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Fence fresco Students from Wallarano Primary School's Art Academy have given more than a good lick of paint to a neighbouring kindergarten. The 22 students, including Elwin and Elena, pictured, livened up a boring steel fence at Good Start Learning Centre with their stunning hand-painted mural. 196974 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Attack of speed An 87-year-old military-tank enthusiast in a Ford GT sports car has blazed through a Princes Highway amber light at 125 km/h, a court has heard.

John Belfield, the owner of Melbourne Tank Museum in Narre Warren North, was once dubbed as 'Australia's oldest hoon' a decade ago. On this occasion, a speed camera at the South Gippsland Highway intersection snapped the east-bound car at 45 km/h over the speed limit just after 10am on a Sunday last September.

His lawyer told the Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 27 August that Belfield was not "hooning".

On Belfield's way home from a Dandenong trash-and-treasure market, he had just given the car a "squirt" as the lights turned amber, the lawyer said.

He'd been surprised by the power of what was his first-ever brand-new car, bought after his wife had died a year earlier, the lawyer said.

"He put his foot down, gave it a squirt and that particular car and engine goes from 80 to 120 (km/h) in 2.2 seconds," the lawyer said.

"Within five seconds he's exceeded the speed limit by 45 km/h."

Magistrate Jack Vandersteen said that two seconds would have been "ample time" to stop the car at the lights.

"Rather than stopping, he gave it a squirt."

Mr Vandersteen rated Belfield's risk of returning to court as low, though noting "I'm surprised by the type of car that you're driving in the circumstances".

He took into account Belfield's "significant costs" to subpoena traffic-camera photos to support his case.

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Belfield was convicted and fined $750, on top of a 12-month driving disqualification.

According to his lawyer, Belfield - isolated from public transport or even footpaths - had bought himself a mobility scooter for his disqualification period.

Belfield had not been charged since 2009 when his Nissan Pulsar was detected at 170 km/h in Warragul.

The car was impounded on that occasion. Belfield was regarded as Australia's oldest hoon and branded by then-Premier John Brumby as an "idiot".

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Community News The Casey Garden Expo is nearly here Don’t forget about the Casey Garden Expo, which is just around the corner on Saturday 7 September.

Walk with the Mayor this September

The expo will offer on-stage demonstrations, workshops, stunning garden décor displays and prizes to be won!

The Mayor’s Walk for Disability is less than three weeks away and City of Casey Mayor Cr Amanda Stapledon is encouraging the community to get involved.

Head to Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm to join the fun.

Search ‘Casey Garden Expo’ on Council’s website to find out more.

The event, which will run from 14 – 22 September 2019, will raise much needed funds and awareness for people in Casey who live with a disability, and are still in the care of their ageing parents or carers.

Hear more about waste and recycling Cr Amanda Stapledon will complete the Mayor’s Walk for Disability next month. this September.

To donate or to find out how you can walk with the Mayor, visit Council’s website and search for ‘Mayor’s Walk for Disability.’

Local community groups that provide services throughout Casey are encouraged to apply for the 2019/20 Equipment and Training Grants.

The workshop will run from 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm with attendees able to participate in a question and answer session, learn tips on how to recycle well, how to reduce your waste and landfill management.

The grants program will open on Monday 2 September, with funds of up to $1,000 available for not-for-profit groups and organisations to assist them in purchasing equipment or training their volunteers.

Bookings are essential, visit Council’s website and search for ‘Waste and Recycling information session.’

Grant applications now open for local volunteer groups

The 2019/20 Training and Equipment Grants will open next week.

Two information sessions will be held on Tuesday 3 September to provide more information on the grants program.

Session 1: Time: 10.00 am – 11.00 am Venue: Lynbrook Community Centre

Session 2: Time: 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm Venue: Bunjil Place Library Meeting Room

To find out more, visit Council’s website.

Pamper yourself at this year’s Carers Day Out

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Pick-up locations include: » Oakgrove Community Centre » Bunjil Place Plaza » Hampton Park Community House

Please RSVP by Wednesday 4 September on Council’s website by searching ‘Carers Day Out.’

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Join thousands of other Aussies in October and put your second-hand goods first, when the Garage Sale Trail comes to Casey.

The event will run on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October and if you register to be involved, Council will help promote your sale.

10.00 am – 2.00 pm with FREE transport available to pick up guests between 9.30 am and 2.30 pm.

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The City of Casey is holding a special event to celebrate and pamper the carers in our region who make a positive difference to the lives of those living with a disability.

Join City of Casey Mayor Cr Amanda Stapledon on Wednesday 11 September and enjoy some pampering, food and entertainment, while taking the chance to socialise with fellow carers.

Come along to the Waste and Recycling Information Session at Bunjil Place on Thursday 12 September.

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Council goes green

By Cam Lucadou-Wells City of Greater Dandenong plans to use 100 per cent renewable energy by the 2020-21 financial year.

The goal will be met when the council's two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) come into place, corporate services director Mick Jaensch told a council meeting on 12 August.

The first PPA conducted by Procurement Australia covers the council's public lighting about 48.6 per cent of the council's electricity needs.

The other will cover the remaining energy used at the council's sites.

It is conducted by the Municipal Association of Victoria and the council coalition Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action, Both PPA's renewable energy sources were unknown at this stage, Mr Jaensch said. They are expected to start in 2020-21.

"Once both PPAs are operational, one hundred percent of Council electricity will come from renewable energy," Mr Jaensch said.

"With both PPAs, we do not know what the impact will have on our carbon emissions at this point. This will only be known at the conclusion of the tender process."

Cr Matthew Kirwan said the bulk power agreements with the purchasing power of several councils would help encourage renewable energy.

"PPAs have the broader market impact to encourage renewables to be built to meet the demand you are creating by signing up. So that will actually help with supply issues."

Cr Kirwan said the council was installing energy efficient LED street lights and largescale solar panel installations at both our Dandenong Civic Centre and the under-construction Springvale Community Hub.

"Council generating our own energy provides energy security.

"Purchasing renewable energy is vital too, to save residents money as renewable energy rapidly becomes cheaper than coal-based power.

"It will reduce emissions and move us as fast as possible to a zero net emissions Council to tackle climate change."

The fossil fuel industry, through its vested interests, were manipulating doubts over power supply with "baseless attacks" on renewable energy, Cr Kirwan said.

"While there are concerns about threats to our power supply on individual very hot days this summer, this is a failure by the Federal Government to come up with a viable National Energy Policy to create a national approach to drive energy efficiency and renewable energy generation."

Life breathed into livestock market

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A pillar of Dandenong's rich history as the Gateway to Gippsland could so easily have been lost.

The livestock market on Cheltenham Road was a weekly tradition for decades, drawing farmers from across the South East until it closed just before Christmas in 1998.

A committed group from the Show committee didn't allow the market to dissolve in time.

For posterity, they have preserved its auction sale ring, signs and relics under the roof of Jack Rae OAM Pavilion at Dandenong Showgrounds.

The sales ring is still used to train budding livestock auctioneers Lining the walls are more than 110 perpetual signs with the names of the region's great farming families, as well as the market's milking plant, milk cans, butter churns and holding yards.

Graeme Marriott was one of the original group who saved the old stalls, ultimately donated by Greater Dandenong Council.

"It was all going to be destroyed, no one wanted it so we stepped in," Mr Marriott says.

"Seven of us pulled it to pieces and transported it here."

He surveys the museum with some relish such as a photo of a plump prize-winning pig entered by his great-uncle at the 1939 Dandenong Show.

A poster advertises a Clearing Sale of a former Narre Warren farm, with a tractor, plough, 35 cows and 15 springers up for grabs.

Asked for a highlight among the collection, Mr Marriott says: "All of it - it's a wonderful collection of memorabilia.

"It's our pastoral heritage. A lot of people don't know it's here."

Many of that group have departed, including the late Graeme Allan, Rob Bowman, Geoff Carson and Alex Morgan.

Alex Nelson Pavilion ransacked Burglars have swiped booze, food and equipment from a sports pavilion in Alex Nelson Reserve, Springvale South.

The multi-purpose pavilion off Harold Road was broken into between 7.30pm on Tuesday 20 August and 2.30pm on Wednesday 21 August.

Among the loot was a substantial amount of alcohol, a defibrillator, a games machine, chocolates and soft drinks, electrical speakers and a pair of fire extinguishers Police say the intruders took two trolleys from the clubrooms to transport their heist across a playing field to a nearby car park.

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

Two teens charged with railway robbery Two females have been charged over a violent robbery outside Dandenong railway station.

A 29-year-old Dandenong woman was allegedly approached by the pair near the Foster Street entrance about 4.40pm on Wednesday 21 August.

Without warning, the victim was felled by a strike to the face, police say.

The teens then continued to beat the victim on the ground, took her purse and run away.

They were followed across several streets by a witness, who called triple-0.

An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old, both from Dandenong, were soon after arrested.

They were charged with robbery and assault.

The pair were remanded to face a court on 22 August.

Stolen car explodes A loud explosion was heard by residents after a stolen car was set alight in Nockolds Crescent, Noble Park.

The red 1989 Nissan Pulsar had been stolen from a home in Wheeler Court, Wheelers Hill overnight on 13 August.

The car was then abandoned and exploded about 1am on Monday 25 August.

A second vehicle was seen leaving the fire scene.

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

Graeme Marriott and Alan Collier standing up at the auction stall.

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Jim Ferris and his son Ricky - the current Dandenong Show president - as well as many who were part of the Dandenong Show committee were also involved.

This month is a chance to step back into the history at a Back to Dandenong Saleyards Day. Recreating the auctions of yesteryear, all sorts of general items will be put under the hammer for the public.

Pastoral families, who mingled at the stock markets every week, are invited back to reconnect.

Back to Dandenong Saleyards Day is at Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong on Saturday 14 September, 11am-2pm. Includes a free sausage sizzle and a fun auction.

All welcome.

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GRID - or Grass Roots Indie Development - offers four successful applicants the opportunity to work with some of the music industry's leading experts to help them in their career.

Participants will receive business mentoring with leading music industry experts Millie Dwyer and Neda, and have a one-on-one songwriting session with genre-bending powerhouse Ecca Vandal and singer, pianist and producer Allysha Joy. Having worked on their songs, the participants will then record their track with either Ecca Vandal x Kid Not, or Ariel Blum. The single will then be released and participants will get the chance to perform it at a Melbourne launch event.

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GROW BUSINESS … Casey Cardinia Region

Manage what you measure TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH

Dani Lawrence, executive assistant Brooke De Silva and Lana Bonnet at the Waterman Business Centre in Narre Warren. L&D Picturesque Painting was contracted to paint all three Waterman sites. 196952

Painting a path for the female tradies

By Narelle Coulter Lana Bonnet and Dani Lawrence are young businesswomen who have fought not only to get their painting and decorating firm off the ground, but also the prejudice that lingers about women working in trades.

The best friends are the owners and co-directors of L&D Picturesque Painting based in Narre Warren.

They describe themselves as commercial and domestic painters who are also “empowering women to shake the mould of the typical tradie."

Dani and Lana learnt the painting and decorating business working alongside relatives who were in the trade as they were growing up.

They decided to start their own businesses when they were just 23 and 22, determined to do things differently.

Their initial foray into small business faltered because the money was too inconsistent. To make ends meet, Lana got a job at a call centre and Dani resumed working with her dad.

“One lunch time I cracked it. I rang Dani and said 'I am going to throw this in. Do you want to give it (our own business) a crack tomorrow? Let’s just do it and learn as we go," Lana said.

That was 2014. In the five years since the women have built a thriving business that services the South East and greater metropolitan Melbourne. Clients include Barbecues Galore, Trade Link, Melbourne Body Corporate, O’Brien Real Estate Pakenham and the Waterman group.

It hasn’t been an easy road for the friends.

As young females in a traditionally male business they admit they struggled to gain clients’ trust.

“I had a door slammed in my face once because the person thought a guy was coming out to give the quote,“ remembered Lana.

The women have also been asked when will their husbands will be available?

Lana said those attitudes rarely surface now because she and Dani are more confident about their roles and the work delivered by L & D Picturesque Painting.

“We had to just let it go and move onto the next customer."

With strong ethics underpinning the business - their motto is Professional. Punctual.

Precise - the women soon found that clients appreciated their honesty and commitment to get jobs done quickly and to a high standard.

“As we grew I think we put it out there that yes we are women, we are proud to do what we do and we do it well.

“We have integrity and we live and breathe our values.“ The business partners have learnt many lessons along the way, not least how to block out the negative voices who told them they wouldn’t succeed.

It is message of resilience and self-belief that they pass on to other young women through Savage Angles. Lana is an ambassador for the organisation which was founded by Casey businessman John McMahon to helped troubled teenage girls.

“I talk to young women about the three things that have helped me succeed - a strong circle of influence, having courage and resilience,“ Lana said.

They are also keen to encourage other young women to follow in their professional footsteps.

“We want to change the statistics, we want to make women in construction equal in number to men,“ Lana said.

“I would love to see in 10 years that when you walk onto a massive building site you see just as many females working there as you do males."

In their day to day roles Lana handles sales

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and business development, while Dani project manages. If a job needs to be finished, both women will roll up their sleeves and get on the tools.

The stress of running their own business has, at times, been overwhelming.

At one point the women had 18 staff and had to find $18,000 a week in wages. They now have a much more manageable three employees and use a team of contractors.

Early on the fledgling business was nearly crushed when a client defaulted on a $20,000 invoice.

“We sat there with $50 between us and thought ’What are we going to do now?’ It was sheer determination and willingness to succeed that pulled us through,“ Lana said.

“We had sub-contractors knocking on the door wanting their money, that was the toughest."

When times get tough they rely on their 15 year friendship, forged over a shared love of playing soccer. The women rent a house together and Lana says their friendship is based on being “100 per cent honest with each other".

“We are both willing to give it a red hot crack and risk everything. I can make a decision and I know she’ll back it and the same if Dani makes a decision."

They also rely on business coach and mentor Shelley Flett who has helped them with staff issues, internal processes, time management and keeps them positive about the future.

“I just love running a business,“ Lana said.

“I love setting goals, achieving them and looking back on how far we’ve come. It is tough, probably the toughest thing I’ve ever had to do, but my dream has always been to succeed.

I love being on this journey with Dani, building something for the future for both of us.“

In England it is not unusual to see a board with what looks like a thermometer painted on it placed in the grounds of a church and facing out to the public. The top of the ’thermometer’ will show how much is required to restore some part of the church (usually the steeple) and provides a visual representation of how much has been contributed to date. As progress is made towards the target so contributions typically go up as people like to feel they have contributed to the final result.

Turns out, it is much the same in business and the simple act of publishing a target and regularly showing progress against this does much to galvanise action around achieving the ultimate goal.

However many businesses don’t tend to do this and hence miss a golden opportunity to not only provide real evidence of achievement, but also to build teamwork and alignment amongst the staff.

In last month’s column, I discussed the importance of setting well-defined goals and how properly defining these would give rise to a number of business benefits. Whilst setting SMART goals is important, there is little value in doing this if you are not going to track progress against them. This is generally not hard to do and there is simply no substitute for providing a graphical representation of progress against whatever target you want to hit - no one needs to read loads of text since charts provide immediate visibility of what’s happening.

I find this approach especially valuable for tracking financial performance. In reviewing financials with a client over the past six months, we noticed that the actual sales were trending away from budget in February/ March. Armed with this ‘early warning signal’, the CEO took decisive action to get things back on track and, sure enough, ended up exceeding his annual sales target. This approach has proven especially valuable with a lot of manufacturing clients since they have adopted the same mechanisms for tracking quality, delivery in full and on-time (DIFOT), absenteeism and defect levels and it will come as no surprise that “what gets measured, gets managed” (a phrase typically attributed to management consultant Peter Drucker).

As indicated above, not only do such charts provide a useful early warning system on trends, they also do much to align team members around achieving the objective and hence can also be a useful source of team-building as well. Moreover, whenever such charts are published, it sends a clear signal to everyone in the business that the stuff being measured and reported on is important and since people like to be part of a winning team, with the appropriate level of context and communication, there is a shared sense of attainment when the publicised target is achieved. However, don’t be afraid to publish results even if things are going in the wrong direction, doing so will demonstrate that the results are being monitored, are important and will provide an excellent background to any subsequent management decisions to address the decline.

Have a think about what targets are important to achieve in your business and try plotting progress against the these. I would love to hear back on the results you obtain.

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‘Unguided missile’ bailed

By Cam Lucadou-Wells An accused drug-driver who allegedly led a fast late-morning police pursuit through a supermarket car park and the wrong side of the road in central Noble Park has been granted bail.

Travis Smith, 22, with a long list of prior convictions, was likened to an "unguided missile" by magistrate Daniel Muling during a hearing at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 27 August.

In opposing bail, police regarded Smith as an "extreme risk" of re-offending.

Police say they parked behind Smith in a stolen 1998 Skyline coupe at the 7-11 service station at the corner of Douglas and Heatherton roads about 10.30am on Thursday 1 August.

Smith then allegedly accelerated at a fast rate through the busy rear car park of Coles Supermarket.

The coupe allegedly sped up to 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on Frank Street, and crossed on the wrong side of the road into incoming traffic at a roundabout at Noble and Buckley streets.

An hour later, the same car was allegedly screeching a burnout and "hooning up and down the street, driving backwards and throwing things out the window" in Banksia Street, Doveton.

Smith was soon after arrested after allegedly running from police, jumping fences and hopping on a stolen mountain bike in Tarata Drive, Doveton.

He allegedly tested positive for meth and cannabis, the court heard.

At the time, Smith was wanted for failing to appear at court for charges of attempted car stealing and attempted theft from a vehicle in Fitzroy North.

He also faced charges of two alleged petrol drive-offs and a theft of a beer slab from a bot-

tle shop - although CCTV images from one of the drive-offs didn't appear to feature Smith, his lawyer said.

Smith's prior convictions included armed robbery, robbery, aggravated burglary, intentionally causing injury, affray and bail offences.

He had more than 20 previous convictions for theft and 30 for car theft.

Mr Muling noted that the "driving in the middle of the day in a suburban area is as bad as it gets, particularly given you were affected by drugs when this took place".

"You can expect that a court will consider that a jail sentence is open because of the danger that you caused.

"It seems that on every occasion (at court) you've received a sentence of detention so it's fair to say you've been an unguided missile over a period of time."

Mr Muling however said Smith had met the "compelling reasons" test for bail.

He noted Smith's young age, his substancefree stint in remand for the past 26 days, and that he'd never received intensive support under the CISP bail program.

With the help of CISP, Smith's "real risk" of re-offending could be reduced to an acceptable level.

"From almost 24 years' experience sitting as a magistrate I'm well aware of the positive results that CISP have been able to achieve for persons like yourself with significant drug, alcohol and mental health issues.

"You know if you were to go back on the gear, all bets are off."

Smith was bailed on a night curfew, to live with a close relative and her three young children in Endeavour Hills.

His conditions included not to drive or use illicit drugs.

Smith was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 24 September.

Plenty of Space for dessert Science and gastronomics collided in a seismic week of events at Lyndale Secondary College, Dandenong North.

Science Week started with liquid nitrogen for snap-freezing lollies and flowers, and for creating instant ice-cream with custard and mint chocolates.

It ended with a Great Science Cake BakeOff for staff and students. With the theme of 'Space', some stellar bakes included a homage to the first Moon landing and a diagram of the Solar System.

Shraddha, Suha, Rivindi, Ayesha and Hitanshi took out the first prize for students.

In the staff category, Gayana Weerasinghe took the honours.

Other activities included a paper-plane engineering comp with student Prany's plane soaring 19 metres, a science quiz and a Jeans for Genes fundraiser that collected $150.

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LOOKING BACK

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

4 September 1919 The New Bridge

at £150, and the formation of the metalling on the Main rd leading to the bridge meant an outlay of £1000, which makes the total of £4435.

of the hall but found no trace of any bomb.

They asked Mr Gordon if he wanted to continue with his speech and he said he did. It was Mr Gordon's first official visit to Dandenong.

Visit by the premier Mr Lawson

50 years ago

20 years ago

5 years ago

The ceremony of officially opening the bridge recently erected across the creek on the Main Road, near Dandenong, took place on Friday last in the presence of upwards of a thousand people. Perfect weather conditions prevailed, and the function passed off most successfully. Portions of the bridge were gaily decorated with red, white and blue streamers. The large attendance included Mr Lawson, the State Premier, Mr F Groves MLA; Mr Calder of the Country Roads Board, and representatives of adjoining municipalities. The bridge it may be stated, will cost £3285, whilst additional works are set down

2 September 1969 A Bomb scare didn't faze Gorton

6 September 1999 Not guilty for crimes of a few

1 September 2014 Tasting a rich culture

"There has been a bomb scare there tonight, but I thought you would rather hear me speak"

A series of recent police drug raids have tainted the image of Springvale's Vietnamese community, says the director of Springvale Indochinese Mutual Assistance Association, Mr Phong Nguyen. Mr Nguyen encouraged the police's hard line on drug traffickers. "Vietnamese drug dealers, like all drug dealers, are not a welcome part of our society. When 12 Vietnamese Australians were arrested over an alleged heroin distribution ring in the western suburbs last month the impact hit Springvale. "Good students are being

Guided tours are helping visitors and residents explore Greater Dandenong's rich cultural precincts. Springvale tour takes participants through arcades and laneways to expose them to cultural traditions, alternative medical practices and food from across South East Asia. The Afghan Bazaar tour covers cultures in fashion and music and concludes with a meal at an Afghan restaurant. The Little India tours explores Indian culture through clothing, jewellery, food film and music. An African Food tour visits traders as they prepare a feast with spices.

100 years ago

This is how Australia's Prime Minister , Mr Gorton, dismissed threats that a bomb had been planted in the Dandenong Town Hall on Friday night. Many of the 300 people at the dinner, thought Mr Gorton was joking. It was later found, however, that police received two calls, one at 7.50pm and one at 8pm that a bomb was planted in the town hall. Commonwealth and local police made a thorough check

called drug traffickers at their schools and the general public perception is getting to the stage where people are being looked at as guilty until proven innocent" Mr Nguyen said.

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Rotary donation helps out

By Brendan Rees A Casey school's dream of opening a health training hub is one step closer thanks to the generosity of Rotary Club of Berwick.

A donation of about $50,000 in medical equipment including five hospital beds will go towards Hallam Senior College's allied health training centre which is due to open next year.

Other items include bed side tables, over bed cupboards, day chairs, wheels chairs, transfer boards, body lifters, crutches, physio tables, and disposal gloves.

Community Services and Allied Health VET courses will be delivered at the new training centre with more than 40 students expected to participate.

The school will also transform part of a building into a simulated hospital in a $20-$30 million refurbishment project.

Rotary Club of Berwick members joined school staff and local politicians to discuss the project on Thursday 22 August.

Hallam Senior College executive principal

Rotary Club of Berwick members Rob Wingrave and Mark Caulfield, , with South East Local Learning and Employment Network Mary Tresize-Brown (back row) and Year 12 health student Arben, Rotary Club of Berwick president Isobel Caulfield , trainer Lizl Tregidga, and Hallam Senior Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS College partnerships manager Keith Pimblett. 196465 Greg McMahon said the donation was warmly welcomed, adding the program would ensure students were job-ready.

"In a first for the College, the growing allied

health - health services sector needs are being addressed with resources provided through a direct partnership with the Rotary Club of Berwick," he said.

President of the Rotary Club of Berwick Isobel Caulfield said the donation was a joint effort with Rotary Donations in Kind who donate essential items to organisations around the world.

"That's what Rotary is good at - is actually connecting people and joining the dots," she said.

In another first, the College will team up with the South East Local Learning and Employment Network (SELLEN) to provide a program of study for young parents who would otherwise not finish school.

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John Ryan, chief executive of the Penington Institute. bilise as deaths due to illicit drugs like heroin, fentanyl and methamphetamine skyrocketed.

"Reducing access to prescription drugs without addressing the underlying causes simply changes the types of drugs that are abused - with fatal consequences."

The much-loved timber-tower playspace in Burden Park, Springvale South owes everything to community spirit.

Opened 25 years ago, it was built by an army of up to 1500 residents and some of the local Army Reserve over five days of toil.

The 'childrens castle' theme was based on the customised Leathers playground concept, and remains unique in Greater Dandenong.

Supporters' names are still enshrined on the playground's palings to this day.

The project was largely paid for by two years of fundraising - raffles, a rock-n-roll night and donations totalling $120,000.

Janine Bray and Geoffrey Daniel were among a determined committee of about six residents who led the project from start to finish.

"It was special because it was community built," Ms Bray said.

Many businesses and club got behind it with donations and supplies, Ms Bray said.

The City of Greater Dandenong supplied a Mazda for the committee to raffle off for funds.

Mr Daniel remembers the masses of volunteers fed with free breakfasts and lunches onsite. Food and drinks were provided from markets, market gardens, the then-Victorian Milk Board, hospitals, frozen food suppliers and cake shops.

Tools, paints and building supplies came from hardware stores.

Once it was built, it felt like there was true ownership by the community, Mr Daniel said.

"It was one of those things where someone had a great idea, and it brought people together in a big way.

"We needed something for Springvale.

"It was a community giving back to each other."

The space has become a meeting area, a place for a barbecue, to shoot hoops or to explore the timber maze.

"It's not intimidating, it's not all concrete, no bright lights and no advertising," Mr Daniel says.

"It's just a community meeting place."

A 25th anniversary barbecue will be held in Burden Park on Sunday 8 September 11.30am1pm. All welcome.

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Research body Penington Institute released the figures with its Australia's Annual Overdose Report published on 27 August.

It found that 71 people died from overdoses from illicit and prescription drugs in the Dandenong region in a five-year period between 2013-17.

It was up by 31 per cent from the death toll in 2008-12.

The increase is less than the Greater Melbourne rise of 40 per cent and Frankston (77 per cent).

Penington Institute chief executive John Ryan said overdose deaths across Australia had reached "crisis" point. More than 1600 had died in 2017.

About 71 per cent of the deceased were aged between 30 and 59 years old.

"We must treat overdose deaths as preventable.

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Underpinning the rise is a significant increases in deaths involving 'anti-depressants' or benzodiazepines, pharmaceutical opioids, and illicit substances such as 'ice' and heroin.

There was also a rise in deaths involving four or more substances.

"When it comes to opioids, we're careening down a similar paths as America.

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The Metro Tunnel will make your journey easier no matter how you decide to travel Some of Melbourne’s busiest train lines – Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham – will run exclusively through the new Metro Tunnel. It will untangle the City Loop, Melbourne’s biggest bottleneck.

The Metro Tunnel will create room for additional passengers during peak times on the Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham lines and cut travel times to Parkville and St Kilda Road by up to 50 minutes a day.

With more frequent trains carrying more people to destinations across Melbourne, the Metro Tunnel will also help take cars off our busy roads.

From 2 September, Flinders Street eastbound will be closed between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street for up to three years. Thanks for your patience as we build the Metro Tunnel.

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The locally-based Red Roo Sports mens and womens teams took on the best players from Hawaii at Hoops 24/7 courts in fast, entertaining games.

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The land affected by the 289 Cheltenham Road application is located at: KEYSBOROUGH VIC 3173 The application is for a permit to:

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A copy of the Developer Contributions Reports can be inspected free of charge, during office hours, at the offices of the Greater Dandenong City Council, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong.

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Under the Planning & Environment Act 1987, Council as the Responsible Authority is giving notice to any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit that they may submit an objection.

This application is in the process of being considered. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application until at least 14 days after the date of this Notice.

All the Advertised Material submitted in support of the proposal for Council’s consideration is available through Council’s Online Planning Register on Council’s website www.greaterdandenong.com or you can visit in person at Greater Dandenong Civic Centre, Level 3, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong and an officer can show you the Advertised Material between 8.30am and 5.00pm on business days.

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Rotary helping out Greater Dandenong Rotary in conjunction with Headspace is running a support group morning for family and friends of those suffering from mental illness, and anyone who is going through their own personal mental health issues.

Where: Headspace Dandenong, 211 Thomas Street. When: Wednesday 4 September, 10.30am.

Morning tea is provided. Email leannebyron59@gmail.com or call 0402 242 743.

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Starting at 10.30 am-4.00 pm. Hope to see you there!

Australia's adopted son of comedy, Arj Barker, returns with his brand new comedy show 'We Need To Talk' at your Drum Theatre.

8pm, Friday 18 October at the Drum Theatre.

Book tickets at http://www.drumtheatre. com.au/event/5252/arj-barker-we-need-totalk/26364

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Looking for company and activity?

The Dandenong Over 60's Club, a SubClub of the Dandenong Club, corner of Heatherton and Stud Roads, meet every Monday at 12.30pm until 4pm. You can play Rumikin, cards or indoor bowls in a relaxed, jovial atmosphere and partake of afternoon tea with your fellow players.

Come and join our very friendly group.

For more information ring Tess Moss on 0427594051 or just come along and check us out.

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Back to Dandenong Stock Market Anyone who remembers being a part of, or visiting, the Dandenong Stock Market which closed in December 1998, is invited to this free event.

Come and catch up with old friends, and enjoy memorabilia on display.

Where: The Jack Rae OAM Pavilion, Dandenong Showgrounds, Bennet Street, Dandenong. When: Saturday 14th September 2019 from 11am - 2pm. Call 9794 0562 for more information.

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Dinner with a VIEW Dandenong Evening VIEW Club will meet on Tuesday 3 September, for dinner at the Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street, at 7pm. Guest speakers this month are David and Yvonne Spitler. They will speak about refugees and asylum seekers. 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.

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Beginners computer classes The Open Door Book Club

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Join The Open Door Book Club as we discuss our current book 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.

Thursday 5 September 11am-12pm. Where: 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. Ph: 9791 8664 E: Theopendoor@ssjg.org.au. Suggested donation: gold coin. Current book: 'Working Class Boy' by Jimmy Barnes. We also run an Evening Book Club: call Trish or Jo for more details

Wingspan will take you on a magical mystery tour from Paul McCartney's years of Beatlemania to his blockbuster solo career, and of course, through the Wings mega hits of the 1970s. Morning tea and free parking voucher included in the ticket price of all Encore programs.

Thursday 19 September 2019 10:30am. Duration: approximately 75 minutes. Location: Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Tickets at www.drumtheatre.com.au.

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Check out chess Dandenong chess club seeks players! Check them out at The Albion Hotel.

Wednesday evenings from 7pm. Contact Paul for more information on 0406786242.

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Scams and frauds Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch Public Forum & AGM. Guest speakers: manager CBA Tim Doughty & local police.

When: Wednesday 18th Sept 2019, 7.30 pm at the Paddy O`Doughue Centre, 18 Buckley St Noble Park. Enquiries to Dawn on 0407325030.

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The 6 O'Clock Hop Tour Don't miss out this chance to rock and roll with Herman's Hermits at The Drum Theatre Dandenong!

Thursday, 5 September 2019 6:00pm. Tickets from www.drumtheatre.com.au/event.

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Trading hours at Dandenong Market are set to change from Sunday 1 September.

Sundays will extend trading from 9am-4pm, while Fridays close one hour earlier at 4pm.

Trading hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays remain the same.

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Mental health support Depressed? Anxious? Grow offers support. Meet weekly with a group of young adults (18-35yrs) who have similar experiences and want to help.

When: the group meets weekly Monday 1:00pm at the Springvale Neighbourhood House, 46-50 Queens Ave Springvale. Come along and join or call Dishni on 9528 2977.

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"I could see bits of car flying up into the air, A 22-year-old Pakenham man was charged stolen car wound its way through Hampton It came as police were led on a two-hour like I think mirrors or I don't know; door han- with aggravated Park on Monday 1 April. carjacking, four counts of wild pursuit which began about 12.30pm after dles, something like that," she added. theft of a motor vehicle, arson, two counts Robin Dzedins of Lynbrook said she was a four-wheel-drive was allegedly stolen of "There must have been so people just af- burglary, obtain from property by deception, two turning left into Camms Road from South Cranbourne. fected literally by the accident." counts of theft.

Gippsland Highway about 2.30pm when The vehicle was later set alight, police say, she Cardinia Highway Patrol arrested two men Both men were remanded to appear at the saw a car "swerving like a maniac." before the speedsters fled in a station wagon and a woman who attempted to flee on foot af- Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 2 "I could only see it head on hurtling straight and later hijacked a ute ter their ute crashed into a truck on the South April. in Hampton Park. at me. e. Luckily I was turning left, had I been goThe ute crashed where police say the driver Gippsland Highway.

A 21-year21-year-old Dandenong woman was ing straight ahead I would've been hit," The driver, a 26-year-old male from Chel- charged with two Ms was seen getting out carrying a rifle, which t counts of theft of a motor was Dzedins said. tenham, tested positive to methamphet- vehicle. used to carjack a Ford ute in Carrum Downs.

"I thought he was going to hit the side of my amine and had his licence disqualified. disqualified He Witnesses say they saw the vehicle driv She was bail bailed to appear at Frankston Magdrivcar. iing on the wrong side of the South Gippsland was charged with aggravated carjacking; istrates' s' Court on 3 September.

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Season over for Stingrays

By Tyler Lewis A blistering final term from the Calder Cannons has halted the rampaging Dandenong Stingrays, edging them out of their premiership defence in Sunday's elimination final.

The Cannons slammed home six goals in the last term to run away with the 11.9 (75) to 5.9 (39) victory.

After slugging it out for the opening stages of the match, Ned Cahill tumbled a ball to a leading Clayton Gay who ran around onto his trusty left boot to kickstart the Rays.

It was a scrappy affair with only one major either side to the first interval, but late in the term it threatened to open up with the swift ball movement from the likes of Lachlan Williams and Will Lewis driving Dandenong forward.

The second term saw the Rays extend their margin to three goals before the Cannons bit back with back-to-back goals including one on the half-time siren.

For the third term, the sides were inseparable - Kobi George nailed his first from a smooth moving rove while Luca Goonan and Jack Toner continued to find the footy at will.

Leading by only three points at the final break, a thriller loomed.

Unfortunately for the Rays, the Cannons found another gear and kicked away with the six-goal victory.

For many of the top age Stingrays, the most important time of the year will begin - for the bottom agers it is time to prepare for the allimportant draft year.

In the meantime in the Eastern Football League, Rowville went down in its elimination final to South Croydon, 7.8 (50) to 12.15 (87).

A best afield performance wasn't quite enough for the Hawks as a goalless second term kept them at bay for the remainder of the match.

A five-goal premiership term clawed Rowville back into the match but the Hawks seemed to have given it all as the Dogs burst into a semi-final next week.

In the qualifying final, Ex-Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade guided his Balwyn side into a semi-final clash against Vermont with a 15.10 (100) to 10.10 (70) victory over Blackburn.

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Luca Goonan was everywhere in the Stingrays' loss on Sunday. 192826 another do-or-die match-up.

In Southern Football League Division 2, the Doveton Eagles have knocked Keysborough out of the finals race in straight sets.

The Eagles kicked five unanswered majors in the second term to storm away to a handy buffer, before being tested in the final term by the fast-finishing Burras.

The Beers, Matt and Nick paired for a finals winning performance while Nick Battle and Adam Read both converted twice.

For the Burras, although only booting the one major, Chris Bryan was best afield.

Matt Carnelley booted three majors as he put another triple to his name for the 10th

time this season.

The Eagles will now play Murrumbeena in the preliminary final on the weekend with a full head of steam from back-to-back finals wins.

In Division 3, Endeavour Hills will be ruing letting Clayton off to the start it did in the preliminary final as the Hills were unable to claw back the quarter-time margin.

Clayton booted six goals to the Hills' four behinds in the first stanza and the margin remained similar for the remainder of the match as the Clays booked a spot in the big dance, 14.9 (93) to 7.11 (53).

Sam Delosa slotted three for the Hills while Chris Morrison was the best for Clayton. Clay-

Dandy District cricket fixtures released

By Nick Creely The start of a new cricket season is only a month away, and the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) has released the official fixtures in what looms as a massive year.

As one of the most successful and revered turf competitions anywhere in Victoria, the DDCA is set for yet another exciting season, with the Turf 1 grade one of the most impressive in recent memory, with each side capable of winning the premiership and stamping its authority as the champion side of the association.

The opening day of Turf 1 season on 5 October will begin with an absolute blockbuster between Berwick and Springvale South at Arch Brown Reserve in what will be a two-day game ending on 12 October, while newcomer Narre South will be welcome into the top tier with an away clash against Heinz Southern Districts at Reedy Reserve.

Last season's grand finalists, Springvale South and Buckley Ridges, will meet for the first time in a white-ball clash in Round 5, with the Bloods looking to turn the tables on the champion Bucks side, which has seemingly gone from strength-to-strength after an impressive new batch of recruits.

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ton will now face Hampton Park in the grand final in attempt to cause a boil over.

The Redbacks and Clays met only two weeks ago where the Redbacks won by seven goals.

And in Division 4, the second term separated the Frankston Dolphins and South Yarra.

The Lions kicked five unanswered majors in the second term and it consequently proved the difference in the 9.8 (62) to 6.8 (44) victory.

The win for South Yarra has set up a top-ofthe-table grand final clash between the Lions and Lyndhurst, which played in the qualifying only two weeks ago where the Lightning won by 23 points.

A big thrill for Joe Abela

By Mick Floyd One Thrill gave 79-year-old trainer Joe Abela another thrill in a lifetime spent in greyhound racing, winning the final race on Thursday night.

The 25-month-old pup was backed from $3.80 into $2.60, and the punters' confidence proved well founded after One Thrill jumped straight to the front to win by 5.5 lengths.

"Yeah, I had something on him, he likes the inside box." Abela told RSN Central.

"I had a quicker step this morning."

Abela began training in 1968, making him one of the state's longest licensed trainers. He has his team of two racing dogs, keeping him fit and active.

"It's my life, I like getting up in the morning and they're happy to see me," he said.

Buckley Ridges and Springvale South will do battle in Round 5. 191688 ing on Parkmore Pirates.

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Jack is setting the tone

By Tyler Lewis

Dandenong Stingray Jack Toner is as determined as they come. 194400 integral part of the school.

"A lot of money is put towards it - we all have a GPS in our jumpers and heaps of staff.

"My best achievement was winning the flag with Haileybury last year and that was one of the best times on a footy field - we had 10 games with a great group of mates and great coaching staff.

"We would just do anything for each other and when football is like that it is just seriously enjoyable.

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a lot of work with me one-on-one on Tuesday mornings, we would work on midfield craft.

"A guy that experienced being able to teach a bunch of 17, 18-year-old kids is invaluable."

Graduating from Haileybury College a year before his draft, Toner has had the year to set up his life outside of football and learn from his classmates who went it onto an AFL list in 2019.

"I finished school, graduated last year as a 17-year-old and this year have been working at my dad's business and doing a uni degree part

Talented youngsters are heading north

By Nick Creely A handful of Dandenong Cricket Club's most talented youngsters have been named in the final 14-player Vic Country and Metro squads in this year's Under 17 National Championships, to be held in Mackay, Queensland.

Angus Newman - the younger brother of Victorian rookie Ed - headlines the list of Panthers selected in the Metro squad, with the talented batsman impressing in his first season in Premier Cricket last year, scoring 314 runs at 52.3 mixed between the thirds and the fourths.

Selected in the Country squad, fellow Panthers, Raheel Bostan and Boopa Munasinghe, have also been selected, with the pair also showcasing their talents in club cricket last season.

Bostan in particular made a splash and will be pushing hard for a first XI debut this season, with the young spinner showing excellent signs and even cracking in for four games in the seconds, taking 3/37 against Camberwell

Magpies. Munasinghe, a fellow spinner developing in the lower level, is also a player on the rise.

The annual carnival pits the best young talent from each state in a round-robin tournament, with the squads selected after training sessions across winter, with some held at CitiPower Centre.

Cricket Victoria high performance head coach Jarrad Loughman told the Cricket Victoria website that there was plenty of talent to choose from after a grueling trial process.

"It was very pleasing to see so many young cricketers showcasing their talent over the past few months," Loughman said.

"The squads have been working hard over winter and the breadth of talent that we have seen from both those trialing for Metro and Country has been promising. It shows us that the future of elite Victorian cricket is in a good place.

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The youngster from Narre Warren and the Dandenong Stingrays has accomplished plenty from a very young age and will stop at nothing until he reaches his dream.

Toner - like many - began as a young kid in the backyard before pulling on the black and white stripes at Narre Warren where his dad Chris is a club icon.

"I started my juniors at seven-years-old right through to under-12s at Narre Warren," he said.

"We won a flag in 11s and 12s, and I moved off to East Brighton and played in the interleague teams in that time and played at the Victorian team when I was at Narre.

"I had a pretty good junior career, a few accolades I am proud of.

"Dad's been huge for me, from a young age he had me out in the backyard, and we were just training my craft as they say, having a kick.

"Even little things like 'If you drop this mark Narre will lose the premiership this year' and I wouldn't want to drop the mark.

"All the little things like that have held me in good stead - I can't thank him enough for all he has done for me."

Toner moved into the Associated Public Schools (APS) system when he pulled on the famous Haileybury jumper during his time at school, an experience that has boosted his chances come the pointy end of the year, earning the praise and time of AFL legend Matthew Lloyd.

"Last year I was playing school footy for Haileybury so I was in the APS system and when I was available I was playing at Dandenong or Narre Warren," he said.

"The academics definitely are prioritised a lot more but the school footy is definitely an

time," he said.

"I am at Deakin but I am just doing it online so, doing Bachelor of Business and Sport Management, and working part time for my dad's plumbing business in an admin role.

"I am pretty close mates with Max King from St Kilda, Liam Stocker (Carlton) and even Matt Cottrell who got picked up in summer to Carlton.

"Whenever I can I like to catch up with those boys, or shoot them a message and ask them 'how did you handle this and what are some things that I should be trying to put forward to try and put my name in lights."

Sitting tight waiting for his opportunity, Toner is strong-minded and is passionate about achieving his dreams, idolising some of the sport's best - he is open to expressing his talent whatever it takes to get the ultimate individual goal if it doesn't go to plan after his brilliant year at Dandenong.

"I love watching Jack Billings from St Kilda and I love the tenacity of Trent Cotchin, they both go about their footy the way somewhere down the track I would love to be like," he said.

"I have been consistent across the board, pretty proud of my year thus far and hopefully can keep going deep into the finals and showcase what I can bring to the table.

"I think sometimes you have to be determined each quarter to get the best out of yourself, and you can't just rest and say 'I have had a good quarter that quarter'.

"You have to drive and keep working into the next because it is never enough - you can never be doing too well to not go for more possessions or not keep working on your game.

"I'm never satisfied until the end result come November.

"I would definitely keep my local club as Narre, but I would explore all options - VFL or NEAFL, I will give myself the best chance, and stay determined until I get what I want."

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* Spend $250 on any New, Demo, Pre Owned vehicle or over the counter and go in the draw for a chance to win a UNIDEN Tradies Pack (13 Accessories) RRP $500. Promotion is valid from Monday 26th August until Friday 14th September. One entry per sale and only one entry per person. One winner will be announced on Monday 17th September. The draw will be held at Patterson Cheney Toyota, 200 Cheltenham Road Dandenong VIC 3175 at 5pm AEST. Winner announcement will be made via our social media streams and will be contacted post draw via phone. Patterson Cheney Toyota reserves the right to change or cancel a promotion at any time without notice. [F1] 2.9% comparison rate available to approved personal applicants and a 2.9% annual percentage rate is available to approved business applicants of Toyota Finance to finance eligible new and demo 2018 Corolla Hatch Petrol and Hybrid models. Offer available for Private, Bronze & Silver Fleet customers only. Finance applications must be received by 30/09/2019. Maximum finance term of 48 months applies. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Toyota Finance reserves the right to change, extend or withdraw an offer at any time. Ask your dealer for more information. Comparison rate is based on a 5 year secured consumer fixed rate loan of $30,000. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Toyota Finance, a division of Toyota Finance Australia Limited ABN 48 002 435 181, AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 392536. [F2] 4.9% comparison rate is available to approved applicants of Toyota Finance for the financing of all new and demo 2019 C-HR models (build dates up to and including September 2019). Offer only available for Private, Bronze and Silver Guests only. Finance applications must be received by 31/12/2019. Please speak to your Dealer for more information. Maximum finance term of 48 months applies. Based on an annual percentage rate of 3.88%. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Toyota Finance reserves the right to change, extend or withdraw an offer at any time. Comparison Rate is based on a 5 year secured consumer fixed rate loan of $30,000. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Toyota Finance, a division of Toyota Finance Australia Limited ABN 48 002 435 181, AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 392536. [V] Pre-July 2019 vehicle images shown. Offer applicable for Private customers, Bronze, and Silver Fleet customers, only at participating dealers. Offer available on new May 2019 to August 2019 built models purchased between 01/08/2019 and 30/09/2019 unless extended. Free onroad costs include 12 months registration, 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP), a maximum dealer delivery charge and stamp duty. Metallic/Premium paint at additional cost. [B2] Bonus applicable for Private, Bronze, Silver fleet customers, and primary producers only. Bonus applies to driveaway price or accessories purchased and fitted in same transaction. Not transferable or redeemable for cash. No rainchecks. Offer ends 30/09/2019 unless extended. Excludes servicing and repairs.**$100 Bunnings Voucher is applicable for any new or demo HiLux 4x4 Range purchase between Thursday 1st August 2019 and Monday 30th September 2019 unless offer is extended. Vehicle must be in Patterson Cheney Toyotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stock at time of purchase. Only one voucher per sale. Voucher cannot be exchanged for cash, and will be presented upon delivery of the vehicle. Car must be delivered in the month of purchase. Offer is only valid at Patterson Cheney Toyota.Patterson Cheney Toyota reserves the right to change or cancel a promotion without notice.

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