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Phoenix is on the rise Street art is adorning the Dandenong Market in a nod to traders’ resilience, work ethic and tenacity. Scottie ‘Bonsai’ Neoh painted Rising Phoenix on the external Bazaar wall facing Cleeland Street on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 December. It’s eight metres high, 14 metres wide and Bonsai said: “The powerful and elegant phoenix embodies regeneration and power - a positive and powerful symbol of tenacity and resilience.” The market will install up to 15 streetstyle artworks of various sizes, inside and outside over the next three years. Artist Scottie “Bonsai” Neoh works on the phoenix. 176154
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Free parking trial By Casey Neill Dandenong shoppers can park free of charge this Christmas to give CBD businesses a boost. But some Greater Dandenong Councillors say the $247,000 move could do more harm than good. At the Monday 11 December council meeting, Councillor Jim Memeti successfully suggested the Christmas bonus run from Monday 18 December to Friday 19 January. Cr Maria Sampey followed up with a motion that Dandenong Market parking also be included. Time limits will still apply to the parking spac-
es, and the multi-decks in Thomas and Walker streets will not be included. Cr Memeti said there were more than 80 empty shops in the area. “People are not coming to the CBD,” he said. “Christmas Day and Boxing Day are pretty slow in Dandenong. “In January, many offices will be closed for holidays.” But Cr Matthew Kirwan said parking spots in the area were heavily used and the meters helped to ensure turnover. “The biggest issue is the lack of car parking,” he said. “Parking revenue can help to fund more spaces.”
On the empty stores, Cr Kirwan said there were other issues at play. “I get complaints about right-hand turn restrictions,” he said. “I get it put to me that it’s easier to have an office set up just off the freeway. “To put vacancies down to just paid car parking to me makes no logical sense.” Cr Kirwan said many government and nonprofit employees would still be at work through the holidays, and said figures showed that parking revenue was only marginally lower for the period. He said that last time a parking amnesty was trialled, in late 2006-early 2007, traders parked
in front of their own shops, parkers overstayed, parking compliance officers were swamped and businesses were starved of customers. He said the current move would cause “confusion and angst” when the free parking reverted back to paid. “We will lose a significant amount of council revenue, without any evidence it will help traders.” Cr O’Reilly said the move would likely benefit people who were already willing to pay rather than encouraging new shoppers to come in. “What services are you going to cut, because that’s real money - it’s not Monopoly money,” he said.
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Crime trends down By Casey Neill Overall crime has dropped in Greater Dandenong, according to the latest figures. The Crime Statistics Agency released numbers for the 12 months to 30 September on Thursday 14 December. In Greater Dandenong recorded incidents decreased 6.5 per cent, from 20,376 to 19,059. The state-wide drop was 4.8 per cent. “We’re really trending down and we’re trending down at a greater rate than the rate of the state,” Inspector Mark Langhorn said. “I think it’s now two quarters in a row, maybe even three, that we’ve had reductions in crime.
“We’re really making some in-roads in terms of our community safety. “We’ll keep focusing on it though. “Just because there’s some good reductions it doesn’t mean we’re going to take our eye off the ball.” The Greater Dandenong police service area (PSA) also recorded a bigger drop per 100,000 people - 8.3 per cent compared to the state’s 6.2 per cent. “That’s how I like to compare our area to other areas,” Insp Langhorn said. He said there was a good reduction in the number of residential burglaries and thefts. “They were our issues that were keeping the
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crime rate really high 12 months ago,” he said. Insp Langhorn said crimes against the person, including assaults, did increase slightly. He said there’d be high visibility operations running in January around railway stations to target public order. “We’re running several operations, particularly around Noble Park, Dandenong and Springvale, involving not just local police, but transit police and the operations response unit out of town,” he said. “We’re really focusing on things such as drinking in public, which may lead to robberies, or youths congregating. “We know assaults are still an issue.”
Veteran finds himself through comrades By Casey Neill Vladimir Nagorny has a lot more in common with Australia’s young war veterans than his Ukrainian name and accent would lead people to think. The Dandenong Cranbourne RSL SubBranch welfare advocate and co-ordinator served his homeland in Afghanistan in the 1980s. “It was very difficult to go back to civilian life after what I had seen in Afghanistan,” he said. “I had lost a lot of friends and my best friend was killed in action. I named my oldest son after him. “Probably like a lot of others, I couldn’t find myself.” Mr Nagorny lost friends to suicide. “I said to myself ’this is not my life, I don’t want to live this life’,” he said. He went to university and became a lawyer, and started his own organisation to help veterans. “I had support from my friends, who were in Afghanistan with me as well,” he said. Mr Nagorny came to Australia in 1995. He was initially refused RSL membership, but persisted and in 2011 took on the welfare role in Dandenong. On Saturday 18 November he was recognised for his efforts with an RSL achievement award. “I was absolutely shocked, I didn’t expect it,” he said. Mr Nagorny said his role spanned the Dandenong and Cranbourne offices and the exservice people who sought his assistance came from far and wide. He is a qualified hypnotherapist and offers free sessions, and he takes phone calls whenever people need a chat - day or night. One Saturday morning at 3am he received a call from a veteran who told him he was about to commit suicide. “He didn’t,” Mr Nagorny said. He also visits psychiatric hospitals, where many patients tell him that their doctors don’t understand because they’re not ex-service.
Dandenong Primary’s fire-ravaged hall will get a $14,000 upgrade. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams announced the State Government grant for an acoustic ceiling treatment. She said that fire affected the hall in 2015 and that the upgrade would enable more activities to be held there. “This upgrade is about more than giving Dandenong students the first-rate school facilities they deserve - it is about helping build community pride in a great local school,” she said.
Drugs, weapons seized in raid Police seized knives and drugs in a raid on a Dandenong North home. The Divisional Response Unit arrested a 44-year-old Dandenong North after executing a search warrant in the early hours of Wednesday 13 December. Investigators allegedly uncovered cannabis and prescription drugs, as well as knives. The man was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 28 February charged with possessing cannabis, prescription drugs and prohibited weapons.
Robbed at knifepoint Knife-wielding robbers used a car to corral their victims on a Keysborough road. Police said two Clayton South men, aged 23 and 24, were driving on Perry Road about 9pm on Thursday 7 December. A dark-coloured Holden sedan overtook their car and then slowed down, causing them to also slow. Three men with their faces covered jumped out of the sedan and held up one of the men at knifepoint. The trio stole personal possessions and fled the scene. Police appealed for any witnesses, particularly any with dashcams, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au.
Christmas break Vladimir Nagorny with his RSL service award. 176145 “That’s why they call me to come and talk,” he said. “They understand me, I understand them.” He led a Soviet Army special forces intelligence squad. “Some people come just to talk,” he said. “They never ask for help but we identify what they need. “To get our help they don’t need to be a member of the RSL.
“They just need to know that we’re available to them. "We deeply understand veteran’s needs. We’re here to hear them and we’re here to help them and support. Who can better understand a veteran? Only a veteran! “We won’t judge them. “Come and talk to us and we will pick up what you need.” Mr Nagorny welcomed Army, Navy and Air Force veterans to call him on 9792 1535.
This is the final edition of the Journal for 2017. The team sends thanks to contributors and advertisers for their continuing support and wishes readers a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year. The first edition for 2018 will be out on Monday 15 January. It will reveal the 2017 person of the year and take a look back at the year’s biggest news. Keep an eye on the Dandenong Journal Facebook page over summer for a local news fix.
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… BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE The editor’s desk Call it Greater Dandenong’s $250,000 Christmas present to the people. And if that’s not the Christmas spirit, I don’t know what is. What would the Dandenong CBD look like if parking limits largely ceased to exist for a month? Well, we’re about to find out. Yes, there are concerns. Yes, there may be problems. And indeed, ultimately it may not work. But if we believe in the wisdom of the majority - and a majority of councillors are on board - then this idea is worth a run. This is particularly so in the context of what retailers are generally describing as lacklustre Christmas sales to date. So let’s find out ... are parking fees and fine threats deterring shoppers? Or will owners park all day in front of their businesses, and cut their own throats? This is an idea whose time has come but if the New Year’s resolution is for revenue, then back come the limits. And while we’re on the subject of Christmas, we note a Muslim councillor and a Jewish councillor joining forces to push for a Christmas decorations competition. And that’s no Christmas joke - only in Dandenong!
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School’s out for class act By Casey Neill Bern Johnson’s brother inspired her to take on a career in teaching. The family she found at St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School kept her there for 43 years. The Noble Park teacher is retiring at the end of the term. “I came here in 1974, straight out of college,” she said. She was 18 years old. “I had a brother who had learning problems,” she said. “He had a hard time with teachers at school. He was bullied. “He had a speech impediment and he had physical problems as well. “School was just a horrible place for him.” Ms Johnson jumped at the offer of a teaching scholarship. “I didn’t want children to have the experience John had,” she said. “His experience has impacted greatly on his life.” She said the first few years were hard. “You had big classes. I had 54 students,” she said. “I was only a little bit older than some of the kids myself. “As you got experience you learnt to really tune into kids and their needs. “I think what I’ve enjoyed most is helping the kids with learning difficulties. “What I’ve got from the kids and from the people I’ve worked with, I think I come out on top.” Ms Johnson said she loved the cultural diversity at St Anthony’s, the friendly and welcoming people and “the way they entrust their children to you”. “They invite you to be part of their family,” she said. Ms Johnson has been to birthday parties, first communions and even weddings for former students. “The kids have a real association with this 4 STAR JOURNAL
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Bern Johnson with her 2017 and final class. place,” she said. “They all come back and show you their children and their girlfriends.” She’s watched classrooms and the Noble Park population change over the decades. “When I first came here we had a lot of Indian and Sri Lankan children, some Eastern European children,” she said. Next came Vietnamese, then Sudanese. “Each one of those groups brings something different,” she said. “A lot of them had very sad stories and needed a lot of care. “You had to work very hard to understand
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what they’ve been through to get here. “People really work hard to get here, but at first it’s a real struggle for them. “Then they build themselves up and get on their feet.” Time and again she’s seen families then return to the school with donations for those who followed them, to “pay it forward”. “They have such high aspirations for their children. “They want their children to have the best. “You want to give them the best education.” She raised three sons of her own during her time at the school.
“Now I’m going to take time out for my grandkids,” she said. There are seven aged under four years. “I hope to do a bit more travelling,” she said. She also wants to try her hand at golf. “My grandmother was a country women’s champion and I’ve never had the chance to play,” she said. “My dad was a really good golfer, too.” She also hopes to return to the school for casual stints and to help out with volunteer program Mercy Connect. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Best in the business Dandenong South’s Ego Pharmaceuticals is the Australian Exporter of the Year. The skincare manufacturer also won the manufacturing category at the 55th annual Australian Exporter of the Year Awards, held in Canberra on 5 December. Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Steven Ciobo presented the 12 national category award and the overall title. The national program recognises and honours Australian companies engaged in international business who have achieved sustainable growth through innovation and commitment. Ego manufactures dermatological skincare products, including well-known brands like QV Skincare, SunSense and Aqium hand sanitiser. It was established in 1953 and now produces 120 products. In 2016-'17, Ego increased its sales to China by 179 per cent. Judges commended Ego on its commitment to continual improvement and a clear export strategy. “These awards recognise the commitment of all our 580 wonderful staff based across 12 nations to the growing Ego world,” managing director Alan Oppenheim said. “Our growth is driven by a lot of passion, a lot of science and living the family values of Ego. “All our staff live the Ego values every day, whether they are creating products in the laboratory, greeting people at reception or
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Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Steven Ciobo with Ego's Dr Jane Oppenheim and Alan Oppenheim. educating healthcare professionals about the benefits of our products. “We are so grateful to have such a wonderful team around the world and so thankful to have all our hard work and achievements recognised.” Ego won the health and biotechnology category at last year’s Australian Exporter of the Year Awards. The family-owned company moved into a warehouse and office in Oppenheim Way, Dandenong South, earlier this year. Its manufacturing still takes place in Braeside, and will for decades to come, but the skincare specialist needed more space.
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LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 20 December 1917
Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society
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To our readers Never has Christmas time approached with such darkened clouds and uncertain aspects - right throughout the British Empire - after more than three years of awful war with the Hun and those fighting with him. May Great Britain and her allies soon overthrow and defeat her enemies, and an honourable peace follow that will last for many years to come. Great and glorious deeds have already been performed by both the army and navy to whom all honour and glory is due. We again thank our many patrons for support in the past, and wish our readers the COMPLEMENTS OF THE SEASON and a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
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Floods! And in a deluge everyone smiles A total of 72 points of rain fell in Dandenong from 9am Tuesday to 9am yesterday bringing welcome relief to market gardens, householders and florists. In a flash-flood in Dandenong shortly after 4pm Tuesday Christmas shoppers jumped over gutters running a bunker. Men, women and children took off shoes and socks to negotiate 18 inches of water under the subway leading to the number two platform at Dandenong Railway Station. Under the viaduct at Hammond and Cheltenham roads was another wet story. One car damaged in an accident during the flood was stranded in four to five feet of water.
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Mayoral pay-cut rift City mayors have criticised the decision which will see them take a huge pay cut next March. The Minister for Local Government, Mr MacLellan, has accepted the recommendations of an independent panel to set a maximum annual allowance of $36,000. Greater Dandenong’s mayor, Councillor Greg Harris, has an allowance of $65,000. He said the pay cut to be imposed next March undermined the value of local government. “It is a very demanding job and requires a commitment of 67 hours a week,” he said. “It would be difficult to get quality leaders with business skills for such low pay.”
5 years ago 17 December 2012 Lesson in history from school notes
In 1912 school drop-offs and pick-ups were more likely to have been horse-drawn rather than horse-powered, an “apple” was a lunchtime food rather than the brand on every child’s Christmas list and children with peanut allergies were in the minority. St Mary’s Primary School has spent the year celebrating its centenary concluding last month with a mass. The Catholic school, which started in 1912, marked the milestone by launching a centenary book titled Building a Community. Principal Grey White said the school pioneers would have been proud. “I’m humbled and thankful for all that’s gone before me and look forward to the next hundred years,” he said. Mr White said that over the years the school community had become closest when it rallied together in the hard times. Today the school has 270 pupils that come from 40 nationalities.
Polished planks shone out 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. Old Patto’s Hay and Grain Store, opposite the Albion Hotel in Lonsdale Street, was another of those magical shops of our childhood. If entering from the back of the store, the minute you slipped through the old post and rail fence on McCrae Street and walked across the horse paddock onto the gravel track that circled under the high roofed loading dock and past the outside sheds and stables, you were in another world. The ancient cast-iron framed galvanised iron water trough stood between the two ironbark posts that supported the outside edge of the high loading dock roof.
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BACK JACK JOHNSON Those posts were seven inch square hand adzed ironbark. That dark, straight and close grained Australian hardwood could not have been more perfect had it been dressed by one of today’s tungsten-bladed mechanical thicknessers. The bottom six or seven feet of the posts, that went directly into the ground, were as if they had been French polished by the horses, Nugget, Charlie and Bess, and by the wagon loads of baled straw and bags of chaff rubbing
against them. When we got to the loading dock at the back of the hay and grain store we climbed three or four ladder-like steps to the heavy planked deck of the loading bay and waited for Murph’s dad to open the huge corrugated iron and timber sliding door. It ran on rollers and was almost like a sliding wall. When he rolled it back it looked like a large corrugated iron curtain opening to expose a stage. Except the loading dock platform was not our stage. Our stage was the central section of a highroofed storeroom which led to the back door of the Lonsdale Street shop. This storeroom was stacked on each side, right up to the exposed rafters, with bags of chaff, wheat, oats, seed potatoes, bran, pol-
lard, bales of Lucerne hay and many bags of various seeds. There were seeds like beans, peas, maize, millet, linseed and many types of grass seed. As this shop was originally a seed merchant’s, there was still a large sign outside on the front wall of the shop above the verandah. The ironbark plank floor, which connected with the Baltic pine floor of the front shop, was polished like a dance floor from all the years of dragging bags and bales across its surface. When we were older and went to our first dances and balls at the town hall, the memorial hall, the drill hall and the scout hall, the progressive barn dance was one of our favourites. It was from the early dances which took place in barns, on that sort of floor, where the dance got its name.
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What’s in a name Tatterson Park’s new pavilion is now complete, and is a step closer to getting a name. Greater Dandenong councillors voted to officially endorse Ian Tatterson Pavilion at their Monday 11 December meeting following community consultation. They’ll now forward the suggestion to the Office of Geographic Names for final approval. Ian Tatterson was the City of Springvale CEO from 1984 until his death in a plane crash in June 1992. He was CEO when the council bought the land now known as Tatterson Park on Cheltenham Road in the late 1980s. The $11.6 million pavilion project includes a synthetic soccer pitch which is due to be completed next March.
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Students at Springvale’s Minaret College are raising awareness for the Rohingya Muslims who are suffering in Myanmar. It was the first project the school’s Be the Change Committee initiated. Committee members distributed purplecoloured ribbons to students and staff and female students wore purple-coloured scarves instead of their usual white ones to further spread the message. Myanmar’s military has driven more than 620,000 Rohingya Muslims out of the country in a move the United Nations has labelled ethnic cleansing.
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Pool’s ready Free entry will mark Noble Park Aquatic Centre’s outdoor pool reopening. The 50-metre pool, Splash Park and Waterslide will welcome back swimmers on Wednesday 20 December. Greater Dandenong Mayor Youhorn Chea said pool entry would be free from then until Sunday 24 December to celebrate and to thank pool users for their patience. “The retiling works are now complete and refilling and heating of the outdoor pool is well underway,” he said. The indoor pool reopened to the public on Thursday 9 November. The council and NPAC operator YMCA have
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Police arrested four teens over a string of alleged burglaries at primary schools in the Noble Park area. They executed five search warrants in the early hours of Tuesday 12 December, following an investigation into the $17,000 computer haul. The Greater Dandenong CIU members arrested four suspects, all aged under 18 years old and from Noble Park. The alleged burglaries occurred at Harrisfield in Noble Park and Silverton in Noble Park North. Earlier this month the Journal reported that thieves stole iPads and laptops from Harrisfield on Monday 20 November and returned to the crime scene a week later. In the first break-in, thieves left with 20 Apple iPad minis and 14 Lenovo laptops. Police said there was an attempted burglary on Monday 27 November.
Police allegedly found the drug ice during a routine police check in Springvale. Springvale Police Station members performed the check on a vehicle travelling on Westall Road about 2pm on Monday 11 December. A vehicle search allegedly revealed a quantity of methylamphetamine, known as ice, and a large quantity of cash. Police arrested and charged a woman from Carrum Downs with possessing a drug of dependence. She will appear before a magistrate in February. They also arrested and charged a 58-yearold Springvale man in relation to trafficking methylamphetamine. He was remanded in custody to appear later this month.
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TAKE A STEP FORWARD IN STYLE THIS single-storey Simonds - New Living 2014 Range-built dream won’t just elevate the owner’s home living, it’ll also lift their lifestyle. Behind the imposing façade of this fourbedroom plus study/ bedroom house is plenty to recommend and a family-friendly location only adds to the appeal. The openplan living area featuring quality highland oak timber floorboards flows beautifully to the contemporary-designed kitchen. The spacious floorplan is well-balanced and offers large casual and formal shared areas, providing ample room for retreat or for bringing family and friends together. At the heart of the home is an open-plan space where plenty of natural light and bifold doors lead to a covered pergola area that creates a lovely, relaxed ambience and is complemented by a private landscaped courtyard. And back inside, the kitchen is likely to delight home chefs, too. It anchors the open-plan hub and is adorned with laminate benchtops and contemporary pendant lighting that illuminates the long island bench. Technika appliances help ensure optimal utility as does the butler’s pantry and abundance of cabinet space. As well as a rumpus room and formal sitting room, there is a bedroom with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe at the front of the house. It’s joined by three others with builtin wardrobes plus a study which can be transformed into the fifth bedrom.●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 4 Benedetto Crescent, Cranbourne East, 3977 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car Inspect: By appointment Price: $570,000 to $620,000 Contact: Tommy Nguyen, 0431 644 889 And Corey Le, 0417 311 491, BIGGIN & SCOTT GREATER DANDENONG, 8581 0999
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A RENOVATED DELIGHT FOR the first time in its history, this semi-renovated family home is hitting the market and it’s primed for the new owner's enjoyment. They get to enjoy the new new kitchen with new appliances, a sparkling bathroom that’s just been refreshed, while the carpets have been removed to showcase the hardwood floors which have instantly given this family home a facelift. It’s positioned on a block of 588 square metres, has potential to be a dual occupancy site, boasts three good-sized bedrooms and is simply a wise choice for all prospective buyers. Whether intending to extend the home, develop over the years or just enjoy it as it stands, this will be a smart decision so buyers should make sure they don’t miss out. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 9 Woomera Avenue, Keysborough, 3173 Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2 car Inspection Instructions: Saturday, 11am - 11.30am Auction Details: Saturday 16 December, 11.30am Contact: Jessejames Marinas, 0431 108 933 and Chee-ky Dunlop, 0422 910 881, BARRY PLANT KEYSBOROUGH, 8769 1888 2
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THREE LIVING AREAS IN A QUIET COURT!
This property is a one owner home and is now offered for sale for the first time. Built as a family residence, space abounds everywhere. Three living areas, a formal lounge/dining to the front, a large open plan kitchen/meals/family area to the central area and easy care inside/outside casual area that overlooks the private rear gardens. The kitchen has gas hotplates, outstanding Blackwood cupboards and plenty of work bench for preparing meals for all the family. There is a centrally located bathroom, a large 1.5 car garage, shedding and plenty of off street parking. All of this set at the top of a quiet court within walking distance to schools, shops, swimming pool, Dandenong Plaza, Market and transport options. FIRST TIME OFFERED - WON'T LAST!
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HOW CONVENIENT IS THIS?
Situated in a private spot to the rear of the complex, you’ll find this spacious, very appealing unit. Featuring two bedrooms both with built-in robes, a good size lounge room which leads through the sliding door to the ‘open plan’ kitchen/dining/family area. The spacious kitchen has a gas cooktop, electric wall oven, plenty of bench and cupboard space and a sky-light. There’s a family bathroom with shower and bath, separate toilet, laundry with plenty of shelving, ducted heating, down lights and high ceilings throughout. Outside you have a single lock-up garage with enough room to park the car in front, a rear courtyard and single door access from the garage. Close to the Police Road Medical Precinct, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, Monash and Eastlink Freeways, Valley Hospital, local schools and public transport. An inspection is recommended. Ideal for investors or first home owners. BE QUICK IT WON’T LAST LONG!
auCtion: saturday, 20th January, 2018 @ 11:00am (if not sold prior) oPen: thurs 4:30pm to 5:00pm
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This two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is situated on the first floor with two balconies to take in the surrounding vistas and for great air flow. Open plan living with spacious modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and tiled eating area. Located centrally with easy access to transport, shops, schools and so much more! Ideal first home or investment. EASY ACCESS TO TRANSPORT, SCHOOLS & SHOPPING!
Being just one of three on the block, this neat unit is located within 10 minutes walk to the Dandenong Plaza, Market and Hospital. The home offers a bright and spacious lounge/dining room with floating floors leading to the fully renovated kitchen with gas cooking, rangehood, dishwasher and plenty of benchtop/cupboard space. The two good size bedrooms are carpeted and have built in robes. A full bathroom and a separate laundry also adds to the comfort. Other features include split system air conditioner, gas hot water service, downlights, roller shutters, private backyard and a lock up garage with an additional carspace in front. INSPECT, COMPARE & BUY!
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SPACIOUS APARTMENT WITH GREAT RETURN!
QUIETLY TUCKED AWAY!
It is spacious with open plan and a good use of the space for living and kitchen cooking requirements.
Conveniently located close to the Dandenong CBD, the accommodation offers two spacious bedrooms with built in robes, a lounge with gas heating and a good size kitchen with gas cooking.
Almost next door to the amazing Dandenong Market and close to shops, transport and Dandenong Hospital.
The bathroom has a shower over the bath, a toilet and the facility for a washing machine.
Currently NRAS rented property which gives great tax concessions or should you want to live there, Vacant Possession is available.
There’s also on-site parking for resident’s vehicles. With a secure tenant until 31st October, 2018 paying $255.00 per week, this is a good investment opportunity.
A GREAT ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO LIVE!
CONVENIENT LOCATION!
For sale: $295,000 oPen: Wed 3:30pm to 3:50pm
For sale: $245,000 oPen: Wed 4:00pm to 4:20pm
This second floor single bedroom apartment has loads of light coming through large windows and a balcony that overlooks the street.
Quietly situated at the end of the complex you’ll find this roomy first floor apartment.
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SPRINGVALE 41 MONCUR AVENUE SO SPACIOUS AND STYLISH ON 817M2 FUNCTIONAL and spacious, families are sure to delight in this stylish single-level weatherboard house located in the sought after Springvale Central, with this family home offering both scope for improvements and future development (STCA). And a 817m2 (approx.) allotment with a 15.2m (approx.) frontage means the great outdoors is easy to enjoy too. •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 •817m2 (approx.)
A4 B1 E2 C2 PRIVATE SALE Contact Agent VIEW By Appointment Photo ID Required CONTACT Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
SPRINGVALE 42 VIEW ROAD 1119M2 APPROX. (WIDTH=18M AND LENGTH=62M) What is one of the golden rules in real estate? Location, location, location! Presenting an extremely rare offering in the heart of booming Springvale is the sale of a beautifully presented and original brick veneer family residence with a substantial sized block of 1119m2 approx. • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 toilet • Well designed and easy to maintain gardens • Walking distance to Springvale Central and • public transport • Walking distance to both primary and secondary school • Land 1119m2 (approx.)
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Contact Agent By Appointment Photo ID Required CONTACT Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999
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SPRINGVALE SOUTH 3/10 Coniston Court IGNITE YOUR SENSES. floorboards & manufactured stone benchtops •Custom designed kitchen with DeLonghi SS cooktop oven & dishwasher •Large Porcelain tiles and splash backs to wet areas •“CAVE”central heating & evaporative cooling •3 bedrooms, all w/BIR and a master with full ensuite • Roller blinds throughout •2 car lockup garage with ultra-quiet B&D remote controlled door •A 2000L water tank connected to toilets
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• Separate dining and living zone • New Carpets • Freshly painted • Single Lock up garage • Kitchen with gas cooking appliances • Private rear courtyard
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NEST OR INVEST – 3 BEDDER!! PRIVATE SALE $285,000 - $310,000 By Appointment Photo ID Required CONTACT Roger Nissanka 0406 271 004 Amit Vazirani 0400 088 304 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999 ESR VIEW
PARKFRONT LAND – UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS! TAKE A STEP FORWARD IN STYLE this single-storey “simonds – new Living 2014 range” built dream won’t just elevate your home living, it’ll also lift your lifestyle. • Open plan living • Designer kitchen with “TECHNIKA” cooktop/oven • Laminate island benchtops • Porcelain tiles and glass splash backs to wet areas • High quality Highland Oak timber loorboards
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PRIVATE SALE $570,000 to $620,000 Contact Agent Photo ID Required CONTACT tommy nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311 491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale tel: 03 8581 0999 ESR VIEW
Centrally located just 8 minutes to the beach and 25 minutes to the city via Eastlink, a mere 3 minutes away. nestled amongst established suburbs, somerfield has easy access to primary and secondary schools, child and health care services, sports facilities, gyms, golf clubs, tennis court, transport, cafes, restaurants and shopping. set in a stunning environment with tree-lined boulevards and secluded streets and almost 20% of the land is dedicated to open space, so every home is within 400 metres of parkland and wetland.
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PRIVATE SALE ESR Contact Agent CONTACT ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Alex Khun 0438 443 846 OFFICE 363 springvale road, springvale tel: 03 8581 0999
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THE LOWDOWN Q&A
with Cathy McIntyre, South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA)
What is something people don’t know about you? That I’m leaving SEMMA to join the Victoria Police force in 2018. What was your most memorable moment at SEMMA? Meeting so many awesome people ... manufacturers are the BEST!
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What would your last meal be? So much chocolate that I would die of a chocolate overdose. How did you get involved with SEMMA? I was just lucky enough to be looking for a job to get back into the workforce part-time and the position at SEMMA was being advertised. What event, past, present or future, would you like to witness? I’d love to be able to pop back into life in the year 3000 ... to see what the human race is up to and how the world looks. But I’d also love to pop back a couple of hundred years to live in Jane Austen’s time, I just love the language they used. What is your favourite television show? Have You Been Paying Attention - it’s the funniest show I’ve watched in forever. What would you like people to understand about manufacturing? That it is an integral part of Australia’s economy, with skills and capabilities that are unique to our country, and that it is alive and thriving. What six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party? Tom Hanks (’cause I’ve always loved him),
Cathy McIntyre with Doug Maxwell. Mark Ruffalo (’cause he’s adorable), Sam Pang and Troy Kinnie (for laughs), my girlfriend Sandy (she’s hilarious) and my gorgeous man Tony. What has been your most embarrassing moment? I was on the Flowrider at Dreamworld a couple of years ago and crashed on a wave and lost my bikini top. Of course the way my mum tells the story, there was also a large crowd of guys (who mysteriously turned up just at the right
moment ... ) who all saw it! How can people support the local manufacturing industry? By using local suppliers and buying Australian-made products. What was the first or best concert you attended? I saw The Proclaimers at Dallas Brooks Hall when I was about 18, but the best concert I attended was Hi-5 (the original cast).
It’s your responsibility to be ire ready this summer, so prepare your property, ire plan and emergency kit now. When hot, dry, windy days are forecast, check Fire Danger Ratings in your district daily and monitor conditions via local radio, the VicEmergency website and app. On high-risk fire days, leaving early, before a fire starts, is always the safest option.
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Anti-terror police and the security services are actively monitoring more than 20 individuals in the area to avoid Christmas-New Year holiday attacks. They are among as many as 100 people in the south-east region out of some 400 Melbourne-wide who are of concern or interest to the authorities. And Professor Greg Barton from Deakin University said there was an ongoing attempt by Islamic State sympathisers to radicalise the region’s Muslim boys and young men through online forums. However, he said that despite the ongoing monitoring, officials were also worried about the risk of so-called lone wolf terrorist attacks. “What really worries authorities is the second or third-tier who are already known through drugs or criminality. “The concern is lone actors or one or two people who are going to get a truck and drive it into a Christmas crowd,” he said. Professor Barton said the region was typical of several such areas in most capital cities that were of concern to the security services. “You’ve got distinct areas around Springvale, Endeavour Hills and through the council area of Casey,” he said. But he added that police and Australian Security Intelligence Organisation officers are also taking a softly-softly approach by making one-on-one connections with friends, family, community leaders and even the person themselves to dissuade them from becoming radicalised. The global islamic politics academic said that the authorities also tackled the problem by monitoring social media and phone use.
“There’s a lot of work being done quietly,” he said. It is when these patterns of communication change, such as when an individual starts to connect with other known people in Europe or the Middle East, that the security services start to pay more attention. “It’s not that the area is thick with Federal Police or ASIO but an eye is being kept on them. “It’s a spectrum of engagement. In extreme cases, somebody would be under surveillance 24/7, but that’s very expensive; it takes a team of 30-plus people.” He said community leaders were now willing to speak up if they suspected trouble to avoid being tarnished. “It’s certainly not a problem that affects the larger community. In Melbourne, none of the mosques knowingly allow this activity.” He said the authorities had learnt a lot about Islamic radicalisation since the Numan Haider knife attack on two police officers at Endeavour Hills police station in 2014, and since then had been effective in stopping people travelling to Syria to fight for Islamic State. “The good news is that the authorities have this pretty much managed, but the bad news is that there are dozens and dozens of people who have to spend their time managing it. “This problem is likely to be around for years to come, but it is a limited problem that is now understood.” But he said that there were ongoing attempts to influence the region’s impressionable Muslim teenagers through online forums and that the police were kept aware of those people who were most at risk.
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WHAT’S ON Free Christmas cheer There’ll be festive music and entertainment around Greater Dandenong throughout December. Roving performances will take place in Douglas Street, Noble Park, Harmony Square and Lonsdale Street in Dandenong and Multicultural Place in Springvale. There’ll be bouncing elves, skating baubles and more. Harmony Square and Lonsdale Street: Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 December, 9.30am to 11.30am. Douglas Street: Tuesday 19 and Thursday 21 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Multicultural Place: Wednesday 20 and Friday 22 December, 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
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Shrek the Musical This stage show is based on the big screen twisted fairytales about ogre Shrek. Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Friday 29 December, 3pm and 7pm. Saturday 30 December, 3pm and 7pm. Sunday 31 December, 11am and 3pm. Tickets are priced from $29.75. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.
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Al-Anon family groups This group offers help and support to family and friends of problem drivers at weekly meetings. Seminar room two at Dandenong Hospital, David Street. Wednesday 8.15pm. Springvale Church of Christ, corner Buckingham and Windsor avenues. Fridays 10.30am. St Gerard’s Community Centre, 71 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North. Saturdays at 2pm. Call 1300 252 666 or visit www.al-anon.org.
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New Year’s Eve in the square The night will feature live multicultural entertainment, roving performers, rides, free activities, food and market stalls, and a firework finale at 9.25pm. Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Sunday 31 December, 6pm to 9.30pm.
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Shoppers can pick up a wish card for $5 from the customer service desk and write a Christmas message for a child from Very Special Kids. The wishes and donations will be collected and given to the Very Special Kids hospice. Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, corner Police and Jacksons roads, Mulgrave. Until Sunday 24 December.
The Anglo Oz Dance Band will provide live music and there’ll be food for sale from REO Kitchen. St John Vianney’s church hall, 23 Police Road, Mulgrave. Sunday 31 December, 8pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children aged six to 12 years and free for kids 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.
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This Greater Dandenong Council school holiday program will take 12 to 25-year-olds to The Icehouse in Docklands. Pick up available in Noble Park, Dandenong and Springvale. Monday 8 January, 9am to 3.25pm. $10 per person. Bookings are essential. Visit www.greaterdandenong.com or call 9793 2155.
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A Dandenong North man has retirement in his sights following a division one TattsLotto win. The man, who did not want to reveal his identity, found out he was $812,915.51 richer when buying another entry two weeks after the 25 November draw. “It’s bloody marvellous,” he said. “I’ve been playing for nearly 40 years I think and I’ve never won more than $100 so this is just fantastic. “It’s retirement for me. It beats working for a living, that’s for sure. “I think I’ll go on a holiday, maybe two. My daughter has already been on my case about that.” He told Tatts officials he had a couple of drinks to celebrate the win. The winner bought his entry at Kilsyth Authorised Newsagency. One of the owners, Ron Wilson, said the store had sold about seven division one winners over the years. “Some years ago we sold two division one winning entries in two weeks,” he said. The winning numbers were 44, 36, 4, 18, 6 and 31. The supplementary numbers were 1 and 10. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Bears climbing up By Nick Creely DANDENONG TWENTY20 CUP REVIEW - ROUND 5 It wasn’t quite the cameo that Berwick had hoped for, but Victorian legend Dave Hussey still had an impact as the Bears knocked off Narre North to book a Twenty20 finals spot last Wednesday night at Arch Brown Reserve. Coming in at 1/24, the powerful right hander was dismissed without troubling the scorers, with North quick Josh Dowling (3/15) picking up his scalp in a brilliant wicket maiden over that also included the wicket of Jarrod Armitage (11). The Bears recovered nicely to finish on 9/138 off 20, with Nathan Pilon (33), Darren de Souza (26) and Matt Chasemore (25) ticking the scoreboard over brilliantly. And the visitors were on top at 1/90, before Bears coach Will Carr (4/28) and Hussey (2/20) wound back the clock to cut off an upset - the North finished on 9/133. Skipper Jarrod Goodes (3/13) was also outstanding for the home side. Springvale South (6/162) also got the points in a high scoring affair with St Brigid’s/St Louis (8/157). The Bloods were challenged by the much improved Turf 2 unit, with Vaib Deshpande (77) almost seeing his side over the line. Steve Spoljaric (2/22) and Andrew Staude (2/21) were the pick of the bowlers for the Bloods. It was also a similar result for Buckley Ridges (163), who were also challenged by a gallant Springvale (162) at Park Oval, with the Bucks getting the job done without brilliant all-rounder Daniel ‘DJ’ Watson, who is nursing a sore calf.
Dave Hussey rolls his arm over for Berwick. 176084 Stuart Plunkett put in one of the best performances of the Twenty20 tournament to date, with the Cranbourne (9/106) all-rounder helping edge the Eagles past Dandenong West (7/97). Plunkett slashed a quick fire 42 with the blade to help the home reach a competitive total, before bowling his side to a victory with an incredible 5/16 to restrict the Westers. In the night’s other matches, Jackson Fry (4/15) bowled Dingley (4/133) to victory over Doveton North (9/129), Berwick Springs (6/130) upset Beaconsfield (7/128), Hallam Kalora Park (6/108) cruised past Narre Warren
Picture: GARY SISSONS (6/105), not even a stellar performance from Clint Gottinger (90) could see Silverton (157) beat Parkfield (7/181), Heinz Southern Districs (6/147) showed their class against Narre South (89) at Reedy Reserve, and St Mary’s (0/96) crushed Lynbrook (94) to continue on with their strong form in all formats. Hampton Park forfeited in its match with Mordialloc. The quarter finalists for the matches on 17 January are Buckley Ridges, North Dandenong, Berwick, Mordialloc, Springvale South, St Brigid’s/ St Louis, Heinz Southern Districts and Dingley.
Genesis of the game, golfers make tees While Australia’s top professional golfers have spent the past fortnight competing in the nation’s two premier golf events, Australia’s leading club golfers teed it up in the final of the world’s largest amateur golf competition - the Genesis Golf Link Cup. From almost 102,000 entrants throughout 2017, 16 finalists across A, B and C grade and ladies made it to the 2017 Genesis Golf Link Cup National Final. This year’s finale was not only a showcase of Australia’s best performing amateur club golfers, but one of the nation’s premier courses - the stunning New South Wales Golf Club in Sydney. A brand-new Genesis G80 Sport framed the back of the first tee, alongside the Genesis Golf Link Cup trophy - the silverware leaving golfers in no doubt as to what was on the line. As golfers readied themselves, some posed with the trophy while others had a final tuneup on New South Wales’ practice facilities which are among Australia’s finest. Golfers tested their mettle under 18 holes of stableford on the La Perouse layout, savouring a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience some of the nation’s most spectacular golf holes. At New South Wales’ par-3 17th, each finalist had the chance to score a hole-in-one and drive away in a brand-new Genesis G80 Sport. Despite their best efforts, nobody was able to win the Genesis. As the day progressed, B-grader Scott Shaw from Keysborough Golf Club in Melbourne emerged as the clear Genesis Golf Link Cup winner with 39 points including a resurgent 23 points on the back nine. “Our sponsors, particularly Genesis, thank you very much for putting this on, it wouldn’t happen without you, what an excellent few days,” Scott said after his victory. The following day, all finalists were treated to a VIP experience at the Emirates Australian Open - taking in the Third Round action from the Genesis marquee beside the 18th green at host venue The Australian Golf Club. 42 STAR JOURNAL
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Academy is in fair form In only its second full year of operation, the Simon Black Academy has already seen one of its students drafted to the AFL. Tom Murphy from the Melbourne Academy was taken number four by North Melbourne in the 2017 AFL Rookie Draft. Tom, who was a top age player from Somerville and the Dandenong Stingrays TAC squad, joined the Academy at the start of 2017 to refine his game and work on his conditioning with the ultimate goal of being drafted. Having finished high school at the end of 2016, the Simon Black Academy allowed Tom to combine university study in Sports Management with daily skills training with the Academy’s elite training staff. The learnings from Tom’s study have also assisted him off the field in terms of nutrition, game preparation, injury prevention and learning from Simon Black and the Academy’s key staff on what it takes to make it at the AFL level. “We are extremely happy for Tom and what he has been able to achieve while he has been at the Academy, he is a very talented footballer but more importantly he is a hard worker and willing to listen which is no doubt why North have drafted him,” Simon Black said. Simon goes on to say “Tom was a member of the Dandenong Stingrays TAC program, so it was important we had to dovetail into his commitments with the Stingrays throughout 2017. As a skill breakdown Academy, our studentathletes like Tom can focus on their craft as well as conditioning so as not to impact on their representative or club footy commitments.” “Having the likes of ex-AFL players such as premiership player Clinton Young as high-performance coach in Victoria ensures our student-athletes get the right balance between training at the Academy and linking this back into their rep footy.” “What is really important to us is the Simon Black Academy is open to players of all levels and designed to develop student-athletes into elite players with the credentials to take their careers from the change room to the boardroom,” Black said. The Simon Black Australian Rules Academy has regular intakes throughout the year and is now taking enrolments for its January 2018 intake. To find out more, or to get involved, visit https://www.australianrulesacademy.com.au/
Keysborough's Scott Shaw after his win. From there, the finalists travelled to the Intercontinental Hotel in Double Bay for the Genesis Golf Link Cup Presentation Dinner where Scott was officially presented with the Genesis Golf Link Cup trophy. Genesis Motors Australia General Manager Peter Evans congratulated Scott and all the finalists for their outstanding performance
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Judy McMahon was all smiles after Dr Mino gave her and her family their greatest thrill in racing. “She’s been super from day one when we broke her in,” McMahon said. “The Vic Breeders was the target and then everything played out from there. It’s a good start to her career.” Bill’s wife Judy said the win meant the world to the family. “The kids get a lot out of it as well because
they do so much of the work with them when they’re pups, bringing them up through the ranks and handling them in the kennels,” she said. “There are some excited people in the family right now.” Dr Mino’s next assignment sees her drop to a restricted-win event at Sandown Park this
Ridges edges towards success By Nick Creely Buckley Ridges is one step closer to playing on the MCG, with the Bucks dominating its two TAC Regional Big Bash Games on 10 December against South Caulfield and Pakenham respectively. The DDCA powerhouse flexed its muscles in the morning match against South Caulfield on AH Butler Oval in Frankston, with the Bucks - in particular star all-rounder Daniel ‘DJ Watson (95 not out) - carving the bowling attack up to finish on a commanding 1/184 off 20. Susantha Pradeep (31) and Suren Ekanayake (47 not out) also found plenty of runs in a dominant batting performance. South were unable to muster any sort of challenge, with the Bucks’ disciplined bowling attack in Jurgen Andersen (2/18), Greg Todd (2/17), Wes Nicholas (1/27) and Matt Goodwright (2/18) restricting them to just 9/116. The Bucks then faced off with Pakenham in the afternoon, with the winner to advance to the next stage.
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the Lions were mostly on top despite a late monster six by Jurgen Andersen (8 not out) that lifted the Bucks to 7/130. Andersen (1/35) picked up the early scalp of the dangerous Chris Smith (4), before Paynter (24) and talented youngster Zac Chaplin (25) built a 52 run partnership that seemingly had the Lions in a winnable position. But slow dynamos Wes Nicholas (3/14) and Matt Goodwright (2/16) proved the ultimate difference, with their subtle changes of pace and some clever field placements restricting the Lions to 115 off 20 overs. Todd (1/18) was also handy with his mediums on a pitch that appeared to be quite slow, while Pradeep (1/19) picked up the vital scalp of Troy McDermott (24). Troy Aust’s side will now play off in a preliminary final on 4 February 2018 as a result of the victories, as it looks to claim yet another premiership for the region after Cranbourne’s success last season.
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Judy and Bill McMahon registered their first group race win in 30 years of greyhound training when Dr Mino scored a stunning last-tofirst victory in last Thursday night’s Group-2 Laurels at Sandown Park. Dr Mino bungled the start and was a clear last out of the boxes, spotting the second last runner two lengths past the post the first time. As the field bunched through the first turn, Dr Mino switched to the rails and dashed through a narrow gap to move into third and took off in pursuit of early leaders Slingshot Gypsy and Zoom Out. She then switched to the outside coming off the back straight, sweeping past the lamp lighters on turning for home and powering to a one-and-a-half-length win in 29.83. While a tardy start would typically put paid to a greyhound’s winning chances - especially when running just 5.42 to the first split in a group race final - handler Bill McMahon couldn’t have been happier to see his charge fall out of the boxes, believing it was her best chance to avoid trouble and capitalise on the greyhound’s strength. “I was happy as Larry when she missed the kick - he had to miss the kick,” he told Sky Racing’s Dave Carlson straight after the race. “Once we got through the catching pen (the first time) I thought we were home, especially with those two dogs in front, I was pretty confident we could catch them.” Dr Mino burst onto the racing scene in October when she went through the rich Vic Breeders series undefeated. Last night’s win was her fifth from 10 career starts - all at Sandown Park - and took her career prize money beyond $72,000. The result for the husband and wife team was particularly pleasing given that, with the assistance of their five kids, the family does all of the work to get their home bred pups to the track.
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WHAT’S ON this week Summer Domestic 2017/18 Registrations NOW OPEN! Registrations for new and returning teams teams for the Summer 2017/18 Senior Domestic Competition are now open!
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