Dandenong Star Journal - 29th April 2019

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Australian Animal Protection Society's Sean Coleman and Megan Seccull with cats ''Soy Sauce'' and Milo during a speed-dating weekend. 192821

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Cat speed dating Greater Dandenong Council has put a pause on trapping stray and feral cats during 'kitten season' due to a shortage of space at the region's pound.

A stretch of warm weather and ready food supplies have created prime breeding conditions for cats, according to the council.

As a result, the council's contractor The Lost Dogs Home reached its 260- cat capacity at its Cranbourne and North Melbourne pounds in mid-April.

On top of that, its foster carers were offering short-term offsite accommodation for up to 250 cats and kittens.

"When intake is high, having 500-plus cats in our care is certainly feasible," a spokesper-

son for The Lost Dogs Home said.

The home had advised the council to put on hold its hiring of cat traps for two weeks, with a view of increasing its capacity at Cranbourne, the spokesperson said.

Greater Dandenong city planning director Jody Bosman said that the council had stopped trapping cats for a "short period".

It had requested people with council traps to not set them until further notice, Mr Bosman said.

"Any cats surrendered to Council are still being impounded at the Lost Dogs Home as normal."

In the nine months since 1 July, the council had impounded 556 cats - which are typcially ferals, strays in the vast majority.

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According to its website, a stray female cat can produce up to 60 kittens in a year.

Australian Animal Protection Society general manager Sean Coleman supported mandatory desexing of pet cats.

He said the Dandenong South shelter was also feeling the strain during what is regarded as the annual 'kitten season'.

With about 80 in the shelter, the numbers were less than previous years because of improved management, Mr Coleman said. It also had much reduced euthanasia rates.

"We receive multiple calls and walk-ins each day regarding litters of stray kittens with nowhere else to go.

"The Greater Dandenong Council does their part but we still receive a massive influx."

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With the hope of swiftly re-homing 40 cats and kittens, the AAPS was holding a 'cat speed dating event' with reduced adoption prices from 26-28 April.

Using questionnaires, owners were matched with compatible pets, categorised as either affectionate 'snuggle bugs', more distant 'Miss/Mr Independents' or the 'party animals'.

Then they spent an hour to get to know their felines and to make enquiries to their match-makers.

"Cat Speed Dating is a wonderful way for people to think about different personality types, and what type of cat might suit them and their home," Mr Coleman said.

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Guns, drugs and cars

By Brendan Rees A 41-year-old man from Lyndhurst has been arrested after police swooped on properties across the South East where firearms, drugs, and luxurious cars were seized.

In a series of dawn raids, officers from several specialist units including the heavily armed Special Operations Group arrested 10 people on Wednesday 17 April.

Five people have been charged following nine warrants which were executed at Bentleigh East, Oakleigh South, Moorabbin, Glen Iris, and Longwarry as part of Operation Dante.

Police seized a number of items about 16kgs of methylamphetamine, about half a kilogram of MDMA which with a street value of more than $160,000, a quantity of unknown powder, and steroids.

A red Ferrari California T coupe was also seized along with a 2017 Mercedes Benz C63, Holden Commodore ute, a BMW X5, a 2015 Jeep, two jet skis, and a motorcycle.

A dismantled firearm and eight operating firearms, and a significant amount of cash were among other items seized.

The methylamphetamine could have been worth $3 million dollars had they reached the streets, police say.

A 2017 Mercedes Benz C63 is loaded onto the back of a tow truck after being seized by police.

Police conduct an early morning raid at a property in the South East.

“We’re very, very pleased and proud of the outcome,” Superintendent Sharon McKinnon said.

“Organised crime is operating and that’s why we continue to build upon our capabilities.

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“Whilst we’ve shut down a significant syndicate today what we say is there will be more out there operating so we actually rely on the community to let us know these people,” she added.

Operation Dante has been running for about 12 months tracking offenders trafficking

A Ferrari is seized. 192742 and manufacturing methylamphetamine.

The Divisional Response Unit were supported by a number of other units including the Critical Incident Response Team, general duties police, detectives from a number of crime investigation units, Frontline Tasking Unit, Southern Metro Crime Team and Clan Labs.

Drug syndicate goes bust A Keysborough address was among 20 properties raided by police as part of an investigation into a "next generation" organised drug ring.

Ten men were arrested, with drugs, weapons and cash seized during the Operation Polaroid Raids across Melbourne from 5am on Monday 22 April.

The seized items included about 4 kilograms of methylamphetamine, about 2.5 kilograms of heroin, traffickable amounts of cocaine and MDMA, two pill presses and 100 hydroponic cannabis plants.

Fourteen handguns and ammunition, an SKS assault rifle and two samurai swords were also discovered, police say.

The raids were the result of an eight-month police investigation into a drug delivery model similar to food-delivery couriers throughout Victoria and interstate.

The group delivered to up to 200 of the

"next tier down" of traffickers, who ordered on demand.

Detective Superintendent Deb Robertson said the arrests significantly disrupted the drug trade in Victoria.

"This is really a next generation, highly entrepreneurial group of drug traffickers who operated an incredibly mobile business.

"Yesterday's arrests are an incredibly important outcome for us and given that this was an organised group of traffickers selling to the next tier below of traffickers, it's almost impossible to determine just how much community harm this will prevent.

"The fact that we have also seized a number of weapons, including firearms, as part of this operation is also concerning and really highlights the damage these traffickers do in our communities."

Any information on illegal drug trafficking to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.

The Bridge’s Webb Street Narre Warren service staff receive the much-welcomed donation of gardening equipment.

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Surprise donation welcome

By Brendan Rees A South East service that supports people with disabilities has received a generous donation of gardening equipment - valued at more than $2,000.

The Bridge Connects, which has services in Narre Warren, Berwick, Dandenong and Cranbourne was presented the state-of-theart equipment on Thursday 11 April by MTD Products Australia, a Dandenong South gardening equipment manufacturer.

A brand-new lawn-mower, whipper snipper, hedge trimmer and leaf-blower, all battery operated and with spare chargers supplied will help The Bridge maintain their own centers' gardens, and train participants with disabilities with employable gardening skills.

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senior staff, and they got on board straight away.

"The Rover CORE power equipment was thoughtfully selected by MTD staff for its maximum safety features, ease of operation, and no potentially risky fuels or chemicals are required," she said.

Managing director of The Bridge Connects Mary-Jane Stolp thanked MTD for their generous donation, and for their genuine interest in the Bridge's services and participants throughout Greater Dandenong and Casey.

The Bridge's Webb Street Narre Warren service coordinator Catherine Dunstan was touched and excited by MTD's donation. She has been dragging her own lawn-mover to and from the centre.

Disability support worker Dan Moss knew how much the participants would love learning to use the equipment, especially the Rover leaf-blower: "They'll all be fighting over who gets to use that one," he said.

A man wanted by Victoria Police in relation to alleged credit card thefts and dishonesty offences.

Man wanted over cards

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Police have released images of a man in relation to the alleged use of stolen credit cards in Greater Dandenong.

The cards were in a wallet, stolen from a vehicle in Red Hill Road, Springvale on the night of Thursday 4 April, police say.

A male has then used the cards at servos,

a supermarket and fast-food outlet in Noble Park, Sandown and Springvale.

He is described as in his early twenties, Caucasian appearance, brown hair and wearing a blue hoodie and dark pants.

He was observed riding a bicycle.

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Free parking on Lonsdale Street

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Free parking will be trialled in a bid to reinvigorate Dandenong’s ‘ghost town’ precinct in Lonsdale Street.

Greater Dandenong Council is expected to forego up to $350,000 revenue as part of the 12-month trial in the central-business section between Foster and Clow streets.

Drivers will still have to abide by parking time-limits in the area.

The council will also waive fees for footpath-dining tables and chairs on Lonsdale Street for the next two years.

Cr Jim Memeti, who sought the intitiative, said he wanted Lonsdale Street to bounce back to near its heyday levels.

In his childhood, his mother wouldn’t let go of his hand as they walked through swarms of people in the main street, Cr Memeti said.

“I think it’s going to be fantastic. It is less of a hassle for people who had to stop and find loose change.

“It also means the coffers of the retailers will grow.”

Other parts of Dandenong’s CBD such as the Market, the Plaza, and the Afghan and Little India precincts have been thriving, a council report stated.

However, outside of those “magnet” areas, retailers are struggling.

The exodus of seven bank branches from Lonsdale Street had left large vacant spaces though the vacancy rate was in line with other Melbourne shopping strips, the report said.

“Put simply, there is little reason for people to go to the non-magnet areas of the Dandenong Activity Centre unless they are accessing a specific destination niche offer.”

The council will also create a marketing

Jim Memeti in an empty row of parking bays in Lonsdale Street last December. 188586 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS campaign to attract more ‘foodie’ visitors to Lonsdale Street.

Star News last year reported on concerns from Lonsdale Street traders near Boyd Lane.

Several real estate agents were on the move and Jim Dandy Hotel put up for sale as a vacant possession.

Real estate agent Ashton Ashokkumar welcomed free parking as a means of luring back shoppers.

At a council meeting on 23 April, Cr Matthew Kirwan said the footpath-dining encouragement package would also work in strips such as Brady Road, Railway Parade and Hemmings Street.

He said Lonsdale Street had sections “full to the brim” car parks and other patches of empty car spaces.

“Since the tweaking of time-limits last year the situation has improved. Hopefully this

trial will see it improve further.”

New restaurants that were thriving day and night near Clow Street were the future of Lonsdale Street.

“Some businesses like banks and real estate agents are not suited to Lonsdale Street any more.

“Nor are bargain shops which are declining in trade.

“In short, Lonsdale Street will continue to revitalise by new businesses suited to the location opening up as much as by any parking changes.”

Cr Sean O’Reilly said it was important for the “visible” Lonsdale Street area to thrive.

“We want it not only to be busy but to look busy.”

Cr Tim Dark said he hoped the incentives would lead to a night-life dining scene.

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Tatterson Park, Dandenong Park, Springvale Road Boulevard, Dandenong Market and Frederick Wachter Reserve get $1-million-plus upgrades.

The draft budget proposes $1 million for the design of Keysborough South Community Hub, and an $1.22 million upgrade of Chapel Road, Keysborough.

It funds feasibility studies into a new library for Noble Park/Keysborough, Dandenong Community Hub and a shared path from Yarraman-Dandenong.

At a council meeting on 23 April, corporate services director Mick Jaensch said individual rate rises will vary "quite wildly" from property to property - depending on valuations.

It means that home-owners face higherthan-average rate rises if their property fell in

value by less than 5.5 per cent or indeed rose in value, Mr Jaensch said.

At the same time industrial and commercial rates will rise by an average 2.78 per cent and commercial rates by 1.65 per cent.

A council budget report described the looming challenge of replacing ageing roads, drains and buildings built in the 1960s and 1970s.

Rate capping will soon impact on the council's future budgets, the report warned.

"The time is soon approaching where Council will either have to make significant changes to its operational services or accept that timelines for new projects will face longer term delays in order to be affordable for Council."

Public submissions on the budget close at 5pm on Friday 24 May.

An 80-year-old Dandenong North resident set off in hot pursuit of a burglar on Tuesday 16 April.

The male intruder had taken off his shoes and snuck inside the Cornelius Street home adjoining the Dandenong Creek floodplains reserve about 7.20pm.

In the living room, he stole a handbag just metres away from the resident and his 72-year-old wife, who were sitting at a laptop at the time.

The resident chased the burglar out of the house and over the 1.5-metre back fence.

In the neighbouring parklands, the two wrestled until the intruder punched the resident in the face.

The victim suffered a minor facial injury, police say.

The burglar was described as of Caucasian appearance and in his mid-20s to 30s.

Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au, or Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487.

Dandenong's dirty dozen Twelve vehicles were impounded in Greater Dandenong as part of an Easter road blitz by Victoria Police.

During the five-day Operation Nexus period, police detected 263 offences - including 94 speeding drivers - in the municipality.

Thirty unregistered vehicles and 12 unlicensed drivers were also detected.

Other common offences included mobile phone use (14), disobeying traffic signs/signals (13) as well as nine for drug-driving and six drink-driving.

During Easter, three died on Victorian roads including a 19-year-old man who fell from the rear of a ute in Frankston.

Across the state, police detected 11.674 offences including 4221 speeding drivers.

On average, one in 16 tested drivers were found to be either drink driving or under the influence of illicit drugs.

In the wake of the operation, Road Police Command Assistant Commissioner Stephen Leane said every driving offence could take a life in a "split second".

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Greater Dandenong household rates will rise, on average, by the State Government rate-cap of 2.5 per cent according to the council's 201920 draft budget.

For residents, the median rates and waste charge will be $1406 - up by $32.90. It includes an $8 rise in the State Government's landfill levy.

The rise comes while median house values in Greater Dandenong fell by 5.5 per cent.

The budget's $69 million capital works program devotes $22 million towards finishing the Springvale library and community hub by mid-2020.

It also delivers $5 million for the first stage of Greater Dandenong Gallery of Art in Mason Street, Dandenong, and $3.4 million for Ross Reserve's upgrade and all-abilities play-

Four young adults have been arrested soon after a violent robbery outside Dandenong Market.

The two victims, aged 39 and 49, were approached by a female in the market's car park off Clow Street about 1.30am on Sunday 21 April.

While distracted with her conversation, the victims were attacked by three males.

They were kicked, punched and head-butted and felled to the ground, police say.

The males allegedly rifled through the victims' pockets, stealing cash and a phone.

The four offenders fled in a black Suzuki without number plates, which was intercepted by police a short time later.

The stolen items were discovered inside the car, police say.

A 25-year-old man, two 21-year-old men and a 21-year-old female were arrested and remanded in custody.

The victims were uninjured.

80yo resident chases down burglar

House prices down, council rates up

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Four arrested after market robbery

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Early mark for Anzac Day

By Danielle Kutchel Despite the threat of rain, around 200 people joined the Noble Park RSL Sub-branch on Sunday April 21 to commemorate Anzac Day. The sub-branch usually holds its service on the Sunday prior to Anzac Day, to allow diggers and others in the community to spend the day itself as they wish.

Manager Mark Wilkinson said many of Noble Park's diggers participate in the Melbourne march; holding the Noble Park ceremony earlier in the week means they can take part in both.

This year's Noble Park service included a march along Mons Parade to the nearby memorial park. Lieutenant Commander Duncan MacRae spoke to those gathered about his experiences in the navy.

Attendees included Mayor Roz Blades AM and a number of councillors from the City of Greater Dandenong, as well as Federal Member for Bruce Julian Hill.

The Anzac commemorations continue this weekend, with Noble Park RSL Welfare Officer and Vietnam veteran Michael North conducting services at footy games in Keysborough and Parkmore.

"Anzac Day is about remembering," he said.

"We honour our comrades and men who died in the first and second world wars, Malaya, Korea - but I will think of mates I lost in Vietnam."

Crowds pause to commemorate Anzac Day in Noble Park. Image: CJNewsAU. 192932

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A heckler interrupts the service. 192708

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Dandenong RSL president John Wells. 192708 Pictures: ROB CAREW

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Anzac force

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A massive turnout at Dandenong's Anzac Day service was regarded as one of the biggest in recent times.

The service at the Pillars of Freedom on 25 April was briefly interjected by a heckler who was jeered by the crowd and subdued by police.

Dandenong RSL president John Wells noted that people had a right to disagree and protest in a democracy but an Anzac Day service was not the right time and place for it.

The services were regarded as like a funeral, the memorial as a tombstone, Mr Wells said.

"This puts it beyond political considerations."

Mr Wells said he was surprised by the strong attendance. The day was now a part of the calendar for a diversity of communities.

"What was heartening was we're getting a lot of people from a non-Anglo Saxon background.

"Some of it is about their inclusion in soci-

ety and embedding themselves in our culture."

The Anzac message also resonates in many countries, Mr Wells said.

"People had to courage to come here and make a fresh start.

"Many of them suffered the same thing as Australians suffered in the big wars.

"The underlying principles of Anzac Day speak to all people, not just Australians."

Greater Dandenong Roz Blades, as a regular attendee, said the crowd was bigger than any she'd witnessed for Anzac Days in Dandenong.

Memorials at Noble Park and Springvale had also been "packed".

"Importantly it was the large numbers of youth, the young people who were there - respecting and honouring those who gave us everything.

"They were there with their families, remembering their granddad, their uncle, their brother.

"You couldn't move with all the people at Dandenong RSL afterwards - there were all ages, all nationalities."

Women splashed with acid

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Two women have been hospitalised after having a substance, reportedly an acid, thrown on them in Endeavour Hills.

The victims, aged 29 and 44, had also been physically assaulted during the attack inside a Monteith Crescent residence about 11.45pm on Thursday 25 April, police say.

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Their attackers are believed to be two women known to the victims. They fled on foot from the scene.

The victims were taken to Dandenong Hospital in a stable condition with injuries to their upper and lower bodies, an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said.

Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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LOOKING BACK

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

5 years ago

26 April 1999 On Song for Festival Launch

The Dandenong Town Hall was packed for the opening of the 52nd Dandenong Festival of Music and Art for Youth on Thursday night. The public relations officer for festival Mrs Nola Dawson said the level of interest in the opening night had been encouraging. "The hall was as full as I have ever seen, and the people wanted to stay and talk afterwards which always shows a high level of interest," she said. The festival was officially opened by contralto Lauris Elms.

Elms who now lives in Sydney, was returning to the area where she performed as a school girl in 1946. Other highlights included the vocal solo from Hallam's Rejeili Paulo and the piano solo from Richard Jackson. All events at the Dandenong Town Hall unless stated in the programme. A special presentation was made to music teacher Mrs Edna Schurman who was attending her 50th festival.

we are most offended by the so-called "council report" that states for every $1 lost to pokie machines, only 3 per cent is returned to the community.

Our RSL has only 35 machines of which we monitor quite strictly.

We have a positive initiative operating within our gaming area of ensuring that clients have a coffee/tea area for a break.

We also monitor gamblers to ensure they are not over-exposing themselves to the machines.

Of course, we have no control over these people, and they can leave our venue for another at any time.

We also have the relevant signs on the walls advising clients of the dangers of excessive gambling.

This RSL has a huge commitment to the veterans and their families not only within the Dandenong region but throughout Victoria, interstate and even veterans residing overseas.

We fully provide for our welfare/pensions office in a separate facility which is staffed by

volunteers on a 12-month basis.

We know from the positive feedback received from people visiting our RSL that we bring a most positive outlook to Noble Park.

We have a government requirement to spend 8.33 per cent of our venue gaming revenue on welfare/pension activities.

For the 2017-18 financial year, we spent 10.25 per cent on welfare/pensions.

We also donate to other organisations such as schools, sporting activities and ex-service organisations, which is greatly appreciated by these groups.

Of course the Alliance for Gambling Reform does not take into account other positive items that the gaming machines support, including wages for all of our staff.

Other costs include building maintenance, garden and memorial upkeeps, occupancy costs etc.

We open our doors to many groups within the community to utilise our facilities for meetings, dinners etc.

Any net surplus goes back into servicing

our RSL loan to ensure our building is up to operating standards.

We have just introduced a children's play area, which is greatly appreciated by parents and their children.

We also need to make provision for the State Government gaming entitlements for 2022 where our outlay will be $1.4 million.

In conclusion I wish to state that I wholeheartedly agree with Club Noble's president in refuting that we are engaging in "activities to increase the amount of money lost by people".

Quite the opposite with our welfare/pension activities, which are known by local councillors and politicians both State and Federal.

John Meehan JP, Noble Park RSL president

100 years ago

Teachers walk off at Noble Park High

1 May 1919 ANZAC Day

Forty one of the 48 teachers at Noble Park High School walked off the job at 1pm yesterday. The teachers were protesting against the employment at the school an unqualified secondary school teacher. The teachers held a meeting at 12.25pm and decided "to stay out until the Education Department takes the 'teacher' out of the school." Immediately after the walk out pupils in senior forms were sent home. There are 1046 pupils at the school. Severn teachers who are not members of the VSTA conducted junior room classes, but it was expected that these children would be sent home from school earlier than normal.

Anzac day was celebrated at Dandenong on Tuesday, when the scholars attending the State School and High School assembled in the grounds of the former, where appropriate addresses were given by Rev H R Buntine, Cr Abbott, Cr Groves MLA, Mr Langford (head teacher high school), Rev E Veal, Mr Talbot (head teacher state school) and Pte F Smith (a former scholar at the state school). There was singing by the children and recitations, and the scholars also gave '"Anzac is the toast," and saluted the flag.

The proceedings passed off successfully, and concluded with the National Anthem.

50 years ago 24 April 1969

20 years ago

28 April 2014 Its none of our business but JAYCO chairman Gerry Ryan has made a struggling family's caravan dream come true. Michelle Newland was 19 when she suffered an asthma attack and died in her mother's arms, depriving her brain of oxygen for 10 minutes.

Medicos brought her back to life but by then she had lost the ability to walk, eat, and communicate and was placed in a nursing home. Her family mortgaged their home and cancelled their caravanning holiday to prepare to have Michelle home. More than 10 years after the tragedy, the Dandenong Company last week gave them a caravan.

- Compiled by Dandenong & District Historical Society

OPINION Police under-manned Cam's article (Put up or 'move out', 22 April) highlights a serious problem.

The police are under-manned and overcommitted.

There is little empathy from them, hence the comments ' you should move out'.

They are focused on crime, evidence and priorities, with little attention it seems to community safety.

The corporate structure seems to lack resources to respond and refer problems to an appropriate section of police.

The local station is left to deal with domestic violence, road trauma and all manner of emergencies.

The system should allow for first response and then specialist action.

RR, Dandenong

Committed to veterans Re the article Pokies club strikes back (8 April),

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Sri Lanka bombings hit home

Cricketers mourn loss

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

A Noble Park North cricket club was grieving for a former teammate's unthinkable loss in the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka.

In the days since, Sudesh Kolonne has buried his wife Manik Suriaaratchi and 10-yearold daughter Alexandria after they were killed in the suicide blasts in Negombo.

Mr Kolonne had been outside parking the car at Easter mass when St Sebastian's church exploded and killed scores of worshippers.

He found his mortally wounded daughter and wife on the floor.

In all, eight deadly explosions destroyed hotels, churches and public spaces, killing at least 320 people.

Silverton Cricket Club's Facebook page is flooded with sympathy for the family.

Cricket club vice-president Dean Jones said it was harrowing to think what Mr Kolonne and his family had been through.

"Everyone is devastated for them.

"He made a big impact on the club with his infectious personality.

"He had a smile that lit up the clubrooms."

At the time, daughter Alexandria was just two years old. Her death would strike home for any parent, Mr Jones said.

"It's just so unfair for him and his family.

Mr Jones captain-coached Mr Kolonne in his last two seasons at Silverton in 2010-11 and 2011-12.

"When I was appointed, he was the first person I recruited - for his personality and his talents."

Sudesh Kolonne with wife Manik Suriaaratchi and daughter Alexandria in 2015.

Now the club is determined to honour and support their beloved teammate.

"We want him to know we are here, to do what's best to support him and the Sri Lankan community."

The family had relocated back to Sri Lanka in 2014, where Ms Suriaaratchi operated a successful international business.

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Sri Lankan communities in Melbourne's South East were reeling after suicide bombers killed hundreds in churches and hotels in their homeland on Easter Sunday.

A shocked Tamil community leader Wicki Vikramasingham said victims of a variety of faiths and nationalities succumbed to the blasts.

People were left wondering why it happened, and why churches were the main targets.

He said many Sri Lankans in Melbourne were still awaiting news on the fate of family and friends.

"This is a very bad day - everybody in the world is very unhappy.

"We've suffered enough. The whole nation had suffered economically, physically and spiritually - many lives were lost in civil war and tsunamis.

"We're rebuilding again and then it's happening again."

At one of the targets St Anthony's Shrine in Colombo, worshippers of Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian and Catholic backgrounds would routinely gather for Tuesday and Sunday masses.

In a land still healing from a long civil war, St Anthony's was a place that catered for Sinhalese and Tamil alike. It delivered masses in Sinhalese, Tamil and English for gatherings of up to 1000.

A Hindu in faith, Mr Vikramasingham was a frequent visitor to St Anthony's when in Colombo.

"For the first time, we had been hearing about the bonding and good feeling.

"There was no reason to do this. We all want a united Sri Lanka."

A huge crowd overflowed from the Dhammasarana Buddhist Temple in Keysborough on Monday 22 April, joining in blessings and prayers for the dead and injured.

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Bureks warm our bellies

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Twenty years ago the burek - a popular Bosnian crisp layered pastry filled with piping-hot ricotta cheese, beef and cheese or spinach and cheese - landed at Dandenong Market.

Few had heard of or had sampled the fare when husband-and-wife Nevruz and Mevlida opened Dandy Burek in a small caravan.

The couple had arrived in Australia with little more than a suitcase in 1998, having spent six years in a refugee camp due to the Bosnian wars.

Doubters at the time said the burek wouldn't appeal to the masses. They would now have to eat their words.

These days, Dandy Burek is iconic, operating out of a larger van and serving burek, cevapi and kranskies to a regular line of loyal customers including New Zealanders, Europeans or Asians.

It also brings together diners of Bosnian,

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One from Queensland often picks up two frozen bureks to take home each week.

The couple's children, who were born in a refugee camp, are running a coffee van Froth and a burger/kransky eatery Grilled at the market.

Nevruz, a former fruiterer in Bosnia, is the well-known face at the front of Dandy Burek, while Mevlida handmakes the food behind the scenes.

According to their daughter Elvira, the bu-

reks require two days of patient preparation.

The key to making the thin, crunchy layers of pastry remains a closely-guarded family secret.

"Only three know the recipe - my mother, my sister and myself," Elvira says. "It's made with love."

Served hot and oozing with dense highquality fillings, they certainly warm the belly during a winter's breakfast or lunch.

Their light pastry casings - shaped from dainty fingers to the size of a family pizza - give way in a satisfying crunch.

After 20 years, Dandenong Market feels like home for the family.

"Everyone helps out everyone," Elvira says.

"It's not like competition. Everyone has gone through hard times before - I love it here."

Elvira, with her father Nevruz, celebrate 20 years of Dandy Burek. 192808 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

High-end fashion steps into Little India Couture Mantra by Kiran Lally's Dandenong store officially launched with a fashion runway party on 23 March.

Based at 109 Foster Street, the launch marked the high-end Indian ethnic wear's first step into the South East suburbs.

The launch party consisted of canapes and traditional Indian sweets, as well as a fashion runway.

Each garment presented on the runway was unique and elegant.

The styles and silk fabrics were true to traditional authentic Indian heritage and culture.

Ranging from casual to formal wear, the garments complemented all skin tones.

Greater Dandenong mayor Roz Blades, who

Greater Dandenong mayor Roz Blades and Kiran Lally at the launch.

officially launched the store, was fascinated by the exquisite garments.

Cr Blades took great interest in the high quality of the rich fabrics, exceptional tailoring, and intricate hand embroidery.

Ninety percent of Couture Mantra fabrics are designed from scratch.

The brand specialises in hand made pure silk and silk cotton lining. Breathable and lightweight, silk is the best fibre for all seasons.

All Couture Mantra embroidery patterns and materials are developed and designed by Kiran Lally. Each piece is unique and one of a kind.

Ms Lally is the first mainstream Indian fashion designer in Australia which brought a refreshing modern perspective in the Indian

fashion industry.

She decided to open a store on Foster Street because the strip is the heart and soul of Dandenong's ethnic Indian wear.

"Our clients should have the convenience to shop in more than one store.

"We are the only Indian designer store in Dandenong, in the next block from the street shops opposite to Karachi Pakwan."

Brought up in Australia, Ms Lally nevertheless chose to focus on Indian ethnic wear.

"I was always unable to find good quality products which suited my style in India and Australia.

"I decided to design pieces from scratch and haven't stopped since then."

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His life for others

By Casey Neill

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.

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“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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rivals.

The Liberal Party has installed an eleventhhour candidate in Bruce, just ahead of the declaration of federal election nominations on 24 April.

John MacIsaac, an engineer, will contest the seat held by the ALP's Julian Hill.

Bruce was a marginal seat at the 2016 election, but is now notionally a Labor-safe seat due to a boundary re-distribution.

It no longer covers conservative suburbs such as Glen Waverley and Wheelers Hill but has added an ALP-friendly region of Doveton, Endeavour Hills, Hallam and Narre Warren.

Other Bruce candidates are Tim Boyanton of Fraser Anning's Conservative National Pary, Mubahil Ahmed of the Clive Palmer-led United Australia Party and Rhonda Garad of The Greens.

They are company director George Hua (Liberal), Jin Luan (United Australia Party), Jess Gonsalvez (The Greens), Peter Dorian (Rise Up Australia Party) and Dennis Bilic (Sustainable Australia).

Hotham, a traditional Labor stronghold, has become more marginal due to electoral boundary changes.

In neighbouring seat Hotham, sitting Labor MP and opposition justice and consumer affairs spokesperson Clare O'Neil will face five

Other candidates are Kim Samiotis (The Greens), Ash Puvimonasinghe (Rise Up Australia Party), Bronwyn Currie (Animal Justice Party) and Tony Seals (United Australia Party).

The federal election is on 18 May.

Objections mounting over mosque plans

By Brendan Rees Narre Warren North residents are preparing to fight plans for a mosque proposed for their township.

The Saarban Islamic Trust has submitted plans to Casey Council for a mosque at 365 -367 Belgrave-Hallam Road, Narre Warren North but residents have cited concerns of traffic, and the building impacting their "picturesque township."

The plan consists of a main mosque building featuring an open prayer hall, and an ancillary building which would provide a recreational space, a meeting area and office for the Imam.

It's also proposed to provide 226 car spaces, and cater up to 372 patrons with large numbers expected to gather during Friday afternoon prayer, festivals and special events.

Neighbour Terry Ryan who has lived in the area for more than 20 years, says the mosque was inappropriate and "we'll do anything we can to stop it."

"I just don't want to live next to a volume of block of buildings," he said. "It's also not a building for the locals, it doesn't enhance the foothills, the list goes on and on."

"The next question everybody asks me 'what you would do if it was a Catholic church or a Coles supermarket?' And the answer is it could be a cathedral or a Coles - I don't care, don't want it," he said.

"We bought the property out there for a rural lifestyle."

Mr Ryan also expressed his concern about the hours of prayer operation proposed to start at 4am during summer.

The plans come after Council knocked back

Husband and wife Terry Ryan and Karen Ryan at in their paddock in Narre Warren North, with Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Casey councillor Rosalie Crestani, right. 192837 a previous application to develop a place of worship, on a "number of grounds" and following an objection by VicRoads.

Cr Rosalie Crestani said about 300 people had already objected to the renewed plans with concerns it would be inappropriately placed within in a green wedge semi-rural zone.

Other concerns, she said, were traffic and safety issues, and also the social and cultural impact to an "otherwise quiet and picturesque township at the foothills to the Dandenongs."

"I have conveyed to them that I take all feedback on board and intend to review the material associated with the application as well as the report following the application's planning review," Cr Crestani said.

"I have always listened to Narre Warren North. They know my aim as a primary: their safety."

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Casey city planning and infrastructure Peter Fitchett said public submissions regarding the mosque application were advertised until 18 April and was likely to be reported to a council meeting in June or July for consideration.

The Saarban Islamic Trust has been contacted for comment.

Driver rams police cars A man has been arrested after allegedly ramming two police vehicles in Dandenong early on Friday 19 April.

Police say officers on a routine patrol spotted a "suspect" vehicle at Kirkham Road just before 1am.

Both police cars stopped behind the vehicle.

The vehicle was driven up an apartment block's driveway then reversed at speed into the police cars.

Two officers took evasive action to avoid being struck by the vehicle, police say.

The accused driver continued ramming the police cars multiple times, then drove up the driveway at speed, smashed through a fence and into the side of a house.

The driver fled on foot on Lenaro Street, where he was OC-sprayed and arrested.

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In Isaacs, opposition Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will be against architect Jeremy Hearn of the Liberal Party.

Labor has pledged to help Hallam Senior College cater for the popularity boom in female Aussie Rules.

If it wins government, the ALP will provide $40,000 towards upgraded female-friendly changerooms for the school's AFLW program.

Bruce incumbent MP Julian Hill said the upgrade would allow more young women to play AFLW. "(It is) fostering team work, and improving levels of exercise and fitness needed to assist in the improvement of academic performance."

The $60,000 project would include extra changerooms, showers, toilets and a medical room, as well as extra storage space for equipment.

They would be used each school day, as well as after-hours, for training and games.

The changerooms are hoped to be open in time for the footy season starting March/April 2020.

Principal Gregory McMahon said the current changerooms were too small and limited to accommodate female Aussie-Rules sides of up to 25 players.

"They don't reflect the change in the women's sport.

"We run a very big sports pathway program, including AFL womens for about 40 players.

It's probably the biggest AFLW girls program in the southern-metro area.

"It's booming. For our girls, it's fantastic to be playing a reasonable level of representative footy."

The school set up its human-movement program and Sports Academy to provide pathways and opportunities for students with sporting-career aspirations.

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FOCUS ON … MOTHER'S DAY

Mum can step out in style Armada Dandenong Plaza has teamed up with fashion stylist Jo Blankfield to put together her favourite picks for Mother’s Day 2019. The best part is you can buy all of them locally!

Jo Blankfield is the author of Your Body Your Style.

“This season is all about prints, whether it be plaid or animal print the choice is yours.

Update mum’s wardrobe without breaking the bank with key pieces and accessories that you can mix and match with ease," Jo advised.

Her favourite local buys include: Williams Shoes - Colorado Leopard Print Sneakers $79.95 - great with denim and leather.

Cotton On - Plaid Louisa Tassel Scarf $19.99 - cosy and warm and a great addition to any look.

Colette - Snake Print Tan Eileen Envelope Tote Bag $44.99 - bring together the key season mustard and snake print, this is the perfect piece to complete a classic look.

Suji Kim - Navy Trench $149 - perfect transeasonal piece. The silky fabric allows this gem of a piece to be dressed up or down and will outlast the season, blending well into your spring wardrobe.

Taxi Designs - Rider Jeans $109.95 - jeans are a key in any wardrobe. This particular style is the perfect colour and cut to wear all year round.

Taxi Designs - Gucci Scarf $59.95 - a scarf is a must have for Melbourne winters and this cosy option is not only stylish but warm to boot!

Mueve - Animal Print Metallic Shoes $30 animal print is key this season but can sometimes be a bit much for the more classic dresser. A print shoe is the perfect way to introduce this trend subtly into your wardrobe.

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Colette - Baby Blue Bag $64.99 - matching your bag and your shoes is in the past, introduce a pop of colour to lift any look. This baby blue piece is not too bold but will stand out and make your outfit.

Showcase Jewellers - Swarovski Gold Bee Necklace or Gold Bee Bracelet both $179.

Other local gift ideas include; a Nude by Nature Gift Collection for $99.95 from Priceline, a Readings Cinema gift voucher or an Armada Dandenong Plaza gift card.

Armada Dandenong Plaza will be giving away a Mother’s Day prize pack valued at over $1,000 as part of its popular Facebook Friday Freebies Competition. Look out for a post on Friday 26 April at 6.30pm on the Armada Dandenong Plaza Facebook page.

For more information on how you can win a gift card for Mother’s Day visit: www.armadadandenongplaza.com.au

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The separate formal dining and lounge room is adorned with a limestone fireplace.

Nine foot ceilings provide grandeur throughout while air conditioning in the rumpus room and ducted heating provide comfort all year round.

Entertaining is easy with a large rumpus room, outside spa and an outside patio area complete with wood fired pizza oven.

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Continue through to the updated kitchen finished in a timeless white colour palette and featuring a gas cooktop, oven and grill, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, plenty of additional cupboard storage space and an adjoining meals area.

Also on offer in this family find are three bedrooms with built-in robes, a central bathroom, separate WC and laundry.

Alfresco dining under the rear pergola and storage via two sheds form the outdoor essentials, while the minimalist gardens offer easy to care for surrounds, perfect for tenants and busy families.

Car parking is ample with a single carport adjoining the home and a long driveway for additional off-street parking.

The home is opposite Chandler Park Primary School and within walking distance to Keysborough Secondary College, Frederick Wachter Reserve, Parkmore Shopping Centre and bus transport. It also offers easy access to both the Dandenong Bypass and Eastlink plus only minutes to Tatterson Park, Springers Leisure Centre, Yarraman Train Station and the fantastic amenities of Dandenong CBD. ●

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Stocking up for Ramadan Dates, bottled water from Mecca, electronic clocks, plain clothing and lipstick are in demand in the lead-up to Ramadan 2019.

Muslims start observing the holy month of fasting from 5 May. Abdullah Tamuryani, store manager at Modesty Collection, said the requests come thick-and-fast about a week prior to Ramadan.

The most popular item are dates, Zam Zam water from Mecca and an Azan clock that can be pre-set for prayer time.

Other items that are often requested are plain prayer clothing, religious books and Middle Eastern perfumes and incense.

The store, which is at Armada Dandenong Plaza, also stocks Halal-safe make-up including lipstick, face powder and mascara.

Dandenong Grocery Market store manager Sara Hamid said customers sought specific foods up to 10 days before Ramadan.

"As a retailer there are certain things you have to have in stock prior to Ramadan such as dates, pita bread, refrigerated dips such as hummus, a variety of yoghurt, rice, cans of chickpeas and foul - a high fibre bean."

At Armada Dandenong Plaza, a large number of retailers offer Halal-safe food and products, including A La Turko, Chunky Charlies, Donut King, Dragon Pho, Fresh & Tasty, Green Village, Halal Butcher, Ivan's Deli, Nandos, Roshni's Indian Delights, Sandwich Chefs,

Waleed, at the Modesty Collection store, with a prayer clock and Zam Zam water. 192617 Schnitz, Sweet Day, Theobroma, Tunzafun/ Baskin Robbins and Woolworths.

The plaza's centre manager Mark Tannahill

said Ramadan was one of the most significant calendar events celebrated by the centre's retailers and customers.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS "We are pleased to be able to offer our customers with a wide range of items for their Ramadan observance."

WHAT’S ON tend the class.

Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Avenue, Springvale. Tuesdays during school terms, 12.30pm to 2.30pm. $3 per class. No bookings required. Call 9548 3972 for more information.

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VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education for Women. It supports The Smith Family's Learning for Life Program. New members and guests welcome. Bookings essential.

Tuesday 7 May, 7pm at Dandenong RSL, 4450 Clow Street. Details: 9795 1222.

Check out chess The Dandenong Chess club welcomes players of all ages, from novices to grand masters.

16 Balmoral Avenue, Dandenong. Wednesdays, 7pm. Call Paul on 0406 786 242 for more information.

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Book Club Join The Open Door Book Club as we discuss our current book Force of Nature by Jane Harper over a cuppa. It is a great opportunity to open up to genres you may not have read before, and make new friends along the way.

2 May 11am-12noon at 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Details: 9791 8664 or Theopendoor@ssjg.org.au. Suggested donation: gold coin.

Help is at hand Free meals, showers and laundry services are available.

Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 34 Oak Avenue, Doveton. Tuesdays, 6pm to 8pm.

Call 9791 1449 for more information.

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500 card game workshop Five Hundred is a popular card game in which the object is to make bids and take tricks. Learn how to win by being the first player to score 500.

Challenge your mind and make new friends.

2 May, 1.30-2.30pm at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. A gold coin donation is welcome.

Details: Trish or Jo, 9791 8664 or Theopendoor@ssjg.org.au.

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Gift stall The Hallam unit of Red Cross will be holding a stall with gifts suitable for Mothers Day. Such as homemade spreads, cakes, knitted baby cloths as well as bric-a-brac and plants. We have great prizes to be won in our Raffle which will be drawn 1.30pm. Proceeds to Red Cross Calling appeal.

Friday 10 May 9am-2pm at the Autumn Place shopping centre, Doveton. Details: Betty, 9774 0194.

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Creative workshops Learn life-drawing, fun dance, still-life and other arts and crafts at a range of autumn arts workshops offered by City of Greater Dandenong.

Details: http://www.greaterdandenong.com/ creativeclasses or The Drum on 8571 1666.

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New skills A computing beginners course and an English conversation class are set to begin at Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Avenue.

The English classes are a fun, educational program with a fully-qualified English teacher - students can attend with their children.

The computer classes run for eight weeks from Tuesday 30 April 9:30am-12:15pm. The English classes start 29 April 12:45-2:45pm.

Bookings: 9703 1688.

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Fun for retirees

Film-making workshops Are you an aspiring film maker who is keen to learn more about film production?

Be a part of Greater Dandenong Council's inaugural Short Cuts Film Production Program.

The seven-week mentorship course in June and July is designed for young people aged 15 to 25, who live, work or study in the City of Greater Dandenong.

The films created will premiere as part of Shorter Cuts 2019 program in October.

Details: hanann.aldaqqa@cgd.vic.gov.au or 8571 5147.

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memory lane, with great songs from the 20th century. Conducted by Dr Jonathon Welch AM and accompanied by Jodie Lockyer. Includes afternoon tea.

Saturday May 11 3pm at The Amazing Grace, 150-156 South Gippsland Highway Cranbourne. $30 adult/ $25 concession/ $20 under-18s / $85 family. Bookings: Paulien 0412 741 195 or maritimes.1@hotmail.com

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Volunteers needed New volunteers are welcome at The Bridge disability service in Cranbourne, Berwick, Narre Warren and Dandenong. They support staff and adult participants in fun activities one day a week or fortnight.

Details: Margaret, 8710 8520 or MCampion@ thebridgeinc.org.au.

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Dance for all ages The Aussie Rhythm & Jazz Association presents a music and dance event with the Matrix dance band. All ages are welcome to enjoy an evening of rock and roll, reggae, pop, jazz, Latin and waltzes. Food on sale. Dress code is smart casual, BYO drinks and dancing shoes.

- 18 May at Keysborough Seniors Club, 352 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. $15 members, $20 non-members, $10 children 6-12 years. Details: Brian David, 8759 0747 or 0421 983 862, or Lew Geer on 9558 1898 or 0437 950 550.

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Al-Anon Family Groups.

This group offers help and support to family

and friends of problem drinkers. Meetings are weekly at Endeavour Hills, Dandenong, Springvale and Dandenong North.

Mondays from 10am at the Andrews Centre, corner Hanna Drive and Heatherton Road .

Endeavour Hills, Wednesdays from 8.15pm at Seminar room 2 at Dandenong Hospital, David Street, Fridays from 10.30am at Springvale Church of Christ, corner Buckingham and Windsor avenues and Saturdays at St Gerard's Community Centre, 71 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North.

Details: 1300 252 666 or visit www.al-anon. org.au

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The Waverley Gardens Combined Probus Club is seeking new members from the Dandenong North, Noble Park and Springvale North areas.

Members meet for coffee and a guest speaker from 9.45am to noon on the last Tuesday of the month, and for other activities.

Vegas Club, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre, corner Jacksons and Police roads, Mulgrave. Call 9560 6046 or 9801 4049 for more information.

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Learn everyday English This free conversational English class is ideal for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.

Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 34 Oak Avenue, Doveton. Tuesdays, 10am to noon. Call 9791 1449 for more information.

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Finding friendship

A weekly two-course lunch is provided by Hampton Park United Church, with the support of City of Casey. All welcome.

- Thursdays, 12noon at 1 Coral Drive Hampton Park. Details: 9799 7994

The Burmese Women's Alliance Friendship Group meets every Thursday to socialise and make new friends.

The meetings involve mentoring, cancer screening workshops, and fabric painting.

Noble Park Community Centre, Memorial Drive, Noble Park. Thursdays during school terms, noon to 2pm. New members are welcome. A $2 donation applies to fabric painting. Call Chaw on 0432 021 888 or the Noble Park Community Centre on 9547 5801 for more information.

Playgroup

Family fun at the library

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Free community lunch

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A Friday morning playgroup is held at Hampton Park Uniting Church. Includes morning tea.

Fridays, 9.30am-11.30am (during school terms) at 1 Coral Drive Hampton Park. $3 child, $5 family. Details: 9799 7994

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Learn to sew Men and women can learn to use a sewing machine to insert zips, cut patterns and how to hem.

Free childcare is available for parents who at-

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Children and their carers can enjoy Lego, chess, puzzles and games.

Playing games together can improve literacy, numeracy, spatial awareness, socially appropriate behaviour and fair play.

This event is free and no booking is required.

Springvale Library, 411 Springvale Road, Springvale. Saturdays during school terms, 11am. Call 1300 630 920 for more information.

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Football result overturned

Miriam’s marvellous performance

By Nick Creely In a stunning development in the Southern Football League, the result from a Round 2 clash between Lyndhurst and Moorabbin has been officially overturned after much controversy over the final scoreline.

After the Lightning and Kangaroos clashed on Saturday 13 April in Southern's Division 4 Seniors grade, the match was officially deemed a one-point victory to Moorabbin, 10.9 (69) to 10.8 (68).

However, under by-law 26.1 in Southern's By-Laws, which states that "A player, member club, league registered umpire, director of umpiring, league official or a board member, may lodge a written complaint/protest with the CEO concerning any act or matter", Lyndhurst submitted a protest to the league after it was adamant it had actually won the game by nine points, a stunning 10-point difference.

After an extensive investigation that looked into the match videos, timekeepers, goal umpiring and other related factors, the league has confirmed that the final score was in fact Lyndhurst 10.8 (68) to Moorabbin 9.5 (59), and in a statement on the league website said that full points will now be awarded to the Lightning.

"It was established that each club had a timekeeper present for the duration of the game and we are satisfied that both clubs had an official looking over the timing of the match and therefore determine that the timings did not have an influence on the game, however the scoreboard did, which was also controlled from the timekeepers box," the league said.

"Each timekeeper kept separate cards that had the same mistakes. It is also apparent that the goal umpires did not perform their duty in the correct manner.

"After taking all this into consideration, it is clear that Lyndhurst won the game and we have awarded the game to Lyndhurst un-

By Mick Floyd

Lyndhurst has had a recent result overturned. der protest and the scores and ladder will be changed to reflect the above result."

Full Scores: Quarter Time: Lyndhurst 5.1.31 v Moorabbin 4.0.24 Half Time: Lyndhurst 7.2.44 v Moorabbin 5.1.31 Three Quarter Time: Lyndhurst 8.4.52 v Moorabbin 7.3.45 Final Score: Lyndhurst 10.8.68 defeated Moorabbin 9.5.59

Miriam brilliantly won the inaugural running of the $14,500 ANZAC Appeal Cup at Sandown Park last Wednesday, 24 April.

The $3.70 second favourite was perfectly drawn in Box 1 and the inside draw proved pivotal as she was able to hold her position on the rail as the speed dogs drawn on her outer crossed to the rail through the first turn.

Settling in an ideal position one back on the fence, Miriam took advantage as leaders Shanlyn Georgie and Courting rolled away from the fence down the back straight, railing through to take the lead and power to a 1.75 length victory in a slick 29.43.

The win was her 10th career victory and first since resuming from a three-month break, and trainer Bill McMahon couldn't have been happier.

"It was a super run, a really super run," he said.

"I'm really happy with her and how's she's going at the present time and just hope it can keep going."

The $10,000 winner's cheque was the biggest of Miriam's career, however the cause for

which the race was run - the ANZAC Appeal made the win all the more special, especially with members of McMahon's family serving in the defence forces.

"My eldest son is in the army. He's based in Adelaide so it means a lot to win a race like this for him.

"My great grand-father was in the First and Second World Wars too, so to win a race with this prestige is pretty special."

In running the inaugural ANZAC Appeal Cup, the club paid tribute to Brian Dunne from Noble Park RSL together with Vice President, Ray McCarthy. It was their support of the concept that got the event off the ground and the club hopes will become a great tradition.

A solemn ANZAC service took place prior to the running of the Cup with Bugler John Mansfield performing 'The Last Post', the ANZAC Ode was recited and a minute's silence to recognise the men and women who have given so much in the services for the nation.

In keeping with the ANZAC tradition, games of Two-Up were played during the evening for funny money and were greatly enjoyed by the patrons.

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