbage dumpers outside Springvale charity shops will be targeted in an undercover operation by Greater Dandenong council officers. Dumping costs St Vincent De Paul society $30,000 a year to dispose of the rubbish.
Chipping away Freemason history What’s in a Name delves into the fascinating stories and personalities behind some of the city’s bestknown street names and locations. This week the Journal looks at the new Freemasons Lane. Freemasons Lane came to be through the Revitalising Central Dandenong project. It runs off Mason Street, near the Masonic Hall. Greater Dandenong councillors gave the green light to its name in February after receiving positive community feedback on the idea, including a 117-signature petition. It recognises the 1923-built Masonic Hall’s community, social and architectural significance and strong links to Dandenong’s history. Freemasons Victoria Grand Master Don Reynolds said markers that acknowledged the past in a changing urban environment provided future generations with an opportunity to gain knowledge of a local area’s history, adding to the quality of the social environment.
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NAME The 1919 Dandenong township plan shows a cottage on Lot 12, the site where the Masonic Hall is now built. No documentation could be located on the date of its demolition. The history of the Masonic Lodge started in 1876 when the Lodge of Sincerity was consecrated. The first meeting to consider forming the Lodge of Free and Acceptable Masons was held on 3 September 1876 but the lodge was closed in 1881.
It wasn’t until 1896 that re-opening the lodge was considered. Members from the original lodge joined this new Lodge of Sincerity and brought with them regalia, furniture and money. It was consecrated on 24 August 1896 and meetings were held monthly at the lodge room of the Mechanics Institute at the Shire Offices. In December 1907 members decided to set aside part of the membership dues and initiation fees to build a Masonic Temple. In the 1920s the lodge was struggling for space due to a large increase in memberships and on 7 September 1922 the lodge held a meeting to discuss the possibility of building. A contract was entered with Brother G Snell to have plans and specifications drawn up for the cost of £2800. Tenders were called and a building contract was signed with Brother N A Taylor for the total sum of £2530. The building was completed in 1923, with all
furniture and fittings for the supper and lodge room donated by members. The lodge held its first meeting in the new building on 22 December 1923. On 16 August 1924 a ceremony of dedication was held and the foundation stone was unveiled. In 1991 the Dandenong Masonic Temple as well as those in Springvale, Mordialloc and Chelsea closed and amalgamated to use a new building in Keysborough. In 1992 the building was used by the Recycle Workshop and by September 1996, Mick and Rosa Valenti had acquired the building. In December 1996 they leased the building to the Spanish Christian Church for three years with Guillermo Esquivell as the Senior Minister. The building is now vacant. Greater Dandenong Council will transform the space into an art gallery. - Information courtesy Greater Dandenong Heritage Study
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By Casey Neill Keysborough hasn’t got the services to cater for all of its residents, says one frustrated local. Amelia Morrison used to live in Dandenong North and moved to Somerfield a year ago. She said there was a lack of infrastructure, with no cafes other than Parkmore and more land opening at the Dandenong Bypass and Chandler Road intersection. “There’s really nothing here,” she said. “Greater Dandenong Council don’t seem to be interested. “This development didn’t happen overnight. “I just feel the council didn’t do enough.” Ms Morrison said supermarkets were “flat out” and she had to travel to Dandenong, Springvale or further to get a coffee.
“It’s just the inconvenience for people,” she said. She said the council focused on Springvale and “making ridiculously ugly arches” and on Dandenong, “making that pretty”. “They charge people the earth for their rates and do not give them anything for it,” she said. In a statement, Greater Dandenong Council said it had an obligation to the entire municipality and each year carefully deliberated on how it spent operational and capital funds. “There has been substantial investment in that area and the success of investment, both public and private sector, is evidenced by the rapid growth of the area and the significant value of properties.” The statement said the council would continue to invest in infrastructure in the area and, where necessary and appropriate, do so in partnership
and collaboration with other public sector agencies or private sector entities. “The City of Greater Dandenong has a strong history of advocating for additional infrastructure in the Keysborough South area and this has been further evidenced by council, together with key community stakeholders, lobbying for accessible education in the area.” Intrapac Property chief operating officer Max Shifman said an additional cafe for the Somerfield estate and local area was a great idea and one that his company would support. “The Keysborough South Shopping Centre offers an Italian-style cafe in addition to a Woolworths supermarket and specialty retailers including a medical centre and pharmacy, all of which are much needed and important amenities to the local residents,” he said.
In the running marathon team looks for members A Dandenong charity isn’t just walking the walk to support refugees and asylum seekers. The Friends of Refugees team will run to raise cash to help people find a better future. The runners are hoping to raise $50,000 for their participation in the Melbourne Marathon which will be held on Sunday 15 October. The team is looking for more members as well as sponsors. Participants can choose from 3 kilometre, 5.7km, 10km, 21.1km and 42.195km courses at www.melbournemarathon.com.au and should select Friends of Refugees as their team to lace up their runners alongside the charity crew. Visit friendsofrefugeesmelbournemarathon2017.gofundraise.com.au to donate. Friends of Refugees was founded in early 2013 to fill service gaps for people seeking asylum and refugees. It has become a central source of first-line relief for people seeking asylum in Melbourne’s South-East. The group provides food, education support, job training, resettlement programs and a drop-in centre as a welcoming and safe environment for people in desperate need.
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By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong’s recycling waste is on track for a productive future. The council’s engineering services director Julie Reid spoke to the Journal following a report from ABC program Four Corners highlighting huge stockpiles of glass intended for recycling. “Polytrade was a big focus in that report. Polytrade was under a fair amount of scrutiny in that report,” she said. The company has the council’s recycling contract. “We just considered whether Polytrade had moved on since that time,” Ms Reid said. “A lot has happened in the past few months. “They introduced some advanced technology to sort glass. “That certainly is in our Ordish Road municipal recycling facility at the moment. “There was a flood of glass in the market and they weren’t getting as much for it, I believe. “The new technology does something with the glass that allows it to be more palatable to overseas markets.” Ms Reid said the council was watching the recycling space all the time so did not hold a special investigation following the program. “The recycled market has been through lots of fluctuations,” she said.
Police are appealing for video footage from the public following an assault on a Pakenham man outside Dandenong Hospital. Greater Dandenong CIU investigators are looking into the circumstances of an affray outside the David Street hospital about 3.30pm on Tuesday 22 August. A 47-year-old man suffered minor injuries during the incident and was released from hospital after observation. Police declined to speak further on what exactly took place. Investigators are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV or mobile phone footage to come forward. A Monash Health spokeswoman said the incident occurred outside the hospital, and police were handling the matter. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.
Pair in robbery spree Greater Dandenong engineering services director Julie Reid. 172012 “We watch it really carefully to make sure we’re still getting good value for money. “Our contract does have a requirement for any of our contractors to meet industry standards.” She said that people placing unrecyclable materials into their recycling bins did create
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Students back their school upgrade Lyndale Secondary College’s rebuild drew attention from Education Minister James Merlino. He visited the Dandenong North school with Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams on Wednesday 16 August. The State Government has so far invested $13 million to rebuild Lyndale. Work is well underway on the school’s new STEM centre and performing arts space, with more to come. Student leaders told Mr Merlino how important the upgrade was to them and their education. Mr Merlino and Ms Williams also stopped
by Dandenong’s Emerson School to discuss the school’s plans for the future. They met principal John Mooney to learn about Emerson’s programs for students with intellectual processing difficulties. Emerson School is the largest specialist school of its type in Victoria and provides a wide range of educational, therapeutic and developmental programs for students. “Whether it be a mainstream setting or a tailored educational environment, our priority is to create opportunity for every student, and our schools are at the heart of that,” Ms Williams said.
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Greater Dandenong’s five Community Hubs will share a $10,000 boost. Intrapac Property presented the grant to Community Hubs Australia (CHA) at Dandenong West Primary School on Monday 21 August. The cash will go towards child-minding and playgroups so migrant and refugee women can study. The Greater Dandenong hubs are at the Dandenong South, Dandenong, Dandenong West, Springvale Rise and St Anthony’s primary schools and engaged 1600 families last year. CHA chief operating officer Luke Atkin said the whole community hub model was predicated on partnerships. “Every benefit that comes of these partnerships really does make a difference to the community,” he said. He said supporting migrant women as they transitioned to life in Australia helped to embed them into their new community.
Intrapac Property chief operating officer Max Shifman said the developers Somerfield in Keysborough was an ethnically diverse community much like Dandenong West Primary, with residents from about 36 nationalities. He said he was a first generation Australian migrant, and he hoped the grant would help migrant women to participate in everything that makes Australia such a great place to live. Four women who use the hub thanked Mr Shifman, telling him that the money would enable them to learn while their children had fun and prepared for kindergarten. Dandenong West Primary principal Bev Hansen said the school’s hub opened in about 2014. One third of her students are refugees. She said schools were often the first point of contact for new arrivals to Australia. Through its community hub, Dandenong West can connect parents to other services and reduce social isolation. Visit www.communityhubs.org.au for more information.
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EXPECT TO BE IMPRESSED THOSE who are looking to take the plunge shouldn’t go past this fantastic entry level residence. Perfect for first-time buyers, investors or those looking to downsize, this two-bedroom home represents a genuinely savvy investment. Currently tenanted and recently renovated, it features a new kitchen, stylish bathroom with separate bath/ shower and glossy porcelain tiles and new carpets throughout. But it’s the unit’s outstanding location that really sets it apart from many others. Situated in the prized older section of Dandenong, it’s just a short walk from the shops, cafes, cinemas and Dandenong Plaza as well as the thriving Lonsdale Street Hub. Buses, trains, medical centres and the excellent Dandenong Market, it’s all here in this up-and-coming satellite city. Active residents will enjoy the home’s proximity to sporting clubs and the walking tracks and outdoor gym equipment of Pultney Street Park, just two blocks down the hill. And there’s no shortage of schools nearby, including St Mary’s Catholic Primary School on the next corner. Extras include a lock-up garage plus an extra car spot on title, gas heating, air conditioning, day/ night blinds and external awnings, built-in wardrobes and super secure entry. It includes a private north-facing paved courtyard with pergola. It’s one of only three units in a wellmaintained complex which offers a convenient lifestyle at an affordable price. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1/104 McCrae Street, Dandenong Price: $420,000 - $462,000 Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms,1 car garage View: By appointment Agent: Peter Konidaris, 0421 274 996, OBRIEN REAL ESTATE, KEYSBOROUGH, 9701 8611
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THIS superbly located residence is set on 742 square metres and is offered in its original condition. The new owners will be able to look beyond the presentation, roll up their sleeves and reinvigorate with some tender loving care to build their new dream home or utilise the space with a view to potential redevelopment. It offers three bedrooms, sunny living room, central kitchen, plus large rear yard with garage. With public transport just down the street, Keysborough Secondary College, Heatherhill Primary, Heatherhill Pre-school and Luxford Reserve meters away plus a convenient shopping strip and renown Burden Park around the corner, everything is close by. It’s never been easier to leave the car at home. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 38 Hosken Street, Springvale South Price: On application Description: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2 car garage View: By appointment Auction: Saturday 9 September, 11am Agent: Andy Choi, 0432 671 702 and Lily Vuong, 0472 608 618, AREA SPECIALIST, 8586 6411 2 DANDENONG JOURNAL
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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY LIVING ELEMENTS THESE two well-presented and maintained two-bedroom units, which are both are leased to long-term tenants, provide a safe, secure investment with dual rental income of about $29,000 per annum. They are ideal for the super fund. The new owner would be able to live in one and rent the other or subdivide and sell. Both units feature good-sized kitchens/ lounges and bedrooms, gas appliances, separate backyards and single brick garages. Unit one also has a sizeable fenced front yard. There is plenty of scope to add future value here via an upgrading to maximise either rental return or future sale price. They are in a great Dandenong North location close to EastLink/ Monash Freeway access, bus, schools, Brady Road and Waverley Gardens Shopping Centres. â&#x2014;?
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1 & 2 / 194 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North Price: $700,000 - $770,000 Description: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage View: Saturday as advertised or by appointment Agent: Ari Oinonen 0402 349 644, Silvana Lakic 0412 241 888, BARRY PLANT, DANDENONG SALES, 9706 7455
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POTENTIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY THIS is the chance to purchase this property in a sought-after area of Noble Park. It is in a fantastic location, close to the South Eastern Private Hospital, Eastlink, Princes Highway, Monash Freeway and with public transport right on your doorstep. Situated across from a local group of shops, this property is perfectly suited for redevelopment. The new owners could keep the existing home and build units behind or demolish and build multiple units or town houses (STCA). The features of this home include two spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, family sized living area, gas heating and evaporative cooling, two bathrooms, one with wheelchair access, and a secure yard with Colorbond front fencing and gates. This is a solid built family home with everything the new owner could need. There are many possibilities for this property, including a possible site for redevelopment of units or townhouses. â&#x2014;?
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1269 Heatherton Road, Dandenong North Price: $ 650,000 - 715,000 Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car garage View: As advertised Auction: Sunday, 24 September, 1.30pm Agent: Peter Ferguson, 0419 559 449 and Penny Ferguson, 0412 559 405, OBRIEN REAL ESTATE NARRE WARREN, 8794 0500 dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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YOUR OWN PIECE OF AUSTRALIAN THIS original Victorian cottage Church of England vicarage is in perfect condition and retains the original charm and character but with all modern family requirements in a fantastic location on a huge 868sqm block. This home is a testament to its present owners exposing the elegance of this period with original features. It has soaring 12ft ceilings in the hallway, Baltic pine flooring, doors and ceilings, ornate cornices and architraves, lead lights and dado panelling. There are five fireplaces but with its ducted heating and evaporative cooling throughout, the home caters for seasonal comforts. Three bedrooms, most with open fireplaces, retain the period feel. There are also two toilets and one bathroom in this grand home. The well-appointed kitchen features a five-burner stainless steel cooker, granite cooktop and timber benchtops plus dishwasher which gives modern conveniences while still retaining the character of the original country style home. There is also a large family room plus dining area and fireplace with gas coonara, timber French doors which lead out to a huge cafĂŠ blind enclosed patio entertaining area. There is also a little computer utility nook area off the laundry. Workshop, storage sheds, more storage or playroom bungalow for grandchildren and a triple carport just about complete the picture. The photos speak for themselves. This cottage gardens and an original piece of Australian history is in walking distance to all facilities. â&#x2014;?
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: Bakewell Street, Cranbourne Price: $780,000 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 car garage View: By appointment Agent: Frank Barrett, 0418 800 912, FINNING FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, CRANBOURNE, 5996 1200
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This elevated property is completely surrounded by new developments. It boasts excellent views to the East and has a sunny Northerly aspect. The three bedroom home requires some renovation. The block of approximately 660m2 is ripe for development (STCA). An ideal improver OR project for the astute purchaser. JUST GO FOR IT!
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SPACIOUS CENTRAL VILLA UNIT!
Much larger than the average, this unit consists of a large lounge/dining room overlooking the front gardens and street, a kitchen/ meals area with access to the paved courtyard and two huge bedrooms located around a central bathroom. This front unit has the benefits of its own driveway with additional carspace in front of the lock up garage. There are only four on the block with owners who take care of the gardens and amenities. Walk to the Plaza, Market, Schools and shops! YOU WON'T BUY BETTER!
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Set in a small block of apartments, this central unit comes with two bedrooms with built in robes, good size lounge, meals area off the kitchen, combined bathroom/laundry and a lock up garage on a separate Title. Short walk to the station, bus stop and many other central amenities. Currently let to a long term tenant who would love to stay on or Vacant Possession available if need be. QUICK! GRAB THIS ONE!
For sale: $245,000 to $269,000 open: Wed 4:40pm to 5:00pm & sat 1:00pm to 1:20pm
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This well cared for unit is set amongst others who care for their properties. Two bedrooms with open plan living and adjacent kitchen with the possibility to renovate and open up even further. Separate driveway with carport. Includes private rear courtyard plus a neat and tidy front yard on Title. First time offered for over 20 years! INSPECT WITH CONFIDENCE!
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Situated midway between the many amenities and retail attractions of Dandenong Plaza and Waverley Gardens Shopping Centres, while also enjoying easy accessibility to both the Monash Freeway and Eastlink, this well-presented twobedroom unit provides a hassle-free base in a most convenient locale. Jaymee Le 0416 336 902
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$560,000-$615,000 Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am Photo ID Required CONTACT Alex Khun 0438 443 846 Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
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STYLE, SOPHISTICATION & LOW MAINTENANCE Located just moments away from highly regarded Haileybury and Lighthouse Christian College’s, centred perfectly between Parkmore Shopping Centre and the newly constructed Keysborough South Shopping precinct with even easier access to the Eastlink, you cannot deny that this location has it all. • Sizeable living area situated at front of the home • 3 bedrooms itted w/ BIR’s • Master bedroom w/ WIR & dual vanity tiled ensuite • Oversized home theatre room • Well designed kitchen w/ ample storage & SS appliances • Open plan family living/dining • Decked outdoor entertainment space • Spacious rear yard w/ easy care landscaping • Central heating/evaporative cooling • Double car remote access garage • 30sq/512m2 (approx.)
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$870,000 - $955,00 Wed: 5:30 - 6:00pm Sat: 1:00 - 1:30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Alex Khun 0438 443 846 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
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$320,000-$350,000 Saturday @ 12:00pm-12:30pm Photo ID Required contact Jacques Tuyan 0413 135 514 Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 office 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
• 3 bedrooms itted w/ BIR’s • Updated central bathroom w/ separate toilet • Family living area overlooking front garden • Kitchen w/ ample storage space and gas cooktop • Laundry w/ external access • Ducted heating and cooling • Block of 2 (no owner’s corporation) • 308m2 (approx.)
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2 good-sized bedrooms Kitchen w/ gas cooktop Family central tiled bathroom Split system in living area Separate laundry Low maintenance rear courtyard Two-way single lock up garage 134m2 (approx.)
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4 generous size bedrooms, 1 bathroom/2 toilets Alarm System Ducted Heating and Evaporative Cooling Well designed and easy to maintain gardens Walking distance to Springvale Central and public transport • Walking distance to both primary and secondary school • NBN Internet ready
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auction 9th September @ 12:30pm 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 Days esr $640,000 - $690,000 vieW Contact Agent Photo ID Required contact Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Alex Khun 0438 443 846 office 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
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Parkdale 34 Clare Street
North-facing living in premium locale.
For auction.
9701 8611
Saturday 23 September at 10:30am
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Space for families, single-level ease for downsizers and a prized locale for investors, this 4 bedroom home is hot property. • • • • • •
Both formal & casual light-filled living zones Central kitchen (Bosch d/washer) Large laundry, ducted heating & s/s cooling Study/4th bedroom North-facing courtyard & DBL auto garage Premium 463sqm (approx.) allotment
Peter Konidaris 0421 274 996 Darren Hutchins 0419 304 646
Close to cafes, stations & Parktone PS this home is moments to the zoned Parkdale SC.
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Saturday 9 September at 11am Situated in very sought after location of Noble Park is an opportunity to secure this fabulous development opportunity comprising of an original 2 bedroom home on a glorious 730sqm approx. Perfect to either develop into a unit site (STCA).
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Step inside this original weatherboard home and be amazed at how well it has been maintained. To your left is a light filled lounge and meals area with LED downlights, split system a/c and gas heater too. Flow through to an updated kitchen which features plenty of storage, gas cooking and stainless steel appliances as well as access to a separate laundry. Continue down the hall to find two bedrooms with BIR and master suite with added study area and access to the backyard. With a patio for entertaining, veggie patch waiting for you to bring it back to life and a four car garage as well as double car port. This home is a blank canvas waiting for you to make it your own.
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On average homes that combined print with a digital campaign achieved a better sale price by 3.1%
Commercial Offering With Huge Potential Located next door to Woolworths along one of Warragul’s prominent CBD streets, this superb 1,627m2 site is perfectly suited for investors or developers alike. Visibility and access are terrific with over 18 metres frontage to Victoria Street and almost 30 metres to the rear lane. The shared office arrangement provides 8 separate rooms and integrated staff facilities/amenities, and all rooms are currently let. This impressive freehold not only provides a steady income, but has tremendous future opportunities with sites like this now rare to find in this vibrant CBD and rapidly growing town.
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A vibrant community for over 55’s, featuring stylish apartments and a Community Centre that will leave you in awe. Lexington Gardens ofers everything you need. Our expansive Community Centre has recently been upgraded and features a grocer with fresh produce, indoor swimming pool, tennis court, gym, spa, bowling green, bar, theatre and a new café opening soon!
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Live the lifestyle stone bench tops, double glazed windows, stainless steel appliances and heating and cooling are also included. There are eight home designs and premium locations still available so Mr Devenish said potential residents are sure to find the right layout and location to suit their lifestyle. “As the most spacious community of its type and located close to shops, transport and all local amenities, it’s no wonder over 75 per cent of the first stage of Sanctuary Lifestyle Drouin has been sold,” Mr Devenish said. “With affordable site fees and no council rates, no entry fees or body corporates to pay along with discounted services and NBN access, why wouldn’t you want to downsize and enjoy the benefits of community living? “The beautiful surrounds of Drouin’s main street and the numerous walking tracks make Sanctuary Lifestyle Drouin the perfect place to live.” For a free information package or appointments at the display suite at Harmon Drive in Drouin contact Elizabeth on 1300 835 463 or email info@sanctuarylifestyle.com.au.
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Laiba and Zoann from Noble Park Secondary College with South East Water graduate engineer Marzieh Lotfollahi at South East Water’s Frankston headquarters as part of the Women in the Pipeline work experience program.
Girls get into the flow of water career options By Casey Neill Noble Park students are partnering with South East Water to guide a steady stream of girls into STEM careers. The Women in the Pipeline program is a first for the water authority and is encouraging female students at Noble Park Secondary College to consider jobs in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Two students from the college completed a work experience program. “The girls thoroughly enjoyed their time there and will reflect on it as a positive experience to help them make decisions towards their future careers,” Noble Park Secondary College careers and VET co-ordinator Sandra Vaina said. She said South East Water’s Shellie Watkins was one of the speakers who were invited to the school’s Future Pathways Expo. “The students were totally captivated by her honesty and sincerity about her journey towards her current career,” she said.
South East Water education officer Mandy McDonald said a group of VCE chemistry students toured the Mount Martha Water Recycling Plant. She said more than 40 per cent of the organisation’s employees worked in engineering, science and technical roles. “STEM skills are crucial to our ability to deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services,” she said. “South East Water’s Women in the Pipeline program enables us to take traditionally male careers into secondary schools and promote them to female students.” Ms McDonald said two thirds of children aged nine to 11 who were asked to draw a scientist drew a man. “We need to remove the bias and stereotyping, and show that it’s fine to see a woman with steel cap boots, a hard hat, overalls and a high-vis vest taking water samples at water treatment plant, and providing analytical data to our teams,” she said. “We want to demonstrate that the water in-
dustry provides excellent career opportunities for females as well as males. “Noble Park Secondary College is similarly committed to getting girls excited about roles that may be traditionally thought of as male, so we naturally wanted to work with them.” Ms McDonald hopes the students will develop a deeper understanding about particular STEM careers and appreciate that opportunities in these fields are inclusive to all, irrespective of gender. “It’s also about thinking anything is possible. Career pathways are rarely linear so if you really want a career in something, consider both traditional and non-traditional ways to get there,” she said. “It’s ultimately about widening our talent pool to ensure that we are securing the absolute best talent to work in our industry. “We want to employ high performing people - regardless of gender or culture - who are truly passionate about our vision of healthy water for life so that we can deliver the best outcomes for our customers and community.”
The opportunities and challenges in manufacturing will be the key theme of the Transforming Manufacturing Industry Forum at the Drum Theatre on Tuesday 12 September. The free event will demonstrate how automotive supply chain businesses are transitioning into new industry sectors like rail, defence, specialty vehicle manufacturing, building and construction, as well as embracing global market opportunities. Speakers will also highlight new opportunities for the automotive sector through new business models, innovation and diversification. There’ll be a morning of case study presentations followed by an afternoon of workshops on future trends in manufacturing. Registration starts at 8.30am and the event concludes at 5.30pm following a networking function. Industry and Employment Minister Wade Noonan will provide the opening address. Morning speakers will include Robert Bosch Australia president Gavin Smith, Nissan Casting Australia managing director Peter Jones, Holden Special Vehicles managing director Tim Jackson, Nitto Denko Australia managing director Michael Finn, MtM managing director Mark Albert, Venture DMG CEO Dean Lomas and Prodrive Racing Australia CEO Rod Nash. There’ll be question and answer panel sessions with these speakers. South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) executive officer Adrian Boden will launch the afternoon sessions, which will feature speakers from CSIRO, Swinburne, Industry Capability Network (Victoria) and more. Visit sep12forum.eventbrite.com.au to register for individual or multiple sessions. For more information, call Rozi Parisotto on 9938 0115 or email rozi.parisotto@ecodev.vic.gov.au. The Drum Theatre is at the Lonsdale and Walker street intersection in Dandenong.
Connecting with job seekers Dandenong companies took part in a fair to connect jobseekers with job opportunities. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams launched the Melbourne South-East Jobs Fair in Caulfield on Friday 17 August. Among the 47 companies involved were 10 from Dandenong - Adecco, Mission Australia, Skilinvest, Skills Plus/AMES, The Bridge Employment, Ventura Bus, Bar Crusher Boats, Chromaflo Technologies, Extrusion Profiles Australia and Jayco. About 4100 jobseekers, including auto industry workers, attended to hear about 1900 job vacancies. They got to speak to exhibitors, including Victoria Police, Department of Human Services and the Level Crossing Removal Authority to learn about local job and training opportunities. Participants also received information and attended sessions on resume writing and developing strategies for finding a job that suits their skills. “Dandenong is proudly one of the nation’s biggest manufacturing hubs. “There are jobs out there.”
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What’s on Dandenong food lovers This walking tour visits central Dandenong businesses for samples and a sit-down meal. Bookings essential. Phone 8571 1377 or book online. ■ Location confirmed upon booking. Thursday 14 September, 6pm to 8pm. $50 per person. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1377 or visit www.greaterdandenong.com.
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Spoken word artist Abdul Hammoud will host a creative writing workshop as part of the [Sub]Urban Studio project. He’ll help participants to workshop ideas and share tips. ■ The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Thursday 14 September, 10am to noon. A gold coin donation per session is suggested. Call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664 as places are limited.
Historic garden tour A tour guide will show participants around the two acre property, which includes Dandenong Shire’s first two-storey homestead Laurel Lodge, built in 1869, and Benga House, which when built in 1936 was to be the largest and most expensive house built in the shire. The historical gardens surrounding the houses feature two Morton Bay fig trees planted more than 130 years ago. Morning tea will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring their own lunch and picnic in the grounds. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 6 September, 10am to 12.30pm. $9 full price, $6.50 concession. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au for bookings.
In with the new This Hannah Wall exhibition through various levels of abstraction explores time, memories and feelings associated with a place. ■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Thursday 7 to Saturday 30 September. Monday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, and Saturdays, 11am to 3pm.
Memorial art prize The Ron Rado Memorial Acquisitive Art Prize annual prize is for visual arts and photography students who attend Chisholm Institute. Ron Rado was a Dandenong businessman and entrepreneur. ■ Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Thursday 7 to Saturday 30 September. Monday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, and Saturdays, 11am to 3pm.
■ Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale. Mondays, 9am to 11.30am. $2 per class. Call 9548 3972.
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 Rockpool Discovery This Me and My Dad session is for children aged seven to 11 years and an accompanying parent or carer. Participants will see seahorses, starfish, anemones and more. ■ Dandenong Library, Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 9 September, 3pm. Call 1300 630 920 for bookings.
ABBA-solutely fabulous! Rhonda Burchmore and Lara Mulcahy reunite for this new concert about their shared love for ABBA. ■ Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 9 September, 8pm to 10pm. Tickets are priced from $55. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
Your rights art The Your Rights art exhibition celebrates the art young people aged 15 to 22 made during a series of workshops. The works aim to express human rights through painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. ■ Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong, until Friday 15 September. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Call 9793 4511 for more information.
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has two big events coming up in September. A fund-raiser at the Noble Park RSL from 6.30pm on Saturday 16 September will feature a six-piece band. Senior Sergeant Ivan Petrunic will be the guest speaker at its next public forum. ■ Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Wednesday 20 September, 7.30pm. Call Dawn on 0407 325 030 for more information.
Chunky Move dance 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. Monday until 25 September, 6pm to 7.30pm. Bookings are essential. Visit www. greaterdandenong.com or call 8571 1666.
VET support Anyone enrolled in a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course can access a oneon-one mentoring support program. Greater Dandenong Libraries and Springvale Learning and Activities Centre are partnering for this program. ■ Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Wednesdays, 10am to 1pm. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff.
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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.
Chinese painting class Learn how to paint using traditional Chinese brush techniques. All paints and utensils are included. ■ Springvale Neighbourhood House, 4650 Queens Avenue, Springvale. Thursdays, 1.30pm to 3pm. $2 donation. Call 9548 3592 for more information.
Seniors meet Hallam Senior Citizens Centre hosts carpet bowls, bingo, games, club room events and day tours. New members are welcome. ■ Hallam Seniors Citizens Centre, 4 Princes Domain Place, Hallam. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Call Dorothy Mickelson on 9796 7580 for more information.
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DDCA season closing in fast after fixtures released By Nick Creely The Dandenong District Cricket Association has announced the turf fixtures for 2017/18 with cricket season just a month away from commencement. Much like the 2016/17 Turf 1 season, there will be 11 rounds of the home-and-away season. In total, there will be eight two-dayers and three one-dayers in a similar home-and-away format to last year. Reigning premiers Mordialloc will tackle North Dandenong in the opening round, while new Turf 1 club St Mary’s has a tough task against grand finalists HSD at Carroll Reserve. In the other opening round matches, Dingley hosts Berwick, Cranbourne travels to face Dandenong West, Hallam Kalora Park hosts Springvale South and Buckley Ridges faces Narre Warren at Park Oval. Last year’s grand finalists don’t play each other un-
til the new year in what will be a fascinating contest. In Turf 2, Parkmore Pirates and St Brigid’s/ St Louis will clash in what will be the marquee game of the opening round, while Narre South get the chance to wrong the rights of last year’s disappointment when they travel to face Lyndale at Barry Powell Reserve. For the full turf fixtures from Turf 1 to Turf 7, log on to My Cricket. The synthetic fixtures are set to be released in the coming days or weeks. In other news, the Dandenong District Cricket Umpires Association is again putting out a call for new umpires for the coming summer season. Umpires Association President Rory Ludowyk said it’s a great way for players who may have recently retired to stay involved in the game. And dads who enjoy umpiring their son’s junior games might want to step up and officiate at a higher level.
The association offers training and ongoing guidance for new members, and there is good remuneration paid in all turf grades. “Our Umpires Association has great social facilities based at Shepley Oval in Dandenong, and it’s a really welcoming group,” Ludowyk said. Most matches are on Saturday afternoons with some Sunday fixtures as well. Own transport is a must as the competition covers the cities of Casey and Greater Dandenong and also spreads into Kingston and Cardinia. Although a senior competition, a Working with Children’s card is also required for the role. The Dandenong District Cricket Umpires Association is holding its annual Rules for Rookies Night at Shepley Oval on Thursday 6 September starting at 7pm. For further information contact secretary Graham Allen on 0402 881 042 or email details to secretaryddcua@gmail.com.
The Dandenong Stingrays are bouncing into September and raring to get cracking into what is set to be a fascinating TAC Cup finals series. With the ’Rays finishing the home-andaway season in third spot after rounding out the regular season matches against Geelong Falcons on Sunday, they will meet the Eastern Ranges in what will be a truly tantalizing elimination final to be played on Sunday 10 September at MARS Stadium in Ballarat. Back in Round 8, the Stingrays comfortably knocked off the Ranges by 63 points in their only clash this season, with Mitch Cotter dominating through the middle and Tom De Koning and Jai Nanscawen bagging four majors. However, Eastern is glittered with talent, with such kids as Jaidyn Stephenson, Adam Cerra, Sam Hayes, Jackson Ross and Dylan Moore making for a formidable line-up. But the ’Rays are no shortage of stars either with AFL-bound talent Luke DaviesUniacke, Aiden Bonar and Hunter Clark in pristine form, while the likes of Mason De Wit, Nanscawen, Will Hamill, Angus Paterson and Bailey Williams are all entering the most important month of the season in pristine form. Their co-skipper Oscar Clavarino, who has already enjoyed stunning success with Haileybury College and Vic Country this season, has confidence that his side is peaking at the right time. “It’s great to see the boys come together at this time of the season and continue to play some good footy,” he said. “It reassures us that what we’ve done preseason and during the early stages of the season is really paying off. “However the hard work is yet to come.” Clavarino - who patrols the backline has had plenty of opportunity to watch how his side moves the ball, and identify the areas that make the ’Rays so strong. “I think the most impressive part of the team’s play in the last month or so is our ability to get the game on our terms and play to our strengths,” he said. “With a lot of running players we’ve become a great handball receiving team and have found a way to use that as a weapon to create attack off the half back line.”
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Big dance just one step away By Nick Creely JOURNAL FOOTBALL REVIEW SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2 - QUALIFYING FINAL Keysborough is inching one step closer to an inspired first premiership in the Southern Football League after dispatching Caulfield to the tune of 28-points at Meade Reserve on Saturday, 13.7(85) to 8.9(57). Coming in as warm favorites, with a host of stars in top touch, the Burra wasted no time in stamping their very powerful authority, putting the game away with an absolute clinical first quarter. After the Bears kicked the game’s opening major, only minutes into the contest, a bag of Timmy Werner goals within just two minutes of eachother got the ball rolling, with the Burras slamming on another four unanswered goals to hold a lead of 32-points at quarter time. With young Sandringham Dragon star Jacob Bakes (two goals), Jake D’Atri and Daniel Morland helping fill the void left by champion midfielder Ryan Goodes (jaw), the Bears couldn’t close in on the deficit in the second and third quarters, with the Burra kicking seven goals to four to further stamp its dominance, before taking the foot off the pedal in a lackluster final term. But it was the brilliant Werner who once again turned heads, pulling out yet another brilliant best afield performance in a win even more impressive considering Chris Bryan missed for personal reasons. Burras coach Matt Ferguson was thrilled with the brilliant first quarter from his side, but said the focus is now well and truly on their next opponents, a red-hot Chelsea Heights who have tasted defeat just three times this season. “We really built ourselves up for a strong start, we have been the best first-quarter side this year so we focused on doing what had worked throughout the year,” he said. “We are confident our best footy is good
Keysborough marched through to a second semi-final showdown against Chelsea Heights with an electric win over Caulfield on Saturday. enough but we respect Chelsea Heights strengths which are many,” Ferguson said. “We go in as underdogs but will give it a red hot crack.” DIVISION 3 - SECOND SEMI FINAL Finals always bring out the best in teams and Endeavour Hills may just be this year’s true contender in a wide open premiership race. Extraordinarily, the Eagles pulled off one of
their greatest wins in recent memory, knocking off dominant minor premier Hallam in a stunning performance that now sees them advance to the grand final, 7.5(47) to 9.9(63). The hot-starting Hawks banged through four first quarter goals to lead by nine-points at quarter time, before a brilliant team defensive unit held the competition’s most powerful attacking side to just 23-points in the final three quarters to
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Golden boy’s got his boots on By Nick Creely If one thing is for certain, it’s that Dandenong Thunder striker Brandon Barnes is going to strive in the NPL’s top tier in 2018. There is perhaps no striker currently not at an A-League club who is having a more profound impact on the soccer landscape of the south-east. After an astonishing 40 goals in 25 matches last season, Barnes took out the NPL2 Victoria best-and-fairest last year as well as the Golden Boot as the competition’s leading scorer and the Player’s Player award in recognition of his fine work by opponents and teammates. And if all goes to script - and it should - he is likely to walk away with the same awards this season. With talk continually ramping up about the south-east obtaining an A-League licence, Barnes’ form continues to go to another level. He has scored another 35 goals this season making it 75 in his last 53 games - more than 30 goals ahead of the next best striker in any of the three NPL divisions. Despite perhaps not being as ruthless as previous seasons, Barnes’ consistency shone brightest with just nine scoreless matches. But the scary part of it all for opposition goalkeepers and defenders in the NPL is that Barnes believes he can only get better. “I look back on this season, and I’m probably a bit harsh on myself, but I’m not really happy with how I’ve done - I’ve had a bit of a target that I’ve kept to myself this year and I’m a little bit off at the minute,” Barnes told the Journal in a recent interview. “I feel like my form has not dropped, but I haven’t got to where I’d like it to be - I’ve obviously had a baby recently so I’ve had a few things on my mind there. “But I’m obviously the top goal scorer by about 10 goals even though I’m not in the best form which probably shows a lot, so I’m still doing what I can for the boys.”
Brandon Barnes (10) celebrates one of his many goals this season. 171304 Although his main focus is lifting the Thunder to glory in the club’s exciting push into the top tier in 2018, Barnes himself admits he would do anything to earn a professional contract if the south-east does indeed earn a licence to play in the A-League.
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just because of how many clubs are in the area - it would bring a lot of youth and a lot positive things to the area.” The Thunder - which is the 2017 NPL2 East champion - is set to put rest up in this off-season as it gears up for a tilt with the big boys.
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