Dandenong Star Journal - 11th June 2018

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Going for goal in the world game A soccer showcase in Dandenong will kick things up a notch in the race for an A-League team. Gach Chuol, Greater Dandenong Councillor Jim Memeti and Sukart Alex got in some practice ahead of the Saturday 16 June event. See page 7 for the full story. 181655 Picture: GARY SISSONS

His life for others Lee Tarlamis.

Lee Tarlamis says his older brother’s cancer battle inspired him to spend his life helping those less fortunate.

His service culminated in a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, announced on Monday 11 June.

The Noble Park man and former state Upper House MP received the nod for service to the people and Parliament of Victoria “I’m extremely humbled. It’s not something that I’d expected,” he said.

“I didn’t do it to get acknowledgement.

“It was about wanting to provide assistance and help to people.

“It’s a view that I formed very early on.”

Mr Tarlamis said his brother fought cancer for two years before dying at age 17.

“The trouble and the stress that the family went through, I saw how positive he was

throughout those two years,” he said.

“It instilled in me that as tough as I think I have things, there are always people out there who are doing it a lot worse than me.

“That’s why I got involved in the local community.”

Initially that was through the Keysborough Learning Centre.

“The centre loaned me a computer for me to do my school work,” he said.

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“I wanted to repay the favour so I was volunteering time with them.”

There he met then-politician Eddie Micallef and became his electorate officer.

“That’s how I got into the politics world,” Mr Tarlamis said.

“That opened up a lot of opportunities to provide assistance to community groups.”

He never intended to run for parliament, but “one thing lead to another which lead to another” and he was a South Eastern Metropolitan Region MP from 2010 to 2014.

“That was such an honour as well, when you consider the fact that very few people get to hold that position and represent that large number of people,” he said.

Mr Tarlamis was a Springvale Benevolent Society volunteer from 2002 to 2012, a Noble Park Community Action Forum member for many years, a founding Springvale Multicultural Men’s Shed committee member, and more.

He’s now a senior advisor to Special Minister of State Gavin Jennings.

The world of politics is not where he thought he’d end up.

The Tarlamis family moved from Oakleigh to Keysborough when he was eight months old.

He went to Wallarano Primary School in Noble Park and to Chandler Secondary College, where Keysborough College’s Acacia campus now stands.

Mr Tarlamis went on to study an associate diploma of business.

“I grew up working with dad in the family businesses,” he said.

“I thought it would be logical that I would go into the business world and maybe into management or something like that.

“I really enjoyed the community stuff.

“Politics became that vehicle to do it.”

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Trafficker bail fail A convicted drug trafficker's bid to be bailed to a country rehab centre has been rejected under the state's toughened bail laws.

Dylan James Kelly, 32, had been remanded on multiple firearm, car theft and drug charges when he fronted Dandenong Magistrates' Court via video link on 4 June. His defence lawyer told the court that Kelly had been accepted by the 24/7 supervised Arrow Health centre in Woodend.

It was the accused's "last chance" to address his "deep-seeded" drug problems.

"It's make-or-break for him."

To make bail, Kelly had to prove 'exceptional circumstances' - the state's toughest test for bail which is also reserved for accused murderers.

He was charged with 17 offences including trafficking 'ice' after being arrested in a hire car in Jones Street Dandenong at 1.30am on 30 March, police officer Constable Jordan McKenzie told the court.

Police allegedly seized a bag of eight grams of suspected meth from Kelly's underwear as well as $6,054 from his bag. A bag of suspected ice was allegedly carried by the female driver.

Police further searched the car and the pair's hired room at Quest Apartments Dandenong.

Police allegedly seized more than 60 items including a Tazer, butterfly knife, knuckledusters, a firearm cleaning kit, ammunition, six mobile phones and an alleged drug 'tick-list' written on the back of a character-reference letter for court.

Kelly denied the allegations in a largely 'nocomment' police interview, the court was told.

At the time, Kelly was on bail over allegedly unlicensed driving, and possessing ice and proceeds of crime - namely $4050 cash - in a stolen Jeep Cherokee in Berwick in September, the court heard. He was also on bail over an incident in which he was a passenger in an alleged stolen vehicle in which a sawn-off shotgun, a rifle, $2645 and a drug tick-list were allegedly found in January.

Kelly was subject to two community corrections orders at the time - including a County Court-imposed CCO for trafficking 'ice' and firearm offences. The court heard that Kelly could not be compelled from walking away from the rehab centre.

Arrow Health patient-care coordinator Bruce Laidlaw said the centre would advise lawyers, family and police if Kelly left the CCTV and alarm-secured facility.

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen indicated Kelly was likely to be jailed if found guilty of the charges, including re-sentencing for the allegedly breached CCOs. He noted the "significant" criminal history over more than a decade, including breaches of bail and a suspended sentence.

"Despite what has been put on his behalf, the circumstances aren't exceptional and I'll be refusing his application for bail."

Kelly was remanded to appear via video link for a mention hearing at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 12 June.

Cop car crush A power pole fell onto a police car during a chase in Dandenong South.

State Highway Patrol officers were using laser speed detectors on the Pound Road overpass about 11.15am on Wednesday 6 June.

They allegedly detected a white Holden Commodore speeding north along the South Gippsland Freeway. A second highway patrol vehicle tried to intercept the sedan as it exited the South Gippsland Highway onto the Princess Highway.

The driver mounted the centre median strip and the vehicle then clipped a power pole, which fell onto a police car's bonnet and a Volkswagen Tiguan's roof.

The senior constable and constable in the police car and the Volkswagen driver, a man in his mid-seventies, were not injured.

The Holden turned right into Doveton Avenue before four youths dumped the car in Gumbuya Close, Eumemmerring, and fled.

Police were making inquiries in relation to the Holden.

Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au with any information.

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Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams revealed further details on Monday 4 June.

She said Dandenong passengers would have access to trains every 10 minutes until 10pm.

There'll be 10 new weekly services on the Cranbourne line, and 45 existing shuttle services will extend to Flinders Street to reduce the need to change trains.

Pakenham line passengers will have access to five extra services a week, extended from Dandenong in the evenings.

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Bus connections to trains will be maintained.

"This new timetable will give passengers more options on some of our busiest train lines while we get on with building the Metro Tunnel, which will free up space to run even more services on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines," Ms Williams said.

The 65 new High Capacity Metro Trains can carry 20 per cent more passengers and will be rolled out on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines from mid-next year.

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Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses after officers fired a shot at a vehicle in Dandenong.

The incident followed a theft at a liquor store in Dandenong North involving two men and a woman.

Investigators said the trio entered the Dunearn Road store just after 4.30pm on Wednesday 6 June and stole liquor.

Shortly after, they allegedly tried to re-enter the store brandishing a knife and hammer.

The store keeper locked the door.

An altercation ensued, during which the store window was damaged.

The alleged offenders then assaulted a neighbouring shop keeper and fled in a stolen Nissan Pulsar.

Police spotted the sedan parked in a service lane on the Princes Highway, Dandenong, just south of David Street, about 7.15pm.

Officers approached the vehicle, but the driver reversed, collided into two parked vehicles and accelerated towards police.

An officer fired one shot at the vehicle before the driver fled onto Gwenda Street.

The unoccupied Nissan was found dumped in Gwenda Street a short time later.

Police believe the Nissan was stolen from Clow Street, Dandenong, sometime between Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 June.

Police arrested an 18-year-old Heatherton man at Dandenong Railway Station about 8.30pm and charged him with theft and motor vehicle theft. He was bailed to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 1 August.

Professional Standards Command will oversee the investigation as per standard protocol when a member has discharged a firearm.

No police members were injured during the incident and Greater Dandenong CIU detectives continue to search for the man and woman.

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Train boost is on track for Dandenong A new train timetable will bring 60 new and extended services to Dandenong Railway Station.

There'll also be 65 new and extended services for Westall passengers when the timetable rolls out later this year.

Passengers between Dandenong and the city will have access to an extra 45 services extended from Cranbourne each week.

As reported in the Journal, Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan first flagged the service boost on 27 April.

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Police searched a Hallam street for clues following a man's death in Lynbrook.

They conducted a line search on Saffron Drive with local SES volunteers on the morning of Thursday 7 June.

A police spokeswoman said a man's body was found in Rowcroft Avenue, Lynbrook, on Tuesday 5 June.

She said the exact circumstances surrounding his death were yet to be established, but the death was not being treated as suspicious at this stage.

The investigation is ongoing.

Girl hides from home invader with a knife A 10-year-old girl kept calm and called for help when an armed man broke into her home.

She was alone in the Buckingham Avenue house when he smashed a window to force entry about 5.30pm on Thursday 31 May. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives said her family members were away for just a few minutes to pick up dinner.

The girl locked herself in a bedroom, called triple-zero and stayed on the phone with the call-taker until police arrived.

They arrested a 46-year-old Springvale man, who was allegedly in possession of a knife and screwdriver.

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Afghanistan's leading female performer is heading to Dandenong.

Singer Aryana Sayeed will perform at Robert Blackwood Hall in Clayton on Saturday 14 July.

Ali from Dandenong Plaza kebab store A La Turko is the major sponsor for her Australian tour, as the director of Baran Entertainment.

"She is an Afghan superstar," he said.

"She's a beautiful woman. She's fighting for freedom in Afghanistan.

"She's fighting for women's rights in Afghanistan.

"She's a very affective person on society.

"She has a beautiful voice. She's one of the best singers we have currently.

"I thought I should bring her to Australia to bring the Afghan community together through music and dance, and create some happiness for my community."

Millions of fans have viewed Aryana's sensual and provocative music videos, but the clips have also drawn the wrath of hardliners.

A concert in Kabul on Afghanistan Independence Day went ahead despite death threats and bans from religious groups.

"She's a very open-minded woman," Ali said.

"She is very modern and westernised.

"There is some feedback I've heard so far ...

"But we celebrate her achievement, her music and we bring the community together."

Aryana performs pop songs plus traditional folkloric songs in Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Hazaragi, Hindi and English.

"I usually try to sing songs that have strong

Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed. messages behind them," she said.

"I sing for women's rights in Afghanistan, I sing for love and for peace, which is really needed back home in my country."

Ali said Aryana would be holding a gala dinner in Dandenong on Thursday 12 July.

"Dandenong is the base of the Afghan community in Australia," he said.

"We have to bring her to see Dandenong."

He encouraged all music-lovers to consider the concert.

"She's absolutely amazing. She's performing live, she's not lip-synching," he said.

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Cash to help fight the harm of pokies

By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong Council will tip $75,000 into tackling problem gambling.

At their Monday 28 May meeting, councillors agreed to the three-year funding plan for the Alliance for Gambling Reform.

The municipality has the highest rate of gambling losses in Victoria, dropping $118 million on pokies in 2016-'17.

Only Cr Tim Dark opposed the move.

He said pokies venues in Greater Dandenong provided critical support for local sporting and social groups "which is money that council then does not have to put in to support these clubs".

"We should be going back to basics, helping the residents who have a problem with gambling rather than this organisation," he said.

Cr Sean O'Reilly said not only should the

council support the alliance.

"We should be the number one ticket holder given the wreckage to family budgets that problem gambling enacts on families all around Greater Dandenong," he said.

"The main thrust of the alliance is about harm minimisation.

"A few decades ago you didn't have to wear a seatbelt when you drove.

"It's to protect people from themselves so they can still use them for entertainment purposes.

"There's really no speed limit on how much the money can go from their pocket into the machine and away from their family budget."

The council granted $25,000 per year to the alliance in 2016 and 2017 to help broaden its staff base and strengthen its campaigns.

A council report on the proposal for fund-

ing until 30 June 2021 said the 26-member alliance "has proven itself to be responsive and effective organisation for advocating for gambling reform" since its formation in 2015.

"Recognising that such reforms hold the prospect of significantly easing the burden of gambling in this community, council has been an active and financial supporter of the alliance," it said.

Cr Matthew Kirwan said the council committed in February to a local advocacy campaign for the upcoming State Election "and the alliance has been giving advice and support as part of that".

"Specifically they have helped develop brochures as well as posters and pull-up banners for distribution and display across the community," he said.

"The alliance also supported and provided speakers for our community forum in March."

Drivers nabbed in speed blitz

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Thieves broke into an underground car park in a Dandenong apartment building.

Greater Dandenong CIU detectives said they entered the Close Avenue site about 2.30pm on Saturday 24 April and accessed secured storage containers.

Nothing was stolen.

The first man was Caucasian, about 172 centimetres tall, aged in his thirties and unshaven with short brown hair, dark-coloured pants and shoes, and a dark-coloured collared shirt with short sleeves and light-coloured stripes.

He was carrying a dark-coloured bag across his body.

The second was Caucasian, about 170cm tall and 18 years old with brown hair, a grey Adidas hoodie with a large logo on the front, and dark-coloured pants, shoes and hat.

Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Detective Sergeant Dean Hayes on 9767 7444 with any information.

Noble Park road closure Heatherton Road will close so workers can remove railway tracks.

VicRoads issued an alert to motorists about ongoing works around the new Noble Park Railway Station precinct, which will include asphalting the road surface.

Heatherton Road will be closed at the train line in both directions from 6am on Wednesday 6 June until Monday 18 June.

Signed detours will be in place along Corrigan, Chandler, Kelvinside and Lightwood roads and Douglas Street.

VicRoads said delays were expected and advised motorists to avoid the area if possible.

Visit traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au for real-time traffic information and allow extra travel time.

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A South-East speeding blitz nabbed 24 drivers.

State Highway Patrol South East members set up on the Pound Road bridge over the South Gippsland Freeway in Hampton Park for three and a half hours on Wednesday 6 June.

In the 100 kilometre an hour speed zone they detected 18 drivers travelling between 10 and 15 km/h over the limit.

Officers detected six people travelling at more than 125km/h and issued them with an

infringement notice that carried a licence suspension.

They allegedly caught a 33-year-old Prahran man driving a Mini Cooper at 150 km/h and impounded the vehicle.

The driver is expected to be charged on summons and was issued with a $983 impound notice.

Three of the speeding drivers also tested positive to an illicit drug and one had a suspended driver’s licence.

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LOOKING BACK

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

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13 June 1968 Furore over 'Shanty Town' Some property owners in the Chandler RoadCheltenham Road area of Dandenong say they will have to quit their homes and sell out at a loss because "shanty-type" second-hand houses are being brought into the district.

A petition protesting against the houses was signed by 47 people and lodged with Dandenong Council on Tuesday night.

Council later gave permission for two houses from Glen Waverly to be reinstated on blocks in Thurbro Drive and Chandler Road.

Wonderful work of YMCA Captain Ernest Walker is with the 5th Australian Division Reinforcements Wing of the AIF in France, and in a letter which he wishes to have published, he says: "I would like to make a few first-hand remarks on the work of the YMCA huts at the front.

"All I can say is that they are doing the most wonderful work which is appreciated by every soldier.

"Wherever you go, even right up under fire, you will find a YMCA hut or shelter, or tent, or dug out, where you can get a hot cup of tea, coffee, cocoa, biscuits.

"I have never yet been in a village or town or on a section of the front where there was not a YMCA."

20 years ago 15 June 1998 Drought a big help to the wine growers While most farmers have been devastated by the drought, the weather conditions of the

past few seasons have been welcomed by the local wine industry.

Vineyards and wineries in the Macedon Ranges region have recorded better than usual yields and claim wine-lovers will enjoy particularly good flavour from 1998 crops.

The warm weather caused bud burst to occur early, with many growers harvesting two weeks earlier than usual...

"The quality and quantity of this season has been the best of the eight vintages we have made," Mr Dillon (Bindi Winery in Gisborne) said.

5 years ago 10 June 2013 Commuter stands up for woman 'racially abused' by trio A regular commuter took a stand against three men allegedly racially abusing a woman at Dandenong Railway Station last week.

Kait O'Callahan said that while she was waiting for a train home she was shocked to witness a Maori woman in her twenties told to "go back to your country" by the men about 4.30pm on 29 May. They also hurled abuse "in slurred voices" involving sheep, taxes and Kiwis.

She said the woman retaliated with insults while bystanders stared in silence.

Ms O'Callahan, not wanting to be "someone who didn't do anything", decided to console the upset women rather than enter "blindly into a confrontation" with the men.

Two teenage boys then joined her in support.

"Three people was all it took for the men to realise she was not alone. They soon backed off," Ms O'Callahan wrote in a statement to the Journal.

Jan a voice of the people What's In a Name delves into the fascinating stories and personalities behind some of the city's best-known street and location names.

This week the Journal looks at Jan Wilson Community Centre in Noble Park North.

Jan Wilson was a Dandenong North MP and Dandenong councillor who advocated to improve animal welfare practices across the state.

Mrs Wilson migrated to Australia from Scotland in the early 1960s and in 1977 became the second woman to be elected to the City of Dandenong.

She represented the North Ward until 1986, and in 1985 was elected the first member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the new seat of Dandenong North.

Her time in State Parliament included the racing, local government, aged care and consumer affairs portfolios.

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NAME Following her retirement from politics in 1999, Mrs Wilson was appointed to the board of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) and shortly afterwards became chairwoman.

GRV started reforming its animal welfare practices during her time as chairwoman and established the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) to rehome greyhounds that were unable to race.

Her 10 years of leadership also resulted in

Jan Wilson with her husband Eric. unprecedented growth in the industry.

In 2009, Mrs Wilson was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the racing industry and to animal welfare.

She died on 5 March 2010.

Last year, she was among 25 new inductees to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

She joined more than 600 women named on the Honour Roll since it started in 2001.

Each year it celebrates exceptional women in Victoria who have made significant and lasting contributions to their community, the nation or the world.

"Too often, women's achievements and contributions are not recognised, despite leaving a lasting impact on their communities," Minister for Women Fiona Richardson said.

"Mrs Wilson left behind a meaningful legacy that demonstrates the change that women can lead across government and the community."

Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said Mrs Wilson made a remarkable contribution to the community.

"Her extensive work in both local and State Government ensured that there was a voice for all Victorians - great and small," she said.

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World game A family festival will celebrate soccer in Dandenong.

Harmony Square will welcome the world game from noon to 9.30pm on Saturday 16 June.

Visitors can show their support for the Team 11 bid to bring the A-League and W-League to Greater Dandenong.

They can watch local soccer teams put on a show across the day then settle in to watch a live broadcast of the Socceroos versus France World Cup game on the big screen from 8pm.

The day's competition will kick off with boys and girls under-15s teams.

Eight teams representing the City of Greater Dandenong, Monash Health, Victoria Police, the CFA and Street Soccer will then compete for the Community Cup. An exhibition match will help to close the festival and launch a new health and fitness initiative encouraging men to play soccer.

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Councillor Jim Memeti is a keen supporter of the Team 11 bid, which has brought the City of Casey, Cardinia Shire and City of Greater Dandenong together.

Cr Memeti said soccer was a world game that broke down barriers.

"Greater Dandenong is a sports-loving community and football (soccer) is one of the most popular sports played locally," he said.

"In fact, the beauty of football is that anyone can play it.

"It truly is a world game that can help bring our community together.

"With the Team 11 bid, our ultimate aim is to become Australia's football heartland and we are working really hard to make this a reality.

"This festival will be a great opportunity to see players engage in some fun and friendly competition, before we cheer on the Socceroos in their World Cup campaign."

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… BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE The editor’s desk All of a sudden, it seems like there’s a new crop of L-Platers filling our roads.

Hesitant, white-knuckled, you see their little fear-filled faces peering out from the windscreen of mum’s huge urban assault vehicle.

And, let’s be honest, sometimes the driving performance is not so sure-footed.

So let’s all make sure we’re careful out there.

You don’t have to look too far to see people abusing the poor old learners there’s a whole lot of honking going on.

And yes, the instructors have a big role to play here.

After having thoroughly read their preparatory material from VicRoads, they have to be a sensible mentor.

That means taking great care in relation to selecting where the lessons are to be conducted.

And if the family has a second, smaller, more manageable vehicle compared to mum’s tank, then that’s not a bad idea either.

Introduce them gently to the dark, the rain, and the busier roads.

With our high migrant population, learning to drive in Dandenong can be a challenging space for many youngsters - so don’t hesitate to push a bit further afield.

But the main issue for most of us, is to show these learners the same tolerance and understanding as we were given back in the day.

Yes, they can be a little unpredictable.

Yes, they can be slow and shaky.

But yes, they are good young people and yes, it’s hard not to like them.

If you do perform just one act of kindness this week, give an L-Plater a break ... and hopefully they’ll pay it forward to the next generation of yellow perils.

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Madame Butterfly is a love story that reaches across cultures, across oceans, across time.US naval officer BF Pinkerton is ashore in Japan and enchanted with its beauty and freedoms.

He decides to take a wife, and when the gorgeous geisha Butterfly arrives he is transfixed by her charms.

She falls hopelessly in love and a passionate marriage begins.

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Hear Opera Australia's wonderful singers perform with a chamber orchestra, along with a children's chorus drawn from local communities.

Madame Butterfly features the famous aria One Fine Day and the Humming Chorus, along with Japanese and American musical themes.

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Four arrests in Unforgiven raids Police arrested four people and recovered allegedly stolen goods during raids in Narre Warren South and Doveton.

The Southern Metro Crime Team executed warrants at two homes in the early hours of Friday 1 June in an operation dubbed Unforgiven.

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Setting sustainable design Greater Dandenong Council is pushing for new measures to protect the environment and save consumers on energy bills.

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By Casey Neill A colourful mural is bringing students together at a Dandenong school.

Eleven Emerson School students designed and painted the artwork and officially unveiled the finished product on Wednesday 6 June.

Senior VCAL arts class teacher Jacqueline Malanga said the subject was new to the school so they wanted to offer the students something special.

"The kids decided on the mural and the theme. The theme was 'what brings us together'," she said.

"We did a brainstorm. We thought of all the different ways that people come together.

"We came up with sport and music and art, family, animals bring us together, transportation brings us together.

"We have a school program, houses. Houses brings us together to do activities."

Ms Malanga said it took three months to

come up with different designs incorporating these ideas.

"The kids went from an A3 sized paper to a seven-metre mural," she said.

"They had to scale up quite a bit, so there was a lot of math involved.

"The painting itself took 39 hours.

"It was really a big learning experience because we were able to see something through to the very end and to set a goal and a target and to meet it."

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Fake bomber lands in jail

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man who wielded a fake bomb in front of more than 200 terrified passengers and crew aboard a commercial airplane just after takeoff from Melbourne Airport has been jailed for up to 12 years.

Manodh Monaragala Marks had pleaded guilty to attempting to take control of an aircraft - believed to be the first example of a charge for this offence in Australia, County Court of Victoria judge Michael McInerney noted during sentencing on 7 June.

Marks, a 26-year-old Sri Lankan student who was living in Dandenong, was acting under a severe ice-induced psychosis at the time

of the offence, Mr McInerney said.

On 31 May 2017, he had taken methamphetamine sometime between just being discharged from a psychiatric facility and boarding a Malaysian Airlines flight that night.

Marks unveilled what appeared to be a “very life-like” bomb but was in fact a speaker and a portable power-bank, both with flashing blue lights.

He ran to the galley door leading to the pilot’s cabin, announcing he had a bomb and wanted to destroy the plane.

A passenger stated Marks’s finger hovered over the power button of his device. “I’m going to blow the f***ing plane up,” Marks allegedly told him.

The timing could not have been more critical - the plane had ascended to 4000 feet in the early “sterile period” of the flight.

There were 222 passengers and crew aboard.

A mayday message was conveyed to the pilot, who turned the plane around and landed it back at the airport within 15 minutes.

Meanwhile cabin crew and passengers overpowered Marks and restrained him with hand ties.

After landing, passengers were distressed at remaining on the plane with Marks and the device for a further hour and 20 minutes. It took 40 minutes for security forces to reach the plane.

According to Marks, he had heard screaming voices due to his psychosis. He believed the

plane was going to crash and wanted it turn back to Melbourne.

Mr McInerney noted that Marks had achieved his wish.

It was not an act of terrorism or greed, nor was there sufficient evidence of pre-planning, the judge said.

However Marks had fallen under powerful delusions due to his own actions.

He must have known the impact of using ice before boarding the plane, the judge said.

Marks was jailed for up to 12 years, with a minimum non-parole period of nine years.

He was to be deported to his homeland upon completing his term.

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This includes contact details, but the Journal couldn't reach Lee Tarlamis through the phone number provided.

Through a few other avenues we managed to track him down, and found the mobile provided was one digit off.

Mr Tarlamis wasn't surprised to hear this.

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In November last year, the Journal revealed that Greater Dandenong Councillor Heang Tak would run for the seat of Clarinda for the Labor Party in the next state election.

That's now only a few months away, so the Journal started to wonder who would take his place on council if he was successful.

It's likely he will be. Retiring Labor incumbent Hong Lim received a resounding 53.27 per cent of first preference votes.

Cr Tim Dark ousted long-standing Paperbark Ward representative Peter Brown at the last council election.

It seemed obvious that Mr Brown would step into Cr Tak's shoes as there were only a few votes separating he and Cr Dark at the end of the count.

But rather than turning to the first runnerup, a Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) spokeswoman said the vacating councillor's votes would be distributed to the remaining eligible unsuccessful candidates.

"The candidate who gains more than 50 per cent of the countback votes will be elected," she said.

"The successful candidate then has 48 hours to accept the position.

"If they accept, the result is then declared. If they don't accept or are no longer eligible, the process is repeated again."

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MILESTONE FOR PARKLEA FOUNDER IN 1968 a young Andrew Facey started what would become a long and successful career in real estate.

The grandson of Frank Facey, founder of Frank Facey Real Estate, Andrew rose from salesman to director and partner of the firm, taking the reigns from his father Angus in the 1970s.

“When he started to let Andrew and I run the business we weren’t very old; in 1975 I was 30 and Andrew was younger than I,” said former Frank Facey Real Estate Director and longtime friend of Andrew’s, Brendan Rice.

“Andrew was a gun salesman. Dandenong was starting to boom and there were lots of subdivisions, so Andrew became the go-to man,” said Mr Rice.

At this time Andrew’s interest also turned to property development and in 1974, Parklea was born.

“I was excited by the idea that I could be a part of building communities - places where people could live, work and play,” said Mr Facey.

“That idea drove me to property development and later became Parklea’s ethos.”

Parklea is now the biggest broadacre land owner in the Cardinia Shire and has residential and commercial developments from Gippsland to the Great Ocean Road.

Recent developments in the South East include Timbertop Estate (Officer), Kaduna Park Estate (Officer South), Arena Shopping Centre (Officer), and Heritage Springs Estate and Heritage Springs Shopping Village (Pakenham).

Parklea is continuing to change the face of the Cardinia Shire with future

Andrew Facey reviewing plans for Kaduna Park. developments planned including the largest residential estate in Cardinia Shire’s history in Pakenham East.

“The population in Melbourne’s South East is booming with thousands of families making their home here. I’m proud that Parklea is an integral part of shaping new communities during this exciting period of growth.”

50 years from his beginnings as a real estate agent, Andrew Facey is still passionate about property. Accountant for Parklea and Facey since 1986, Frank Barrett, describes working for Andrew as ‘dynamic’.

“He does not let an opportunity go by – he cannot sit still, metaphorically,” he said.

“Parklea has enough parcels of land to develop for 20 plus years yet I could confidently predict that we will be making an arrangement to buy something else within a year or so.

“When Andrew calls or starts a conversation with ‘I tell you Frankie boy’ he has some good news, you know he has done a deal or is working on one.”

Learn more about Parklea and upcoming developments at parklea.com ●

SMART START OR A SOLID INVESTMENT ENJOYING the best of both Keysborough and Springvale South, this well positioned home offers instant low maintenance living with room to refresh and maximise value.

The property is within walking distance of Coomoora Reserve and Keysborough Primary School and only minutes to four other schools, Parkmore Shopping Centre, the Dandenong Bypass, Eastlink, two golf courses and a multitude of parks.

The practical layout includes an open kitchen and dining area, large living room, three bedrooms, central bathroom, separate toilet and laundry.

Finished in a light colour palette with timber look flooring, the comfortable home is completed with ducted heating, two air conditioners and evaporative cooling as well as downlights, an alarm system, NBN, Foxtel satellite and blinds throughout. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 5 Cambridge Drive, Springvale South, VIC 3172 Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 garage Auction: 30 June 11:00am Price: $670,000-$725,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Lily Vuong - 0472 608 618 & Ben Trinh - 0413 616 929, AREA SPECIALIST

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CHARM AND CONVENIENCE MEET WITH a very charming facade, this home has a very warm and welcoming feel.

It is distinguished by three very good sized bedrooms, starting from the master encompassing its own walk-in robe and generous ensuite. The remaining rooms, positioned for comfortable living, are wellaccommodated with built-in robes share a family sized bathroom wonderfully equipped with an oversized shower, bath and separate toilet. The floorplan here is ideal, with a large L-shaped lounge at the front of the home leading through to a well designed and centrally positioned kitchen. Featuring an expansive oven, gas cooktop, breakfast bar and ample storage overlooking the dining makes perfect sense when it comes to entertaining family and friends.

Continuing outside through a set of sliding glass doors is a gorgeous rose-studded and flourishing rear yard.

It is well landscaped with plenty of lawn space for kids and pets to enjoy whilst the fence lined trees provide extra privacy. The extra features list is extensive - a double covered carport, air-conditioning, Coonara wood heater, separate laundry, garden shed and more. Along with the homes charming design, the location is remarkable. An incredibly short walk to Parkmore Shopping Centre and various public transport services, an easy commute to elite schools and access to major arterials.

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Located within 300 metres from the CBD and close to St John’s Regional College, this fabulous site boasts a frontage of approximately 27.6 metres. An ideal multi townhouse development site (STCA). The substantial double storey home comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas and formal dining area. Ideal rental return whilst your plans are being approved! A high demand for the sale of your end product. A rare opportunity to secure almost 1/3 acre in the heart of one of Dandenong’s most popular areas. IT'S ALL ABOUT LOCATION!

Investors! Let the rental income on this investment property pay your mortgage.

Located close to public transport and schools, the property accommodates a three bedroom home with a huge living room and a semi detached unit with kitchen meals/family room, separate bathroom and large bedroom.

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Alternatively live in one and rent out the other. What a great choice to have!

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This ground floor solid brick single bedroom apartment has been fully renovated and boasts security shutters all around, huge living area, enormous bedroom with robes, modern kitchen with breakfast bar, updated bathroom/laundry, high ceilings, split system air conditioning, neutral tonings and carport. Located at the rear of the block, well away from road noise. Excellent tenant returning $230.00 per week. Walk to the market and Plaza!

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MARIE MAKES HER MARK A FAMILIAR face has returned to Endeavour Hills.

Marie McMaster has rejoined the team at Nicholls Gledhill Real Estate.

Marie began her real estate career working at Nicholls Gledhill Real Estate in Caulfield South in 1970.

Over the years she became fully trained in all aspects of real estate, from bookkeeping, to office management, property management and listing and selling houses.

Marie then took a break from the industry to concentrate on family life.

In the early 1990s the directors of Nicholls Gledhill asked Marie if she would help out for a while at the Endeavour Hills office.

Marie took up the challenge and loved the office, the area, and the local people so

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much, that she ended up helping out for 15 years before taking a break.

Marie said for her selling real estate was not just a job.

“For me it means I get to do one of my favourite things every day," Marie said.

“I enjoy the challenge of meeting people and helping them achieve their goals in selling their homes and moving on to their next adventure."

Marie looks forward to catching up with past clients and meeting new clients and helping them achieve their ultimate real estate results, whether buying or selling.

Call in and say hi to Marie at Nicholls Gledhill Real Estate, The Terrace Shopping Centre, Raymond McMahon Boulevard, Endeavour Hills. Phone 9700 7888 or Marie direct on 0418 380 655. ●

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Additionally, a family central bathroom equipped with an oversized shower and bath completes the picture.

Earthy tones complemented by pastel tiling throughout contributes to the homes design; where large windows extend from high ceilings, saturating the entity with natural light. Beside the family living zone is an oversized home office perfect for those family members who work from home. The central upscale kitchen has had no expense spared with stone benchtops, large pantry, 900mm oven and stainless steel appliances. Tucked away at the rear end of the home is the thoughtfully positioned home theatre or kids rumpus room.

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IN BRIEF

It’s their honour

By Casey Neill The Queen's Birthday Honours List was littered with recipients with ties to Greater Dandenong.

Andrew Crockett was named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his significant service to the law, particularly to legal aid.

The nod also recognised the Hawthorn man's service to education and the community.

Mr Crockett was a solicitor at Springvale Monash Legal Service in 1996 and served as a board member from 1999 to 2006.

After that he became the CEO at Legal Aid Commission ACT. He's now the Victorian Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders (VACCRO) board secretary.

John Hanlon and Brendan Kincade received Medals of the Order of Australia (OAM) for ser-

vice to veterans and their families.

Mr Hanlon, from Cobram, helped to plan the annual RSL Springvale Remembrance Service from 2011 to 2017.

Mr Kincade, from Hastings, was a volunteer pension officer at the Noble Park RSL from 1998 to 2008.

He took on the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Victorian Branch vice-president role last year.

Arvind Srivastava received an OAM for service to the Indian community of Melbourne.

The Torquay man's service includes a stint as the City of Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network president from 2004 to 2006.

Angela Wheelton, who lives in Southbank, received an OAM for service to the community through a range of organisations.

Among those was the Endeavour Hills Net-

ball Club, where she was a coach.

She was also involved in Life Education Victoria, known for Healthy Harold the giraffe, the Bali Children Foundation, and Wheelton Philanthropy.

Two Australian Police Medal (APM) recipients can also claim ties to Greater Dandenong.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Jennifer Parker performed general duties at the Dandenong Police Station in November 1998 before transferring to Melbourne Prosecutions.

She then transferred to Benalla to specialise in sex offence and child abuse investigation.

Superintendent Michael John Glowaski served as Dandenong Divisional Manager during his 37-year career with Victoria Police.

Anyone can nominate any Australian for an award in the Order of Australia.

Visit www.gg.gov.au to submit a nomination.

Ration challenge is all for the refugees

By Casey Neill

Three people have been charged over an alleged aggravated car jacking in Springvale on 30 May. Police say a woman had her car taken from her at knifepoint on Lawn Road.

The car is believed to have been used for several petrol drive-offs and stealing vehicles in suburbs including Patterson Lakes, Keysborough and Noble Park between 30 May-5 June.

On 6 June, a 19-year-old man was arrested after a short foot pursuit by detectives during a police raid of a house at Station Creek Way, Botanic Ridge.

He was charged with aggravated carjacking, aggravated burglary and other related offences.

Police say the charges relate to an aggravated burglary on Patterson Drive, Lynbrook on 1 June and an attempted aggravated carjacking on Aylmar Road, Lyndhurst on 2 June.

He was also allegedly linked to a burglary and attempted aggravated burglary on Lyndhurst Boulevard, Lyndhurst on 2 June.

The man was expected to face an out-ofsessions court hearing t at Dandenong Police Station on 6 June.

A 19-year-old Narre Warren man was charged with car theft, theft from a motor vehicle, theft, handling proceeds of crime and committing an indictable offence on bail.

He was set to appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 6 June.

Police also charged a 17-year-old Keysborough girl with car theft and driving offences.

She was bailed to appear at a children's court at a later date.

Wallet pinched from parked car

Jamie-Lee McGregor with her rations.

Thieves stole a wallet left in a car parked at a Noble Park home.

Greater Dandenong CIU detectives said the thieves used credit cards that were in the wallet to make eight purchases in the Noble Park and Keysborough area.

Police said the car was in a carport in Stuart Street overnight from Tuesday 15 to Wednesday 16 May. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with any information.

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Jamie-Lee McGregor will live on the rations of a refugee to show her support and raise funds for aid.

The 28-year-old is taking part in the Ration Challenge during Refugee Week, from Sunday 17 to Sunday 24 June.

"When I first saw the small amount of rations I would be living on, I was shocked to say the least," she said.

"It is truly devastating to think that people live on these rations, day in and day out.

"My family, friends and colleagues have sponsored me to take part in the challenge and the money raised will support refugees in camps, and other vulnerable communities, who desperately need our help."

Ms McGregor lives in Dromana and works

in Dandenong.

"I've been working in the refugee and asylum seeker field for about four years now as an administration officer," she said.

"I'd been feeling really down about the situation experienced by refugees overseas for quite some time and had no idea how I could help.

"When I found out about the Ration Challenge through social media I immediately signed up to take part.

She'll be living on a small amount of rice, flour, lentils, chick peas, beans, fish and oil.

The money raised through the challenge will help to provide food, medicine and education for Syrian refugees living in camps in Jordan.

Visit my.rationchallenge.org.au/jamie-lee1 to support Ms McGregor.

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Smiles mark the decade It's celebration time at Smiles First Endeavour Hills as the team mark their 10 year anniversary this June.

The local dental clinic is a proud family owned business that strives to deliver quality dental treatments to their community and neighbouring suburbs.

The history of the clinic starts with Dr Sofia Monter, a general dentist, who built the business alongside her husband and practice manager, Luis Lopez.

Three years ago, Sofia and Luis handed over the business to Dr Darshan Thumar, who at the time was working with them as an associate dentist.

Dr Darshan Thumar soon relocated to a bigger premises, allowing him to continue providing excellent services to both new and loyal customers.

Smiles First family remained united after the changeover and has continued to grow.

Today, the practice consists of four large sized surgeries fitted with the latest technologies, such as intraoral cameras, digital x-rays and patient comforts within the relaxed ambience.

The friendly team is eager to ensure patient visits are enjoyable and meet all dental needs and expectations.

"Working at Smiles First is like taking care of my family. It is my second home and I plan on spending the rest of my working career here," Smiles First Senior Dental Assistant Arnie said.

"We are very patient oriented and all patients feel as if they are at home when they walk in the door. It's a very happy place to be!"

Smiles First aims to explain everything as they go in order to help customers make informed choices. This means that financial

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The Smiles First team are celebrating their 10 year anniversary this June.

Big screen action for Tiger fan

control is in customer's hands at all times.

The practice provides free orthodontic and whitening consultations and if patients have any anxiety about dental procedures, nitrous oxide (also known as happy gas) is available.

Smiles First is an accredited private dental practice by QIP which promotes quality of the services and safety of both patients and the community.

They follow all NSQHS infection control standards and all regulations supported by Australian Dental Association.

Health funds are accepted and with a HICAPS machine on-site and claims are processed on the spot. Smiles First also accept Child Dental Benefits Schemes and Department of Veterans' Affairs.

To thank their community, Smiles First is offering a range of anniversary offers including 10% off all whitening treatments, 10 whitening pens to be given to new patients and all patients will go in the draw to win a new iPad. Smiles First is located at 59A Heatherton Road in Endeavour Hills. For more information, phone 8772 2053 or visit www.smilesfirst.com.au.

Richmond’s flogging of Essendon on Saturday night was particularly sweet for ardent Tiger fan, Anthony Quirk.

Much to Anthony’s delight he was able to view every minute of the 71 point flogging on his new 65 inch smart TV thanks to Star News Group and Harvey Norman.

Harvey Norman delivered the television to Anthony’s Narre Warren home on Saturday just in time for the live broadcast.

“It was fantastic to be able to watch the game on such a big screen, especially as I know a few Essendon supporters who used to give me hell,“ Anthony said.

Anthony saw the competition advertised in his copy of the Berwick News (Dandenong Star Journal's sister paper) and entered “straight away“ online.

“I didn’t expect to win the TV but as the saying goes you’ve got to be in to win it.“ Anthony is a keen consumer of Star News both in print and online.

“I do read the paper. The stories are interesting and I like keep up to date with the lo-

cal police and what they doing. I like to keep myself informed about what’s going on with issues in the area.“ As well as football and other live sport, Anthony is looking forward to scribing to Netflix now he has an internet-capable television.

Anthony has already sold his old TV, which he bought 15 years ago, to a workmate.

“My old TV was only 45 inches but was heavier than the new one. I’ve hooked (the new TV) up to internet and can hook up my ipad if I wish to see photos on a big screen.

“I watch movies than anything else. I have a decent DVD collection, box sets mainly. I am a great fan of the X-Files and science fiction shows like Babylon 5. “ Anthony thanked both Star News Group and Harvey Norman for running the competition.

“I really appreciate their fine gesture in offering the TV for the competition. Harvey Norman’s delivery was very prompt and quick. The manager (Grant Hammond) was also very nice and called to congratulate me.“

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Eight-week wonders

By Casey Neill A cooking course with a difference is putting the heat on businesses to step into the kitchen.

The Kitchen Challenge is a leadership, teamwork and personal development program delivered in a commercial kitchen.

Chef Rob Rees, known for helping celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to transform British school lunches, delivers the program and has done for seven years.

Participants explore and develop leadership skills, discover learning styles and face a range of challenges in a safe and supported space.

Mr Rees measures their wellbeing along the

way. They also learn a range of cooking skills, and ultimately produce a restaurant-quality lunch for 60 guests.

The Journal sat down for Kitchen Challenge cohort four's final lunch at Birches Restaurant at Chisholm Institute in Dandenong on Friday 8 June.

The challengers served up gnocchi, scallops, honey-glazed lamb, mushroom ragout, gulab jamun and deconstructed jelly slice.

The group included six managers and leaders from white goods manufacturer Miele and six local asylum seekers.

"Within an hour of being in the room together they shared 100 per cent of their vulnerability with each other," Mr Rees said.

"They became friends."

Miele funded the eight-week course for all participants.

Together they shared a journey that pushed them out of their comfort zones to achieve personal and professional growth.

The City of Greater Dandenong received funding from VicHealth to run two more challenges this year, in August and October.

Local business leaders can get involved at no cost. They're encouraged to nominate two leaders, one to participate in each challenge.

They can contact Jennifer Ebdon at City of Greater Dandenong via jebdon@cgd.vic.gov.au or 0438 510 840.

Community member Doreen serves up an entree.

Young workers renew old More than 200 Dandenong students are helping to return an old train station building to its former glory.

The Chisholm Institute crew is restoring a heritage-listed shelter salvaged from the Clayton station during level crossing removal works.

It's more than 120 years old and will soon be returned to the precinct as a historical feature.

Apprentice carpenter Dale Pryor, whose father is also in the trade, said he'd expected to spend most of his apprenticeship sweeping floors.

Now he can't wait to show off his handiwork to his mates.

"It's not every day you get to work on something so old, that members of the public have been through every day," he said.

Level crossing removal authority CEO Kevin Devlin said many people felt connected with railway lines because they were so rich with history.

"There aren't too many examples of sta-

An old station plan. tions of this age around Melbourne, so where we see an opportunity to preserve history, we are mindful of taking it," he said.

A heritage advisor and a heritage architect are guiding the refurbishment.

Chisholm CEO Dr Rick Ede said students needed real-world experience to find their way into great jobs.

"This is a fantastic training opportunity they wouldn't normally have," he said.

Apprentice carpenters Adam Kotsakos and Dale Pryor.

"It gives them the chance to think about how best to honour the original design using construction techniques."

Students found old tickets and flyers within the station walls. These items will be featured in a permanent indoor display.

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THREE … ways to avoid spreading your cold this winter

with podiatrist Ngan 'Kim' Harwood

What is something people don't know about you?

I'm partially deaf in the left ear and am shortsighted.

What was your most memorable moment?

I have to name two moments as they're both equally memorable - my wedding day and the birth of my children.

What would your last meal be?

A big bowl of pho soup (Vietnamese rice noodle soup).

What event, past, present or future, would you like to witness?

I would love to see my Dad again. He died when I was two years old and I don't have any memory of him.

I would also like to be present at the birth of my first grandchild.

What is your favourite television show?

Trust Me I'm a Doctor.

What is your favourite book?

Wild Swans by Jung Chan.

What six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to a dinner party?

I immediately thought of my family but then I see them every day.

So other than them, I would invite Kitty Flannagan, Barack Obama, Michael Jackson, Kathrine Switzer, Malala Yousafzai and my husband.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

I committed an embarrassing social faux pas when I asked someone if they were pregnant when they weren't at all!

At school I ... ... was a quiet achiever - shy but very competitive.

What was your first or best concert?

The first and only concert I've been to was to see Kylie Minogue. My colleague convinced me to go since she idolises her.

I'm not a fan of going to concerts normally.

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World Refugee Day Friends of Refugees is presenting Refugees and Asylum Seekers Recognition Awards.

The night's keynote speaker will be Gillian Triggs, former Australian Human Rights Commission president.

There'll also be live performances and entertainment, finger food and drinks.

Springvale Town Hall, 397-405 Springvale Road, Springvale. Wednesday 20 June, 6pm to 8.30pm.

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Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Saturday 23 June, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets are $10. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.

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The Springvale Garden Club's next guest speaker will be David Mathews on proteaflora.

New members are welcome.

The senior citizens hall, The Crescent, Springvale. Wednesday 20 June, 7.30pm for an 8pm start. The $2 entry fee covers door prize entry and a light supper. Call Cheryl Johnson on 9551 3197 for more information.

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Meditation retreat day

Winter candles

This day of meditation practices and creativity will support participants to appreciate sound and silence, stillness and movement.

The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong.

Sunday 24 June, 9.45pm to 2.30pm. A $10 donation is suggested. Bookings are essential. Call 9791 8664 or email theopendoor@ ssjg.org.au.

Workshop participants will transform recycled glasses and jars into tea-light candle holders using recycled sign-writer's vinyl, fabrics, beads, wire and glitter.

Benga House at Heritage Hill, 66 McCrae Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 19 June, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. $20 full, $17 concession. Call 8571 1666 or visit www.drumtheatre.com.au to book.

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- Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets Dandenong. Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 June, 7.30pm to 10pm. Tickets are $85.75. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.

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EID celebration concert

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This event will feature Afghan music from Musa Sahar, Ustad Ghazanfar Ali, Ali Omid and Khair Ali Shahristani.

Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets Dandenong. Friday 15 June, 7pm to 10.30pm. Tickets are priced from $20. Visit www.drumtheatre.com.au or call 8571 1666.

This youth market workshop is for young people aged 12 to 25 years who live, work, study or have a significant connection to the City of Greater Dandenong.

It will provide young people with an opportunity to create craft and art products with the prospect of later selling them at the Snow Fest 2018 Youth Market.

Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Thursday 21 June, 4.30pm to 6.30pm. Call 9793 2155, email youthservices@cgd.vic.gov.au or visit 39 Clow Street, Dandenong.

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Community soccer festival Local soccer teams and community groups will battle it out in the City of Greater Dandenong's Community Soccer Festival.

Games kick off from 12pm, followed by a live broadcast of the Australia versus France World Cup game at 8pm.

Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 16 June, noon to 9.30pm.

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Emerging writers Through practical exercises and expert tips, Elizabeth Flux will help participants at this free workshop to develop key tools to kick-start their writing journey.

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Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 23 June, 11am to 1pm.

Online bookings are essential. Visit www. emergingwritersfestival.org.au.

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One World Festival This event will bring together men, women and youths to compete in basketball and soccer tournaments to celebrate Refugee Week.

The free event will also feature a badminton clinic, tae kwon do, dance demonstrations, live entertainment, free activities and food.

Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. Sunday 24 June, 10am to 5pm. Call Sharon on 0400 867 874 for more information or to register for tournaments.

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Super sounds for Springvale

Lindsey Green will explore the ins and outs of making a podcast, from conceiving an idea to recording, producing and getting it out there.

Participants at this free event can bring along their voice and thoughts to get started on making their own podcast.

Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Saturday 23 June, 2pm to 4pm. Call 1300 630 920 or see library staff for more information. Bookings are essential. Visit www. emergingwritersfestival.org.au.

Heroes versus Villains is the theme for the City of Greater Dandenong Band's eighth annual cabaret concert.

The concert will feature more than 40 musicians and is the band's major fund-raiser.

There'll be prizes for the best costumes in the audience, and guests can bring along their own food and drinks.

Springvale Town Hall, 397 - 405 Springvale Road, Springvale. Saturday 30 June, 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are free for kids aged 5 years and under, $10 for children under 12, $20 concession and $25 for adults.

Visit dandenongband.org.au or call 0423 555 059.

Comics workshop

Colouring mandala designs

Participants can illustrate their ideas and see them come to life in this introductory session for aspiring comic artists.

Marc Pearson will show how to plot each page, and how to convey meaning with a combination of writing and drawing.

Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Library, Springvale. Saturday 23 June, 2pm to 4pm.

Bookings are essential. Visit www.emergingwritersfestival.org.au.

This month's free morning activity for kids falls in line with the International Day of Yoga.

Kids will colour in mandala designs.

Level three (near Degani) at Dandenong Plaza, McCrae Street, Dandenong. Thursday 21 June, 10am to 1pm.

Podcasting workshop

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The Dandy Slam Spoken word artists and poets will perform their work, from the humorous to the heartfelt and the poetic to the playful.

Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker and Robinson streets, Dandenong.

Saturday 23 June, 6.30pm. Bookings are es-

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Greater Dandenong Art Series As part of the Dandenong Art Series, experienced sculptor Kate Rohde will teach techniques for modelling polymer clay and sculpting 3D objects.

Bookings are preferred for this free event.

Dandenong Library, Level 2, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. Tuesday 12 June, 6.30pm to 8pm. Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Tuesday 19 June, 6.30pm to 8pm. Call 9706 8441.

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By Hayley Wildes

Stingrays players were all ears as Brisbane Lions legend Simon Black explained a drill at training recently. 181670 AFL system when he was taken with pick #4 in the 2017 AFL rookie draft by North Melbourne.

Murphy made his AFL debut in Round 11 against the Brisbane Lions. He didn’t disappoint; gathering 14 disposals and revelling in a big 54-point win. Black talked about Murphy’s success and the hard work he put in to

get drafted.

“We were pretty thrilled for him. He’s a great young man and he worked his butt off, so it’s just really pleasing to see him get the opportunity and be rewarded for his hard work in the last 18 months,” he said.

“He’s quite a big-bodied guy and has played

City downs Suns in a table-topping win

By Hayley Wildes In National Premier League (NPL) 2 East soccer action over the weekend, Dandenong City moved to the top of the table with a comprehensive 5-0 win over Goulburn Valley Suns FC at home on Saturday afternoon.

Dandenong City got off to a great start with Shaun Filipovic and Liam McCormick goaling at the nine and 17-minute mark, respectively.

City headed into halftime with a two-nil lead and piled more pain on the Suns’ defence after the break.

In the 59th minute, Filipovic scored his second goal for the game, before Ben Everson made the most of a tired defence to score his own brace with goals in the 78th and 84th minutes.

The 5-0 win capped off a great team performance on both offence and defence.

Meanwhile, the Springvale White Eagles took it right up to Moreland City, who were sit-

ting on top of the table before Round 15 kicked off.

In a first half that saw some promising opportunities go begging, no goals were scored by either team, setting up what was an enthralling second half battle.

In the 58th minute, Moreland City’s Lisandro Paz finished off some fine work from Jesse Makarounas to put through a header and give the home team a 1-0 lead.

Springvale refused to go away though and fought tooth-and-nail for the remainder of the game. Their hard work was finally rewarded in the 87th minute as a penalty was awarded and the White Eagles were able to convert to even the scores at 1-1 in the 89th minute.

Full time scores were 1-1 in an impressive display from the White Eagles.

In other NPL news, the Dandenong Thunder last week announced Veton Korcari as their new head coach in what is sure to provide a massive mid-season boost to the Thunder.

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a fair bit of inside mid, so he can play that role really well. He can also go forward or he can go back - he’s a bit of a utility, I believe, and he’s got some real attributes that can help him survive in the AFL.” The Stingrays return on Saturday, 16 June at Shepley Oval when they face Oakleigh.

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Korcari, one of the most celebrated and well-regarded personalities in Thunder history, returns to the club after Andy Vargas and Dandenong parted ways last week.

Korcari’s playing career at the Dandenong yielded many wins and memorable moments.

Perhaps the greatest achievement was winning the Dockerty Cup, along with the Victorian Premier League minor premiership and championship double, in what was a magical 2012.

In 2017, he helped the Thunder to the NPL 2 Championship as he took over in extra time of the grand final against Northcote City. In typical Korcari fashion, he put a tremendous bicycle kick into the back of the net, before also setting up Alon Blumgart in the final seconds to seal a 2-0 win.

With 11 games still to be played in the NPL Vic 2018 season, the Thunder sits within a logjam between the fourth and ninth positions on the ladder.

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Although there was no TAC Cup action over the weekend, the Dandenong Stingrays were still busy at work, continuing to drive improvement as they look to stay atop the TAC Cup ladder.

Last Wednesday night, the squad was put through its paces by an AFL legend; three-time premiership player, Norm Smith and Brownlow Medallist, Simon Black. He now runs the Simon Black Academy - an elite Aussie Rules and education academy - and knows plenty about the talent coming through the pathways these days. He was impressed with what he saw from the Rays.

“They’re a really committed bunch of guys and they’re obviously going really well, which is great to see and they’re really well led by Craig Black,” he said.

“I just did a couple of drills with them and worked with some of the midfielders on some stoppage craft and just tried to add my bit of experience and share some ideas. Obviously, it brings back memories for me - I had aspirations at that age to make it into the AFL.” Black was also impressed with togetherness of the squad.

“They’re a great footy club - it had a great feel and atmosphere within the group. I got that feeling that they’re a tight-knit group too - it was a pleasure to be down there for the night,” he said.

The Simon Black Academy, which is in its third year, provides its student-athletes with the opportunity to progress their football skills, while also studying a university degree in business and sports development.

Former Dandenong Stingray Tom Murphy attended the Simon Black Academy and was their first student-athlete to be drafted into the

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She’s one to watch

By Hayley Wildes Oneata Schwalger has been around rugby for as long as she can remember.

Having made it to the pinnacle of rugby union - playing at the top level and representing Australia - Oneata, who plays for South Eastern Titans Rugby League Club, is now focused on making a career in rugby league.

With her synonymous determination and effort, the 32-year-old mother of two is well on her way to doing just that.

Recently, Oneata represented the Combined Affiliated States (made up of players from Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia) at the Women's National Rugby League Championships on the Gold Coast.

Taking on the rugby league powerhouse states of New South Wales and Queensland, Oneata and her teammates never backed down and although they were unable to come away with a win, there was great pride in their performance.

"It was awesome, especially playing against NSW and QLD teams for the first time. Despite only having two days of training as a team, we weren't far off and I know we can be up there competing for the top spot next year." Oneata said.

Oneata's toughness, ability to run through packs and make game-changing plays is what makes her such a tantalising player to watch.

Her journey to representing Victoria as a member of the Combined Affiliated States hasn't been an easy one. She admitted she had some mental demons due to shoulder surgery which took months to overcome.

The countless hours of rehab, treatment, travel and training were all worth it for Oneata, who ultimately hopes to get drafted to the NRL Women's Premiership competition which kicks off later this year with the four-team competition to be played as double-headers alongside NRL finals matches.

"You've just to do what you've got to do to make your dream come true." Oneata said.

"100% that's the goal [to get drafted]."

With great aspirations, she hasn't lost sight of what her local club - the South Eastern Titans - means to her and how they have helped her thus far.

"The club has been awesome." She said.

"There's a great bunch of girls there and I love it because of the culture. It took a lot of pressure off me because of the way the girls are and how family-orientated the club is."

Women's rugby league continues to go from strength to strength, and with players like Oneata Schwalger taking the game on and providing plenty of highlights, make sure you keep an eye on what the future holds.

Blazing the Team 11 trail Australian football greats Theresa Deas and Debbie Nichols have signed on as Team 11 ambassadors.

A week after celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Matildas' first-ever appearance at a FIFA tournament - a tournament at which Deas, Nichols and fellow south-east Victorian product Jane Oakley all played - Deas and Nichols have declared support for their home region's push for A-League and W-League admission.

Deas, an 18-times capped Matilda across a 10-year international career, represented Victoria for 18 years throughout playing days at Dandenong City, Dandenong North, Waverley City, Berwick City and Casey Comets.

Nichols earned 12 Matildas caps and played for Victoria for 20 years as well as for Springvale, Dandenong North, Dandenong, Berwick City and Casey Comets.

Football Federation Victoria Hall of Fame member Nichols, now a junior coach with Southern United in the WNPL, said it felt right for her to become a Team 11 ambassador.

"I've been involved in football in the southeast since 1977," Nichols said.

"There is so much opportunity in this region to have an A-League and W-League side. If Team 11 can get the licence football will boom even more than it is already is.

"You see the talent even just in Gippsland, who are hampered by distance, it's a hotbed.

"And then, when you include the south-east corridor, there is no doubt there is capability and the players to have a strong W-League team in the south-east."

Deas, a Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame member, said it is imperative a W-League bid is attached to Team 11's A-League bid.

"I'm a Dandenong girl. I played all of my career in the Dandneong-Casey region and it's at the bottom of my heart to promote football in the area," Deas said.

"I really think if we're going to go forward for women's football in this state and in this country then there should be more equality.

"For that reason I think we should make sure if there are any new A-League bids that we start at the start for both sexes and that every opportunity is given to all people who want to play football, so there is an actual career pathway from grassroots through to elite for every child."

Oneata Schwalger recently competed at the Women's National Rugby League Championships.

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Debbie Nichols (left) and Theresa Deas have signed on as Team 11 ambassadors.

Soccer for all in Dandenong

By Hayley Wildes With the 2018 FIFA World Cup almost here, there will be plenty of soccer action filling our screens. But for those wanting some live soccer action - be it watching or participating - the 5-a-side Cup South East 2018 at Dandenong Soccer5s is a must-attend event.

Running from Friday 6 July to Sunday 8 July, there will be something for everyone at the soccer festival, with tournaments for corporate, men's, women's, juniors and all abilities.

As well as live soccer action, there will also be a food truck festival, kid's zone and much, much more.

Whether you're looking to compete or watch and soak up the atmosphere, the 5-aside Cup is set to be the centre of the soccer action in Dandenong.

"Everyone is welcome to come and be a part of the atmosphere - you can start at the food trucks and then come through and watch the games and be part of the action." Jack Gillibrand, centre manager at Soccer5s Dandenong said.

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on-five World Cup style tournament, with each registered team selecting a country to represent and giving it their all to win the inaugural 5-a-side South East Cup. "We want to create that winter night's food festival feel." Gillibrand said.

"There will be a bit of a party atmosphere, whilst also being a place where you can relax and chill. There's something for everyone delicious food, drinks at the bar and you can watch live football."

With nothing else quite like this available in the area and the opportunity to play on the state-of-the-art pitches at Soccer5s Dandenong, the three days of action is sure to be a fantastic opportunity for the local community to come together and enjoy the sport.

For those looking to compete, registrations are now open. Be sure to gather your mates together and with cash prizes up for grabs, along with plenty of entertainment, there's more than just bragging rights on the line.

To find out more or to register, visit www. facebook.com/soccer5sdandenong/ or visit http://dandenong.soccer5s.com.

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