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development and assist us in promoting the City of Greater Dandenong in a positive light is something we would welcome,” he said.

“Council looks forward to meeting with the Nick Kyrgios Foundation in the near future to discuss this proposal further.”

Ms Williams heard from Christos on Wednesday 24 January.

“While we are still waiting to see what might be possible, I’m excited by the prospect of the Kyrgios Foundation having a

presence in Dandenong, for the benefit of local youth,” she said.

“Christos and I had a good chat about our shared priorities, the importance of sport in youth engagement and creating opportunities and pathways for young people experiencing disadvantage.

“I look forward to continuing these discussions and working with the Foundation and council in the time ahead.”

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Christos said Nick welcomed sick and underprivileged kids to the court for warm-ups before his Australian Open games.

“We had a great few families there and had some very happy young kids,” he said.

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Australian tennis ace Nick Kyrgios plans to serve up a youth space in Dandenong.

Greater Dandenong Council and Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams have welcomed further discussion on the very preliminary plans for the sports hub at Greaves Reserve.

Nick Kyrgios Foundation CEO and Nick’s brother, Christos Kyrgios, told the Journal that Nick wanted to tackle homelessness and crime issues.

“He wants to set it up to help disadvantaged youth,” he said.

“There are some issues there that I believe we can definitely help with.

“We want to get some of these kids in there to get a go at something.”

Christos said Greaves Reserve in Bennet Street, home to the Dandenong Show and sporting facilities, was the foundation’s preferred site.

He said it already had tennis courts and space for field sports, and the foundation planned to add basketball courts, dorms and kitchen facilities.

Christos said NK Foundation would pair up with the Reach Foundation so it could run programs for young people from the facility as well.

“It’ll be a safe house where people can come and play sport and hang out,” he said.

“We want to get involved in personal development, guiding them in a positive direction.”

He said the foundation wanted to work closely with Greater Dandenong Council.

“We’re in the process of putting together the application, the proposals now,” he said.

He said the foundation was taking donations to set up the site and others around the country.

“There’s going to be two arms to the foundation. There’s going to be that permanent venue,” he said.

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Basketball champ

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Few have given as much to Dandenong Basketball Association as stalwart basketball administrator and referee Ron Burgess.

As a ‘labour of love’, the Cranbourne East 80-year-old has ploughed in up-to-12 hour days as president and basketball manager.

His time in the sport spans 68 years, including at national and state league levels.

Mr Burgess receives due recognition for his service, announced as a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2018 Australia Day Honours List. He is renowned as a longserving referee and lead referee coach in the National Basketball League, officiating in the 1981 NBL Grand Final between Launceston Casino City and Nunawading Spectres.

Basketball Victoria, Dandenong Basketball Association and Dandenong Basketball Referees Association have bestowed life membership.

Mr Burgess started playing the sport when Australian basketball was in its “rough and ready” infancy in 1949.

That was when one of the few local venues was - incredibly - on the first floor of the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne.

A safety net had to be erected to catch players in case they fell over the mezzanine handrail.

He opted for basketball over the all-persuasive Aussie Rules partly because of his skinny build.

“I was one of those kids that got to the front for milk at school at 10 o’clock in the morning.”

A number of hard hits on the footy field delivered by student-cum-trucking magnate Lindsay Fox confirmed his choice.

He met his wife Lesley through basketball, while he was refereeing womens games in Kensington.

They have been a constant at Dandenong basketball since Mr Burgess started as a championship-winning playing coach in the early 1960s.

He oversaw the association grow from a country league club to a state powerhouse that recruited former Harlem Globetrotter Willie Anderson as coach in 1969.

More recently has been the stellar success

Multicultural award recipient Manzoor Nazari.

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Giving back

By Casey Neill Ron Burgess at Dandenong Stadium. 177075 Picture: GARY SISSONS of the WNBL Dandenong Rangers.

In the meantime, Victoria has grown into a hub of basketball popularity. It has as many players as the rest of Australia combined, he notes.

To be sure, Trish is tops

By Casey Neill Avocare founder Trish Keilty is passionate about helping those in need in whatever way she can.

“Whether you need a mattress or you need food or you need a resume, it doesn’t matter, we’ll make sure we get it done,” she said.

A teen came to her last year seeking a suit for his school formal.

“We fitted him out here with the smallest suit pants that we could find,” she said.

Ms Keilty was named the Greater Dandenong Citizen of the Year at the council’s Australia Day Festival in Dandenong Park on Friday 26 January for her efforts with the social enterprise since 2003.

“I set up Avocare to be a sponsor for work for the dole projects," she said.

“We’d run over 150 work for the dole projects before we got our first warehouse.”

That was with Foodbank back in 2008 to service 35 charities.

That’s grown to more than 100 charities, another partner in SecondBite and a large site in Dandenong South.

“We’re also heavily involved in material aid,” Ms Keilty said.

“I have a passion for helping people. My background is human resource management.

“People need help in different ways but if they have a job they can help themselves.

“I have a graduate diploma from the National College of Industrial Relations in Dublin. That was in 1989.”

Ms Keilty moved to Australia from Ireland in 1974 with husband Bernard and settled in Dandenong.

The couple and their daughter moved to the Sunshine Coast for a time. While there Bernard fell from a balcony.

Doctors said he would be a paraplegic, so they moved home in 1989 to lean on family for help.

It was then Ms Keilty completed her study.

Greater Dandenong Citizen of the Year Trish Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Keilty. 176970 Bernard made a remarkable recovery and has worked alongside his wife at Avocare for the past 15 years as a van driver.

They’re encouraging a new generation to follow in their footsteps through their three grandchildren.

“I think kids take for granted that everybody gets and has what they have,” Ms Keilty said.

Her grandchildren pack up their old toys each Christmas to donate them.

“You can instil something in them that they might carry with them,” she said.

Footprints lead Sarah to Aussie honour

By Casey Neill Sarah Williams involves young people in art projects to bring about social change.

She’s worked in the Dandenong area for the past 10 years as a youth worker and with the organisation she co-founded, Footprints.

On Friday 26 January she received the leadership honour at the Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards in Dandenong Park.

“I’m pretty excited to be acknowledged for the award and it’s just lovely to know that the work is getting to more prominent levels,” Ms Williams said.

“It’s about the young people mostly, so for me it represents them.”

She dedicated the award to founding Footprints mentor Erjok Nai, “a member of the community that we lost too soon”.

“It was his presence and a few trips to South Sudan in particular that set me on the trajectory to do this work,” Ms Williams said.

Another young person from Footprints put her up for the nod.

“I guess the idea behind Footprints is that we create spaces to bring about social change through the creative arts,” she said.

“We’ve done a number of projects within the City of Greater Dandenong.”

Her most recent Footprints endeavour in the area was The Grounded Project, which included workshops, flash mobs, school performances, a camp and a concert in Harmony Square.

She thanked project partners Borderlands Cooperative, Jungle City Projects and South Sudanese Australian Youth United in particular, “a community whose resilience despite much public scrutiny continues to inspire me”.

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Two names familiar to Greater Dandenong featured in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.

Aline Thompson and Gregory Boland were among the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipients announced on Friday 26 January.

Ms Thompson lives in Park Orchards but received her award for service to youth through scouts, including several years in Dandenong.

She was the 2nd Dandenong Group leader from 1996 to 2000 and the assistant venturer leader from 1976 to 1988. Ms Thompson also served the Dandenong district as a leader and trainer from 1972 to 2000.

Mr Boland’s award recognised the Emerald man’s service to the community, which included time with Victoria Police as the Dandenong District Inspector in the 1990s and the officer in charge in Dandenong, Springvale and Doveton in the 1970s and 80s.

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Manzoor Nazari is passionate about his community.

The Hampton Park 21-year-old received the multi-cultural award at the Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards in Dandenong Park on Friday 26 January in recognition of his efforts.

He told the Journal he was “very happy” with the recognition.

“I really love to be part of the community and give back to the community wherever I can,” he said.

Manzoor is from Afghanistan and previously lived in Dandenong, where he attended Lyndale Secondary College from Year 10.

He has been a FReeZA committee member since about 2013 and was part of Greater Dandenong Council’s 2016 Young Leaders Program.

“Since 2013 as well, I was a part of SECL (South East Community Links) as a youth leader,” he said.

He’s been involved with the council’s Australia Day Festival through FReeZA, organising the youth stage and last year hosting the stage.

“I’ve learnt a lot of things from being part of it,” Manzoor said.

“That’s what I’m passionate about.”

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Community commitment nod

Retired but helping still

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By Casey Neill Maria Mastroianni says 25 years of volunteering has helped her to stay mentally and physically active.

The 79-year-old has been giving her time to the community since she and husband Ernie retired on the same day in August 1992.

On Friday 26 January she was recognised as the volunteer of the year at the Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards presentation in Dandenong Park.

"I couldn't believe it. I thought 'oh my gosh, it's not me'," she said.

"I'm really honoured that they've chosen me."

Ms Mastroianni worked as a pharmacy assistant in Dandenong for almost 40 years before her retirement and has called the suburb home "my whole life".

"I can remember when they used to sell cows in the Dandenong Market," she said.

Over the years she's volunteered her time for St Vincent de Paul, Monash Health, U3A, meals on wheels, nursing homes, Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens, Neighbourhood Watch, St Mary's Church, the Doveton Show and more.

"I like volunteering because it makes me feel good," she said.

"It gives you good self-esteem.

"It's not only what you give but what you share with the people.

"My co-ordinators, my team leaders, are always appreciative and they always thank you so much.

Maria Mastroianni dedicates her time to the Dandenong community. 177060 "When you feel valued it inspires you to continue doing this work."

Ernie's health no longer allows him to volunteer.

"It was better doing it together, but I don't want to give it up because I still love doing it," Ms Mastroiannia said.

She still regularly hosts tours at Heritage Hill in Dandenong, serves as a council ambassador at events, and helps at the Drum Theatre's Thursday morning shows.

Ms Mastroianni walks with the Dandenong Plaza Pacers group every Thursday morning, and for several years ran a walk and chat at Dandenong Park and a circuit at Dandenong Oasis.

She usually volunteers at the Australia Day Festival.

"I volunteer for the sunset cinema, the Christmas carols and for the New Year's Eve celebration," she said.

"I just enjoy doing voluntary work."

Maria Peters was “incredibly honoured” to receive an Australia Day Award for her final year at the helm of Chisholm Institute.

“This is great recognition for me personally but I like to think it’s more about the impact Chisholm has had at a local level in its community,” she said.

“I’ve been supported by fantastic staff and other leaders and a great board.

“That’s what we’re there for.”

She received the corporate nod at the Greater Dandenong Australia Day Festival in Dandenong Park on Friday 26 January.

Ms Peters spent the past 30 years with Chisholm, the past seven as CEO, and stepped down late last year.

“I started working at Dandenong campus with culturally and linguistically diverse students, and disadvantaged students who had literacy and numeracy needs,” she said.

“I haven’t wavered from that initial commitment.

“Students have motivated me from the moment I stepped into the classroom.”

Ms Peters said Chisholm had become embedded in the community and worked closely with government and agencies.

“Education and training offers such opportunity,” she said.

“We want to make sure graduates have skills for the future, not just today.

“You’re contributing to the social and economic wellbeing of the community.”

Ms Peters said the timing was right to step away from Chisholm and she left with no regrets.

“I’ve been very enriched by the experience,” she said.

“I still have great passion about what vocational education and training can do.

“I would still like to be able to contribute back to the communities I’ve worked in.”

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History buff a real winner

By Casey Neill Colin Robinson’s decades-long dedication to the Springvale and District Historical Society started with a talk.

“My late wife and I were asked to give a talk on costumes, period costumes,” he said.

They asked for a display, followed up with a few more, and he signed up in 1999.

Mr Robinson’s commitment to the community through the society and other endeavours - including 20 years as its town crier - earnt him Hall of Fame status at the Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards in Dandenong Park on Friday 26 January.

“I was just surprised and happy that they recognised what I’ve been doing for the community,” he said.

Mr Robinson moved to Springvale from East Bentleigh when he married in 1959 and has lived there ever since.

He chose the suburb because he wasn’t a fan of cars and could get everywhere he needed to on a bike or a horse.

“It was a country town when we moved here,” he said.

Mr Robinson has been the historical society’s president since 2001.

“They’re a good lot of people, they’re more friends now,” he said.

He regularly curates displays, mostly by tapping into his personal collection.

“We’ve got to make sure that we know what has gone on in the past - even up to what happened yesterday - in Springvale,” he said.

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Aishwarya Pokkuluri.

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Volunteering grows love

By Casey Neill

Colin Robinson inside the now-vacated Springvale and District Historical Society headquarters. society for help tracing their family tree.

“All the other people who’ve come into the Springvale area and into Australia, it’s their history now - the Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodians - we need all their history,” he said.

Mr Robinson was invited to be the city’s town crier while serving on Dandenong’s nowdefunct Australia Day Committee.

He attends the Australia Day Festival, citizenship ceremonies and more in full costume and full voice.

“You have to really be appointed by the mayor and councillors for your area, and be admitted by the town criers’ guild,” he said.

The more she volunteers, the more connected Aishwarya Pokkuluri feels to her community.

The Dandenong North 22-year-old was applauded for her efforts with the young leader honour at the Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards in Dandenong Park on Friday 26 January.

"It was really unexpected," she said.

Aishwarya started her journey as a volunteer only two years ago, "basically because I just wanted something to do other than university".

She found the council's young leaders program and over six months helped to organise a forum for Greater Dandenong youths.

"My interest in volunteering grew," she said.

Aishwarya said she didn't know much about her community before getting involved with the project.

"As you learn more and more you start to

really love your community," she said.

"I got more connected because I was taught more about my community.

"I started getting more and more involved even after completion of the young leaders program.

"I got involved with Monash Health in Dandenong, doing volunteer work.

"I'm now part of the Dandenong Sustainability Reference Committee.

"I think Dandenong's sustainability objectives are very futuristic. If we do reach them it would be great for the environment."

Aishwarya has just finished her degree in nutrition science and is searching for a job in the field.

"I definitely will keep involved in these things because I really like having a say," she said.

"I'm representing other young people. I feel really grateful to be able to be the voice for many other people."

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100 years ago 24 January 1918 Sir Wm Irvine and conscription On the 15th, in the House of Representatives, Sir Wm Irvine, member for Flinders is speaking on the no- confidence motion reported in Hansard as follows: Sire Wm Irvine - This country , which of all the nations that constitute the partnership of nations which we call the British Empire, this country which has received a greater dower of wealth and a greater heritage of everything that we desire in this world to possess, this county whose people stand to lose more and to lose it more certainly than any other part of the Empire to which they belong, is the one part of the Empire which has for the second time declared that it refuses to enter into that common bond of national sacrifice into which every other part of the Empire, with the ex-

ception of South Africa, has entered, with our eyes open.

The position in which we find ourselves today is not entirely the fault of those who voted "no".

As I have said on many platforms the majority of the people who voted "no" on the former occasion, were not disloyal to the Empire.

50 years ago 30 January 1968 Migrant hostel soon a reality The proposed Commonwealth migrant hostel to be built on a unique star design in Westall Road, Springvale, will be under construction later this year.

The Department of Public Works has been requested to speed work on plans and may have them ready for tender in July.

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Keysborough mother Kalyan Ky, who was ejected from a Dandenong cafe for breastfeeding her daughter, has had the case accepted by the Human Rights Commission.

Last October the Journal reported that Ms Ky raised a complaint when staff at Cloud Cafe in Dandenong Plaza asked her to leave after breastfeeding her daughter.

The commission will now conciliate between Ms Ky and the cafe owners.

She is still seeking an apology and a donation to the Australian Breast Feeding Association.

Breast feeding in public is legal under Australian law and mothers cannot be discriminated against for doing so.

26 January 1998 Tracking pieces of our past Greater Dandenong council will track down and take stock of every heritage site in the city.

The ambitious plan will be led by archaeologist and anthropologist Ms Colleen Lazenby, who has been appointed as the municipal heritage officer, charged with the task of finding and listing every historically significant site in the city.

Ms Lazenby said it would be the council's first heritage inventory.

"For the first time the city will have a comprehensive inventory of heritage sites," she said.

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My friends asked me if my wife had "a drinking problem".

I had been in denial all this time.

I felt angry, resentful and frustrated.

I realised I couldn't handle this situation on my own. My life had become unmanageable.

I needed help. I searched and found AlAnon Family Groups.

I went to a local meeting with some apprehension.

Who would be there? Maybe someone would recognise me!

But my fears were relieved when it was explained that everyone in Al-Anon was in the same boat, so we all maintained our anonymity outside of meetings.

I found that there was hope, that I could have a life, and how I could best support the alcoholic.

My wife eventually found sobriety in AA and we found a new depth of understanding between us.

Al-Anon kept me going.

Anyone going through the same situation can call 1300 252 666 or visit www.al-anon.org. au.

Al-Anon Family Groups holds meetings at 8.15pm on Wednesdays in seminary room two at Dandenong Hospital, at 10.30am on Fridays in the hall at the rear of the Springvale Church of Christ, and at 2pm on Saturdays at St Gerard's Community Centre in Dandenong North.

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Gates to go Noble Park’s three level crossings will be gone within weeks, ahead of schedule.

Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Wednesday 24 January that the Heatherton, Corrigan and Chandler roads boom gates would go down for the final time on Monday 29 January.

Work will then start on installing overhead wiring, laying communications cable and connecting the new elevated train tracks to the existing ones.

Buses will replace trains from Tuesday 30 January to Wednesday 14 February between Westall and Dandenong to allow the final works to be carried out safely.

Sixty near-misses or collisions were reported across the three level crossings between 2011 and this year, including an incident last year where a train clipped a car at Chandler Road.

Heatherton Road is Noble Park’s busiest crossing and recorded three vehicle collisions in the past six years and 15 reported nearmisses in 2016-‘17.

Acting Public Transport Minister Luke Donnellan thanked commuters for their patience.

“We’re ahead of schedule and the end result will be worth it,” he said.

Don’t slip on injury claims People sustain injuries from slips and trips every day whilst going about their daily business.

While some slips and trips are often accidental and unavoidable, others can be a result of unsafe conditions in a premises which should have been corrected. This can include tripping on uneven footpaths, slipping on wet surfaces and poor lighting.

“Individuals have a responsibility to take reasonable care with respect to their own safety,” Associate Lawyer at Adviceline Injury Lawyers Catherine Sim said.

“However, if an occupier of a premises such as an owner or a tenant - hasn’t taken reasonable precautions to fix safety problems and minimise risks in their premises, they may be liable to pay compensation if someone is injured because of their negligence.

This will depend on the severity of the injury, and the circumstances in which the injury was suffered.”

Many other factors may also affect this lia-

bility. The occupier may argue that the hazard was obvious, and the injured person failed to protect themselves from the risk.

“If a person encounters the same hazard regularly, was aware of it, but didn’t take the steps a reasonable person would to avoid harm; they may have trouble bringing a claim,” Catherine explained.

Knowing when to seek compensation can be a difficult task and expert help is often required.

Adviceline Injury Lawyers encourages those who are unsure if they are eligible for compensation to contact their friendly legal team in Springvale for an obligation-free discussion.

Adviceline Injury Lawyers are located at 369C Springvale Road in Springvale. For more information, phone 9321 9988, visit advicelineinjurylawyers.com.au or find the team at the Springvale Lunar New Year Festival in February.

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He described his time in the camp as the most valuable part of his life as he grew up mentally and intellectually.

Mr Chang said today’s refugees were held in detention centres rather than the transition centres of his day, and “they purposely drive you mad so you have no hope and lose the mental strength to fight with the government”.

“It’s getting to the extreme,” he said.

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Former Vietnamese refugee Stan Chang fled his homeland by boat and spent eight months in a refugee camp before arriving in Australia.

A Hallam couple is celebrating the arrival of not one baby boy, but four.

Monash Health said that Mariam and Mohammed Hussaini move to Australia from Afghanistan in 2012 and tried for nine years to fall pregnant without success.

Their quadruplets entered the world via caesarean at Monash Medical Centre on Wednesday 17 January a little early, 30 weeks and one day into the pregnancy.

“Each of the four babies had their own team, they had their own colours and everyone knew which team they belonged to.” said Monash Health Director of Neonatology Dr Charles Barfield.

Identical twins Elyas and Almaas and fraternal twins Rayan and Shayan are all healthy but will stay in care for the next eight to 10 weeks until they are big enough to go home.

Liquor safety crackdown Police are encouraging licenced venues in Greater Dandenong to sign up to the recently re-established Greater Dandenong Liquor Accord.

The accord is one avenue police use to help enforce liquor laws and reduce violence and other unacceptable behaviour.

Dandenong police Sergeant Pat Green has worked closely with licensees to drive the accord, which is geared towards education and networking.

The next Liquor Accord meeting is set for 3pm on Tuesday 6 March. Email Sgt Green at greater-dandenong-li@police.vic.gov.au to get involved.

LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL WORKS JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2018 Upcoming changes to the Cranbourne/Pakenham lines Between 30 January and 14 February works will continue to remove level crossings along the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines, which will affect the way you travel. The sooner we get this done, the sooner you’ll be on your way.

Buses replacing trains on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines • Buses will replace Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains between Westall and Dandenong from Tuesday 30 January to the last service on Wednesday 14 February 2018. Train services will resume on Thursday 15 February.

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

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POSITIONED on an elevated block in a highly desirable pocket of Dandenong North is this unbelievably perfect home on a great block size of about 587 square metres.

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dining area plus a great sized open plan living area.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 4 Briar Hurst Avenue, Dandenong North, 3175 Inspect: By appointment Auction: Saturday 10 February, at 1pm Contact: Leigh Hall, 0401 408 580, HALL AND PARTNERS FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, DANDENONG, 9792 02 2 DANDENONG JOURNAL

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ALL THE EXTRAS THREE living areas, four great sized bedrooms, three bathrooms, a home theatre system with in-built speakers and built-in bar, an entertainer’s paradise with an undercover deck, barbecue area and space for kids, pets or even a boat – what more could you want?

Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, security shutters and much more.

This premium family home in the Rosewood Downs estate has everything under one roof ... you get space, quality finishes, an abundance on natural sunlight plus it’s on a large parcel of land. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1 Exell Drive, Dandenong North, 3175 Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 study, 2 car Inspect: Saturday: As advertised or by appointment Price: On application Agent: BARRY PLANT NOBLE PARK CENTRAL - 8549 9700 Contact: Sean Topal, 0411 245 332, and Mehmet Atesel, 0419 333 553

PROPERTY NEWS

REGIONAL VICTORIAN HOMES HIT RECORD MEDIAN PRICE HOUSE prices in regional Victoria rose for the seventh consecutive quarter in the last three months of 2017, increasing 2.6 per cent to a record high median of $396,500.

New REIV data shows the Geelong suburb of Norlane experienced the state’s largest percentage increase, up 10.9 per cent to a median house price of $305,000. This was $30,000 higher than September quarter figures.

Clifton Springs on the Bellarine Peninsula also performed well in the December quarter with house prices in the coastal town rising nine per cent to $430,000. This was up from $394,500 in September.

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cent respectively. Maldon’s median house price topped $440,000 in December while homes in Red Cliffs now command a median price of $227,000.

House prices also rose significantly in the Bendigo suburb of Strathdale, up $30,000 over the quarter to $391,250 - a 8.3 per cent quarterly increase.

Similar quarterly price growth of 8.1 per cent was also experienced in the West Gippsland town of Trafalgar, boosting its median house price to $365,000.

Meanwhile, Greater Geelong continues to benefit from strong price growth in Melbourne with multiple suburbs experiencing solid price growth in the December quarter. Some of the strongest price growth was seen in Herne Hill, up 8.2 per cent to a median house price of $492,500; East Geelong, up 7.3 per cent

to $645,000; Corio, up 7.2 per cent to a median of $311,000; Newtown, up 7.1 per cent to $760,000; and Highton, up six per cent to a median of $645,000.

Top performers in the City of Ballarat include Mount Helen, Ballarat East, Redan and Canadian with quarterly price growth of 7.8, 6.8, 5.7 and five per cent respectively.

Other regional towns recording quarterly growth of around five per cent include Kyabram ($264,000), Bairnsdale ($290,000), Wodonga ($321,500) and Wallan ($430,000).

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UNBEATABLE LOCATION THIS superbly located two-bedroom unit is the perfect start to your home ownership journey or investment portfolio.

Privacy, convenience and hassle-free living are all packaged together with your own street frontage, individual driveway, private courtyard and no body-corporate fees.

Inside, the original yet comfortable interiors include a living room, separate kitchen/meals, two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, bathroom, separate WC and laundry.

Rejuvenate and update the interiors to add your own personal touch or simply move in or rent out the property straight away. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3/6 Burton Avenue, Clayton, 3168 Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 car Inspect: By appointment Price: $500,000-$540,000 Agent: Lily Vuong , AREA SPECIALIST, 8586 6411

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SPRINGVALE SOUTH 8/11 Digby Court A Fantastic First Step Set in a quiet court location, this freshly painted two bedroom unit is the perfect start to your home ownership journey or investment portfolio. The original yet comfortable interiors include a living room, separate kitchen/meals, two bedrooms with built in robes, bathroom, separate WC and laundry.

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GRAND COUNTRY ESCAPE ESCAPE to the country and live your dream on 'Walsdorf Farm', a wonderful family property, with 21.5 acres of gently rolling pastures with a balance of lightly treed natives bordering the Walsdorf Creek distributary.

The elegant manor-house-style residence is one of two homes on the property and is situated at the end of a long leafy driveway encompassed by mature gardens brimming with roses, camellias, rhododendrons and shaded by a 120-year-old oak tree.

The residence has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, study and extensive living areas including a banquet-sized rumpus room with open fire. Appointments include high ceilings, reverse-cycle air-conditioning, ducted vacuum, feature windows, handmade tiles and blackwood kitchen with imported appliances.

Externally, three are a three-car brick garage, 14 x 7.6 machinery shed, threephase power, five pony paddocks, riding arena and shelters.

Separated from the main residence is 'Walsdorf Cottage', situated in the old part of the garden and featuring two bedrooms, full ensuite, two living areas, kitchen, laundry and would suit a variety of purposes such as in-law accommodation or home office.

'Walsdorf Farm' is just 10 minutes from Berwick, and the freeway, St John of God and Casey hospitals, Federation University and some of the finest schools and colleges in Victoria. â—?

MORE SOLD? 33% more homes sold when advertised through newsapers and online instead of online alone.

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Address: 135 King Road, Harkaway, 3406 Description: 5 bed, 3 bath, 1 study, 3 cars Inspect: By appointment Price: By negotiation Agent: Lis Gunness, 0418 310 524 and Graeme Curtis, 0419 538 940, FIRST NATIONAL NEILSON PARTNERS BERWICK, 9707 6000 com.au

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Hard to find affordable home set in a very desirable court location. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two large living areas, a secure rear yard and brick lockup garage. The easy to manage block still has space for multicar accommodation and scope to really set up the yard for you and the family. Situated close to schools, transport, railway station and Dandenong CBD. Everything is within reach for the ‘on the go’ family. Currently let to great tenants who would love to stay on but also available with vacant possession. Huge stamp duty savings apply to qualified first home buyers! FANTASTIC FIRST HOME, LAST HOME OR INVESTMENT!

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71 Pultney street

PRIME PULTNEY!

Located in the Golden Mile of Central Dandenong, adjacent to parkland, this magnificent corner site of approximately 867m2 offers flexible development options. Build two or three large homes or multi separate townhouses with no common land or Owners Corporation (SCTA). High yields in a high demand area!

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DANDENONG’S BEST PRICED 3 B/R HOME!

We challenge you to find a cheaper three bedroom home! Complete with large carport, compact rear courtyard, own front yard and handy to bus stop. Ideal first home (along with full Stamp Duty savings STA) or affordable entry level investment. Currently let to great tenants who would love to stay but also available with Vacant Possession. Kitchen has a gas upright oven and adjoins the meals area and there is a large separate lounge to the front.

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AFFORDABLE THREE BEDROOM HOME!

Three bedroom home centrally located within easy walk to the Plaza and Market. Let to great tenants who would love to stay on but Vacant Possession is available. No Stamp Duty to approved First Home Buyers! Ideal for future redevelopment (STCA).

For sale: $480,000 to $525,000 oPen: Wed 4:30-5:00pm & sat 10:30-11:00am

For sale: $370,000 to $407,000 oPen: Wed 3:45pm to 4:15pm & sat 11:15am to 11:45am

17/40-42 Hemmings street QUIETLY TUCKED AWAY!

Roomy first floor apartment offers two spacious bedrooms with built in robes, lounge with gas heating and kitchen with gas cooking. On-site parking for resident’s vehicles. Secure tenant until 31st October, 2018 paying $255.00 per week.

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ENVIABLE HOME, PRESTIGE LOCATION A beautiful red brick charm standing tall in a tucked away low-traffic court location delivering a family residence of generous proportions perfect for growing families with flexibility and outstanding zoned living and entertaining areas.

• Soaring cathedral ceilings w/ open staircase • Formal living w/ ireplace • Tasmanian Oak kitchen w/ SS appliances & WIP • Master w/ dual WIR & double vanity ensuite • Undercover alfresco entertaining room • Balinese-style spa & open lawns • Evaporative cooling/Ducted heating • Triple lock up garage • 35sq/610m2 (approx)

A5 B3 E3 C3 D1 CLOSING DATE SALE (Unless Sold Prior) Tuesday 20th February @7:00pm $1,275,000-$1,350,000 Sunday 1:00-1:30pm Thursday 6:00-6:30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Alex Khun 0438 443 846 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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STYLE, SOPHISTICATION & LOW MAINTENANCE Located just moments away from highly regarded Haileybury and Lighthouse Christian College’s, centred perfectly between Parkmore Shopping Centre and the newly constructed Keysborough South Shopping precinct with even easier access to the Eastlink, you cannot deny that this location has it all.

• Sizeable living area situated at front of the home • 3 bedrooms itted w/ BIR’s • Master bedroom w/ WIR & dual vanity tiled ensuite • Oversized home theatre room • Well designed kitchen w/ ample storage & SS appliances • Open plan family living/dining • Decked outdoor entertainment space • Spacious rear yard w/ easy care landscaping • Central heating/evaporative cooling • Double car remote access garage • 30sq/512m2 (approx.)

A4 B2 E2 C2 CLOSING DATE SALE (Unless Sold Prior) Tuesday 20th February @ 6:00pm $870,000-$955,000 Wednesday 5:30-6:00pm Saturday 1:00-1:30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Alex Khun 0438 443 846 Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999 ESR VIEW

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SPRINGVALE 7 amaryn Court FRESH MODERN LOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING • Open plan living • Designer kitchen with “BLANCO” cooktop/oven • Stone benchtops • Large Porcelain tiles/glass splash backs to wet areas • Brivis ducted heating & 2 inverter split systems AC • 3 bedrooms, all w/BIR. A master w/full ensuite & WIR • A low-maintenance courtyard with a lawn area • Timber decking patio undercover • Secured side-way access.

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Contact Agent Wednesday 4:00 - 4:30pm Saturday 10:00 - 10:30am Photo ID Required CONTACT Tommy Nguyen 0431 644 889 Corey (Khoi) Le 0417 311491 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

this is a chance of a lifetime to secure a three Bedroom townhouse in the heart of Dandenong just opposite the Dandenong Plaza! whether you’re a first home buyer or investor it’s an opportunity that won’t last long. when speaking about convenience this property ticks all boxes.

• Separate dining and living zone • New Carpets • Kitchen with gas cooking appliances • Kitchen with gas cooking appliances • Private rear courtyard

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CLOSING DATE SALE (unless Sold Prior) 21st February wednesday @ 7:00 pm $285,000-$310,000 Saturday 10:00 – 10:30am wednesday 5:30-6:00pm Photo ID required CONTACT Roger Nissanka 0406 271 004 Amit Vazirani 0400 088 304 OFFICE 363 Springvale road, Springvale tel: 03 8581 0999

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CLAYTON SOUTH 1/1233 weStall roaD PRESTIGE STREETFRONT POSITION • Ground loor bedroom or convertible home ofice • Spacious kitchen w/ SS appliances • Central family living zone • Central family bathroom w/ three-way access • Separate laundry • Roller shutters throughout • Front/rear courtyards • Single auto-garage • 221m2 (approx)

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A3 B1 E1 C2 AUCTION (Unless Sold Prior) 3rd February Saturday @ 2:30pm 10% Deposit, Balance 30/60 Days ESR $670,000-$737,000 VIEW Saturday 2:00pm-2:30pm Tuesday 5:00pm-5:30pm Photo ID Required CONTACT Ozan Kanbur 0403 644 379 Alex Khun 0438 443 846 OFFICE 363 Springvale Road, Springvale Tel: 03 8581 0999

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SPRINGVALE 48 Gray Street PRESTIGE STREETFRONT POSITION • Laminate kitchen bench top with s/s appliances • Ducted heating and ceiling fan • Lounge room with wood heater • Well designed and easy to maintain gardens • Walking distance to the local Coles Shopping • Within minutes to both primary and secondary school • A basement for wine cellar • Double lock up garage • 743 sqm approx.

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AUCTION (Unless Sold Prior) 17th February Saturday @12.30PM 10% Deposit, Balance 60/90 Days ESR $950,000 - $1,050,000 VIEW Wednesday 5:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday 12:00pm - 12:30pm 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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MOMENTS FROM TRAIN STATION THREE bedrooms, or two bedrooms plus open study, home on an easy maintained block of about 402 square emtres.

The house has all gas appliances, kitchen with wall oven and gas cook top, gas heating plus split-system heating and cooling.

Outdoors, there is a pergola/patio area, carport and garden shed.

At this price, on a good block, and in this location, it’s a bit of a bargain. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 23 Cranbourne Place, Cranbourne, 3977 Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 car Inspect: By appointment Price: $449,000 Agent: FINNING FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, CRANBOURNE, 5996 1200 Contact: FINNING FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, CRANBOURNE, 5996 1200

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EXCLUSIVE ON EVE ESTATE A MODERN, understated facade opens to a world of pure family-focused living created by Carlisle Homes.

An inviting home on a block of about 512 square metres is finished off to the highest of quality and standards.

Located in the Eve estate, this fourbedroom plus study floorplan offers an exceptional light and bright kitchen, two expansive living areas and outdoor alfresco area.

Cleverly thought out design, generous master bedroom with stylish ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Three further extra sizeable bedrooms all with walk-in wardrobes.

A feast of extras include landscaped private backyard space, ducted heating, evaporative cooling and double remote garage to name a few.

Situated remarkably close to the main hub, makes travelling easy yet still enjoy the benefits of a quiet, tranquil environment.

Just a few steps from Eve Central Shopping precinct, Casey Central and Eden Rise shopping centres are both a moment's drive away, Alkira College is walking distance, close to walking tracks, public transport options, plus easy access to the freeway - all adding to the recreational and family lifestyle benefits available here.

Take this rare opportunity to inspect an impressive home offering timeless quality. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 34 Kindred Avenue, Cranbourne North, 3977 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 study, 2 car Inspect: Saturday, 11am-11.30am Price: $570,000-$630,000 Agent: PEAKE REAL ESTATE, 9707 5300 Contact: Kristen Turner 0410 615 228 dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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Your Community CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Child Care) Book in now for 2018 start. Government funded places available. This course is for those planning to work in the childcare industry, either in a child care centre or caring for children at home. Please

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) CHC33015 Book in now for 2018 start. Government funded places available.

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Learn & Improve English Build skills in speaking, reading, writing and listening; and English conversation.

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Badminton Ages 15+ Social group for beginners and advanced.

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Dandenong Community Shed Learn to work with wood, the basic tools and equipment to complete a project and create your own projects in this introduction to the basic principles and practical skills of wood working incorporating problem solving, work coordination and teamwork skills.

The Dandenong Community Shed caters for both Men and Ladies.

Tuesdays 9:30am – 12:30pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Wednesdays: 9:30am – 12:30pm.

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Diploma Courses available English Language & Computer Classes Learn to read, write and speak English, and learn to use computers at Springvale Neighbourhood House Learning Centre.

We run classes in Dandenong, Springvale, Noble Park and Keysborough. All levels Beginner to Advanced. Courses start 30th January 2018. Cost from $50 per year concession.

Phone Springvale Neighbourhood House on 9574 6399.

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Diploma in Community Services (Case Management) and/or Diploma in Community Development – enrolments are taken now! Please contact us on 9547 2647 with any questions.

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Learn English for Asylum Seeks and Refugees Springvale Neighbourhood House runs low cost English classes for asylum seekers on Bridging Visa E, Safe Haven Visa and refugees with education rights through City of Greater Dandenong.

Phone 9574 6399 for more information and to book your class.

Springvale Neighbourhood House: Phone: 9548 3972

Volunteer Openings at Wellsprings for Women With Wellsprings’ child friendly programs for women expanding, we are seeking women to join our wonderful team of child minding volunteers. In this role, you will assist in running activities for pre-school aged children for 2-3 hours while their parents attend classes. We are also seeking volunteer tutors for our Tuesday 4pm to 5:30pm homework support club for girls in year 7-12. Knowledge of the Victorian Secondary School maths curriculum is highly desirable. You will be part of a team of volunteers running this program. Training and support provided. Police and Working with Children check essential. For more information contact the Volunteer Coordinator: Robyn@wellspringsforwomen.com or phone: (03) 9701 3740 Wellsprings for Women Ph: 9701 3740

Wellsprings for Women 2018 classes In 2018, Wellsprings for Women will be introducing 6 new programs in addition to all of our regular programs. The new additions are; Transition to Formal Learning; Homework Support Club; Learning, Living, Belonging and Tuesday Evening English Conversation. Along with this after-hours sewing and Health and Safety Programs will also be conducted.

The transition to Formal Learning program is an 8-week program (3 hours a week) exclusively designed to introduce you to ‘vocational education’ which consists of a certificate or diploma course. The sewing class is a great opportunity to meet and socialise with other women and also let your creativity grow. Develop your English with us and be coached by experienced tutors.

Wellsprings classes for 2018 start on 5th of February.

Enrolment for the year will be done on 30th and 31st of January.

To get to know more about the classes offered at concessional rates, call or visit Wellsprings for Women. Ph: 97013740 Visit: 79 Langhorne Street, Dandenong.

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Dandenong Neighbourhood House - 34 King Street, Dandenong -www.dandenongnh.org.au Keysborough Learning Centre – 402 Corrigan Road, Keysborough – www.klckeys.com.au Noble Park Community Centre – Memorial Drive, Noble Park – www.nobleparkcommunitycentre.org.au Springvale Neighbourhood House – 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale – www.snh.org.au Springvale Learning & Activities Centre – 1 Osborne Avenue, Springvale – www.springvalelac.org.au Wellsprings for Women – 79 Langhorne Street, Dandenong – www.wellspringsforwomen.com Jan Wilson Community Centre – HaltonRoad, Noble Park North – 9795 9279 |

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This summer, interiors will be eclectic, with visually interesting combinations of colour and patterns paired with crisp white prevalent.

Individuality and personal expression will be key, with lashings of colours that reference 80s glamour and luxury hotels in exotic destinations.

Dulux Colour expert Andrea Lucena-Orr said that the summer palette for 2018 was quite a departure from the cocooning neutrals and deeper tones of last year.

“This season’s colours are all about balancing the different parts of ourselves - our passion for our homes, our lust for adventure, our love of retro glamour, and fascination with technology,” Andrea said.

“Summer will be filled with palm prints, positive vibes and visual delights. Incorporating uplifting colour and prints in a white space can be transformative, lifting the soul and making you feel more dynamic and creative.”

Andrea also stressed that homeowners can breathe new life into a neutral scheme with accents such as pale mint and soft pink.

“If you’re hesitant to dip into colour, fear not: even small doses of exuberant shades can have a huge impact. Create fun, eye-catching accents in unexpected places, such as doors, the inside edge of a wall or door frame, along a staircase or adding an element of surprise in a storage nook.

Dulux Colour Trends 2018 – Escapade Palette.

Wall: Dulux Lexicon Quarter Doorway: Dulux Cuticle Pink.

Styled by Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen “Complete the look by painting one or two smaller pieces of furniture in the same striking hue, and then add in tonal accessories, such as coloured glassware, bold artworks, patterned cushions and bedlinen.”

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FOCUS ON … HOME AND GARDEN John Arnott is the manager of horitculture at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. John will write regularly for Home and Garden with tips and advice on growing native plants and trees in the suburbs.

Beauty of going native Now that summer is upon us, thoughts turn to keeping gardens and potted plants alive (and ideally thriving!). There are a number of ways that this can be done, from choosing plants tolerant of hot and dry conditions, clever watering and the use of mulches.

Let’s start with plant selection. The key to choosing the right plants for a home garden is by matching the needs of the plant with the normal environment of your garden. For example, if your garden has dry, sandy soils and is exposed to the hot sun for most of the day, trying to grow a forest understory would be tough. Many Australian plants have evolved in semi-arid and arid areas and would be beautifully suited to this situation instead. Eremophila, Banksia, Chamelaucium and a range of smaller growing Mallee Eucalypts are among the many options.

Take a walk around your neighbourhood and observe what is flourishing in local gardens, this can provide ideas for what you could be growing in your garden!

The next step is to be strategic about the way you water your home garden, as this will provide opportunities to expand the range of plants that you can have. The Australian Garden has a wide diversity of Australian flora, which means using irrigation for some plants. The Water Savings Garden is a great example of how to lay out a home garden so that the watering needs of each plant can be met. There are three tiers in this garden, the top tier is much dryer that the bottom tier, which is more regularly watered.

The plants in each zone have been carefully chosen and deliberately grouped according to

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their water requirements.

Lastly, mulching is a great way to keep your soil moist, an important tip for a hot and dry summer! It’s worth spending some time considering which mulch type would be best for

your garden. As a general rule, the courser the mulch, the thicker it can be applied. Fine mulches should be applied thinly as they absorb a lot of water, stopping it from soaking down into the soil where it is needed.

Many of the plants in the Australian Garden thrive over the hotter summer months. It’s a great place to visit for ideas and inspiration, come and see what could also thrive in your home garden!

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Aston Dee Bee after winning the Melbourne Cup.

Aston named our top dog Dandenong Cricket Club''s premiership side.

Pictures: ARJ GIESE/CRICKET VICTORIA

Panthers in perfect pitch

By Nick Creely It was a start no one expected, a horror show with no ending in sight for Carlton on Sunday 21 January.

In a performance that will be talked about for years on end, Dandenong triumphed for their first piece of silverware for the season, defeating the Blues in one of the most dominant bowling displays in the competition's history.

As a renowned 'bowl first' side, Tom Donnell's bowlers licked their lips when Blues skipper Lachlan McKenna won the toss and elected to bat, on a deck described as having a "good amount of grass" on it.

But the healthy crowd couldn't have seen what was about to happen.

In what was an electric, intense, and utterly frightening first hour, the carnage began in the second over when Darren Pattinson skittled opening batsman Brayden Stepien (1) with a brilliant piece of bowling with his first ball of the match.

Young prodigy Mackenzie Harvey (0) fell almost instantly after, feathering a ball to Jacques Augustin with the gloves to gift the Panthers the perfect start.

Harrison (9) and Tom Smyth (6) steadied the ship - only momentarily - before Augustin snared two more catches to dismiss the pair

off the bowling of Jak Jowett (3/18) and James Nanopoulos (1/3).

Pattinson struck even more gold, firing a ball into Nick Ross' (2) stumps to bring the score to 5/20, before the 38-year-old bamboozled both Anderson Matthews (0) and Matthew Wilson (1) to give Augustin more catching practice.

Suddenly the score was 7/22, and no, it wasn't a scoreboard error.

McKenna (2 off 56 balls) battled in vain but couldn't get the ball past the infield, while Xavier Crone (16) - who was the only Blue to cross double figures - looked to get some runs on the board.

Wily medium pacer Peter Cassidy (2/12) finally brought the undoing of the skipper, gifting Donnell a catch at first slip, and then shot out Crone into the grateful gloves of Augustin for his sixth catch of the innings.

The last wicket didn't take long, with Jowett trapping Eddy O'Sullivan (5) LBW - the final score was just 49 in 36.2 overs of perfect bowling.

It was Pattinson (4/12) who was the main man, with the veteran winding back the clock in a vintage display, and explained after the game the mindset of his side after champion openers Tom Donnell and Brett Forsyth chased the runs and claimed the premiership after just 16 overs.

"I thought there would be a bit of swing there, with the cloud cover and the warmth, so when we got there we were always going to bowl," he said of the astonishing display.

"They won the toss and chose to bowl, so we were happy - we still had to bowl well, and field well, and we did.

"We bowl first every game, the one time we didn't we lost - our plan was definitely to bowl.

"We did execute, but there was something there (in the pitch) - there was a bit of swing and some seam movement, which is quite unusual for Carlton."

While the 38-year-old champion was utterly brilliant throughout the innings, he heaped praise on what he describes as a "special" bowling group.

"I've been bowling well, the ball has been coming out really good - I was a bit worried at the start of the season that I might be past it, but it's coming out really well, and I felt like I was going to get a wicket with every ball," he said.

"I think we've got the best bowling group in the competition - we've got blokes in the seconds, thirds and fourths that are going to play ones - I've been here 18 years, and this is the best group of young bowlers we've had."

The Panthers will now turn their attention to the two day final, and currently sit on top of the ladder.

By Mick Floyd TAB Melbourne Cup winner Aston Dee Bee has been named the Sandown Greyhound of the Year for 2017.

The 36kg son of Barcia Bale and Aston Elle graced Sandown Park on 11 occasions in 2017, winning eight times and pocketing $479,185 in prize money.

His biggest win came in the world’s richest greyhound race where he defeated one of the finest Cup fields ever assembled in the event’s 61 year history.

Aston Dee Bee also won the Victorian National Sprint Championship, and a Bill Collins Speed Star match where he ran the third fastest time overall.

The 29.12 recorded in his heat was the fourth fastest recorded for the year.

“He’s a wonderful greyhound. Such a hard chaser and a real pleasure to train,” said trainer Seona Thompson.

“We’re really happy for (owner) Ray Borda too. He’s invested so much in the sport over such a long time, it’s great that he’s starting to see some rewards for his work. We’re really thrilled.”

Aston Dee Bee kicked off the new year by winning the group 3 Shootout at Sandown Park before going on to win the group 2 Warragul Cup. He’ll carry a nine race winning streak into Thursday night’s $22,000 listed Australian Sprint (race 8) where he will jump a short favourite from box 1.

Still three months shy of his third birthday and with over $760,000 in career prize money, Aston Dee Bee is the fifth highest earning greyhound in history and looks set to move further up the list in 2018.

The Sandown Greyhound of the Year is determined by a vote of the club committee.

Other greyhounds under consideration for the GOTY were Fanta Bale, Bewildering and Black Mumbo.

Future stars shine on the Hoops

By Nick Creely The next wave of star basketballers got their chance to impress as Hoops 247 Indoor Sports Centre hosted their Junior 3x3 Basketball Tournament in Dandenong recently.

Almost 400 competitors and 97 teams participated in the exciting tournament, with boys and girls putting on an absolute show.

The matches - which run for nine minutes, makes it an exciting spectacle - and features three players per side, with under 10's all the way to under 18's.

The atmosphere was of genuine excitement as the kids took to the courts, showcasing their skills and proving that the talent in the south-east is as good as anywhere.

Most of the sides entered in the tournament were from basketball associations such as Casey, Pakenham, Dandenong, Knox and Nunawading, with even some teams from 30 STAR JOURNAL

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Altona, Werribee and Moe getting involved.

Founder and Managing Director, Hoops 247, Supun Samarawickrama, expressed her thrill with how the tournament panned out, and the opportunity that it provides local basketballers.

"In addition to our top-notch facilities and skills training clinics, hosting the Junior 3on3 Tournament is just another way that I envisage Hoops 247 can deliver excellence and inspiration for junior basketballers of all skill levels in a family-friendly environment," she said of the tournament "Watching nearly 400 junior ballers competing in the tournament reinforces to me that there is tremendous talent and enthusiasm at the grass roots level of basketball.

"I wish to express my gratitude to all the ballers, supporters, referees and volunteers for making this tournament a fun family day.

I look forward to welcoming everyone to Hoops 247 at our next 3on3 tournament on

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Saturday, 7th April."

The next 3x3 tournament will be held on Saturday 7 April, with more details to be posted on hoops247.com.au or on Hoops' Facebook page.

Grand Final winners: Boys U10 - Bushrangers U12 - J1D2 U14 - Hoop Breakers U16 - Spectres U18 - Red Roo Girls U12 - Mixed Ballers U14 - Blue Crush U16 - Team TAJ U18 - Hoops Ballers

The J1D2 U12 Boys celebrate their brilliant victory.

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By Nick Creely Nilesh Vaheesan, the Sports person of the year. 177008 Picture: GARY SISSONS

She went from being a star player, to a coach, and to eventually one of the most successful administrators for local sport in the area.

"I blame my late mother for my involvement, because apparently I was taken as a baby screaming in a pram to the netball," she said.

"Mum had an involvement as a committee person and was involved there, so I prob-

ably had no choice really, so that's where my passion for women's sport, in particular, and grassroots sport started.

"I never expected it (the award), it's a fantastic honour."

She also outlined why sport - in particular grassroots - is such an important part of her life and community.

"The more you give, the more you get," she explained.

Brilliant Bucks off to the 'G

By Nick Creely It must have been one hell of a bus trip back home from Wodonga for Buckley Ridges last Sunday night, who advanced through to play on the MCG of the Regional Big Bash in February.

The Bucks - who are no strangers to winning Twenty20 competitions - jetted off to Les Cheesley Oval immediately after a thrilling Turf 1 victory over St Mary's in a five-hour drive of anticipation, and put in a commanding performance against a less experienced Wodonga outfit.

Signs were ominous early for the home side, with champion all-rounder DJ Watson (46) getting the Bucks off to a flyer with the bat, and the momentum didn't relent as the highly fancied visitors put up 4/168 off their 20 overs.

Susa Pradeep (60), Greg Todd (32) and the highly impressive Rajitha Jayathunga (22) all made runs in an impressive display, feasting on the home side's weaknesses and flaying the ball to all parts.

Wodonga were never truly in the contest, with the Bucks' vast array of quality Twenty20 bowlers taking control from the outset.

After putting on 43 runs for the first wicket; albeit slowly; the likes of Wes Nicholas (3/25), Greg Todd (3/23) and Jurgen Andersen (1/12) put the clamps down, holding the home side to 9/121 and showing a clinical side to their game.

Andersen and Watson (0/10) once again bowled with genuine pace, a major component of their game that makes them the most imposing Twenty20 side in the region The celebrations were rowdy for the Bucks on the bus trip home, with the powerhouse out of Park Oval in one of its most dominant positions in recent memory through all formats of the game.

And they certainly celebrated as such.

The Bucks are no stranger to Twenty20 success, with eight DDCA Twenty20 titles next to their name, making them one of the most successful metropolitan white ball clubs in Victoria.

"It doesn't matter about your ability, you don't have to be elite, it's grassroots where my passion lies."

The previous winner of the award was fellow sports administrator, Ross Hepburn.

Each winner received a handcrafted certificate, framed photo and small gift presented by the mayor. The recipients can also get involved in future community events ran by the Greater Dandenong council.

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They have defeated Cranbourne, South Caulfield, Pakenham and now Wodonga to make it to the grand final.

Buckley Ridges 4/168 (S.Pradeep 60, D.Watson 46, G.Todd 32) def Wodonga 9/121 (R.Jackson 39, D.Dixon 28, G.Todd 3/23, W.Nicholas 3/25)

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Dandenong hurdles champion Nilesh Vaheesan is one of the region's most exciting talents, and a humble athlete with a massive future on the big stage.

And the 17-year-old product of the Dandenong Springvale Athletics was duly awarded as the Greater Dandenong Sports person of the year at the Australia Day Awards on Friday, after a stunning 2017 that saw him further announce himself as a potential international star.

The awards - which were held on Friday at Dandenong's iconic Dandenong Park - were due recognition of the standard of sport that is set in the area.

Nilesh trains every day, and has a work ethic that is sure to inspire him to greatness, with the Commonwealth Games in 2022 a realistic chance if he continue to make strides in a sport that is difficult to master.

This prestigious honour comes after Nilesh was also named the Male Athlete of the Year at the Greater Dandenong Sports Awards in 2017.

Sophie Molineux - a champion cricketer from Dandenong - was last year's recipient of the award.

Christine Ware - a notable sports administrator in the Dandenong region - was also inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame.

Noted for her outstanding contribution to the Dandenong and District Netball Association, Christine is synonymous with the growth of the sport in the region.

"I never set out to be famous," she laughed as she described her place in the Hall of Fame.

"To go into the Hall of Fame is a bit awesome, and I certainly didn't expect it."

Christine's passion for local sport is second to none, and said it was ingrained as a child, where she went to the local netball with her family.

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