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Cool spray for town’s hot show Warm weather and reduced entry fees attracted strong crowds to this year’s Dandenong Show. There were plenty of ways to beat the heat - as this cow found out – and even more to see and do. See pages 28 and 29 for more from the Picture: ROB CAREW show. 174087

Against the trend By Casey Neill Bruce voters bucked the national trend and gave same-sex marriage the thumbs down, but their MP plans to go against his constituents and support the law change. On Wednesday 15 November, the Australian Bureau of Statistics announced that 61.6 per cent of voters across the country were in favour of legalising same-sex marriage. But in the Bruce electorate, 53 per cent of voters supported the No campaign. Bruce includes Greater Dandenong’s Dandenong North, Noble Park North and parts of

Dandenong, Noble Park and Springvale, as well as Glen Waverley, Mulgrave, Wheelers Hill and parts of Clayton and Notting Hill. About 78 per cent of eligible voters returned the voluntary survey, with over-65s the majority of respondents with an 86 per cent response rate. Some 74 per cent of voters aged 18 to 24 returned their survey. Bruce MP Julian Hill said he would still be voting in favour of marriage reform when the time came for Parliament to decide on the issue, which Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is

confident will be before Christmas. “Representing such a diverse community, I keep to my word and vote to back equality under the laws of Australia for everyone, every time, every day of the week, in the wasteful survey and the Parliament of Australia,” Mr Hill said. In Isaacs, which includes Dandenong South, Keysborough and parts of Noble Park, the Yes vote was 65 per cent. The response rate topped 86,000 people, or 81 per cent of eligible voters. The highest return rate (86 per cent) came

from those aged 65 and over. In the 18 to 24 range, 78 per cent of voters took part. Over in Hotham, which includes Springvale South and parts of Keysborough, Noble Park and Springvale, the result was a 60 per cent Yes vote. The response rate topped 80 per cent, with the 65-plus group again the strongest participants at 85 per cent. Hotham MP Clare O’Neil and Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus have both indicated they would vote in favour of marriage equality.

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IN BRIEF Separation tree to live on Greater Dandenong will soon be home to a river red gum with a special place in history. The Victoria Day Council offered Greater Dandenong Council a sapling from the Separation Tree. Victorians gathered at the gum in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens on 15 November 1850 to celebrate news that the state would separate from New South Wales. The tree is estimated to be more than 400 years old but is dying following vandalism attacks. Saplings from its seed were propagated and saplings are now being distributed around Victoria. The council’s engineering services director Julie Reid will accept the plant on behalf of the mayor on Friday 17 November.

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Hungry for success By Casey Neill Nemanja Cvetkovic spent nine months feeling hungry and landed in hospital with malnutrition. But the Dandenong 30-year-old said taking home a gold medal from the ICN Australian Muscle and Model Championships made the sacrifice worth it. “I’m currently ranked number one in Australia for men’s physique,” he said. “You’re starving from the moment you wake up. “The more you eat, the more hungry you are. “Your body becomes a fat-burning machine. “You start slurring words, you can’t function and you get so drained.” But Mr Cvetkovic kept his focus on the iCompete Natural Muscle and Model Alliance (ICN Australia) event, held in Melbourne in October. “I lost 22 kilos. I did not know it was going to be that severe,” he said. “I have no social life. “I balance between training and work and university. “It’s very, very hard to sustain a relationship. “You need a very strong individual next to you, someone who’s going to understand you and be there for you. “You’re always tired, and always used up.” Five weeks out from the competition he broke his finger moving a couch and almost had to bow out. He got sick twice because he was so malnourished. “I couldn’t afford the supplements. I ended up in hospital in Dandenong Valley,” he said. His diet and training regimes were meticu-

Mr Cvetkovic started his preparations for the competition with a high-calorie diet. Each day he’d consume vegetables blended with almond milk, oats and protein; chicken, rice and green vegetables; another shake, with kale, spinach, blueberries, mango, kiwi and water; another chicken meal; a beef meal; and 300 grams of Chobani yogurt with 30 grams of peanut butter and a scoop of whey protein. He’d allow himself a cheat meal once a month up until 14 weeks from the competition and would demolish burgers, fries and donuts. “Your sugar levels would spark up and then drop back down,” he said. “That helped me to burn more fat, believe it or not. “Your body gets used to your diet. “It needs a kick in the butt to get it going.” lously structured. A desire to inspire other spurred the personal trainer on. “Going back to the moment when I’m on the stage and when I received the medal, it feels like all that hard work, saying no to all the other foods, doing cardio when I’m pretty much a zombie, being so depleted and not able to function ... all that goes away and you feel fulfilment,” he said. “There’s no greater feeling on earth than that. “Thousands of people are looking at you, being inspired.” He said people told him he’d changed their lives just by stepping on the stage. Mr Cvetkovic came to Australia from Serbia in 1999.

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Post-competition he’s “reverse dieting” to reintroduce the calories back into his body. On a training day he eats three whole eggs with 10 grams of butter; 50g whey isolate protein and 20 almonds; 170g cooked beef, 200g sweet potato with cinnamon and green vegies; oatmeal with peanut butter; and a protein shake. Straight after training he eats two LCM bars and 50g whey protein. “It gives you a sugar fix, but a good sugar fix,” he said. “There’s only 1g fat per bar, it gives you right amount of sugar, and it has 7g of protein.” From there he eats 170g beef, two pieces bread and 100g cooked rice, and finishes the day with yogurt with peanut butter and a scoop of whey isolate.

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“We had a very hard life,” he said. Sport and fitness gave him direction and kept him out of trouble. “My entire life I’ve been an athlete, from soccer to hockey to being a boxer,” he said. “That led to body building. “I had to stop boxing, I got quite a bad hand injury.” He also severely damaged his retina. “I see a black dot under pressure,” he said. “It will get worse as I get older.” Mr Cvetkovic received support from his workplace, Dandenong Genesis, coach Aaron Wood from Core Strength and Conditioning in Hallam, and girlfriend Nadine Planko. Next year he’ll try to defend his title, and said he’d stick with the sport for 10 years at most.

A St Albans man will answer charges of reckless conduct endangering life following an alleged run-in with police in Springvale. Police also charged the 30-year-old with traffic offences over the alleged incident on Westall Road on Saturday 4 November. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol members on motorbikes were called in to investigate suspected hooning about 7pm. They said the driver involved drove towards them before fleeing the scene and dumping his car. Police have seized a car in relation to the incident. The St Albans man was bailed to face Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 13 December.

Attack on quadriplegic A quadriplegic man was found lying unconscious on the footpath following a robbery in Dandenong North, just metres from his home. Greater Dandenong CIU's Senior Constable Antonio Meleisea said a passing motorist spotted the 39-year-old man near the Monash Freeway off-ramp on Police Road about 10.30pm on Wednesday 8 November. He said it was lucky their headlights swept over the victim. “He doesn’t even know how long he was there for,” Sen Const Meleisea said. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

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By Casey Neill Dylan Hodge hesitated for a split second, mobile phone in hand, triple zero entered and ready to be dialled. But hearing a desperate woman shout “fire!” prompted the Keysborough man into action. He didn’t think there was time to wait for emergency services to reach the scene, so he ran into the home in North Rockhampton, Queensland. Mr Hodge found an elderly couple in their kitchen, flames extending to the ceiling from a portable gas stove. “The wife was just in hysterics when I got in there,” he said. “I got them into the back yard, away from the flames. “I grabbed the garden hose and put out the fire as quickly as possible.” Victorian Governor Linda Dessau presented Mr Hodge with a Certificate of Merit at the Royal Humane Society of Australasia’s bravery awards ceremony at Melbourne’s Government House on Wednesday 15 November for his actions. “I felt extremely humbled being in the presence of people who’d risked their lives,” the 26-year-old said. “It was a very emotional ceremony. “I never thought in a million years the moment I ran into that house that any of this would happen.” The auto glazier was replacing a windscreen at a home in North Rockhampton, Queensland, one afternoon in October 2013 when he heard the smoke alarm next door sound. The power was out for maintenance so the couple was using an old butane stove to make a cuppa. Leaking gas ignited.

Keysborough man Dylan Hodge with his bravery certificate. 175162 “The husband was trying to put the fire out with a blanket,” Mr Hodge said. “Unfortunately it wasn’t a fire blanket.” The trio were taken to hospital with minor smoke inhalation. Mr Hodge’s boss picked him up when he got the all-clear and he finished the windscreen replacement he’d started before the incident. He took the following day off to recover, suffering with a sore chest from coughing. “My boss came over mid-morning and gave

me a card from the elderly couple thanking me and making sure I was all better and gave me a box of chocolates,” he said. “I was glad to know they were alright.” His father-in-law is a Queensland police officer and successfully nominated him for a certificate of appreciation from the state commissioner in 2014. He has also received a Commendation for Brave Conduct from then-Australian Governor-General Peter Cosgrove.

Flying the Torres Strait Islander flag isn’t an issue that Greater Dandenong Council should be debating, says one councillor. The blue, green and white flag has joined the Australian and Aboriginal flags at the Dandenong Civic Centre after a motion from Cr Angela Long to do so passed without official opposition at the Monday 13 November meeting. But Councillor Tim Dark abstained. With help from Cr Maria Sampey, he’d successfully moved for the proposal to be deferred at the Monday 23 October meeting. They argued that the Torres Strait Islander community should be consulted to avoid offending them. “There were three websites that you could have a look at that said you did not have to have permission to fly the flag,” Cr Long explained after the latest meeting. “The only thing was the colours. They had to be the right green and the right blue. “I’m just glad that it’s gone through. “It should have gone through the first time it went up. “It’s an embarrassment, as far as I’m concerned. “We have three national flags and we’re only flying two of them.” She said Australia had two ethnically different first people - the Aboriginals and the Torres Strait Islanders. Cr Long is on the Inter Council Aboriginal Consultative Committee and said the proposal was discussed for at least six months. She said that Cr Dark’s choice to abstain was “a no vote, straight off”. “I can’t believe that he still has an objection unless it’s a personal one,” she said. But Cr Dark said that “after consultation I had no issues with it”. “I’ve got no staunch opposition against it,” he said. “I believe that we needed to consult.” He said he abstained because he “came to the conclusion we were arguing over something that’s not important to local government”.

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100 years ago 22 November 1917 State Election - Dandenong Electorate Victory for Mr Frank Groves Election Day at Dandenong passed off without any great excitement and the returning officer Mr W H A Rodd JP and his assistants were not “rushed” at any time during the day, therefore the task of taking the poll was accomplished in a quiet, businesslike manner, the whole proceeding without even the sign of a hitch. Mr Keast was, unfortunately, confined to his bed on Election Day, but the organising secretary (Mr Rigg) assisted by the local committee, spent a busy day in the interest of the retiring candidate. Considering that there are more than 15,000 names on the roll, the poll of 6678 votes - less than half - is something in favour

of compulsory voting. Electors should certainly have sufficient interest in the results, and record their vote without the inducement of a “free motor ride”. Within 45 minutes of the time of closing the poll, the figures for Dandenong and Cranbourne were posted. Dandenong showed a majority of 202, Cranbourne lead of 54 votes for Mr Groves.

50 years ago 21 November 1967 Soon to be a hostel Nenagh Lodge in Close Avenue, Dandenong, is in the process of being sold to the Dandenong Mentally Retarded Children’s Welfare Association for use later as a hostel for children whose parents have died. It has been the home of the Sword’s family since 1936 and is one of Dandenong’s most gracious old properties.

Set in an acre of attractive grounds and flanked by a swimming pool, it has been the scene of countless functions to aid various charities in Dandenong and many VIPs have been entertained in its spacious rooms. The reception rooms are panelled in oak and blackwood and the home is thought to have been built at least 50 years ago. “I never visualised Nenagh Lodge being a future hostel but I know the wonderful work the Welfare Association does and I feel this is a further progressive step forward for Wallara.”

20 years ago 17 November 1997 Push for overpass at Springvale Junction VicRoads will consider building a $10 million overpass at Springvale Junction. The authority has told Greater Dandenong Council it will review options for the intersec-

tion, which the council’s infrastructure planning manager Mr Brian Kerr says a VicRoads report named as the State’s worst accident black spot.

5 years ago 19 November 2012 City could lose a bit of history Three 90-year-old cottages at 44-48 Scott Street, Dandenong, could make way for 80 dwellings and a cafe. Since August, the applications has been “awaiting allocation” on the planning minister’s planning application register. The attractive row of circa 1923-’24 cottages are not protected by a heritage overlay. Former Dandenong Historical Society president Carmen Powell said: “When the council did a historical study of the area, they didn’t think they were significant enough to be protected.”

Spotlight on air raid drill 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.

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During World War II, when the air-raid siren at the police station sounded, we would be drilled by the nuns at St Mary’s Primary School to leave the classrooms and lay on our bellies in the small ditches that had been dug around the fence boundaries of the dirt and grass playground. We also had to clench a rubber between our teeth. “What bloody good is that going to do me if a bomb lands in the middle of the playground, or on old Ned Logan’s dunny?” Snake said. The dunny was just over the fence.

One of our mad mates didn’t have a rubber, so he decided to use the one on the end of a pencil he had taken from the girl sitting next to him in the double wooden desks. But he bit down too hard and the rubber came off and he swallowed it. When he started to panic about having a rubber in his guts, another boy told him “lay down you dumb bastard and forget it”. This earned him a punch in the back of the head from Mother Anthony, who was prowling

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along the ditches making sure the kids were doing the air-raid drill properly. Sometimes we were marched by the nuns down McCrae street to the block of land on the corner of Walker Street, where air-raid trenches had been dug, and given instructions by a couple of old blokes in tin hats and gum boots with large gas masks and goggles strapped to their chests on what to do during an air raid. They would light a heap of stuff that went off like a large bundle of damp sparklers, then with a red fire bucket filled with sand tell us this was how you put out incendiary bombs. They were called air-raid wardens and patrolled our streets at night, either walking or riding a pushbike, to make sure everyone had their black-out screens on the windows, doors and walls with panels of leadlight in them. One of these old blokes lived in Stuart Street and when doing the rounds carried a torch

about two feet long. He would shine it everywhere like a bloody search light in case he fell down one of the deep bluestone block drains. Dad was not very impressed when he banged on our window in the middle of the night to tell him that when he stood on our front verandah he could see a tiny pin point of light coming from a wall vent in the brick wall. Those vents were a compulsory building regulation as nearly all heating was by open fires, so Dad was annoyed by his order to cement it up. He suggested to the warden that he thought it far more likely that a bomb aimer in an enemy aircraft looking to drop a few on Dandenong would have a much greater chance of spotting the beam of his bloody great searchlight than he would of seeing this almost invisible speck of light under a verandah.

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Greater Dandenong Council has “lost its way”, according to Councillor Tim Dark. The Liberal Party-aligned Cr Dark was elected to the majority-Australian Labor Party council one year ago. He spoke out about “funding programs that we don’t need to fund” after abstaining from debate on flying the Torres Strait Islander flag at the Dandenong Civic Centre. “We fund too many programs within the community service sector,” he said. “If they have no staunch economic benefit, we should reconsider the funding.” Cr Dark pointed to subscription fees as the first spending that needed review and said he’d be contesting the cash allocation in the next budget process. He said the $308,400 bill in this area included an $82,000 membership for the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). “We need to cut down on the crap that we’re spending money on,” he said. “We seem to be spending with no control. “There’s critical community groups within the City of Greater Dandenong that if we gave them $80,000 - the Springvale Benevolent Society for example - it would do a lot more work than being part of a lobby group that’s a toothless tiger. “In this era of ratecapping we need to be fiscally responsible,” he said.

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An elderly woman was knocked unconscious during a string of assaults in Dandenong, police allege. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives charged a 21-year-old Dandenong man with affray and assault following seven alleged incidents on Lonsdale Street and around the Hub Arcade between 10.30am and 11am on Friday 10 November. They said a 76-year-old woman was pushing her shopping trolley when she was allegedly struck to the head and lost consciousness. One of the seven victims was transported to hospital with facial injuries. The man was remanded at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 11 November to re-appear on Wednesday 15 November.

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Traffic lights will soon make it safer to use a key Noble Park intersection. The signals will be installed at Heatherton Road, Memorial Drive and Mons Parade next year, the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) has announced. More than 2000 vehicles now pass through the intersection each morning peak hour. The lights will help cyclists and pedestrians to access the new 17-kilometre cycle path that will run from Yarraman to Caulfield, and motorists to move in and out of Mons Parade. The existing pedestrian crossing across Heatherton Road will be removed. Devlin, 14, lives in Berwick and regularly travels with his BMX to the Noble Park Skate Park where he’s “made a fair few friends”. He says it’s “awesome” that crossing through to Ross Reserve will be easier. “Noble Park is one of the best built up skate parks around,” he said. “There’s always a problem crossing the main road, either way you come, it is a hassle to cross.” Devlin said anything that could make the intersection safer and reduce the temptation to cross illegally was a good thing. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said the skate park was expected to grow in popularity. “It is more important than ever to have safe and direct crossings in place for kids and young people coming to this world-class facility,” she said. “At the moment, locals and traders tell us they get incredibly frustrated; the connections just aren’t working whether you are driving or on foot. “This is about revitalising the Noble Park precinct into a shopping and leisure destina-

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Cycle women’s skills spike By Casey Neill From bike repair to Aussie parenting - Wellsprings for Women has it covered. The Dandenong support service partnered with Good Cycles to provide free bike classes for six weeks from Thursday 19 October. Participants will receive one of Good Cycles’ refurbished donation bikes to keep at the end of the program. “Most of us have learned how to ride a bike when we were young,” Wellsprings CEO Dallal Smiley said. “We easily take it for granted but for these women it doesn’t go without saying.” Bike care is a vital part of the program, with participants learning how to fix tyres, strip parts and repair their bicycles. “It is so rewarding to see them grow with every new piece of knowledge they gain,” Dr Smiley said. “This bike maintenance program is extending women in a different direction - and they’re feeling empowered by it. Valerie from Noble Park said she was taking part so she could help her kids with their bikes. “I’m doing it more for confidence-building and to socialise with other women,” she said. Ellaha, from Officer, and Springvale resident Dipdi were trying to fix a bike’s front brake when the Journal stopped by. “I know how to ride a bike. I just want to be able to fix it,” Ellaha said. “It’s an extra skill which is handy to have. “They key is to have patience and not get frustrated.” Wellsprings plans to repeat the program next year if it can secure funding. On 13 November it introduced another new course, called Parenting Lost in Translation. It’s a four-week look at parenting in Australia for women from multicultural backgrounds.

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“The aim is to find a healthy balance between accepting and understanding your children’s environment, but also enabling them to maintain their native culture,” Dr Smiley said.

“We all need a little help and advice with our kids every now and then, but for these women who are parenting between two cultures it is even tougher.”

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$2.3m Keno win for man A 79-year-old Keysborough retiree has won $2.3 million on Keno at Club Noble. The man, who wants his identity kept private, was unaware that he held the winning ticket until the club’s general manager Mick O’Toole called him on Saturday 4 November. The first thing he did was call his daughter and tell her he was a millionaire. “And she said back to me ‘no you’re not!’. She wouldn’t believe me,” he said. Mr O’Toole said there was a note that Keno had called with information about a jackpot win when he arrived at work. He called Keno to find out the time of the win and figured out who the winner was. “I rang him and said ‘I think you better come down, I think we might have a bit of

prize for you’,” Mr O’Toole said. “I told him the 10 out of 10 jackpot had gone off and it was a $40 ticket, which his was. “He was expecting to win a couple of hundred bucks. “When I scanned the ticket and it said ‘call the Keno service centre’ I said ‘you’ve just won $2.3 million’. “The look on his face was priceless.” The grandad, who owns his own home, said he would use some of the money to improve his house and to travel. “I might have a trip overseas. I’d go to Europe and see Rome,” he said. The winning ticket was a Kwikpik and the winning numbers were 6, 25, 29, 31, 33, 40, 46, 51, 55 and 57.

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Craft talent appeal The ladies from Noble Park CWA scooped the pool at a recent regional craft and home exhibition, but Yvonne Smith said more talent was always welcome. The group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 10am at the Paddy O’Donoghue Centre in Noble Park. Ms Smith said the second Monday was a craft day and ran until 1.30pm. Show up on the day or call Ms Smith on 9547 7261 for more information.

Flag waving Wurrundjeri elder Aunty Pat Ockwell is “very happy” that the Torres Strait Islander flag has joined the Aboriginal and Australian flags at the Dandenong Civic Centre. She told the Greater Dandenong Council special meeting on Thursday 16 November that the flags were sisters and “they are supposed to fly together”. Aunty Pat said the blue represented the sea, the green was for the islands, black was for the people, and the white symbol was a male headdress.

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Greater Dandenong’s new mayor brings 20 years on council and three previous mayoral terms to the role. Councillor Youhorn Chea was elected unopposed to the position at the Thursday 16 November special council meeting. “Greater Dandenong is one of Australia’s most culturally diverse communities,“ he said. “I believe it is one of the most vibrant in our country. “I’m very proud to be representing the community and I promise to always do my best for the people that call Greater Dandenong home.“ Cr Roz Blades nominated Cr Chea, with Cr Heang Tak seconding the motion. “You work tirelessly for the Cambodian community, who reverently refer to you as ’Uncle’,“ Cr Blades said. Cr Chea, who came to Australia in 1982 as a Cambodian refugee, said he would use his years of experience and work hard to “achieve good outcomes for our vulnerable community“. “There is always a lot happening in our city but over the next 12 months I am particularly excited about the Springvale community precinct project,“ he said. Outgoing mayor Jim Memeti said his third term as mayor had been a great privilege and he’d enjoyed every minute. He migrated to Australia as a child and has lived in Greater Dandenong for most of his life. “I will always be indebted to it for all the opportunties it has offered me and my family,“ Cr Memeti said. He said he’d watched many major projects take shape over the past 12 months. “Top of the list is the transformation of Springvale,“ he said.

Drug addicts and dealers will “flood” the open space beneath the sky rail in Noble Park, says the Liberal candidate for Mulgrave. Maree Davenport spoke out after the State Government revealed new designs for the parkland created through elevating sections of the Cranbourne-Pakenham rail line on Monday 13 November. “Other than people engaging in anti-social behaviour, who’s interested in ‘hanging out’ under the thundering, busiest railway line nine metres above?” she said. Premier and Mulgrave MP Daniel Andrews said the project would make Noble Park a better place to live “with more trains, more often and new parks, paths and playgrounds for locals to enjoy”. The level crossing removal project will do away with those at Heatherton, Chandler and Corrigan roads by the end of next year. Mr Andrews said this would create new spaces for locals to socialise and exercise, a 1275 square metre fenced dog park, walking paths and 100 extra car spaces for commuters. But Ms Davenport said claims the project would benefit the community were “outright lies”. “Local residents have told me their concerns about the structure becoming a magnet for drug pushers and crime,” she said. She said “drug pushers” could catch the train to sell their wares to the young people who hung out at the aquatic centre and skate park in Ross Reserve. “People will be visiting the designated youth precinct for all the wrong reasons, deterring locals from using these great existing amenities,” she said. “We will see an increase in local crime, robberies and assaults as addicts flood the area for their next fix.”

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New Mayor Youhorn Chea. Cr Memeti unveiled the refurbished Springvale City Hall in October, as well as Keysborough’s new Tatterson Park pavilion, the Allan Street bridge in Dandenong and the Mayor’s Youth Employment Taskforce action plan. “I hope I made the residents proud and they feel that I have served them well,“ he said. Choking back tears, Cr Maria Sampey said Cr Memeti had always been a leader to her. “You’ve really helped me to be assertive,“ she said. “You’ve really made me get my mojo back so I can really achieve.“ Crs Tim Dark and Zaynoun Melhem reflected on their first 12 months in the role, following their election in October last year as the only two new faces among 11.

“I’ve known Youhorn since I was seven years old,“ Cr Melhem said. “For 20 years he’s been a great leader for the community.“ Cr Matthew Kirwan said it was an exciting time to be a mayor from Lightwood Ward, which has Springvale at its core. “I actually think it’s the age of Springvale,“ he said. “It’s a booming suburb.“ Fellow Lightwood Ward representative Cr Sean O’Reilly said Cr Chea was “one of the most resilient people I know“. Cr Memeti said Cr Chea was “probably the most sincere and decent person I’ve met on council“.

Medical condition probe into flipped car Plea heard By Casey Neill Police are investigating whether a medical condition was behind an Endeavour Hills collision that flipped one car onto its roof. Casey Highway Patrol and CFA crews were called to Power Road about 7.20pm on Monday 13 November. Leading Senior Constable John Diamond said a Honda Odyssey station wagon was travelling south and allegedly crossed the dividing line. Heading in the other direction was a black Volkswagen. “The driver noticed the oncoming vehicle travelling towards her onto the wrong side of the road,” Ldg Sen Const Diamond said. “She has sounded her horn to warn the driver and pretty much immediately took evasive action and steered to the left to avoid a collision.”

He said it appeared the Honda struck the Volkswagen’s rear driver’s side tyre, causing its driver to lose control. The vehicle rolled over near Kennington Park Drive. “We’re investigating whether there was a medical condition that caused the car to cross onto the other side of the road,” Ldg Sen Const Diamond said. The driver received minor injuries and her male passenger was not injured. An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said paramedics treated a man in his 70s at the scene for a minor chest injury and took him to Dandenong Hospital in a stable condition. A CFA spokeswoman said eight trucks attended the scene. It was originally reported to emergency services that there was a car on fire but crews quickly determined that was not the case.

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The Education Minister is considering a Keysborough community plea to save their park. Residents contacted Greater Dandenong Council after learning that Chandler Reserve on Chandler Road was considered part of the disused Maralinga Primary School block. Councillor Roz Blades reached out to Keysborough MP Martin Pakula, who said he understood that community members didn’t want to lose the park in the Education Department’s imminent sale of the site. “I’ve been advocating strongly on their behalf,” he said. “I’ve raised their concerns with the Minister for Education and he is looking into the matter, and I will update the community as soon as possible.” Phillip Brown lives adjacent to the park and said hundreds of people used it each day for health, wellbeing and recreation. He said the council had maintained the reserve for community use for more than 40 years through a deal with the Education Department. “The park is used for fitness due to the encircled walking track by many young people, mothers with babies in prams and many elderly persons,” Mr Brown said. “The open area in the middle is used frequently for flying kites, football, soccer, rugby and the walking of pets. “The playground equipment is also used by hundreds of children.” He started a Facebook group to rally residents and asked the council to intervene. Cr Blades said: “The government can still sell the school - which they intend to do - but this is an area that’s separate, outside that the community loves. “That’s why some of the residents bought in that street. “They wanted to be near the open space for their kids.” Maralinga closed following a merger with Chandler Park Primary School and was demolished earlier this year.

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What was your first or best concert? Andre Rieu. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Sitting having a meal in a restaurant and a man dressed in a gorilla outfit came in and I screamed and he came over and sat on my lap. What is your favourite television show? At the moment, Are You Being Served?

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The Parkmore Community Walk runs 7.30am to 8.30am each Tuesday inside the Keysborough shopping centre. The free program includes warm-up and cool-down exercises led by a qualified instructor. Call 9798 9494 to register.

The Ramblers Community Walk meets at the Noble Park Community Centre each Tuesday for a stroll around the local area from 9am to 11am. Excursions are organised for the last Tuesday of the month. It costs $5 per year and about $15 per bus trip. Call Nina on 9547 5801 to get involved.

The Redlegs Walking Group meets at Dandenong Oasis Leisure Centre at 10am on Thursdays. The free weekly walk is suitable for all abilities. Call Peter on 0407 848 181 for more information.

How did you end up working at Dandenong Market? I always wanted a stall there to sell pet supplies. What was your most memorable moment? Having breakfast at Disneyland with Mickey and Mini Mouse and Winnie the Pooh etcetera. What is something people don’t know about you? That l did a lot of traveling. What would your last meal be - would Dandenong Market get a look-in? At the Lynbrook Hotel or Southgate Melbourne on the Yarra. What’s your favourite thing about Dandenong Market? The customers. They’re so happy to give treats to their dogs.

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Noble Park 150 Buckley Street Exciting Opportunity in Heart of Noble Park

Auction 16 December 11:00am

Occupying an oversized corner in a popular locale, this comfortable home offers massive potential for those looking for either an investment opportunity or a promising start on the property ladder. Adding up to an 878sqm allotment, this is a stunning chance to create a multi-dwelling development maximising the broad north-facing boundary and dual street frontage (STCA).

Price Contact Agent Inspect By Appointment

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Noble Park 152 Buckley Street Exciting Opportunity with Options Galore!

Auction 16 December 2:00pm

Occupying a position which allows you to make the most of amenities at both Parkmore Shopping Centre and Noble Parkâ€™s vibrant hub, this fabulous development opportunity offers a brilliant 876sqm (approx.) of coveted land along with the rare and exciting option to double it!

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Noble Park 2/11 Nithsdale Road Crisp & Contemporary! Polished and updated to create a stylish setting for your new low maintenance

Price $380,000-$410,000

lifestyle, this immaculate two-bedroom unit is sure to attract some attention.

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Keysborough 7 Gymea Court Flexible Family Space Offering the space families need, the layout tailored for entertainers and the ďŹ‚exibility seldom found, this brilliant property will perfectly suit extended families or those looking to reap a rewarding rental return while also securing a comfortable home of their own.

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Raine&Horne Keysborough

Experience the Diference!

Parkmore Shopping Centre

2/28-30 Olive Gr, Parkdale FOR SALE $659,000 2

59 Shelton Cres, Noble Park North AUCTION Sat 25th Nov 11am

Walk to School! Walk to Shops!

Inspect Saturday 18 November at 11:00AM to 11:30AM Saturday 25 November at 10:30AM to 11:00AM Agent Bety Weereratne 0437 673 111 bety.w@keysborough.rh.com.au

With its own street frontage, this contemporary townhouse is perfectly located within walking distance to shops and public transport. A short 10-minute drive will ind you at Mentone beach, schools and hospitals. The lower level features a large open-plan living and dining area which overlook both the front & rear private courtyard gardens. The functional kitchen, laundry and adjacent powder room plus second toilet completes the ground loor. Upstairs are 2 carpeted bedrooms, each with BIRs along with their own air conditioning and heating units and sharing a spacious central bathroom. To top it all of there is a bright and sunny study nook overlooking the front courtyard garden. Other features include a single lock up garage. Ideal as a irst home for buyers wishing to get into the property market or for investors, this property is currently leased at $1738 pcm and will make an ideal investment if you are looking to start or add to your property portfolio. Call now to arrange an inspection!

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4/53 James street, dandenong Central

33 sherWood Cres, roseWood doWns

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

TOP VALUE HERE! Well presented 2 bed unit in this neat complex. offers spacious gas heated lounge, separate kitchen with new vinyl floor & gas cooking. large tiled bathroom with new flooring & private laundry facilities. Both bedrooms are double with ample Bir’s. Quality carpet to bedrooms & timber floors to living area. Private rear garden leads to carport. terrific investment or 1st home.

PRIME LOCATION AUCTION

set on approx. 650m2 lot, this one owner home offers lots of potential and an affordable opportunity to buy in the rosewood downs estate. set behind a private & secure entrance the plan offers comfortable lounge/formal dining, modern kitchen ﬁtted with Wo, hP & dW, spacious family room spas to a sunny timber deck. lots of space with 3 bedrooms plus study or 4th bedroom. ample Bir’s & ensuite to master.

SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER AT 11AM TERMS 10% dep - bal 30/60 days PRICE $300,000-$330,000 INSPECT Wednesday 5-5.30pm saturday from 10.30am CONTACT neil Butler 0411 637 088 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong

AUCTION SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER AT 1PM TERMS 10% dep - bal 60 days PRICE $650,000-$715,000 INSPECT Wednesday 6-6.30pm saturday from 12.30pm CONTACT neil Butler 0411 637 088 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong

15 oaK aVenUe, doVeton

23 samaria street, dandenong north

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS/INVESTORS

QUALITY HOME WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS

Capitalise on this excellent opportunity to purchase 651m (approx) block with 26’6 metre frontage. demolish the existing home and build multiple dwellings (stP). option 2 retain the house needing tlC with potential for either a family home or investment. Features include 3 bedrooms, a separate lounge & a centrally located kitchen/meals area plus a huge garage with storage at the rear. great position close to schools, shops, transport & major arterials.

AUCTION

impressive 3 br BV featuring full ensuite to master, spacious air conditioned lounge, large dining or family room, modern cupboard packed kitchen with Wo, hP & dW. added bonus of enormous double garage, 2nd kitchen & extra toilet downstairs plus lots of storage. other extras include ducted heating, security shutters, hardwood ﬂoors & tCt roof. needs updating but fantastic potential here!

SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER AT 11AM TERMS 10% dep-bal 30/60 days PRICE Contact agent INSPECT Wednesday 5-5.30pm saturday 11-11.30am CONTACT Chris drieberg 0411 737 303 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong

AUCTION SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER AT 1PM TERMS 10% dep - bal 30/60 days PRICE Contact agent INSPECT saturday 2-2.30pm CONTACT neil Butler 0411 637 088 stockdaleleggo.com.au/dandenong

32 Woodlee street, dandenong

13/1165 stUd road, roWVille

GREAT INVESTMENT OR LOW MAINTENANCE HOME

SUPERIOR APARTMENT WITH HUGE 20M2 BALCONY

spacious 2 bed BV set on easily maintained block. offers gas heated lounge, separate kitchen with gas cooking, tiled bathroom with separate shower, double bedrooms with Bir’s, private rear garden plus carport & shed. Central location close to hospital, schools & transport. needs some updating but lots of potential here.

AUCTION

at rear of complex this open plan 2 bed apartment features a full ensuite, open plan living with rC air conditioning, quality kitchen with Wo, hP & dW. natural light from north & east. Basement carpark & storage. hurry to inspect.

SATURDAY 16TH DECEMBER AT 11AM TERMS 10% dep - bal 30/60 days PRICE $390,000-$425,000 INSPECT Wednesday 5-5.30pm saturday 2-2.30pm CONTACT neil Butler 0411 637 088

PRIVATE $450,000 Wed & thurs 6.00-7.00pm saturday 3.00-4.00pm CONTACT tom dallas 0403 036 601 PRICE INSPECT

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KEYSBOROUGH AU SA T CT TU HI ION RD S AY

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KEYSBOROUGH INDUSTRIAL ZONE 1 •฀Industrial฀Zone฀1฀Development฀Potential฀(STCA) •฀5฀Acres฀(20,000m2฀Approx)

•฀Easy฀access฀by฀Green฀Road฀(through฀Indian฀Drive),฀Dandenong฀Bypass฀&฀฀EastLink Agent: Tony Le 0412 133 378

Conjunction Agent: Simon Wellock 0404 131 080

Auction: Saturday 25th November at 12.00 Noon On Site Terms: 10% deposit

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Balance: 30/60/90 days

Ground Floor 343-345 Springvale Road, SPRINGVALE VIC 3171

9547 0345

RELIVE the good old days of packing up the car with food, kids, pets, and driving to the family holiday house to enjoy time together from dusk till dawn. The days were spent fishing, hiking, bird watching, swimming, boating, eating with a barbecue under the stars until finally falling into bed exhausted but happy. Now more than ever with global uncertainty, rising prices overseas, too much emphasis on technology etc it is time to take the kids on a real holiday in a holiday house. And what an opportunity this is to turn dreams into a reality. Kathy Burgstahler Real Estate has four unique properties including a vacant block of land which are currently for sale in Loch Sport - just three hours’ drive

from Pakenham. Loch Sport is a truly unique and historic picturesque town in that it has managed to retain the charm of a fishing village of yore while having sweeping vistas to admire or photograph and an absolute abundance of varied birdlife to enjoy. The new owners will be able to fish, sail, boat, swim, hike in kilometres of national park, and relax to their heart’s content, or just literally do nothing in this well-appointed house and truly get away from it all. Those looking for a lifestyle change or a fabulous place to house the entire family for holidays should definitely call Kathy Burgstahler on 0437 192 335 to book a private inspection.

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: Loch Sport, 3851 View: By appointment Price: On application Agent: Kathy Burgstahler, 0437 192 335, Kathy Burgstahler Real Estate, 0437 192 335

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FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME OR INVESTMENT ON 711m2 OF LAND!

This huge block has ample side access for future development (STCA) and a quality built home. Three large bedrooms with robes and a bright lounge that overlooks the well laid out front yard and porch. The kitchen has loads of bench space for the chef of the home. There is a covered pergola area adjoining the expansive rear garden, ideal for outdoor entertaining. And there’s more! Double garage plus carport, and a front brick fence providing safety and security. The location is superb. Only a short walk to schools, shops and transport. Just minutes to freeway access. Currently let to excellent tenants. FIRST TIME OFFERED IN ALMOST 30 YEARS!

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Situated in a sought after Central Dandenong location you’ll find this delightful, character filled red brick home with that special ‘homely feel’. Boasting 3m ceilings with ornate cornice work, hardwood timber floors, two good size bedrooms, separate formal lounge room and kitchen/meals. There are gas appliances throughout, a laundry, separate toilet and single carport. The spacious private rear garden also provides a small vine covered pergola, all within 400 metres of the Dandenong Market, Plaza and a short drive to Dandenong Hospital and Freeway access. LOCATION! LOCATION!

auction: saturday, 2nd december, 2017 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) oPen: tues 5:00pm to 5:30pm & sat 2:00pm to 2:20pm

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1/55 king street

PERFECT HOME OR INVESTMENT!

Dandenong North

1/73 clow street

OWN STREET FRONTAGE & DRIVEWAY!

Walk to Dandenong Plaza & Market in around 5 minutes from this fully renovated home offering a formal lounge/dining, family/meals area, two bedrooms with mirrored built in robes, stunning full bathroom, separate laundry, new kitchen with stone benchtops, glass splashback and stainless steel appliances including dishwasher. Features ducted heating, air conditioning, downlights, security doors, low maintenance front and back yards and garage with remote and off-street parking. THE PERFECT DOWNSIZER!

auction: saturday, 9th december, 2017 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) oPen: thurs 5:40pm to 6:00pm & sat 12:40pm to 1:00pm

102 Bakers road

LOCATION + PRESENTATION = IDEAL HOME!

This home is an absolute credit to the house proud owners. Three bedrooms plus study or fourth bedroom, two separate living areas and a superb central kitchen to cater for all the family. The full length family room leads out onto a massive covered and enclosed patio . The formal lounge with polished floors is set aside for quiet time and is positioned to take advantage of the morning sun. The corner block provides off street car parking, meticulously kept gardens and a secure rear yard for the family. Located close to transport, freeway access, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, schools, college and more!

auction: saturday, 16th december, 2017 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) oPen: wed 3:00pm to 3:30pm & sat 12:30pm to 1:00pm

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John Ratnam Sales Consultant 0414 556 517

Stephen Lamb Sales Consultant 0421 045 460

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9791 5922

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HOME FOCUS

SUPERIOR HOME WITH SELF-CONTAINTED UNIT THIS home offers large family living with multiple living areas, four bedrooms inside, a self-contained unit at the rear and all positioned on approximately 757 square metres. This is well and truly a delightful and surprisingly spacious family home. Inside the home there are solid timber and parquetry floors, a master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, three bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes, two light-filled living areas, a renovated kitchen that watches over the dining area and a study at the rear. There’s also room to entertain on the pergola, the side courtyard and the grassy area for kids, while the self-contained unit is a bonus with a bedroom, living space and a bathroom. Front to rear, it feels endless but this is a home that has plenty of personality and is primed for big family living. ●

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KARDELLA 115 Huttons Road COUNTRY RUSTIC & PRIVATE ON 6.9 ACRES OFI: Sat 25th Nov @ 12.00-1.00pm

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 48 Kemp Street, Springvale Auction: Saturday 25 November, 11am Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 study, 2 garage View: Auction this Saturday. Open 10.30am - 11am Agent: BARRY PLANT SPRINGVALE, 9558 5111 Contact: Nalaka Weerakoon, 0414 445 403

• 4 bedrooms, 3 living, 2 bath • Excellent outdoor entertaining area • Horses, cattle, fruit, vegies, hobby farm • Double garage, stockyards, 10x5m shed • 10min Korumburra, 15 min Leongatha, 125km Melb Jean O’Loughlin 0428 571 083 Don Olden 0417 805 312 Web id | 18168540

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Facey celebrates its 100th The Facey name has been synonymous with real estate in Dandenong and the greater South East for 100 strong years. Facey celebrated the milestone with an elegant affair, filled with ceremony and nostalgia. Third generation of the Facey namesake Andrew Facey joined Mark Bond and the directors from Facey Industrial Commercial to cut the centennial cake and reminisce about his family’s proud achievements at ARCO restaurant in Dandenong South on Thursday 16 November. Facey Industrial Commercial is honoured to uphold the legacy of what the Facey name has brought to Dandenong and take it forward into the next 100 years and beyond. The stories that were shared on the night by a room full of pioneers delivered real insight into those that are truly responsible for shaping the Dandenong and the South East into the metropolis of today. Mr Bond said: “It’s the people that made and continue to carry on the Facey legacy.” He went on to quote another Facey, Aus-

Free entertainment will keep the kids amused.

Street party has the lot It will be a street party with all the trimmings as the community at Villawood Properties’ Marriott Waters celebrates the launch of its display village on Saturday 25 November with a free family fun event. Visitors are encouraged to take a stroll down Seachange Parade and explore the 23 beautiful homes showcasing what Villawood’s builder partners have delivered in the Marriott Waters Display Village. The village will be a hive of activity between noon and 3pm with each of the 13 display builders providing free entertainment for families - perfect for keeping the kids engaged while parents seek out their dream home. There will be plenty to keep families fuelled including coffee carts, food vans, sausage siz-

zles and more. In addition to kids’ arts and crafts, henna artists, face painters and balloon artists, there will be a range of activities and incentives to entice parents, from a Christmas styling session with Chris Carroll from The Life Creative, thanks to Metricon (bookings essential), through to a suite of generous offers available exclusively to Marriott Waters Display Village purchasers. The Marriott Waters Display Village is located at Seachange Parade, Lyndhurst. The grand opening will run from noon to 3pm on Saturday 25 November. To find out more visit marriottwaters.villawoodproperties.com.au/marriott-watersdisplay-village-opening.

tralian writer and World War I veteran Albert Facey, from his 1981 book A Fortunate Life: “I never worried about trying something different or having a go at something. I have always believed that if you want to do something you usually can.” Such words resonated well with the audience and it speaks true to the culture at Facey Industrial Commercial today. It’s a can-do attitude that inspires team members and engages clients. Frank Facey took a chance in 1917 when he created something from nothing. Director Graham ‘Josh’ Kendall opened his speech with the remark: “Had Frank Facey carried on with his coachbuilding business, we wouldn’t have a business today.” The room erupted with laughter and that set the tone for the evening. Guests from the early days and current, business partners and clients alike, they were all there to celebrate and honour the Facey family.

Enjoying the celebrations with warm words for friends and colleagues were Director Mark Bond, Partners Matt Rice and Andrew Facey, and Director Graham Josh Kendall.

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The call of the country By Casey Neill “Stop milking! Step away from your cow!” It’s a phrase not commonly heard in suburban Dandenong, but once a year the country comes to town and brings with it these catchcries. The Dandenong Agricultural and Pastoral Society held its 146th annual Dandenong Show at Greaves Reserve on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 November. Dandenong Show cattle chairwoman Melissa Ferris, armed with a microphone, instructed the dairy competitors as they showed off their cattle’s milk-producing ability. There were 27 entries in the dairy section this year, Ms Ferris said, and beef entries were up on last year at about 33. “Every class had four to eight head in it, so it was quite competitive,” she said. “There’s eight exhibitors in the dairy section and there were about 15 exhibitors in the beef section.” Melissa is married to former show president Ricky Ferris. They met at the show as children. Her grandmother, Winsome Anderson from Nar Nar Goon, said her family had been showing at the event for 127 years. Melissa and Ricky brought their son Austin along this year. Melissa’s brother Patrick, 16, won junior champion for the first time. “We have four generations of the same family here today,” Ms Anderson said. In the animal nursery, curly-haired toddler Paddy marches across the pen and abruptly bends over, his short body contorted in half and his head almost touching the hay-strewn floor. “Hello, goat!” he says to a thankfully-subdued kid. Bentleigh couple Katie and Andy couldn’t wipe the smiles from their faces as their son made new animal friends. “He’s already had a go on the rides,” Katie said. “He loved the dogs. He sat there for about 45 minutes watching them.” Andy said: “He was a bit of a fan of the scones as well.” Andy is from Sydney and had never been to the show. Katie used to go when she was little and growing up in Dandenong North, and relished the chance to introduce her son to the event. Asked which animal was his favourite, Paddy didn’t need to ponder. “The chickens!” he exclaimed with a grin. The committee halved entry fees and offered half-price ride ticket periods to entice attendees and bolster declining crowd numbers. Dandenong Show president Sue Glenn said: “There was a very positive vibe out there.” “We’re very, very pleased with the attendance.“ Ms Glenn said police were happy with crowd behaviour. She thanked the show’s volunteers and sponsors.

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Dakota 5, won prizes at the carnival. 174087 A bit of comedy during the Outback Stockman's show - Lachie Cossor falls over Eddie the quarterhorse. 174087

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Event organisers Shirley Bradshaw and Barbara Webb.

Regular attendee Eunice Padfield.

Pink cupcakes added to the theme.

Cash for the pink cause A sea of pink flooded into Club Noble to raise cash for a good cause. Shirley Bradshaw and Barbara Webb hosted the 12th annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast at the Noble Park venue on Monday 23 October. The Noble Community Tennis Club members have raised about $30,000 for breast cancer research over the years. “We started in 2005. My mother died from breast cancer,” Ms Webb said. “My sister’s had a breast removed because of it. “Shirley’s daughter-in-law also had breast

cancer, and we know so many people with it.” They were having a coffee at a play centre with their grandkids one day and came up with the fund-raiser idea. Fifty people attended the first year, and every event since has sold out. “People re-book for the following year,” Ms Webb said. “Most have come to every event.” About 127 people attended this year’s event and enjoyed a continental breakfast. “We get everything donated,” Ms Bradshaw said.

Entry was a pink note - $5. Ms Webb said they’d considered upping the cost to boost their fund-raising efforts. “But our demographic here is a lot of elderly people,” she said. “This might be their only outing for the year.” Companies donated items for a raffle and silent auction, the Noble Park Football Club donated money from its pink lunch, held in May, and Club Noble donated cash from a Mother’s Day raffle. The organisers expected the morning to bring in about $3000 altogether.

Jo’s Cakes in Keysborough has supplied pink-iced cakes for the past decade. She is a cancer survivor and even continued to bake in support while she battled the disease. Eunice Padfield from Lynbrook has attended almost every breakfast and is known for her bright pink cowgirl hat covered in pale pink feathers. She used to drive for the Australian Open and received it from a player who didn’t want to lug it home. “You wear as much pink as you can,” Ms Padfield said.

WHAT’S ON Carols at the Lighthouse This event will include a free petting zoo, jumping castle, nativity scene, Christmas carols and other entertainment. 927 Springvale Road, Keysborough. Sunday 10 December, 4.30pm. Call 8796 7333.

Health Expo This event is offering people the chance to take charge of their health and enjoy a better lifestyle. Attendees can get free tests including glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, fitness testing, body fat analysis, health age, and more. There’ll be advice and consultations available from physicians. Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Sunday 26 November, 10am to 4pm.

Bowling with babies This event provides a safe, comfortable environment for new mums to get out of the house, meet other mums and enjoy a gentle game of bowls. Dandenong Club, 1579 Heatherton Road, Dandenong. Wednesdays 22 and 29 November, 10am to noon. The $15 cost includes a coffee. Call 9792 1963 for more information.

The Christmas Party The Aussie Rhythm and Jazz Association will bring in the festive season with carol singing and dancing for all ages. There’ll be music from The Anglo-Oz Dance Band and food for sale from Reo Kitchen. The Keysborough Seniors Club, 352 Cheltenham Road. Keysborough. Saturday 9 December, 7.30pm onwards. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for kids aged six to 12 years and free for children aged five years and under. For tickets, call Frank Nicholls on 9706 8212 or 0412 296 902, Brian David on 8759 0747 or 0421 983 862, Lew Geer on 9558 1898 or 0437 950 550, Wayne Collins on 0402 142 291, or Lester Concessio on 0428 954 673.

The Open Door Goes Out A Pilgrim’s Walk aims to bring participants to their senses. Jells Park is the venue for the first in this series of workshops. Meet at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 28 November, 9.40am for 10am departure. A gold coin donation is suggested. Book with Trish or Jo for car-pooling on 9791 8664.

Springvale Men’s Group Join this group for fortnightly meetings to enjoy coffee, cake and a chat about daily life, exchanging ideas, support and community projects. The group is open to all ages and is culturally diverse. Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50

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T-shirt into a tote bag This free workshop will teach participants how to get a second life out of an old T-shirt by turning it into a tote bag, saving it from landfill. Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Wednesday 29 November, 10.30am to 11.30am. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1666.

Showcasing Women in Business SEBN’s final women’s event for the year will feature guest speakers Helen Robinett on personal branding and Samantha Reid on the world of motor sport. The morning will include a fashion parade and interactive driving activities. Highways, corner Princes Highway and Corrigan Road, Springvale. Friday 24 November, 7am to 9am. Tickets are $55 per person or $500 for a table of 10.

Art and photo exhibition This display will showcase creations from the year’s Art of Soul workshops. Handmade cards, bookmarks and artwork will be for sale. The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Thursday 23 November, 11am to 2pm. Call 9791 8664 for more information.

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refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds. Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong. Until Saturday 16 December. Open Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm, and Saturday, 11am to 3pm.

Keysborough community swap Attendees swap and share food, plants, and household items. No money changes hands. The Keysborough Resurrection School’s Productive Gardens next to Keysborough Freedom Club. Enter via the driveway next to the retirement village at 414-418 Corrigan Road, Keysborough. Saturday 25 November, 10am to 11am.

Christmas Family Day The day includes roving entertainers, animals, face painting, unlimited rides and more. Sandown Racecourse, 591-659 Princes Highway, Springvale. Sunday 26 November, 11am to 4pm. $30 per person or $35 for a group of four or more. Children aged three years and under enter free with a paying adult. Call 9602 1311 or email functions@wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au for more information.

Masons meet in daylight Keysborough Saint Andrews Daylight Masonic Lodge meets for lunch on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Any Masonic brethren who are not at present members of a lodge are welcome to attend. Gentlemen interested in joining a lodge can contact Colin Rimington.

South Eastern Masonic Centre, corner of Greens and Perry roads, Keysborough. Wednesday 22 November, 10am. Call Colin Rimington, Worshipful Master, on 0488 782 392 during business hours or 9795 3203 after hours, or email crimojustice@yahoo.com.

Sticks and Stories Writer Nadine Evans-Ker and visual artist Gabby Willmott will reflect on the thoughts, feelings and memories that come to mind when considering the words belonging and community. Participants will be provided the opportunity and materials to form their own art structure with this theme in mind. Benga House at Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursdays until 30 November, 10.30am to 1.30pm. $10 per class. Bookings are essential. Call 8571 1666.

Santa comes to the Plaza The big man in red will officially arrive alongside Mrs Claus and Rudolph. He’ll meet and greet kids and host a morning tea and Christmas activities. The Dandenong Plaza centre court on level two, McCrae Street, Dandenong. Sunday 3 December, 10am to 2pm.

Probus members wanted Residents of Dandenong North, Noble Park and Springvale are invited to join the Waverley Gardens Combined Probus Club. In addition to many other activities, members meet for coffee and listen to a guest speakers on the last Tuesday of each month. The Vegas Club, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, Jacksons and Police roads, Mulgrave. Tuesday 28 November, 9.45am to noon. Call 9560 6046 or 9801 4049.

Rangers play ball The Dandenong Jayco Rangers boast some of the most talented female basketballers in the world and are on the hunt for the finals. There are giveaways and prizes to be won at each game. Dandenong Stadium, 270 Stud Road, Dandenong. Friday 23 November, 7.30pm. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 concession or for kids. Call 9794 7192 or email events@dandenongstadium.com.au for more information.

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Guidance through garden By Casey Neill Quirky, colourful gardens are working wonders for children and parents at QEC in Noble Park. The Queen Elizabeth Centre in Thomas Street is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. The centre provides support, care and guidance to parents with children aged up to four years who are experiencing difficulties from sleeping and feeding to mental illness. Launching its Jona Sensory Children’s Garden on Wednesday 31 May was the first event to mark the milestone. The day featured photo and memorabilia displays and fun exploring the garden. There are tyres that make musical sounds when stepped on, a xylophone and a sand pit. Plastic bottles filled with water of different colours hang from a tree. Kids - and the young at heart - can turn taps on and off and watch water flow through a created mini-creek bed. Mirrors ensure there are no blind spots. Ti tree will grow into a space to explore, fake turf and real grass provide interesting textures, and plants are hardy to withstand little feet. “We want the kids to be able to run through it,” QEC systems and risk manager Janelle Crossett said. The Jona Sensory Children’s Garden was stage one of the QEC Therapeutic Gardens Masterplan. A bequest from the estate of Walter and Alwynne Jona in 2013 prompted the project. QEC refurbished its internal courtyards in 2015. State two will be a family recreation, woodlands and kitchen garden area. A staff retreat area, welcome garden and day program garden are scheduled to follow by 2020.

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QEC hopes to share the new spaces with neighbour TLC Aged Care and even open it to the public on days when the centre is closed. Staff are being trained in encouraging visitors to make the most of the gardens, and Deakin University is studying the effects. QEC started as a baby health centre in North Richmond in 1917, developed into a nurse training ground and in 1934 became a registered public hospital. Its focus shifted toward at-risk children as nurse training moved out of hospitals and into

Participation in the 10-day residential program is by Victorian Child Protection Service referral. QEC’s outreach program includes 12 weeks of home visits to help with sleep, settling and more. Qualified nurses also triage calls for help and some parents might just need advice over the phone or from the QEC website, while others are referred to more intensive programs. To donate to QEC or volunteer, call Janelle Crossett on 9549 2705.

the higher education sector and in 1986 became QEC. The centre moved to its purpose-built facilities in Noble Park in 1998. Families can live at the centre’s 16-room ward for five days to receive intensive help from nurses, social workers, psychologists and more through group sessions and activities. As well as the five-day residential program, there’s a Day Stay workshop and an eight-week therapeutic playgroup program called Playsteps.

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Big man up through ranks By Nick Creely Standing at 200cm, Dandenong Stingray draft prospect Tom De Koning is a towering figure capable of becoming an elite ruckman at AFL level. As he steadily develops his game, putting on size and delivering more consistency throughout matches, the left footed big man could be anything at the elite level. The AFL Academy member - who also represented the ‘Rays at TAC level and Vic Country in the National Championships - utilized his athleticism to get around the ground during 2017, in a season he described as a bit “up and down”, despite enjoying some strong form during the middle parts of the season. “I probably came into the season with a few high expectations, and a lot of improvement through the pre-season with the AFL Academy and programs such as that,” he said. “Unfortunately, I started the season average and I just looked at ways I could improve my overall game each week, and focus on that - I think I’ve improved on certain aspects each week and again, unfortunately, I got injured.” With De Koning viewed as a ruckman with the ability to spend time down forward - similar to that of Sydney’s Kurt Tippett - he believes he has what it takes to adapt his style to AFL level. “I played all my juniors as a ruckman and didn’t really spend as much time down forward this year, and it was new to me when I did play as a forward as a 17-year-old, but I learned really quickly,” he said. “I played more in the ruck this year and it was really good for me. “I already learnt as a younger player how to play that position and I enjoyed getting amongst it more and having an impact in that area.

Tom De Koning is eagerly anticipating 24 November's AFL draft. 168489 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “I’ve just hit the 200cm mark so I’m bringing my game to a new level. “I think I can be a ruckman at AFL level but need to probably put a bit more weight on but it’s what the clubs see me as, I’ll happily play

any role at that level.” With so much speculation as to where the youngsters sit in the draft pool, De Koning has steered away from the “talk”, rather focusing on things within his control.

Training hard to get into the swing of it By Nick Creely Noble Park teenage baseball sensation Mohi Kahui continues to make waves as one of the most talented players in Victoria. After claiming gold earlier this year at the Under 16 National Championships as part of the Victorian side, the 16-year-old faces a new challenge after recently being selected for Victoria’s Under 18 team in January 2018. Playing his summer baseball with Waverley and winter baseball with Balwyn, Kahui can’t wait to get stuck into the Under 18 National Championships in Sydney from 5 to 14 January. “I’m feeling really positive, and just training hard on and off the field, and I’ve been working really hard for the last 10 months,” he said. “I’m looking forward to it (the championships) - it should be another good experience, and it’s a big opportunity for me playing with the older boys, because I’m under age. “The (Victorian) side is pretty good, all we need to do is play as a team, not as individuals - we will go far if we do that.” While Kahui can swing a bat better than anyone in the side, a certain skill makes him stand out among the rest. “My biggest strength is outfield catching of the ball - you have to work really hard because you don’t know where the ball is going, and you have to check where the wind is going,” he said. Kahui trains twice a week, and is relishing the chance to learn his craft off some of Australia’s elite. “We train two times a week, on Monday and Wednesday, and on Wednesday we train with the Melbourne Aces, one of the best teams in Australia, so that’s really good,” he said. “Training with them is great because you see what level you need to be at to make the MLB.” And he’s also a product of the Hallam Senior College, a famous sporting school that has produced many elite athletes in different sports. “They have a really good sports program there, they have around five sports programs the top one is rugby, because they select all the Melbourne Storm players from my school,” he said. 36 STAR JOURNAL

“I’ve been fortunate to have other things taking up my time, which is school, so I guess focusing on school has helped me this year. “It’s helped me not dwell on how I’m going, or where I fit into the draft pool, which is unpredictable and subject to change every day,” he said. “I think I’ll go to my brothers and take my mind off it (on draft night) - I don’t really want to watch it, and have to sit there and wait, I’d rather just be told if I’m going somewhere.” While De Koning went down with injury in the latter stages of the TAC Cup season - robbing him of the chance to push his case to clubs during the finals, he has discovered a new perspective. “It was unfortunate to go down with injury and the pointy end of the season, and it was a bit hard on everyone at the club, my family and myself. “I did everything I could to get it right and spending six weeks without physical activity was pretty hard on me and it messed up my school and footy routine a bit,” he said. “I’ve spent a lot time studying to get my mind off the injury, and got back into surfing which is something I really love, and it helps me clear my head and remains a big part of me. “The injury feels great, and I’ll be back into full training next week to get my fitness back, it’s all really exciting.” PLAYER PROFILE POSITION: Ruck/Forward DOB: 16/07/1999 HEIGHT: 200cm WEIGHT: 90kg DRAFT RANGE: 40-Rookie

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The Dandenong Rangers’ worst fears were confirmed last week with star player Sara Blicavs rupturing her ACL in a bitter blow to the WNBL side and the Australian Opals. Scans last Monday confirmed the extent of the injury, with the star playmaker expected to miss up to 12-months as she recovers. Making matters worse, Blicavs will not only put a dent in the Rangers’ attempt to back up their WNBL grand final appearance in 2017/18, but she will also play no part in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, where she was a big chance to be part of the Opals squad representing Australia. With only about 90 seconds left in the first half during the Rangers’ clash with Adelaide Lightning on Friday 10 November, Blicavs landed awkwardly and played no further part in the match. The Rangers confirmed the prognosis through a statement on their website. “Everyone within the Dandenong Basketball family would like to wish Sara the best of luck in her recovery journey, and will be behind her offering our support at every step of her return to the basketball court,” the statement read. “Always the brightest and bubbliest personality in the room, Sara’s absence will definitely be felt for the rest of WNBL18 but we have full confidence that she will return stronger and better than ever in the very near future. “Sara will begin that recovery journey tonight with a very capable orthopedic surgery team.” Blicavs had enjoyed a strong start to the WNBL season after enjoying one of her finest seasons in 2016/17. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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Star Thunder striker Brandon Barnes has signed on for NPL 2018. 164362 the club, who will embark on his first senior coaching role. “Ever since Andy came to the club as an assistant coach, we got on like a house on fire - we had a coffee last week, and it was good to have a chat with him, so I’m really looking forward to learning what I can off him,”

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For star Dandenong Thunder striker Brandon Barnes, it all came down to loyalty in his decision to sign on for NPL 2018 down at George Andrews Reserve. With the Thunder returning to the top flight of NPL football next season, Barnes - who is widely regarded as one of the finest strikers not playing in the A-League - is delighted to continue to share in the journey with his teammates. “It took a few weeks to get the deal done and get the ball rolling, and I’ve always looked forward to putting pen to paper when the time was right,” he told the Journal. “Loyalty was number one for me - ever since I’ve landed in Melbourne, I’ve had a lot of love from everyone around Dandenong Thunder.” Despite signing on for the Thunder, Barnes admits the outside interest from other clubs was fairly strong. “I had a few offers from other NPL clubs which was nice to know they had interest in me, but it was right for myself, and for my family, to stay where I am,” he said. “I did think about it (leaving), but the Thunder feels like home to me.” After claiming back-to-back NPL 2 best and fairest awards in 2017, as well as the Golden Boot after a 35 goal season, Barnes admits it wasn’t his best year personally, and warned all opposition he is ready to fire in the top tier. “For someone to not feel like you’ve had the best season, and then to just win the lot like I’ve done, shows a lot really,” he said. “People would probably be scratching their heads, and thinking about what I’d be like at my best, but following on to next season, I’m happy to be playing better opposition and teams. The Thunder has brought in a new coach, Andy Vargas, a former assistant coach of

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Bucks the only bats to fire By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 - ROUND 4 (DAY ONE) A flurry of wickets and a storm looming for hours - It certainly wasn’t a day to be a batsman in the DDCA’s top tier on Saturday. With just one team reaching the 200 mark across the grounds on day one, bowlers certainly had their way, no more so than down at Arch Brown Reserve. The star studded BERWICK elected to bat against HEINZ-SOUTHERN DISTRICTS, and were immediately greeted by impeccable line and length from Cobra openers Kashuyla Weeraratne (3/65) and Michael Davies, who orchestrated the early wickets of Adam Watson (2) and Ryan Williamson (4). Darren de Souza (21 off 145 balls) and Matt Chasemore (25 from 60) dug deep, putting on 29 runs in almost two hours, before Jackson Philipin (1/18) found the edge of Chasemore’s bat to leave the home side reeling at 3/37. Despite a solid 25 to Jarrod Armitage, and cameos from skipper Jarrod Goodes (20) and Cory Bevan (24), Davies proved almost unplayable, snaring 6/33 from his 18 overs to roll the Bears for just 146. James Wilcock (3/3) and Goodes (2/15) then tore the visitors’ top order to shreds, leaving the Cobras 5/32 at stumps. Down at Carroll Reserve, ST MARY’S are in the box seat after a dominant opening day against DANDENONG WEST. After the Saints sent the Westers in to face the music, spin twins Kaushyla Gajasinghe (6/30) and Ruwantha Kellepotha (3/23) played the conditions perfectly, ending the visitors’ innings on just 102 in 72.3 overs. The Saints are 1/10 at stumps. BUCKLEY RIDGES were the only team to pile on the runs, with the Bucks slamming on 269 against HALLAM KALORA PARK. After Daniel ‘DJ’ Watson (57) fired early to

Greg Todd continued his fine form for Buckley Ridges with a classy 88 against Hallam Kalora Park. 174919 give the Bucks a perfect start, in-form Kiwi Greg Todd (88) anchored the innings superbly, despite top class bowling performances by Will Whyte (5/67) and Thalivan Xavier (4/75). CRANBOURNE and NORTH DANDENONG is also evenly poised with the Maroons bowling the home side out for 150.

David Bell (4/18) and Asfan Thajudeen (3/38) had the Eagles scratching around the crease all day and hardly looking comfortable. At stumps, the Maroons lost an early scalp, and they will resume at 1/0 as they look to put together a consistent batting performance after some shaky moments in the opening

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rounds of the season. In the round’s other matches, DINGLEY (3/58) steadied after a stumble late in the day to be sitting comfortably against NARRE WARREN (139), and SPRINGVALE SOUTH (7/162) and MORDIALLOC called stumps early after the storms set in.

Aston Dee Bee confirms Cup favouritism Series favourite Aston Dee Bee scorched around Sandown Park to qualify fastest for the world’s richest greyhound race on Friday night. Heavy rain before the first race did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the big crowd trackside for what shaped as one of the most eagerly anticipated TAB Melbourne Cup series in recent years. Aston Dee Bee was the shortest priced favourite in the TAB Melbourne Cup heats and didn’t disappoint those who took the short odds ($1.60), overcoming a modest jump to stop the clock at 29.12. It continued a remarkable run of form for the Seona Thompson trained sprinter that has seen him finish in the money at each of his last 14 starts. Kennel mate Bewildering will also take his place in the final after a stunning performance to win his heat in 29.35. Widely regarded as the fastest greyhound in the country, the two-time Speed Star winner

showed fantastic determination after a poor getaway to power away from his rivals. Familiar foes Striker Light (29.37) and Up Hill Jill (29.43) will meet for the ninth time in next Friday night’s final after both recorded impressive wins in their respective heats. Striker Light bounced back to her brilliant best after two disappointing runs, leading all of the way to give her a chance to land her third group one win. Up Hill Jill was made to work had for her victory by 2016 TAB Melbourne Cup champion Ando’s Mac, showing great tenacity to reach her sixth group one final. The ledger between the two great rivals stands at four wins apiece, though Up Hill Jill commands a 3-1 advantage at Sandown Park. The two greyhounds, born just two weeks apart, are separated by just $2,396 in career prize money and a win by either greyhound in next week’s $420,000 to the winner final will catapult them to fifth place on the all-time prize money list.

A year after sharing Melbourne Cup glory with his great mate Jason Mackay in last year’s Cup, Anthony Azzopardi has an opportunity to win the Cup in his own right after Adelaide Cup winner Raw Ability blitzed his rivals in 29.20. He set up his dominant victory with a stunning 4.95 first split - less than a length off the great Fernando Bale’s record - turning in what his conditioner described as ‘the best run of his career.’ Kouta Mayhem delivered his trainer Jason Sharp his biggest thrill in the sport by winning the night’s opening heat in 29.57. With a large group of family and friends cheering him on, he proved too good in holding out last start group one winner Crash Bandicoot in a thrilling run to the line. Glenn Rounds’ powerful sprinter Chasin’ Crackers scored in the night’s penultimate TAB Melbourne Cup heat, railing powerfully to win in 29.40. The baby of the field at just 27 months of age, Chasin’ Crackers has already been placed twice at group one level.

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Hot-blooded Italian racer brake system and lane departure warning. Acceleration is brilliant. Dial up Dynamic mode and our red Alfa screaming off the line after only a few moments of turbo lag. Overtaking is ridiculously easy. The sound of the V6 is muted by the turbochargers, a common problem, but it does reach more exciting levels when accelerating hard in D and R modes. For more information contact Berwick Alfa Romeo, 257 Princes Highway, Hallam. Phone 9554 0800.

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Naturally there are traditional twin circular dials on the instrument panel, however they are too small for our liking. Easy enough to read, but not theatrical enough, we reckon. The bright red starter button on the steering wheel is a great touch. We just love the green four-leaf clover badge sitting between the V of the engine. The 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 sits well back under the carbon-fibre bonnet, the peak 375 kW is reached at relatively low revs (low for an Italian machine) 6500 rpm. Redline doesn't kick in till 7000. Transmission is by a sports eight-speed torque convertor automatic to the rear wheels. Alfa's DNA (Dynamic, Normal, Auto) driving modes are crowned by a Race mode - sold only in the QV. An 8.8-inch multimedia screen may sound large, but it's way too skinny and the satellite navigation isn't particularly easy to see be-

MODEL RANGE Alfa Romeo Giulia QV 2.9-litre petrol four-door sedan: $143,000 (automatic)

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cause of that. Satellite navigation and climate controls operate through a centrally mounted rotary dial that's simple to use with minimum inattention. A Harmon Kardon 14-speaker sound system sounds great and it’s almost worth parking the car in a scenic location during the early Sunday morning run on your favourite driving roads to fully appreciated it. It’s no surprise that the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia has a five-star EuroNCAP rating. Major passive safety features include forward collision warning with autonomous emergency brake and pedestrian recognition, integrated

•฀Engine฀oil฀change฀5฀Ltr • Oil filter change • Inspect Spark Plugs •฀Oil฀ilter฀change • New contact points •฀Inspect฀Spark฀Plugs • New wiper blades • Check hoses and clamps •฀New฀contact฀points • Pressure test cooling system • Check & adjust all fan belts •฀New฀wiper฀blades • Check PVC Valves •฀Check฀hoses฀and฀clamps • Inspect battery • Inspect charging system •฀Pressure฀test฀cooling฀system • Check clutch operation •฀Check฀&฀adjust฀all฀fan฀belts • Full mechanical & electrical report •฀Check฀PVC฀Valves •฀Inspect฀battery •฀Inspect฀charging฀system •฀Check฀clutch฀operation •฀Full฀mechanical฀&฀electrical฀report

• Check transmission oil level ••฀Check฀transmission฀oil฀level Check differential oil level ••฀Check฀differential฀oil฀level Inspect fuel lines • Grease front end •฀Inspect฀fuel฀lines • Check all tyres ••฀Grease฀front฀end Inspect brake pads and discs • Inspect front & rear suspension ••฀Check฀all฀tyres Inspect steering system • Inspect exhaust system ••฀Inspect฀brake฀pads฀and฀discs Inspect all seat belts ••฀Inspect฀front฀&฀rear฀suspension Check all lights • Road test

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This redhot Italian machine is taking on highperformance models from Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Lexus and Mercedes at their own game. Alfa Romeo’s Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde (QV) sports sedan is the real deal. Rear-wheel drive, Ferrari-inspired 500 horsepower (375 kW) twin-turbocharged engine that gets it to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. It reset the Nurburgring production sedan lap record at just seven minutes and 32 seconds. After getting to the 100 km/h in the threesecond bracket, it gets to a top speed on the far side of 300km/h. Keeping weight down is a major way to increase performance and the QV has hotformed steel, aluminium and carbon-fibre components to keep its mass down to 1525 kg. Having reduced weight the next challenge is to spread it 50:50 front to rear, something else the designers have achieved. Quadrifoglio is Italian for four-leaf clover and has been the symbol for Alfa racing cars for almost 100 years. More recently, the tag has been given to its high-performance road cars. The Giulia Quadrifoglio body has serious sports items that include a large central grille and air intakes, cooling slots on the bonnet and serious side skirts. And possibly the most aggressive rear diffusers on the road today. It sits on19-inch forged alloy wheels Thankfully our test QV was painted in a brilliant shade of red. Inside, black leather-wrapped surfaces with red stitching are used in the upper area with a deep red shade in the lower section. Aluminium and carbon-fibre highlights add to the appeal.

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