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Out in the cold By Cam Lucadou-Wells
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As winter tightens its grip, Greater Dandenong mayor Roz Blades has urged food donations for stretched charities that report a homeless and foodless "crisis". "There's a crisis, there's a need and Council needs to be made aware of it," Cr Blades told a council meeting on 24 June. "We need (donations) all year round. It used to be an occasional food drive and that would get us by. "If anyone can help us out with food, we'd be very grateful." The volunteer-run Springvale Benevolent Society, which delivers goods, vouchers and blankets across the municipality, was running short of food relief. The Springvale-based charity Friends of Refugees faces a massive weekly demand for about 700 kilograms of food. Homelessness agency WAYSS reports an 11 per cent rise in demand, supporting nearly 5000 people across the South East in 2018-19. WAYSS chief executive Elizabeth Thomas said often they helped families in private rentals who lived week-to-week on wages and benefits and then fell on hard times. "They could then lose their job, experience family breakdown, the car needs repairing or they require a new fridge, and they are unable to pay their rent. "It could be their first time they are faced with homelessness. It's traumatic for them, particularly if children and pets are involved." Ms Thomas said many were being "squeezed out" of the private rental market, on top of rising living costs. Extensive public housing waiting lists and demand for social housing outstripped supply, she said. "There are many people living with friends and family, staying in motels, caravan parks or
Joe Rechichi, facing an emptying food-relief pantry at Springvale Benevolent Society. 194969 sleeping in their cars in our community." Cr Blades told Star News of the simple need for embattled families to feed kids their breakfast. There was also a growing list of working people living in cars as well as asylum seekers being cut from government income. "There's an assumption that people are unemployed who are living in a car. But it also includes people who are employed," Cr Blades said. "They don't earn enough." Cr Blades suggested pull-ring cans of tuna, soup, fruit and spaghetti, hand wipes and plastic utensils for those who are homeless.
Staples such as sugar, tea, coffee and flour were needed for stricken residents. Clothes, gloves, pillows and blankets were also required. Springvale Benevolent Society president Joe Rechichi said new clients were coming in "every second day" - adding to a list of around 90 singles and families helped each month. Up to 20 of them were homeless. "There's not enough public housing. I see rooming houses with up to eight people in them, each paying $180 a week rent. "If they're on Newstart, they are left with about $30 a week for food or utilities."
Picture: GARY SISSONS He recently paid a visit to a household of three women, all who had lost their jobs and had no food. The Springvale Benevolent Society, wholly volunteer-run and without State or Federal funding, will help anyone - without any need for a referral, Mr Rechichi said. "I always admire those people who have the courage to pic up their phone and say 'can you help me?' "We put food in their tummy." To donate food, clothes, blankets and other items to the Springvale Benevolent Society, call Joe Rechichi on 0409 249 881.
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Green light for F45 gym By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Dandenong gym has been given approval by Greater Dandenong Council to expand into Noble Park, despite several neighbours’ objections. F45 gym is permitted to set up next to a place-of-worship and a vacant retail space at a commercial strip at 405A Princes Highway. It will adjoin a residential area at the rear. Councillor Zaynoun Melham said the “two entrepreneurial young guys” behind the gym were creating local employment and healthy activity.
The gym, which also operates in Walker Street Dandenong, had already signed up 100 members in Noble Park, he said. Cr Sean O’Reilly said the gym would tightly control visitor numbers with a pre-booking system and 15-minute gaps between sessions. A maximum of 27 patrons and two staff are
allowed on site at the one time. “It’s not a gym you can just show up and they’ll have a whole plethora of parking issues,” Cr O'Reilly said. The council had received three objections from a nearby business, a resident and the owner of a vacant lot. They were concerned about extra traffic and noise generated by the gym from 5.15am8am and 5.30pm-7.15pm on weekdays. In response to concerns, opening hours were restricted to 7am-noon only on weekends.
City planning director Jody Bosman told a council meeting on 24 June that a concern about the impact on the “letability” of a neighbour’s site was not a planning consideration. A council report found the facility provided a “net benefit” to the wider region without “unacceptable” noise, traffic or congestion. “The traffic impact assessment submitted with the application demonstrates and provides evidence that parking spaces available on the Princes Highway service road and wider road network is sufficient to cater for the use.”
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Natalie Klafuric, Bettina McKeown from Dulux and Croatian Catholic Centre member Kristina Butroac. 194976
Million-dollar donors restore Springvale hub By Cam Lucadou-Wells A million-dollar-plus act of generosity from local businesses has helped restore a Springvale community centre to its former glory. Croatian Catholic Centre members had decided to resurrect the sadly rundown building, showing all 40 years of age. Their cultural home lacked the basics of heating and cooling, or even a functioning stove, oven and dishwasher. Its toilets, floors and lights groaned with 40 years of age. Amazingly, thirteen local businesses dug deep.
Between them, their donated work and materials has delivered a project worth $1.5 million, says centre spokesperson Natalie Klafuric. It includes $450,000 contributed equally by the State Government and the centre to update the bathrooms, kitchen, heating and cooling, flooring and lights. "Originally it started as a small project," Ms Klafuric said. "With all these businesses help, we have been able to not only renovate inside but give a cosmetic lift to the outside. "Our small hall is now an up-to-date mod-
ern building." Dulux Australia alone has donated labour, vinyl plaster materials as well as rendering for the entire cream-and-red brick building - a generous act worth about $350,000, Ms Klafuric said. Boral Plaster, WK Quantum Quartz, The Benchtop Factory, Time Plumbing, Stilcon, Mitre 10 Chelsea, G & P Electrical, Citywide Brick & Block and Clipsal Australia all provided free materials, installation or labour. Beaumont Tiles and Carpet Call also offered heavily-discounted materials. "It made me feel as though there are so
many good people out there," Ms Klafuric said. "People are happy to give you a hand if you're trying to achieve something." The centre is home to hundreds. It hosts dance nights, movies, folklore groups, billiards, lawn bowls, family picnics, seniors aerobics and lunches, Croatian language class, a prayer group and a womens group. Ms Klafuric said the group was seeking help to build a childrens playground. "Our goal is to make this place feel like home again for many Croatians and Australians with Croatian heritage."
Living like Kings for 60 happy years of marriage At a local church youth group in 1955, 16-yearold Pat met her future husband Albert King. Before that point, the teenagers didn't realise they lived in the same street. On 18 June, Mr and Mrs King celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a cake and sit-down morning tea with friends at Springvale Senior Citizen's Multicultural Club. When they married, they lived as a couple in Clayton while their home in Springvale was being built. It's the same home they live in today. 2 STAR JOURNAL
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Mr and Mrs King have two children Jan and Helen. They are members at the multicultural senior citizens club at The Crescent, Springvale which holds activities every Tuesday 9am3.15pm.
Pat and Albert King celebrated their anniversary at Springvale Senior Citizen's Multicultural Club on 18 June. 194528 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Landfill reaching the tipping point By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong may be the site of a wasteto-energy combustion plant as a solution to a mounting landfill crisis. South East Melbourne’s only landfill tip SUEZ Hallam - is set to be filled within a decade, well ahead of its scheduled closure in 2040. No other landfill sites have yet been identified for the South East, and according to a council report on 24 June - “landfill is a last resort”. Greater Dandenong is investigating being part of a 15-council company seeking to procure advanced waste processing in the South East - subject to legal and financial risks to the council. The most likely option is a combustion plant with some of the waste converted into energy. It would save roughly $23 a tonne on dumping waste in landfill - between $11 and $17 million a year. Other options include a more costly combustion plus mechanical biological treatment - which would separate recyclable and organic materials. It would cost roughly the same as dumping in landfill, according to a council report. “Based on market interest a combustion
solution is most likely,” Greater Dandenong’s metro waste and resource recovery group delegate Cr Matthew Kirwan said. Dandenong South was shaping as the most likely location, he said. “It won’t necessarily be in Dandenong South but given its industrial zoning it has been identified by the State Government for a number of years as a likely location for future resource and recovery operations.” Cr Kirwan said the status quo couldn’t continue due to greenhouse gas emissions, odours, vermin and the contamination of water caused by landfill. He supported the start of the procurement process, if only to answer his questions about the touted environmental benefits of a wasteto-energy plant. Emissions levels were unknown until the amounts of plastic, paper and wood fed into the plant were accurately profiled, he said. He also questioned whether such plants actually reduced greenhouse gases. “Some argue that carbon dioxide produced by burning biomass like paper and wood shouldn’t be included when calculating greenhouse gas emissions from incineration, because those emissions would have occurred anyway in the natural environment. “But left to decompose naturally, those
emissions would likely occur over many decades, not several hours.” He also said there was a risk that wasteto-energy plants may reduce recycling rates though Greater Dandenong has stated it won’t compromise its aims of increasing recycling. In its report, the council states that the best response is for advanced waste processing, along with waste reduction and better recycling of organic and co-mingled waste. “It achieves a high diversion of waste from landfill and increased recovery of resources, without undermining current recycling practices.” According to a council report, 15 councils in the South East are expected to send about 500,000 annual tonnes of waste to landfill by 2021. Without intervention, that is projected to increase by 2 per cent a year. Cr Sean O’Reilly said waste and recycling were the biggest issues facing councils. “The game has changed. “When I was first elected in 2012, Council was making quite a bit of money on recyclables. “Now they don’t want recyclables because the raw materials are cheaper. “If we do nothing the issues and the piles of waste will become mountainous.”
Recycling can’t go up in flames By Cam Lucadou-Wells Dandenong South recycler Ward Petherbridge says recycling and advanced waste processing are both vital parts of the landfill-crisis solution. Greater Dandenong is exploring the procurement of a waste-to-energy combustion facility, in response to the likely closure of SUEZ Hallam tip by 2028. “Currently a large amount of waste is being transported day and night, through the tunnel and over the West Gate to the mega tips in Ravenhall and Wollert,” Mr Petherbridge said. “This is not a sustainable long-term option. “The volumes will be too great and the roads are already congested enough.” The director of Smart Recycling visited combustion plants in China as part of a Greater Dandenong Council delegation several years ago. His preferred solution is a high-tech combustion plant with mechanical biological treatment to sort recyclable and organic waste. “This is a more expensive option and I suspect as with most countries, the cheapest and easiest option of straight combustion with energy recovery will be employed.
Ward Petherbridge, with Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams, near a pile of recycled bricks in the Smart Recycling yard. 191904 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “There are small amounts of pollution produced, but the vast majority is captured within the emissions control system.” Mr Petherbridge said waste-to-energy was not a threat to recycling. “It will always be more expensive to dis-
pose of waste at a combustion facility, so the economics alone should protect ‘viable’ recycling.” However, he expected ‘unviable’ low-grade mixed plastic would be diverted into the combustion plant instead of recycling - until companies invested in washing and granulating facilities. “It is vitally important that recycling is given priority over combustion. “Measures may need to be taken by Government to ensure the less viable areas of recycling such as plastic recycling is assisted to increase available processing.” Reducing waste at the source was the best way forward, followed by re-use, then recycling and then recovery through waste-to-energy plants, Mr Petherbridge said. The worst solution was to continue with landfill. “It is simply burying the problem for future generations to have to deal with. “Also landfills produce large amounts of methane, which is 24 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. “Ironically, by combusting the waste and controlling the emissions, I think this is the choice of lesser evils.”
Commuter robbed at Sandown Park A commuter walking home from Sandown Park railway station has been grabbed and robbed by two males. The 23-year-old man was grabbed from behind on Lawn Road, Noble Park about 9.30pm on Sunday 16 June. Under demands from the robbers, he handed over his i-Phone XS and wallet. The robbers, described as African appearance, then left on foot. One of the offenders was described as wearing a hooded jumper with a woollen or sheepskin lining in the hood. Victoria Police's Canine Unit investigated the scene but no arrests were made. Any information to Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Armed robbers prey on teen Two male youths have threatened a 16-yearold boy with a hammer and knife during a robbery in central Dandenong about 11am on Friday 14 June. During the armed robbery in Boyd Lane, the boy obeyed demands to hand over his jacket and shoes. He was not injured. The robbers were described as Islander in appearance and about 170 centimetres. One of them wore a white shirt and a scarf around his neck. The other had a white cap and black Puma shoes. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Man flees armed robbers A man has escaped from would-be armed robbers in central Dandenong just after midnight on Monday 24 June. The 39-year-old was grabbed from behind by a group of four males as he walked along Stud Road near the Bruce Street intersection about 12.25am. One of the robbers tried to take the man's phone from his hand. The man ran away, and was chased by two of the robbers. He was felled by being pushed to the back. At this point, he noticed one of the attackers holding a knife while trying to stop him from fleeing. The man managed to escape without injury, seeking refuge at a 7-11 petrol station at the corner of Clow Street and Stud Road. The robbers were described as African appearance. Any information to Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Sports sedan torched A Commodore sports sedan destroyed by fire has been found outside the National Water Sports Centre in Bangholme. The car fire was reported about 1.40am on Saturday 22 June on the corner of River End and Mcmahens roads. A fuel can was found by police on the front seat of the blue 2015 Holden VF Commodore SS sedan. The vehicle was significantly damaged, police say. Any information to Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487 or Crime Stoppers on crimestoppersvic.com.au or 1800 333 000.
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deliver an address in the church grounds to help in the liquidation of the heavy debt.
100 years ago 3 July 1919 Roman Catholic News
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Great improvements have been effected during the past six months, at St Mary's Presbytery Dandenong. The old building, which was built in 1885, has been thoroughly renovated, and refurnished, making it one of the most comfortable and commodious presbyteries in the archdiocese. To celebrate the signing of Peace, a general communion of all the men of the parish of Dandenong will take place at the 9'O' Clock Mass on Sunday next, with the ladies providing breakfast, at which His Grace Dr Mannix has graciously consented to be present. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock the Archbishop will solemnly bless the renovated presbytery, and afterwards
1 July 1969 Dr Hart retires to 'part time' Dr Douglas (Ian) Hart who has had 42 years association with a Dandenong practice, stepped down into "part" retirement yesterday. Dr Hart retains much of the true characteristics of the revered "family doctor" as he has often attended three generations (mother, daughter, and daughter's baby) and his patients regard him as a true counsellor and friend. He, Dr Oldham and Sir Gilbert Boileau are three of the stalwarts of medicos in Dandenong and they have watched great changes and progress in their own field over almost 50 years. Dr Hart joined Dr Oldham at Murray House in 1930 and In 1932 married
Miss Dorothy Langley, the daughter of the local Doctor Dr Langley. Dr Hart has watched with pride the progress of "his Dandenong," saying "This is my town Dandenong, its people have been good to me. "
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New train services on the Dandenong rail line will bring traffic to a standstill a Greater Dandenong councillor fears. "It'll probably be quicker to walk ," Cr Roz Blades said last week. From 27 July the Dandenong line will now see trains every 10 minutes in off peak periods and every three to four minutes during peak. "Its sound good when you first hear it," Cr Blades said. "I don't know how anybody's going to get around Greater Dandenong with trains at that capacity. "Last week I waited for seven trains at the Heatherton Roads crossing.
Shopping strips in Greater Dandenong will be buzzing with cafe society under a new local law which lifts restrictions on outdoor seating. The Mayor, Councillor Naim Melhem said the previous law, which restricted cafes and retail outlets to one table only, had been replaced. "The new law will mean that people will be able to have as many outdoor tables and chairs as they can comfortably fit out the front of their restaurant or shop." he said. "The modern age society
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Students look after basin By Ashleigh Barraclough A group of students from Gleneagles Secondary College are fighting to protect the MurrayDarling Basin at the YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament. Year 10 and 11 students Angela Kavedzic, Jess Fitzgerald, Luke Gablek, Josh Davis, Fergus Thomson and Brayden Dopper will debate their Bill about the Murray-Darling Basin in the chambers of Parliament House in the first week of July. The management of the Murray-Darling Basin, which runs through Victoria, New South Wales, ACT, Queensland and South Australia, has attracted widespread criticism from scientists and environmentalists. Over the summer of 2018 and 2019, three mass fish kills occurred in the Murray-Darling near Menindee due to poor water quality.
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Gleneagles College's youth parliamentary team Luke Gablek, Jess Fitzgerald, Fergus Thomson, Brayden Dopper, Josh Davis and Angela Kavedzic. The team was struck by the lack of action from the State Government and the MurrayDarling Basin Authority.
"It got to us that something that massive could happen without warning or blame. It really puzzled us. It drove us to think if we've identified problems, what can we do to solve them, or at least improve them?" Mr Davis said. The students are proposing a Victorian Royal Commission into the mismanagement of the Basin, and are advocating for the creation of a state government body to manage and protect the Basin. The Bill also proposes creating education programs for primary and secondary school students on Victorian ecology and the Basin. "We're going to be able to educate the younger generations who are moving up into politics to understand why this is important and why it's a problem they need to work on to solve," Ms Fitzgerald said. The Gleneagles students' determination to
protect the Basin, which native species and people depend on, shows young Australians are greatly concerned about the state of the environment. "Young people are active and engaged, not just in social issues, which are extremely important, but also in environmental and ecological issues of this state," Mr Davis said. YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament is a program designed to give young Victorians a chance to be heard at the highest levels of state government. Since 1987, more than 30 Youth Parliament Bills have gone on to become Victorian legislation. YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament sits on the 1st, 2nd and 4th of July. Ashleigh Barraclough is a member of the YMCA Youth Press Gallery.
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Residents seek rate help By Cam Lucadou-Wells About 30 residents a year are receiving rates relief under Greater Dandenong’s hardship policy. Over the past three financial years, the council waived about $8000 in residential rates - an average of about $270 per successful applicant. The maximum waiver is set at $500 - unless there are “exceptional circumstances”. That cap is about 36 per cent of the median residential rates and charges bill in 2019-20 about $1400. Greater Dandenong corporate services director Mick Jaensch said the council put in place “numerous” payment plans for ratepay-
ers in financial difficulties. “(We) encourage any resident experiencing issues with paying their rates to contact Council and discuss the matter. “Where financial hardship is deemed to be extreme Council will consider waiving a portion of the rates for one financial year. “In these cases Council encourages residents to seek assistance via financial counselling which frequently can be accessed for free.” The hardship policy came under hot debate as it was re-adopted by the council on 24 June. Cr Tim Dark opposed the “band-aid” policy for covering up the issue of “jacked-up” rates that targeted employers and pushed “more and more people below the poverty line”.
“It’s a band-aid on a serious sore that has to be fixed”, Cr Dark said. In defence of the policy, Cr Angela Long said it would particularly assist Springvale pensioners whose property value - and hence rates bills - had soared “astronomically”. “They have lived there for 50 years. They can’t pay the rates but they don’t want to move.” Cr Sean O’Reilly said some councillors talked up the need to reduce rates but were silent on how to slash expenditure. “When you look at the facts we do have the lowest residential rates in Victoria.” Cr Matthew Kirwan said Greater Dandenong had a challenging task of setting “reasonable” rates while requiring more community services
and infrastructure than other councils. He said Cr Dark’s objection was “illogical”. “If we supported his concerns (and opposed the hardship policy), it would make matters worse.” Under the hardship policy, residents can also apply for a waiver on interest on late payments. Pensioners or unemployed residents who have been assessed as experiencing “severe financial hardship” by a financial counsellor may eligible for a payment deferral. Businesses can apply for a payment deferral of up to two years. In 2019-20, rates rose by the State Government-imposed cap of 2.5 per cent.
Walk for a better shelter Cold weather has never stopped your dog wanting a walk. The upcoming Winter Dog Walk invites a parade of dressed-up dogs for a morning stroll along the Dandenong Creek trail on 28 July. The walk is a fund-raiser for the Australian Animal Protection Society, which is building a bigger shelter on Perry Road Keysborough. Funds and donations will also help care, feed and treat hundreds of abandoned, lost and orphaned animals. The walk starts at the AAPS temporary shelter on Bangholme Road, Dandenong South and finishes at the future shelter site in Keysborough. Walkers can opt for either 2 km or 4 km trips. Prizes are offered for best-dressed dogs, best dog tricks and other categories. The event includes a vegan sausage sizzle, shelter tours and op shop sale. It is held on
Sunday 28 July, 11am-3pm. Details: 9798 8415 or aaps.org.au/events
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The low-key entrance to Drug Court House in Dandenong. 194791 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A spokesperson said it expanded the Drug Court to Melbourne in 2017 because "an effective and fair justice system requires a multifaceted approach". "Victoria already spends more on specialists courts, like the Drug Court and the Koori Court, than any other state in Australia. "We'll continue working with the judiciary and legal fraternity to ensure that individuals' offending is addressed." The drug court offers drug treatment orders of up to two years to hardened criminals in lieu of serving time in jail. Offenders are given thrice-weekly drug tests as well as housing, employment services, rehab and counselling in a bid to address the drug addiction fueling their criminality.
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The evidence is clear - that "therapeutic" justice works and should be expanded, according to Victoria Legal Aid (VLA). An independent evaluation of the "therapeutic-based" Dandenong Drug Court, recently featured in Star News, has found it's more cost-effective and delivers lower re-offending rates than prison. Despite also expanding to Melbourne Magistrates' Court, the Dandenong branch is at its capacity of 60 participants - with a threemonth waiting list. VLA therapeutic courts managing lawyer Amanda Carter said such courts addressed the "over-representation" of people with mental health, substance dependence and related issues in the justice system. "People with issues like these who come into contact with the justice system must have access to community-based therapeutic programs which support them to recover." "There is clear evidence that therapeutic responses to criminal offending are effective and should be expanded statewide." "Given the evident success of these programs, it makes sense to expand access wherever it is needed, and for governments to appropriately fund them." The State Government has made no indication of further expanding the Drug Court - which includes extra funding for Victoria Police, Corrections Victoria, Victoria Legal Aid and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
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The leader of the dance By Cam Lucadou-Wells For 18 years, Granddad Gardiner bestowed a great gift to an Aboriginal dance group of children. From 1992, he founded and led the Bunjil Aboriginal Culture and Dance Club (ACDC) of Wurundjeri and other Nations. The Dandenong-based group staged more than 250 performances. As they danced, the children proudly promoted Aboriginal culture and spirituality. Now Granddad is 90, legally blind and lives in Springvale. And those memories, embodied in props, costumes and artefacts, are on exhibition at Heritage Hill in Dandenong until 12 July. It all started with a letter from the then-VFL. It was sent out to schools to form a group of Aboriginal dancers for Grand Final half-time entertainment. "They had tried overseas singers from the USA, and they just turned up pissed," he laughs. "It had looked like they couldn't pick a winner." Granddad led them through just four rehearsals at the MCG before the big day in September. It took "a lot of logistics" to keep the excited kids "contained". "They wanted to run all over the place," Granddad said. "But that went well. And after the finals, that set us going. "I could see the potential - it was there, no worries." The group practised every second Sunday at the community rooms at Dandenong and District Aboriginal Co-operative. Gradually the dancers shed their natural shyness. "It was about expressing themselves - which wasn't really an Aboriginal trait," Granddad says.
Granddad Gardiner with one of the Bunjil ACDC hand-painted costumes. 192284 "They're not really extroverts. That's until they get the confidence - and then look out." They experienced some heady times, such as fronting the inaugural concert at Drum Theatre in 2006. The group met a politically-minded Michael Jackson in his Melbourne luxury hotel who talked at length about theirs and AfricanAmericans' plights. They also rubbed shoulders with Bunjil ACDC patron John Landy - an athletic great who was then Victorian Governor. But in 2010, after 250 group performances, Granddad had to give it away. He was finding it difficult to drive the 11-seater tour bus due to
his declining sight. "It blew a head gasket, and then 12 months later it did the same thing. "That helped me make the decision to stop." Since then, the bus has remained on bricks in Granddad's driveway. Granddad has had to fight doubters about the veracity of his heritage. He understands that his mother Catherine Boyd Murray (also known as Beryl Gardiner) was adopted out in Prahran, soon after she was born in Beechworth in 1891. She was believed to have been fathered by an Aboriginal tracker in the area.
Picture: GARY SISSONS Catherine's scandalised mother Lateisha Murray had been forced to give the baby up or else be ostracised from her husband Patrick and family. "I've been carrying my mum's blood since I was born," Granddad says. "This gives me a chance to reply to those who say my mum wasn't Aboriginal." Granddad hopes to find a place where the Bunjil ACDC group's artefacts can be permanently displayed. When they're taken down from Heritage Hill, they will be stowed in his Springvale home garage. The exhibition is at Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens until 12 July.
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With the school holidays nearly upon us, it’s time to start planning activities and outings that will keep the kids busy and entertained throughout. It may be a fun 14-day break for some, but that certainly isn’t the case for all. It can seem impossible to fill in the time entertaining the kids whilst you try to keep on top of your daily duties. After all, the house won’t clean itself and the groceries won’t shop themselves ... at least not yet. Cue Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre the team have heard the pleas of hundreds of busy parents and curated a handful of fun and entertaining school holiday activities. So what’s on? Week 1 Hatchimal Craft Village Monday 1st - 5th July 11am-2pm Daily Located just outside of Target Kids can have fun making their very own Hatchimal home at the Hatchimals Craft Village, plus, they can meet Draggle! Week 2 Babyccino decorating hosted by Gloria Jeans Monday 8th July 11am-2pm Located just outside of Target Kids can have fun decorating their own Babyccino with sprinkles, marshmallows and all the good things. While the kids are entertained, you can enjoy a well-deserved coffee of your own. Plus, exclusive offers will be available on the day, for parents and kids to indulge in some tasty treats. Sandwich Masterclass hosted by Sandwich Chefs Wednesday 10th July 11am-2pm Located near Big W Create your very own sandwich masterpiece hosted by the team at Sandwich Chefs. The best thing about it? Parents don’t have to clean up. Sushi Making Workshop hosted by Sushi Hub Tuesday 9th July 10am-2pm Located near Big W Kids can enjoy learning the fundamentals of sushi making with the experienced sushi chefs from Sushi Hub. Kids can create their own rolls using the tools and fresh ingredients supplied including seaweed, sushi rice, cucumber, chicken and more! Parents are welcome to assist the kids and share the fun experience. Just make sure you come with an empty stomach as you will enjoy the sushi you’ve made! To find out more or to book for any of the workshops, head to www.waverleygardens. com.au Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre provides all your shopping needs. Home to a range of fresh food stores, fashion and major brands like Big W, Coles, Target and more, Waverley Gardens is located on the corner of Police and Jacksons Roads, Mulgrave, 3170.
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All tracks lead to island Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit offers nonstop fun and excitement, with activities suited for the entire family. Lap up the entertainment at your own pace and experience a whole day of adventure at the world famous attraction. Move into the fast lane with go karting on the 750m replica Grand Prix Circuit. Situated alongside the Circuit and overlooking Bass Strait, it's a go kart experience like no other. Try and beat the fastest times of the day, or just compete against your personal best with
the lap time print outs. Groups are welcome and tandem karts are available for the youngsters. Take a stroll through the History of Motorsport display and admire authentic sleek machines of yesteryear including vintage, classic and contemporary cars, as well as the newly added world's largest collection of Grand Prix motorcycles. Follow in the footsteps of racing superstars on the daily Guided Circuit Tour which provides access to exclusive and restricted areas
such as the control tower, media centre, pit roof, and of course that 'hero' photo opportunity on the winner's podium. Get behind the controls of Australia's largest GP slot car track, or challenge your mates on the race simulators with a virtual race of the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Wander through the tranquil water gardens that lead to the viewing mound, capturing some of the most unique and invigorating panoramic views of Bass Strait and Cape Woolamai that Phillip Island has to offer.
After all the excitement, Champions Cafe has all the answers with a fresh daily menu featuring plenty of choices. The gift shop at the Visitor Centre has a wide selection of apparel, merchandise and souvenirs to choose from so you can take a memento home with you. For more information, phone 5952 9400 or visit www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au
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Reaching for the stars Travel to the outer realms with City of Greater Dandenong Band’s musical tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. The cabaret-style concert One Small Step For Band on 20 July features popular-culture references to Space. Expect well-known songs such as Moondance, music from film and TV such as Star Wars and Thunderbirds, and others that reference the Moon and planets. The band will also premiere an original performance of Freefall, composed by Jared McCunnie and commissioned by the band and euphonium player Fletcher Mitchell. The piece is inspired by the supersonic freefall by skydiver Felix Baumgartner. Footage of Baumgartner’s dramatic attempt will form the backdrop for the dramatic piece. “It’s a very tense piece,” tenor horn player Natalie Potenzi says. “It goes through the perspective of him being ready to jump out and then the feeling of falling through space. “There’s a place in the video in which he loses control, so the music takes in some rises and falls.”
City of Greater Dandenong Band's Todd O'Shea, Alan Collard and Natalie Potenzi, reflected in a pool of water. 194639 Special guests include Voices of Casey Choir and cabaret artist Danielle Matthews. Performers and audience members are encouraged to dress up in Space themes, with best-dressed prizes on offer. City of Greater Dandenong Band, with new conductor Jamie Lawson, has about 35 active players aged from 13 to 80-something. It performs monthly, including at Anzac Day and Christmas carol events. One Small Step For Band is at Springvale Town Hall, 397 Springvale Road, Springvale on Saturday 20 July from 6.30pm. BYO food and drinks. Bookings: trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=507207 or 0423 555 059
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Woman robbed by females overnight By Cam Lucadou-Wells Two females have robbed a lone woman on Webster Street Dandenong on the night of Thursday 20 June. The 23-year-old victim was approached by the robbers as she walked towards Princes Highway about 8.50pm. One of the offenders told the woman to hand over her wallet. She showed them the wallet's
contents, believed to be about $45-$65 cash. The victim's i-Phone 7, along with the money, was snatched away by the lead offender. With a double-handed push, the robbers shoved the victim to ground. They fled towards Princes Highway. The victim had no reported injuries. Both offenders were described as African appearance, about 20 years old and slim build. The lead offender was perceived as about
172 to 175 centimetres, with short, curly black hair and wearing a dark-blue puffer jacket and black jeans. Her co-offender was described as about 175 to 178 centimetres, with dark shoulder-length hair with blonde tips. She was wearing an Adidas jumper and blue skinny jeans. Any information to Greater Dandenong CIU on 9767 7487 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.
A part of South Gippsland Highway in Dandenong South was closed due to a guillotine falling off the back of a truck. Police shut-down the left-hand southbound lane near Dandenong Bypass for about an hour from 9am on Thursday 27 June. A VicRoads spokesperson said the fallen guillotine had gouged the tarmac. A repair crew patched up the damage, spreading "sand and kitty litter" over the road section.
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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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WHAT’S ON Dinner with a VIEW Dandenong Evening VIEW Club will meet on Tuesday, 2 July, for dinner at the Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, at 7 pm. Guest speaker this month is Isobel Leaman from Miss Issi's Cake Decorating Emporium. It is also a "Bring a Friend" night. VIEW stands for voice, interests and education for women and the Club supports the SMITH Family's Learning for Life Program. New members and guests are always welcome. Bookings essential. Call 9795 1222.
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Noble Park Secondary College will be holding its Customs and Culture Concert on Thursday 1 August. There will be a sausage sizzle from 6pm. Everyone is welcome! - When: Thursday 1 August, 6:45pm - 8:30pm. Cost: $2 per person.Disco Dolly Bingo Save the date Saturday August 10th! Come to a fun filled night and join the members from Keysborough Fire Brigade. A Disco Dolly Bingo event, with silent auctions, games, prizes and much more. All proceeds will further help the community of Keysborough and surrounding suburbs. 7pm - 11pm, Saturday 10 August. Cost: $22 per person, inlcudes finger food and bingo games, drinks at bar prices. Where: Keysborough Golf Club, 55 Hutton Road, Keysborough. For more details and to book, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discodolly-bingo-keysborough-golf-club-tickets62401605883?aff=ehomesaved. Bookings close 28 July.
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Tai Chi Tai Chi is a Chinese system of physical exercise aiding health and relaxation. Join us each Monday for a twenty minute session following the introductory Shibashi DVD. Each Monday 2pm-2.20pm (except public and school holidays) at The Open Door, 110 Ann St, Dandenong. A gold coin donation is welcome. Please call Trish or Jo on 9791 8664 or email Theopendoor@ssjg.org.au for more details.
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Arj Barker: We Need to Talk Australia's adopted son of comedy, Arj Barker, returns with his brand new comedy show 'We Need To Talk' at your Drum Theatre.
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Entertain the kids these school holidays at Dandenong Market! From June 29 - July 14 (on market days), kids can enjoy classic Christmas-themed movie screenings for free (two per day at 10am & 12.30pm) in the market bazaar. Golden Popcorn are also offering $1 popcorn bags in candy, cinnamon, cheese, sweet & salty, caramel, fairy floss and butter flavours. When: June 29-July 14 on market days. Where: Dandenong Market in the market bazaar. Cost: Free for movie screening.
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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 from 2pm at St Gerard's Community Centre, 71 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North. Details: 1300 252 666 or visit www.al-anon. org.au
Free community lunch A weekly two-course lunch is provided by Hampton Park United Church, with the support of City of Casey. All welcome. Thursdays, 12 noon at 1 Coral Drive Hampton Park. Details: 9799 7994
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Beginners computer classes Computer classes are beginning again next term for those who are beginners, all adults welcome. We have a small class for lots of attention. Class to begin on Tuesday 23rd July from 9.30am to 12.15pm for 8 weeks (Tuesdays only) at Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Avenue, Hallam. Cost: $135.00 or $115.00 concession. Please call to book on 9703 1688, places limited.
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Neuroscience participants needed A local Doctoral student is recruiting participants local to Dandenong/Springvale/Clayton for neuroscience research. The study will look at what happens to memory as we age. The researcher is looking for older adults who are
healthy and between the ages of 65-85. For more information contact Sian VirtueGriffiths on 0422 294 248.
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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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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 attend 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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Plea calls for roads fix By Jessica Anstice
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rious road crashes, unfortunately, it is getting worse," Mr Wood said. "As a veteran police officer, I am dedicated to making our roads safer for our community." To sign the petition visit: https://www. change.org/p/jaala-pulford-minister-forroads-and-road-safety-traffic-lights-roundabout-at-wellington-rd-and-berwick-rd-intersection
A South-East former cop’s short film on bullying has made its world premiere at a US shortfilm festival. Bully - a film that explores the inner insecure core of a bully - screened at the Georgia Shorts Film Festival in Atlanta on 14 June. It makes its first Australian public airing at the West End Film Festival in Brisbane on 30 June. Writer, director and producer Damien Howard took the chance to fly over to the Atlanta festival with his daughter Siena. Along the way, they enjoyed Boston, New York, San Francisco and a live seat for Game 3 of the NBA finals series between the Warriors and Raptors. Mr Howard revelled in being in Atlanta, an emerging film and television hub that is home
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hit flying in the air and I was thinking 'God, I haven't been killed and hope no one behind me is killed.'"
Ms Dzedins said: "It was very frightening, I counts of obtain property by deception and was very lucky." eight counts of theft. "I could see bits of car flying up into the air, A 22-year-old Pakenham man was charged like I think mirrors or I don't know; door hanwith aggravated carjacking, four counts of dles, something like that," she added. theft of a motor vehicle, arson, two counts of "There must have been so people just af- burglary, obtain property by deception, two fected literally by the accident." counts of theft. Cardinia Highway Patrol arrested two men Both men were remanded to appear at the and a woman who attempted to flee on foot af- Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 2 ter their ute crashed into a truck on the South April. Gippsland Highway. A 21-year21-year-old Dandenong woman was The driver, a 26-year-old male from Chel- charged with ttwo counts of theft of a motor tenham, tested positive to methamphet- vehicle. amine and had his licence disqualified. disqualified He She was bail bailed to appear at Frankston Magwas charged with aggravated carjacking; istrates' s' Court on 3 September. Anyone one with information is urged to contact Crime ime Stop Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
It came as police were led on a two-hour wild pursuit which began about 12.30pm after a four-wheel-drive was allegedly stolen from Cranbourne. The vehicle was later set alight, police say, before the speedsters fled in a station wagon and later hijacked a ute in Hampton Park. The ute crashed where police say the driver was seen getting out carrying a rifle, which was used to carjack a Ford ute in Carrum Downs. Witnesses say they saw the vehicle drivdriv ing i on the wrong side of the South Gippsland Highway in Cranbourne.
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Pierre set to lead the Vics By Hayley Wildes Last year, Noble Park local Jerome Pierre represented Victoria Metro in the Basketball Australia under-16 junior championships as a 14-year-old. After playing a vital role on that team which took all before it on the way to winning gold - Pierre will once again pull on the Big V jersey in 2019 and he’ll have some added responsibility this time around. Highlighting Pierre’s growth as a player and as a person, the Dandenong Ranger will be captaining Victoria Metro when the side heads up to Darwin for the national championships which start on 6 July. It’s been quite the rise for someone who only began playing basketball in 2016, and he hopes to use the experience from last year’s gold medal run this time around. “Last year was a great experience and obviously winning it gave me that taste of what it’s like and what it takes to get that gold medal,” Pierre said. “It’s a new start this year though; obviously that was last year and we’ve got to do it for the state again and get the win.” As the only player returning from last year’s gold medal-winning squad, Pierre outlined what he hopes to bring to the group. “I hope to bring some leadership and just bring all my skills, talents and experience to the team to help us win this gold medal,” he said. “I obviously wasn’t the captain last year and it was just good to learn and get the experience. “Now I’m bringing that to this group of boys and to know that they look up to me like this and nominated me as captain is a great feeling. “I look forward to leading and bringing my experience to the tournament.” Claiming back-to-back gold medals isn’t going to be easy, but Pierre believes in the squad assembled. “The boys are great; we really gelled together quickly this year and there are great personalities as well as great talent,” he said. “With the way we’ve gelled together, I think we’ve got a great chance of winning this tournament if we just stick to our game and the way we’ve trained for it.” After exclusively playing the centre position last year for Victoria Metro, Pierre has worked hard on expanding his game and this will see him play a more diverse role this year. “I’ve just been trying to develop everything
Jerome Pierre will captain Victoria Metro at the Australian under-16 Basketball Championships. - learning all the different parts and positions of the game, improving physically and continuing to develop my skills across the floor,” he said. “I’ll be rotating through some positions this year, because like I said, I’ve been developing different skills at different positions and I’ve gained the trust of the coaches to do more this year.” Pierre credits Dandenong for playing a huge role in his development. “Dandenong Basketball has been very im-
portant for me - all coaches across my time there have been very helpful,” he said. “All the coaches, parents, staff and players from every team that I’ve played for have been very supportive and continued to help develop me.” One of the key focus areas of development that Pierre pointed to last year was controlling his emotions. Having put in the work over the past 12 months, he now says that aspect of his game is under control. “I’d say all signs of frustration are almost
Picture: COURTESY OF BASKETBALL VICTORIA completely gone,” he said. “I think my professionalism has grown, I’m a bit more mature and have more experience - I’m getting used to playing calm now and it shows in my game.” With six pool games in five days, followed by two days of finals, Jerome Pierre is sure to be busy, but with a well-rounded game and immense leadership, he looks to the right person to lead Victoria Metro in its quest for back-toback national titles.
Cole’s world cup journey By Hayley Wildes Dandenong Rangers superstar guard Bec Cole was in Amsterdam representing Australia at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup from 20-24 June and the Aussie team did its country proud. In what was a hotly-contested tournament, Cole entered as one of the names to watch with her incredible ability to get to the rim with speed and make things happen from nothing. Australia took care of business on the first day, defeating Andorra (22-9) and Switzerland (20-14). Against Andorra, Cole recorded 7 points and 2 blocks in a complete team performance. Hours later, she put up 7 points and 2 rebounds against Switzerland. Two days later, Australia had two thrilling games against Japan and France, respectively. Both were high-octane and high quality games. Against Japan, it was an absolute nail-biter. With scores tied at 16-all, just nine seconds remaining and the ball in Japan’s hands, Australia got the stop and forced overtime. In overtime, the team that scores two points first wins. On their second possession of overtime, Cole passed the ball to Maddie Garrick who shot a two-point bucket for the win and drained it, sparking wild celebrations from the Australians. Cole finished the game with a game-high 8 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist. After the thrill of that win, Australia took on France and fell agonisingly short of a win. The French team came away with an intense 17-16 18 STAR JOURNAL
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victory, handing Australia its first loss. Cole recorded 5 points and 3 rebounds in that game. After getting through the pool stage with a 3-1 record, Australia faced Russia in a quarterfinal and was too strong. With Cole once again leading the way with 8 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, Australia ran out 19-13 winners, setting up a semi-final clash against China. To say the game against China was an epic wouldn’t do it justice. After trailing 12-8, Australia fought back in the final minutes and when Cole drained a pair of free throws with 30 seconds to go, the scores were tied 13-all. An insane pair of blocks from Keely Froling kept Australia alive in the final 30 seconds and the game went to overtime. After China scored a one-point bucket first, Cole answered with a one-pointer - meaning the next team to score would win the game. In a heartbreaking finish, Cole missed a couple of chances to win the game, before China scored the game-winning bucket in the paint to come away with a 15-14 victory. Cole (7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists) starred for Australia. After the loss, Australia took on France in the bronze medal game and unfortunately couldn’t recover from a slow start and suffered a 21-9 loss. A fourth-placed finish wasn’t the ultimate goal for Australia, but there is no doubt that Cole and her Australian teammates gave their all.
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point win, 9.9 (63) to 9.8 (92), as Dandenong’s Cody Weightman slotted the match-winner with minutes remaining. Weightman was sublime all day and booted four huge goals, while Cahill (12 disposals, five tackles and one goal) and Young (18 disposals)
Rowville’s forwards falter against South By Hayley Wildes In the Premier Division of the Eastern Football League, Noble Park put aside an inaccurate first three quarters to storm away with a resounding win over Montrose at Pat Wright Senior Oval on Saturday. A total of just three goals had been scored in the first three quarters of the game in what could only be described as torrential conditions. But in an incredible turn of events, the Bulls slammed on nine goals to one in the final term to run out 11.11 (77) to 2.7 (19) winners. Ever-reliable star Kyle Martin was enormous as his class and toughness shone through, while Jackson Sketcher and Luke Bull were also important throughout the day. The win sees Noble Park move up to sixth position on the ladder with a 5-6 record. Rowville simply couldn’t get its game up and running on the road against South Croy-
don on Saturday. Taking on the Bulldogs, who had three less wins than the Hawks, Rowville’s attacking forays amounted to little all day as the Hawks fell by 29 points, 7.12 (54) to 3.5 (23). Despite the lacklustre effort, the likes of Alex Frawley, Robert Hill and Ben Giobbi were impressive for the Hawks. After 11 rounds, Rowville sits fourth on the ladder with an 8-3 record. Round 12 will see Rowville host Doncaster, while Noble Park takes on Norwood at home. In Division 2 of the Southern Football League, Keysborough, Springvale Districts and Doveton all claimed key wins. The Burras were made to work for their win over Heatherton at home, but the brilliance of Chris Bryan (six goals) was too much as Keysborough ran out 18-point winners, 8.10 (58) to 6.4 (40). While Bryan dominated up forward, Geoff Humphreys and Simon Marchese were key
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This time of year is always difficult and, once again without their stars, the Dandenong Stingrays suffered another loss - this time at the hands of the Greater Western Victoria Rebels at Shepley Oval on Saturday afternoon. With many of their key players - including stars Hayden Young and Ned Cahill - unavailable after playing for Vic Country against South Australia in the 2019 AFL Under-18 Championships on Friday, the Rays were unable to stay with the Rebels after quarter time. Kicking with a very strong wind in the opening term, Dandenong dominated possession early but couldn’t put much scoreboard pressure on. When the Rebels kicked a late first quarter goal, they found themselves down by just seven points, 2.2 (14) to 1.1 (7). While the first quarter was wind-affected, the second quarter was when the rain really started to fall, but that mattered little for the Rebels as they powered away with the breeze, kicking five goals to zero in the second quarter to hold a 23-point half time lead. Reece Orchard’s first half was encouraging as he battled hard, but the Rays just simply couldn’t repel the sheer volume of forward 50 entries that the Rebels generated. Needing to get back in the game in the third quarter, Dandenong struggled in the wet and slippery conditions to make any inroads and could only muster one goal in the quarter. Despite holding Greater Western Victoria goalless, trailing by 15 points at the final change with the Rebels kicking with the howling breeze in the final term was always going to spell trouble for Dandenong. To the Stingrays' credit, they didn’t give up and fought it out until the end but were never in the contest as Greater Western Victoria won by 28 points, 8.5 (53) to 3.7 (25). Just one goal after quarter-time was never going to be enough for the Rays, who fell to their
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