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Renowned for a huge variety of fresh produce and amazing bargains, Dandenong Market is the ultimate destination this summer.

Stroll through the market and delight in the festive decorations and Christmas carollers spreading Christmas cheer on weekends before Wednesday 25 December.

The summer fun continues through January when Melbourne’s newest night market kicks off with street food and live entertainment.

And don't miss the market's new undercover playground.

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A new taste of summer There’s no better way to spend a balmy summer’s night than tucking into some mouthwatering street food, cool drink in hand, as a background of live music eases you into the weekend.

Blending a mixture of food, culture, music and retail, Dandenong Market will lay out the welcome mat every Thursday night in January (from 9 January) 2020 between 4:30pm and 9:30pm, keeping that summer vibe going all night long.

Renowned for their diverse and rich cultures, Dandenong Market invites you to tantalise your tastebuds with their world-wide menu. Delight in the tastes of South East Asian, Africa, India and Europe before treating yourself to an array of different summertime desserts.

Market goers will be treated to the tastes of traders such as Flamin Skewers, Nepal Dining Room, Halloumi Heaven and St. Gerry’s for those with a sweeter tooth.

Dandenong Night Market’s sponsor, Running Bull Sangria, will also be in attendance supplying mouth-watering authentic Spanish paella and sangria.

Satisfying your food cravings won’t be the only thing keeping you busy at Dandenong Night Market.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy the mixed bag of entertainment scheduled throughout the month of January.

Sit back and relax at one of our pop-up Running Bull Sangria bars, while street theatre and live music sweep the Market, offering delight and entertainment for all. Ben Mitchell, Sarah Margot, Yazmindi, Zac Godwin and Jonny Maldonado will be performing tunes that will no doubt get everyone up on their feet.

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Enjoy refreshing sangria thanks to night market sponsor, Running Bull Sangria.

rungaeta) of Wurundjeri tribe will perform a traditional Welcome to Country and will be demonstrating how to play the didgeridoo.

Grab your friends and your flower crowns and snap a photo at TagSnaps photobooth.

With printing and mobile sharing options, Dandenong Night Market will create memories that you can keep forever.

Mum and dad can relax as children of all ages are invited to climb aboard Danny the Dandenong Market train, get shimmying to a silent disco, and find a fluid art rock hidden around the Market to keep for themselves.

Becky Bubble, Melbourne based bubble artist, will be creating some magic floating

bubble creations to keep the entire family mesmerised. Snuff Puppets’ giant seagulls will create chaos among the Market, rounding out the four unforgettable nights of fun. Dandenong Night Market’s entertainment schedule can be found on the website.

Lovers of great street food, incredible local music, dance and Melbourne’s warm summer nights have much to savour at the 2020 Dandenong Night Market. With FREE entry and FREE parking, Dandenong Night Market is a perfect way to enjoy a bright summer night.

Visit dandenongmarket.com.au for more information.

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A jolly festive feast From Christmas hams to haloumi, prawns to plums or oysters to olives, Dandenong Market has a huge range of both traditional and unexpected ingredients for any style of entertaining you’ve got planned whether it’s a casual barbecue, cold seafood platter or the full-blown Christmas turkey and roast veggies.

Meander down the Meat, Fish and Deli Hall, parade through the Pantry and feast your eyes through the abundance of fruit and vegetables for all your Christmas Day needs.

On top of the freshly harvested produce, Dandenong Market’s Bazaar is a hidden gem for Christmas gift ideas.

With great gift ideas from as little as $2, The Bazaar is a fab place to explore for stocking fillers and last-minute gifts you won’t find anywhere else. With over 200 traders, you can expect to find a gift for that hard to buy person (we all have one). Gifts like canvas prints, salt lamps and men’s leather wallets can be found in Dandenong Market’s gift guide on their website.

Too much to choose from and can’t decide?

Try buying a gift voucher for that special person. Available for purchase from Dandenong Market office from $5.

FOOD TOURS Another gift idea is a guided Steet Tour Food tour, perfect for foodie obsessed family and friends.

The tours offer insight into the cultures present at Dandenong Market and participants get the chance to sample 8-10 foods from all over the world. Tours often visit traders like Why Not? Wooden Bakery, King of Falafel and Kadak Chai for a chance to meet the people behind the delicious and authentic street dishes. Did we mention there is also a Dandee Donut on the house?

Top market tips for Christmas for ham, turkey or seafood · Pre-order for one of our traders. Order now to collect Christmas Eve;

you Christmas cake, pud· Pre-order ding or shortbreads from Melina’s bakery;

your reusable shopping bags or · Bring purchase from the Market office (from $1);

out our full Christmas gift guide · Check at dandenongmarket.com.au.

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Arrive hungry because your guaranteed to leave full. Visit dandenongmarket.com.au to book.

SANTA This time of the year, everybody’s waiting for one person - and Dandenong Market is where you can find him. Santa will be on hand to snap a photo with his biggest fans every Market day until Christmas Eve between 11am and 3pm.

He will have a free gift for all children and will be inviting them to post their Christmas list to him with a special letter box at the Market. Those who include a stamped self-address

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NEW PLAYGROUND Children up to the age of 10 can take a walk on the wild side with the opening of a new playground.

The play space, which is said to be as tall as a giraffe and as wide as three elephants, will be open to the public from mid-December with school holiday activities operating through January.

For older kids, the obstacle course includes rollers, tunnels and ladders that rises 5 meters above the market floor while toddlers are invited to enjoy a soft play area and activity panels.

While kids brave the jungle-themed play space, mum and dad can relax and enjoy a break from shopping in the adjoining seating area.

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By Cam Lucadou-Wells

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Greater Dandenong Council has chopped a proposed 'urban forest strategy' that aimed to vegetate the municipality's "concrete jungle".

On 9 December, councillors rejected the motion, particularly a possible local law to protect mature trees on private land.

Cr Tim Dark said it was "ridiculous" for the council to "start dictating to local landowners what trees they can and cannot have on their block".

"To go into people's personal backyards is a step too far."

Cr Zaynoun Melham said the proposal made him "nervous" - "only because I know how staunch the council arborists are".

Cr Peter Brown said it was strange that residents "can plant a tree if they wish but if they want to cut it down, they have to ask council for approval".

According to a council report, Greater Dandenong is denuded compared to other Melbourne council areas, with just 9 per cent of its area covered by tree shade.

The goal of the urban forest strategy was 15 per cent by 2028.

It was also to consider options like mapping the municipality's canopy coverage, landscaping guidelines for new developments and subdivisions, and education campaigns.

Cr Matthew Kirwan, in favour, said there was "huge support" for the aspiration.

About 89 per cent of respondents to the council's 2018 street tree strategy called for more trees, he said.

"Residents of Greater Dandenong keep coming to me asking me when is Greater Dandenong going to stop being a concrete jungle?

"Planting more street trees won't alone do that. You need to have more trees on private land.

"Contrary to what other councillors said we

Cr Matthew Kirwan outside a concreted 'garden' in Noble Park. 202371 were not voting on any specific ways of doing that tonight but just continuing to develop a strategy to ... make our city a more desirable place to live."

Cr Kirwan said more trees would help combat the "heat island effect" caused by expanses of concrete and bitumen absorbing heat from the sun.

Urban areas were up to 3 degrees hot-

ter than nearby rural areas for that reason. It would exacerbated by climate change, he said.

According to recent research by RMIT and DWELP, Greater Dandenong's loss of vegetation was "significantly less" than neighbouring council areas in 2014-'18 - less than 1 per cent.

Most of the losses were due to new industrial parks and the Sky Rail project - though

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS 700 trees were planted to offset the elevatedrail clearings.

It was also offset by vegetation planted in residential estates in Keysborough South, and along Eastlink and Dandenong Bypass.

This year, Greater Dandenong signed up to Living Melbourne - a metropolitan urban forest strategy.

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Site ‘over-development’

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A planning loophole has allowed for a controversial four-storey, high-density residential complex at 220 Chapel Road, Keysborough.

Greater Dandenong Council unanimously supported the 21 townhouses and 89 apartments with shops on 9 December, ahead of an upcoming VCAT compulsory conference and hearing.

Objectors had raised issues with traffic, vegetation loss and neighbourhood character.

Under the zoning 'loophole', the site on the

corner of Hutton and Chapel roads is in Commercial Zone 1 - an area intended for retail buildings up to four storeys high.

Councillor Matthew Kirwan conceded it was an unpopular "over-development".

"Many residents will understandably not like it - I certainly don't.

"But the developer has unfortunately but legitimately found a loophole in our planning scheme."

The proposal was a "significant improvement" on the original version of 150 four-storey dwellings with all native vegetation razed,

Cr Kirwan said.

Under the amended design, there are less dwellings and bulk. Nineteen River Red Gum trees are retained.

At the site's boundaries, the dwellings have been scaled down to two storeys or three storeys.

The four-storey buildings will be "centralised" in the site.

"After protracted council officer and VCAT negotiation over the last two years we are not going to get better than this," Cr Kirwan said.

Acting city planning director Brett Jackson

said it was "potentially likely" that VCAT would approve the latest version.

According to a council report, Greater Dandenong's transport department had no concerns about the impact on local traffic volumes.

The majority of the native vegetation on the site would be protected, the report stated.

The applicant was listed as planning consultant SJB Planning, on behalf of an unnamed developer.

Taking all before them, Red Roo jumps to world stage

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The all-conquering Red Roo Sports basketball club is set to leap from Dandenong to a world tournament in Florida USA. The only catch is funding - about $100,000 is needed to send a squad of 12 players and three coaches to pit themselves at the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) event at Orlando's ESPN Stadium in July 2020.

In October, Red Roo's 18-and-unders qualified by taking out the AAU's inaugural tournament in Australia, held at Dandenong Basketball Stadium.

Thirty teams from across Australia played off for the title, 13 of them were Sudanese-Australian sides.

It's a rare, golden pathway for Red Roo's talented young players to show their wares to US College scouts, says Red Roo director James Kerr.

"There's a chance for college scholarships for five or six of us then and there."

They have the chance to follow the footsteps of other homegrown Red Roo basketballers,

Red Roo player Oyiti Amum, who has embarked on a scholarship at North East Community College Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS in the US. 196542 such as Yout Gai (South Plains College), Oyiti Amum and Daniel Akuei (North East Community College), Bul Niop (Dyersburg State Community College) and Puoch Puoch (Georgetown College).

One of the hopefuls is Daniel Piech, who's played for Waverley Falcons since he was 7. Last year, he joined Red Roo, which is like "family" to him.

While local leagues operate in their own

"little box", suddenly the AAU was offering a pathway to the US. Since 2015, Red Roo has won a clutch of titles in the AAU, the South Sudanese Australian National Basketball Association and the Melbourne Metropolitan Basketball League.

Through that time, Mr Kerr, a Keysboroughbased businessman, has devoted hours of time and his own money to mentor and support his charges.

He preaches discipline and the need for the players to either "earn or learn" - get a job or go to school.

"Our primary objective is developing young men to become leaders in their community, and to assist each and every player in maximising their potential."

Based at HOOPS 24/7 in Dandenong South, Red Roo is a success story despite not winning a scrap of State Government or Greater Dandenong Council funding.

Red Roo is set to launch a Go Fund Me page for their AAU campaign.

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IN BRIEF Teens attempt cop-car jacking

Raped neighbour

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man has been jailed for up to 11 years after breaking into a former neighbour's house in Doveton and repeatedly raping her.

Amith Warnakulasuriye, 33, was found guilty by a County Court of Victoria jury of three counts of rape, aggravated burglary and other offences of violence.

Warnakulasuriye had maintained his notguilty plea, and showed no remorse, Judge Susan Pullen said in sentencing on 10 December.

She said the "serious" offending was aggravated by being degrading, significantly violent, premeditated to a degree and without a condom.

The former Sri Lankan refugee had preyed on the 46-year-old neighbour, who was home alone watching TV, in March 2017.

About 9pm, he'd knocked at the door. He

was pushed back outside after he tried to kiss her and declared his long-held love for her.

She had not known him well, but for saying hello and occasionally lending him a cigarette or bus fare, the court heard.

Half an hour later, he returned through an unlocked back door. If she was "nice", he wouldn't kill her, he told her.

During the struggle, the victim suffered a head knock, possibly against bricks. She was raped three times and told not to tell anyone or he would kill her.

The victim reported the matter and identified the culprit to a neighbour and to police that night.

"Her life has not been the same since you raped her," the judge told Warnakulasuriye.

She was wracked with anxiety around unfamiliar males, social isolation and her relationship broke down. She blamed herself for being

"nice" and "trusting".

Warnakulasuriye, who had moved away months before the attack, denied being at the house that night.

His mobile phone was pinged in the vicinity of the victim's street. There was also a strong DNA match, the court heard.

Judge Pullen said in sentencing that Warnakulasuriye rehabilitative prospects were "guarded".

Warnakulasuriye was already serving a jail term from the County Court in December 2018 for robbery, aggravated burglary, threat to kill, intentionally causing injury and assault.

Under the 'totality' principle, Judge Pullen took into account that he had been in custody since May 2017.

She didn't deduct his 570 days in pre-sentence remand, which had been counted in the 2018 sentence.

Award winner a trucking good tech

By Danielle Kutchel They say without trucks, Australia stops - but when those trucks stop, you want someone with some decent skills behind them to get them moving again.

And a Dandenong-based truck technician has proven he's got the skills to keep them on the road, taking out the Service category of the recent 2019 Hino National Skills Contest.

Mohammed Sharuk, a technician at Dandenong's Prestige Hino, beat five other workers from around Australia to the title.

The Skills Contest is an annual, comprehensive competition for the truck company.

After a year of gruelling questionnaires, the top picks from around the country were brought together for the final of the contest.

The event was held at Hino Australia's Sydney headquarters on Thursday 21 November, with contestants competing against each other by demonstrating their expertise through real-world roleplay scenarios.

They were given two hours to find and fix the faults placed in a Hino truck.

Mr Sharuk said it felt "pretty good" to have won.

"It feels like I achieved something," he added.

"I feel satisfaction when I fix something.

There are sometimes complex faults but you get your head around it."

The award winner hopes to eventually move up in the company, depending on what opportunities become available.

Two Noble Park teenagers have been charged over an alleged one-night spree of aggravated burglaries and an attempted carjacking of an unmarked police car in Keysborough on 11 December.

They were charged with theft of a motor vehicle, home invasion with an offensive weapon, aggravated burglary with a person present, attempted aggravated burglary and attempted aggravated carjacking.

A 19-year-old man appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court that day. He was remanded to appear at court on 5 March 2020.

A 17-year-old boy is expected to appear at a children's court at a later date.

Police investigate Dandenong death Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a 67-year-old woman whose body was found at a home in Brady Road, Dandenong North.

Emergency services discovered her after called to do a welfare check at the property about 2.30pm on Monday 9 December.

A 43-year-old Dandenong man is assisting police with enquiries.

Police say they are awaiting post-mortem results to help determine the circumstances of the woman's deaths.

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

Happiest of holidays This is the last edition of the Star Journal for 2019. The first edition for 2020 will be published on 14 January.

We take this opportunity to wish readers, contributors and advertisers the merriest of Christmases and a prosperous New Year.

Mohammed Sharuk in action.

We’re building big in the south east and there will be disruptions The Metro Tunnel will free up space in the City Loop to run more trains to and from the suburbs, by taking our busiest train lines through a new tunnel under the city.

Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and ramps

Cranbourne & Pakenham lines

2 – 3 Jan 4 – 12 Jan 13 – 30 Jan

Flinders Street to Caulfield Flinders Street to Westall Flinders Street to Caulfield

Hallam Road, Lynbrook 6 – 25 Jan 12 – 25 Jan

Frankston & Stony Point lines

2 – 3 Jan 4 – 5 Jan 6 – 12 Jan 13 – 30 Jan 2 – 16 Feb 2 Jan – 16 Feb

Flinders Street to Caulfield Flinders Street to Mordialloc Flinders Street to Moorabbin Flinders Street to Caulfield Moorabbin to Frankston Frankston to Stony Point

Monash Freeway

From late Jan Overnight lane and ramps closed between Warrigal Road and Princes Highway

Toorak Road

15 – 29 Jan

Sandringham Line

2 & 4 Jan 20 – 23 Jan 27 – 30 Jan

Flinders Street to Elsternwick (some services) Flinders Street to Elsternwick (after 8:15pm) Flinders Street to Elsternwick (after 8:15pm)

Keep in mind, there are other disruptions on the public transport and road networks over summer.

Gippsland Line

2 – 30 Jan

For the entire journey

Northbound closed Overnight roads closed between South Gippsland Highway and Ormond Road

Single lanes closed in both directions at Kooyong level crossing

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Party’s over for plastics

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong Council has resolved to ban single-use plastics such as bags, straws, balloons and bottles at festivals and sport events on council property within 12 months.

In a move to reduce plastic pollution, items such as plastic coffee-stirrers, cutlery and cups and “unnecessary soft plastic packaging” will also be prohibited.

The ban will apply to Council departments in six months, and to sport clubs, leisure facilities and community groups in 12 months.

Exemptions apply to small-scale events that don’t require a council permit and people who require straws for health or disability reasons.

Dandenong Market and its commercial operators will also be exempt, but “supported” to seek more sustainable options.

In support, Cr Matthew Kirwan said “indiscriminate use” of disposable plastics caused “well-publicised” damage to human health and the environment.

Balloons were killers of sealife and birdlife, choking them after ingestion. Straws, the

eight most common plastic product in oceans, killed marine life particularly turtles, he said.

“Our ocean surface waters are now estimated to contain over 5 trillion plastic pieces, weighing over 250,000 tonnes.

“It is estimated that unless action is taken that there will be by 2050 more plastic, by weight, in our oceans than fish.”

Plastic litter was visibly collecting in Greater Dandenong’s creeks, he said.

As plastics degrade, they leech toxic chemicals such as vinyl chloride, dioxin, benzene and formaldehyde into the water-stream.

Up to 10 Victorian councils had adopted similar policies, Cr Kirwan said.

Cr Tim Dark, in opposition, said the “absolutely crazy” policy would be hard to police and enforce.

“Every single time I go past a park you know when there’s a party going on. A good indicator is the use of balloons. The use of straws is also very prominent.

“To say to anyone having a birthday party and function, you can’t use any balloons or

plastic straws. It’s going to be nearly impossible to police.”

Multicultural groups relied on sponsor’s balloons to help fund their events. Sports clubs also relied on selling soft drinks and foods to survive, Cr Dark said.

A dissenting Cr Peter Brown said the policy wasn’t workable. “It’s lunacy,” he said.

“This is a warning to mums and dads who want to take their kids on a picnic.

“You can’t use plastic straws, kids. You can’t have a balloon for your birthday, you can’t use a single-use plastic cup ...

“And above all, you can’t have a water bottle in plastic, but bring a glass bottle so it can break somewhere.”

Cr Kirwan said there was no ban on plastics for "families having a picnic or a birthday party in a park".

"The policy is aimed at large community events that need a permit."

The transition period would allow people, groups and centres to find the many cheap alternatives to plastics and to apply for exemptions when appropriate, he said.

Cr Sean O’Reilly said alternatives to plastic straws and balloons could be found.

“I’m sure the children won’t miss what they don’t have.”

Cr Loi Truong called for either the council or State Government to collect or destroy unused single-use plastic bags from businesses.

“Some shops still have a couple of thousand plastic bags.”

He questioned how many times that thicker plastic bags were re-used before thrown in the rubbish.

“I think the trouble will be bigger because many, many plastic bags will be thrown away.

The problem will be worse than before.”

Sport clubs and aquatic and leisure centres and community centres would be able to sell drinks in single-use plastic bottles in the shortterm.

However, they must provide visible access to drinking water and supply reusable bottles or cups.

In the long term, they would be expected to transition away from single-use plastics, acting city planning director Brett Jackson said.

Council endorses CEO Bennie’s reign

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong Council is set to re-appoint its long-serving chief executive John Bennie beyond 2020, without advertising the position.

On 9 December, councillors unanimously resolved to re-appoint Mr Bennie upon the expiry of his contract on 31 March 2020.

Corporate services director Mick Jaensch said there had been an "informal agreement" on terms with Mr Bennie.

The terms, such as duration and paypacket, were to be finalised within 14 days.

The agreement would then be made "publicly available", Mr Jaensch said.

Cr Tim Dark said the council was fortunate to have Mr Bennie, given a recent "wipe out" of CEOs in neighbouring councils such as Kingston, Cardinia, Yarra Ranges, Casey, Bayside and Frankston.

He praised Mr Bennie for his "excellent job" as "one of the leading sector CEOs".

Mr Bennie's endorsement came after a final performance review by the councillors' CEO performance review committee on 11 November.

The committee comprises mayor Jim Memeti as well as Crs Youhorn Chea, Tim Dark, Matthew Kirwan, Angela Long, Maria Sampey and Sophie Tan. The full council was confidentially briefed on 18 November, with the intention to reappoint Mr Bennie soon advertised in newspapers.

A trained engineer, Mr Bennie has been in local government for 43 years. He has served as Greater Dandenong CEO since 2006.

He was awarded the Public Service Medal for "outstanding public service" in the 2014 Australia Day Honours List.

Greater Dandenong CEO John Bennie and former engineering services director Julie Reid, who is now City of Kingston CEO, in 2018.

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Clear on IBAC

Townhouse plan didn’t scrub up

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

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Greater Dandenong Council has knocked back an "extremely intense" townhouse estate on a former Keysborough College campus, with a councillor declaring "you can't polish a turd".

However, according to some, the council squandered hope of mitigating Development Victoria's overlay plan for the 4.4-hectare site at 15-29 Coomoora Road, Springvale South.

DV - the State Government's developer arm - has not specified how many dwellings on the site.

It's also unknown what it plans for 11 "landonly" lots on the northern and western boundaries.

Councillors rejected Cr Matthew Kirwan's alternate motion to delete a proposed dwelling and create eight more metres of communal open space.

He also sought to put design controls on the vacant "land only" lots.

"I think my alternate motion reflected a pragmatic response," Cr Kirwan said.

"So that there was safer and more useable open space, and restrictions on development of vacant sites.

"Now I fear Development Victoria will go straight to VCAT and we will end up with something worse."

Cr Kirwan said the alternate was not ideal.

But it was a significant improvement that Development Victoria might "grudgingly accept" or that the council could win at VCAT. The council received 20 public submissions against the proposal, one in favour

The State Government plans to build a townhouse estate on the former Coomoora Road campus.

Neighbours opposed the plan due to issues such as overdevelopment, lack of private open space, insufficient setbacks and parking, and traffic congestion.

Cr Tim Dark, in opposition, said he'd been inundated with concerns about the "very dense development" in a quiet suburban area.

"I understand where Cr Kirwan is coming from, but at the end of the day you can't polish a turd.

"They are cramming a hell of a lot on this site."

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Development Victoria had "one of the worst track records for development" in Dandenong, Cr Dark said.

He cited the Meridian and 3175 Metro estates as the "worst projects I've ever seen".

Cr Brown noted an existing house next to the estate's access point on Northgate Drive and Teddy Crescent would be bounded by roads on three sides.

"It's unfair for the Victorian Government to sacrifice the interests of long-established residents in Northgate Drive ... for this extremely intense development."

Cr O'Reilly said most of the points by Crs Dark and Brown were true but "we need a bit of a reality check".

"The Victorian Government is our big brother and with this application, the council is the pint-sized sibling.

"We can rant about it in the chamber but hitting the Government with a wet lettuce leaf won't change much."

Voting down the plan would give the council no chance in mitigating the project, Cr O'Reilly said.

"It might look good and might be making a bit of a statement but at the end of the day, we have to play the cards that we're dealt."

City planning acting director Brett Jackson said if the council didn't make a decision, DV could "at any time" seek a declaration from VCAT on the plan.

Cr Brown foreshadowed a motion next year to explore the feasibility of removing the Teddy Crescent access to the estate.

Greater Dandenong Council chief executive John Bennie says his council is "well versed" in declaring conflicts of interest - in the wake of IBAC's ongoing inquiry into the neighbouring Casey Council.

During a council public question- time on 12 December, a questioner asked if Greater Dandenong residents could be assured that councillors weren't corruptly influenced by property developers' "favours".

Mr Bennie noted the IBAC hearing was yet to make findings on the accusations against Casey councillors.

The "fundamentals" of the corruption allegations focused on conflict of interest, he said.

"From my point of view (Greater Dandenong) council has always been very well versed, very well trained and very well conducted in relation to conflicts of interest.

"There have never been any allegations of conflict of interest ever made and upheld in this council.

"This is an indication that this council strives to do things the right way. It remains to be seen if that's the case elsewhere."

The IBAC's three-week Operation Sandon hearing has aired explosive allegations of Casey councillors being bribed by property developers for favourable planning decisions.

Its hearings are expected to resume in late February.

Chief executive John Bennie says Greater Dandenong councillors are "well conducted" in declaring conflicts of interest.

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LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 25 December 1919 Christmas Shopping During the past few days the business people of Dandenong have had a busy time in supplying the needs of customers, and all reports satisfactory sales. Some of the shop windows were artistically dressed for the occasion, and in consequence attracted customers. There was a busy attendance at the Dandenong market on Tuesday, and again the shop keepers and their assistants were kept “on the move” by those who were seeking bargains whilst the men folk were attending the cattle sales.

50 years ago 22 December 1969 It’s a new world of cinema LUXURY

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The $1.5m Gala Cinema complex in Thomas St Dandenong is being developed by the Ward Family Enterprises of the Dendy Cinema in Brighton. Mr Robert Ward said that on surveying Melbourne. He felt it was “quite wrong” that Dandenong with its enormous growth and also being the “gateway to Gippsland” did not have any entertainment for the professional person.

The nearest cinema was about 15 miles and the Dandenong area now served as far afield as Frankston, Mr Eliza and Berwick for shopping, so should also do the same thing for entertainment. The Gala Cinema is entirely new and will feature the latest ideas in cinema design and comfort. It is completely air-conditioned, and designed by Australia’s leading cinema architect Mr R G Monsborough. In the cinema natural timbers are used to a great advantage. Finished in the ‘blue look’ it adds for greater relaxation and

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A Dandenong barrister says newly arrived mothers are reluctant to report family violence because they fear their children will be taken from them. Roona Nida is trying to help several mothers reunite with their children who have been farmed out to foster parents by a “scary and unethical” Department of Human Services. She recently won back a South East Melbourne mother’s young children in a prolonged children’s court battle against the department - which originally intervened after the husband allegedly inflicted family violence.

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Mister Success

By Taylah Eastwell Hung Pham is tireless when it comes to living out his dreams.

The 24-year old Springvale-based pageant model is making his mark in the beauty pageant industry one crowned title at a time, having recently taken out the title of National Australian Mister for 2020.

The National Australian Miss Program is a culturally diverse, forward thinking pageantry program focused on building competitors skills and confidence both on and off stage.

The 8-division pageant consists of a Mister division, giving males of all ages their chance to shine at a national-scale pageantry competition. During the 2-day competition in Sydney on the 9th and 10th of November, Hung competed in numerous events, workshops on body positivity and team bonding activities.

“We also did rehearsals, yoga to clear our minds of negative thoughts and preliminary interviews,” Hung said.

After not competing since 2016, Hung couldn’t help but throw his hands in the air in excitement as he was announced as the National Australian Mister for 2020.

“Doing the Mister program really pushed me out of my own confidence zone because there were parts of the competition that I had not experienced before. I felt so over the moon,” Hung said.

But Hung is no stranger to success. He is also a director of his own pageant and has appeared on reality TV show The Fashion Hero.

“Sometimes it’s very controversial if you compete in another pageant when you’re a director,” he said.

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A $3 million sci-tech boost has been announced for St John’s Regional College in Dandenong.

The State Government announced the funding for the college’s Junior STEM Centre during a visit by Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams on 10 December.

“We have made investment in local schools our priority, from Lyndale Secondary and Dandenong High, to Dandenong West Primary, and others,” Ms Williams said.

“This exciting announcement means more great facilities that will enable local students to thrive.”

The grant is part of the Government’s $402 million Non-Government Schools Capital Fund over four years.

The Government has announced a fasttracked planning permit process for the fund’s recipient schools.

Planning Minister Richard Wynne, rather than local councils, will be the responsible authority for the permit applications.

The fund covers projects such as building new schools, upgrading school facilities and asbestos removal.

Education Minister James Merlino said more than a third of Victorian students went to non-government schools, and would share in the “record” investment.

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A longing to serve

By Danielle Kutchel You might call Angela and Barry Long a 'power couple', so strong is their connection to the Dandenong community.

Over a period of more than fifty years, the pair has lent their time to various community groups, committees, charities and clubs, furthering their passion for Greater Dandenong.

Mrs Long is also a long-serving Greater Dandenong councillor, representing the Red Gum Ward.

Mrs Long was recently presented with an award recognising 20 years of service as a Greater Dandenong councillor, and at around the same time, her husband received recognition for his 50 years of service with the Freemasons.

Together, the couple has served on a number of community committees and clubs.

"I think at one stage we were in 13 clubs and sat on nine committees between us - some of which we're still on," Mrs Long says.

The list is extensive: both are life members of the North Dandenong Cricket Club, with over 40 years of service to the club including time spent manning the canteen.

When their daughter took up dance lessons, Mrs Long did the books for the dance school and made costumes. When their son began playing soccer, they helped out that club too, as well as school holiday programs for children.

In addition to this, Mrs Long has volunteered for 50 years with the Royal Children's Hospital, while her husband has done around 55.

Mrs Long has been involved with local Indigenous groups for just over 30 years and says it's a cause that's particularly close to her heart.

"I'm very lucky that I've been accepted into the community. Some of them even call me

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Angela and Barry Long with their service certificates outside the old Masonic building in Dandenong. 202147 Aunty, which is a privilege."

She currently co-chairs the Inter Council Aboriginal Consultative Committee, alongside an Indigenous man.

Meanwhile, Mr Long says being part of the Freemasons has helped to "widen the parameters" of his world, allowing him to meet new people and contribute to charitable causes.

"Being part of it is the biggest achievement.

You don't think of this as achieving, it's just part of it," he says of his Freemason commitments.

"And you don't look for accolades; you're in there to help," his wife adds.

Asked how they have managed to fit so much into their lives, Mrs Long says it comes down to passion.

"I've always been heavily involved in the local community - always," Mrs Long explains.

"If you're dedicated, you dedicate time for it."

She says she is proud to have watched Greater Dandenong grow, and of the city's multiculturalism.

But even after two decades, she's showing no signs of slowing down and in fact currently represents nine committees, organisations and industry bodies as councillor.

For his part, Mr Long jokes that he's looking forward to his next fifty years as a Freemason "once a Freemason, always a Freemason," he says.

"There is still more to be done," Mrs Long adds.

Men’s model train club at the crossroads

By Cam Lucadou-Wells After years in a hall jam-full with signals and trackscapes, a model railway club may be forced to change stations.

The Waverley Model Railway Club Men's Shed has nestled into its home in Carlton Road, Dandenong North for 19 years.

The 60-member club itself will be marking its 50th anniversary in 2020.

"For the most part, we're retired guys," president Martin Jones says.

"We have engineers, electricians and even a doctor. One has been designing plastic parts on a 3D printer.

"We've drawn together with different skills."

Of course, their common passion - and the source of many factual disputes - is trains.

Four times a week, they turn up to run trains on multi-tiers of tracks. They maintain their 12-volt electric tracks, build wagons and carriages and create meticulous scenery.

Among them is Bob Evans, one of the four co-founders of the club in Glen Waverley in 1970.

It was originally envisaged as a juniors club.

"The children came for a while then they seemed to lose interest," Mr Evans says.

Tributes to stalwarts

Waverley Model Railway Club Men's Shed president Martin Jones with one of the railway Picture: GARY SISSONS layouts. 202379 "So some of the parents came in instead."

Since 1967, Mr Evans has been a volunteer driver on the Puffing Billy steam-train network. He retired from that plum job last year.

"I've always had trains since I was nine years old," the former Victorian Railways and V-Line train driver said.

Mr Evans doesn't have a particular favourite from the members' collections of "hundreds" of trains. "They're all prized by me," he says.

"We bring all our trains from home.

"If I come down, I pick up a train to run by random - whatever fits my fancy on the day."

The club is a trove of knowledge about Australia's railways, he says.

"We have very knowledgeable people who are train spotters.

"We argue about all sorts of things about trains - like where the actual trains ran in Victoria and Australia."

Coming up to the club's 50th year, it is encountering a crossroad.

Its landlord Scouts Victoria has signalled it wants its hall back, possibly within the next year.

"If we have to move, we have to know now," Mr Jones says.

"It will take us a year to move all of this stuff."

Greater Dandenong councillor Zaynoun Melham raised a motion for the council to either help in negotiations with Scouts Victoria or for the club to find a new home.

He said the "self-sufficient" group had invested about $20,000 in improvements at the shed, without any council grants.

"They're a great group of mates. And they do some great things.

"They have one of the best model train sets in the state, and we don't know much about them."

Three late community servants Tsebin Tchen, Max Walker and Barry Ross have been praised

by Greater Dandenong councillors.

Former Senator Tchen, 78, was noted as a great advocate for the Chinese-Australian community, including the Springvale Asian Business Association for many years.

Mr Tchen, who was serving as a Victorian Multicultural Commissioner, recently died in a car crash in South Australia.

Greater Dandenong councillor Tim Dark told a council meeting on 9 December that Mr Tchen was elected as Senator in 1998, about the same time as "Pauline Hanson went on her rampage".

"He was very active in taking her on and ensuring the multicultural community lived in harmony."

Mr Tchen worked hard for ethnic communities' access to services as part of their "assimilation", Cr Dark said.

Cr Youhorn Chea also paid tribute, moving for a council letter-of-condolence to Mr Tchen's family.

A public memorial will be held for Mr Tchen in the Melbourne Town Hall on 18 December.

Pastor Max Walker was a founder of the Dandenong charity Cornerstone that has helped the underprivileged and homeless for decades, Cr Angela Long said.

He had been chief executive of the charity for 22 years, and Greater Dandenong's NonResident of the Year in 2010.

Cr Long, who'd known Mr Walker for more than 40 years, said he was a former player at Dandenong North Cricket Club.

Mayor Jim Memeti noted the "sad news".

"Max ... served Cornerstone for many years and served the needy in our community."

Barry Ross was an active member of the Defenders of the South East Green Wedge, who took a particular interest in Greater Dandenong's Green Wedge area, Cr Matthew Kirwan said.

Mr Ross was still advocating in recent weeks before he succumbed to a long battle with cancer, Cr Kirwan said.

"His passion, knowledge and hard work will be missed by many in the Greater Dandenong community."

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CFA volunteer Jennifer is always on call Firefighters are the lifeblood of Australia, and our true heroes. They often face some of nature's most challenging conditions.

But for volunteer firefighter, Jennifer Sims, who regularly risks her life to save others, this is all just part of the job.

"We're on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. If 000 deem it necessary for us to attend a scene, we will. We are here to make people safe," she said.

During the day, Ms Sims works as a technical support specialist at Aussie Broadband in Lynbrook. She handles customers' technical queries and accounts, and also connects with them via social media and live chat.

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Ms Sims has served with Country Fire Authority (CFA) for seven years. Speaking on International Volunteer Day, she said the toughest part of the job is when they're unable to save someone's property.

"About three days before Christmas, we attended a full house fire. Unfortunately, we were unable to save the property and a family lost their home. That really sucked.

"We want to be there to defend people's homes. It feels like our home. So when we can't save a property, it really hurts," she said.

"People always think the person holding the hose is the one doing all the work. But there's a lot of work behind closed doors that people don't see. Every role is important, whether

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you're the first on the scene to do the health checks or helping to put an injured person in an ambulance. It all counts," she said.

Ms Sims said the support from her work and colleagues at the CFA is essential for her to continue to be a volunteer. Her workplace offers a community service leave policy, which allows for staff to apply for consideration of flexible working arrangements to meet a community service need.

"If we've been called out to a car accident and there's a child screaming, obviously there's an emotional toll on us. But we've got an amazing supportive team both at the CFA and at work. It's that support that keeps us going, and allows us to do what we do," Ms Sims said.

Passionate former Senator Tsebin Tchen at a Cardinia multicultural event in November 2018.

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FOCUS ON ‌ NEW YEAR’S SALES

Shop away on first day Armada Dandenong Plaza has announced it will be one of a couple of shopping centres trading on New Year's Day 2020 in Melbourne.

Although the trend by most shopping centres is to close on New Year's Day, Armada Dandenong Plaza will be conveniently open to customers from 12noon to 5.00pm.

For families or friends looking for a local outing to welcome in 2020 they can head to one of the cafes or restaurants at the centre and catch one of the summer blockbuster movies at Readings Cinemas.

Monica Jenkins, centre manager at Armada Dandenong Plaza says, "whether you are looking to stock up for a New Year's Day BBQ at home, an outing with family or friends or looking for an opportunity to use vouchers received as Christmas presents, Armada Dandenong Plaza's mix of mini and major retailers will be conveniently open from 12noon."

Centre Management advises customers to check with individual stores to confirm opening hours on New Year's Day 2020.

For more information visit: www.armadadandenongplaza.com.au

Kick back and enjoy a movie on New Year's Day at Reading Cinemas.

Dandenong Plaza will be open on New Year's Day - one of only a few centres in Melbourne to do so.

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WHAT’S ON Christmas Seven Melody Strings and Songs The Melbourne 7-Melody Notes will be hosting the fabulous Christmas Seven Melody Strings and Songs on Saturday 21 December from 2pm4pm. Come along and enjoy some fabulous string and song event, featuring Christmas Carols and Chinese classical music.

Saturday 21 December, 2pm-4pm. Cost: Gold coin donation. For bookings and more information contact Richard Ng 0433 966 251 or email erhusoul@gmail.com. Location: The Castle, Hemmings Park, Princes Highway, Dandenong.

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Free Christmas Day Lunch Do you have nothing planned on Christmas Day? Are you perhaps alone this Christmas? Come to lunch at Hampton Park Uniting Church, 1 Coral Drive Hampton Park.

Doors open at 11.30am. Must book, as places are limited. Ph: 9799 7994 or email narrehamptonparkuc@bigpond.com. Proudly supported by the City of Casey.

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Al-Anon Family Groups.

This group offers help and support to family and friends of problem drinkers at weekly meetings.

Seminar room 4 at Dandenong Hospital, David Street, Wednesdays 8.15pm, or St Gerard's Community Centre, 71 Gladstone Road, Dandenong North, Saturdays 2pm, or Springvale Church of Christ, corner Buckingham and Windsor avenues. Fridays 10.30am.

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

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Open Up Free Community Lunch Every Thursday during school term at 12 noon.

Hampton Park Uniting Church. 1 Coral Drive Hampton Park. Ph: 9799 7994.

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Probus Endeavour Hills Club The Endeavour Hills Probus Club is seeking retirees and semi - retirees to join an active and

friendly group. Activities include a walking group, coffee mornings, ten-pin bowling, excursions and trivia nights.

Meet third Monday of each month (except December) at 10.00am at the Dandenong Club, corner of Heatherton Rd and Stud Rd, Dandenong North. Contact Chris 0423432878 or email: hart.chris64@yahoo.com.au.

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

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

Southern Community Centre, Southern Reserve, 27 Rupert Dr Mulgrave. Just off Police Road! Call 9560 6046 or 0484 337 105 for more information.

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Probus Sandown The Combined Probus Club of Sandown meets on the second Monday of each month, from 9.45-noon at the Noble Park Football Club. New members are welcome.

Call Ian on 0438363000.

·Patchwork quilting classes

Patchwork Quilting classes at the Hallam Community Learning Centre have vacancies for term 4. $12 for a 3 hour class on Tuesday mornings with our experienced tutor. Call us 9703 1688 for further details.

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Ross Noble - Humournoid What happens when pure comedy takes human form? What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up? Nobody knows because that isn't a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see it. This is it. If you are looking for a good laugh, don't miss out this international comedy show that presented by famous English standup comedian and actor.

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Saturday 29 February, 8.00pm. Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. Tickets from $46.40. Book at drumtheatre.com.au/event.

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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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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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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Sahaja Meditation Come and try Sahaja Meditation to find peace and experience the feeling of thoughtless awareness. Everyone is welcome, no bookings are necessary - just bring an open mind and an open heart.

When: every Wednesday 7-8pm. Where: Dandenong North Senior Citizens Club, Latham Crescent, Dandenong North. Cost: free. For more information, visit freemeditation.com.au or call 0497783946.

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Quilting and painting classes The Hallam Community Learning Centre on Kays Avenue, Hallam, has vacancies in our Tuesday

quilting classes and in our morning and afternoon painting classes.

Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Avenue, Hallam. Please call 9703 1688 for further details and bookings.

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

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

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

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

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Learn to sew Men and women can learn to use a sewing machine to insert zips, cut patterns and how to hem. Free childcare is available for parents who 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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Help is at hand Free meals, showers and laundry services are available.

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

Call 9791 1449 for more information.

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

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

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FOCUS ON … MEDICALLY SPEAKING

St John of God Berwick Hospital has introduced a new option for maternity care.

The joy of private delivery Oh, Joy! A private maternity experience for only $990* Jump for Joy! Private maternity care is now more afordable! www.sjog.org.au/berwickjoy

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St John of God Berwick Hospital is proud to introduce their new bundle of Joy - a new lower cost private maternity model. Joy offers privately insured patients a more affordable way to use their cover and access a high end private hospital experience by reducing out of pocket costs. In fact, patients will only be $990 out of pocket*! Joy, oh, joy!

Joy is a new option for maternity care at St John of God Berwick Hospital, a hospital which now has two maternity models for patients to choose from. In addition to the Joy package, patients can still choose their own obstetrician with the traditional maternity care package.

No matter which package patients choose, they will receive the same exceptional care once they are admitted to hospital, including a single room with bedding for their partner.

Joy enables patients to save money by providing a collaborative model of care, where patients will be seen by a whole team of specialist obstetricians and midwives, rather than just one doctor. Joy patients will be cared for and monitored by the rostered obstetrician at each

of their appointments and at the birth of their baby. Each of these obstetricians is a joy - compassionate, highly trained and experienced.

Delivering a baby at St John of God Berwick Hospital comes with all the education parents need as they embark on their new family life.

Paediatric first aid, sleep and settling workshops and one on one lactation advice are just some of the ways new parents are supported.

Joy Obstetricians: Dr Mei Cheah Dr Jacques Lam Dr Peter Yong Dr Jodi Keane Dr Jorg Kemper Dr Mark Tarrant Dr Poonam Arora Dr Dinesh Epitawela To access Joy, patients should ask their GP for a referral to the clinic. To learn more about Joy, including the *terms and conditions: www. sjog.org.ay/berwickjoy or call 8784 5800. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

BUSINESS PROFILE

The store offers a state-of-the-art shopping experience including a bakery and sushi bar.

A fresh food experience Keysborough locals were wowed when Michael Lorenz opened the doors of Michael’s Fresh Food Market IGA Keysborough earlier this month.

The first of its kind in Melbourne, the new 3,200sqm store offers a state-of-the-art shopping experience including a sushi bar, florist, bulk spices, nuts and confectionary, delicatessen, fromagerie, fresh food hall with a butcher, baker and fishmonger serving fresh local cuts and produce and a fully licensed café serving

light meals, Melbourne style coffee and craft beer on tap.

Michael Lorenz has operated award winning supermarkets in the South Gippsland area for over 20 years, providing fresh food, low prices and an ongoing commitment to his stores' local communities. To date his stores have donated over $2 million to more than 200 community groups.

“Never before in Melbourne have customers been able to sit down and enjoy craft beer

on tap, barista made coffee and fresh pizza cooked in the pizza oven in store, whilst doing their weekly shop!“ Mr Lorenz said.

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Church offers seekers chance to ‘revive your life’ Are you looking for a change?

City Revival Church is a Holy Spirit inspired revival movement without any barriers of caste, belief and religion. City Revival Church believes that the door to salvation is always open, and so are the doors to their church. Their mission is to be fully devoted to Jesus by opening their arms to those in search of the truth.

Pastor Jose Henry is the founder and Senior Pastor of City Revival Church, Melbourne. He was born in Kerala, India. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and saviour in 1993 and the following year, he dedicated his life for God’s ministry.

Ps Jose met his wife Lissy in Singapore and they migrated to Australia 13 years ago. They are blessed with three beautiful girls.

A prayer meet in their living room in the first week of their stay in Melbourne started growing into a large multi-cultural church.

That church now sees people from over 10 different nations gather in Dandenong for regular ministeries. The regular Friday healing service attracts larger crowds and has been a platform for God to heal and deliver hundreds through the ministry of Ps Jose. The meetings have seen a number of physical and emotional healings.

Ps Jose’s ministry reflects God’s love in a deeper manner and has touched thousands of people over his 20 years of Church ministry. He is being used by God in the prophetic, healing and deliverance ministry.City Revival Church offers two services every Sunday: a Malayalam Service 9.00am-10.30am, and an English Service 11:00 am-12:45pm. A 7.00pm healing service is run on Fridays. City Revival also offers ladies’ meetings, Sunday School and an Outreach Minister.

Find out more at www.cityrevivalmelbourne.com/ministries or at the City Revival Church Dandenong Facebook page. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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EAT LOCAL, DINE GLOBAL ing as well. I learnt by watching her cook at home, I was fascinated by what she'd make."

Mr Mandrelle says he's keen to try other cuisine from the cookbook, such as the alsi pinni (flaxseed balls) that hail from India but he'd never tried before.

"I don't really experiment with desserts but there's a Mexican Dessert Flan (with a Moroccan twist) that looks delicious."

Other authentic fare is featured from China, Thailand, Greece, Pakistan, Romania, Borneo, Sri Lanka, Holland, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Mauritius, Lebanon, Russia, Malaysia and Ireland.

The book was created by Greater Dandenong Council in partnership with Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre, Wellsprings for Women, Monash Health, Dandenong Neighbourhood House and Chisholm Institute.

It was supported by the State Government.

The book is available to borrow from Greater Dandenong Libraries.

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The Share Plate Cookbook speaks volumes for the multitudes of cuisine in Greater Dandenong.

Its 24 lavishly illustrated recipes include soups, mains and desserts selected from a spread of traditions in the community.

There's exotica such as raw fish salad from Borneo, pumpkin jam from Russia, kisra pancakes with okra from South Sudan, and Samoan sapasui.

And then there's contributor Gavin Mandrelle's pork vindaloo.

He's loved the dish since he was a child growing up in India.

The recipe had been handed down from his Portugese grandmother to his mother, but never written down.

In 2014, he phoned his mother back in India for the recipe - a week before she died.

"It's absolutely sentimental for me.

"It has a big place in my heart. On the anniversary when mum died, I always prepare this dish in her memory."

The pork neck brews in a pressure cooker, along with potatoes, spices, vinegar, a heap of ginger and a spoon of hot English mustard. It cooks perfectly in 13 minutes, Mr Mandrelle says.

The spices are swallowed in a sweet-andsour tang - a world from the coconut-based curries common in India's south.

"None of her recipes were written down, just word of mouth from her mum.

"That's how I remember my mum's cook-

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Local young guns shine

By Nick Creely A host of local youngsters impressed at the Cricket Australia Under 19 National Championships in Western Australia, with Vic Country falling at the final hurdle to NSW Metro at the famed WACA Ground on Thursday 12 December.

With the carnival coming to a close last week, the two Victorian sides - Country and Metro - put their best foot forward as they faced off against some of the country's most elite up-and-coming players.

Dandenong District youngsters Yash Pednekar (North Dandenong and Monash Tigers) and Jonathan D'Rozario (Buckley Ridges and Monash Tigers) each showcased their ability with several impressive performances.

Despite not quite getting going with the bat, Pednekar looked impressive despite making a host of starts, including an impressive 24 against the Cricket Australia XI. In Thursday's final, Pednekar also showcased his immense ability in the field with a stunning direct hit run out of NSW's gun opener Jack Attenborough.

D'Rozario's all-round abilities have been on show in an incredibly promising carnival, particularly his 2/30 and 38 that helped Country over the line against NSW Metro. In Thursday's final, D'Rozario kept Country in the contest with a fighting half-century to finish the carnival with 161 runs and six wickets.

The son of former Buckley Ridges Wookey Medal winner Shane D'Rozario, the all-rounder is extremely gifted and will be one to keep an eye on at club level.

Both players are currently playing Victorian Premier Cricket with the Tigers and will be pushing for a first XI debut in the coming weeks, particularly D'Rozario who has struck 205 at 29.3 and taken five wickets at clubland.

Impressive quick, Dandenong's Triyan De Silva, also made a strong contribution for Country with bat and ball, scoring 45 and 38 against Queensland and Tasmania respectively, as well as snaring 2/41 in an impressive spell against ACT/NSW Country. In the final against NSW Metro, De Silva bowled a ripping newball spell to finish with 2/16.

Young Casey-South Melbourne opening batsman Ashley Chandrasinghe - also a product of the powerful Dandenong District Crick-

Rising Dandenong all-rounder Triyan De Silva showed some great signs in Western Australia. et Association - also showed some promising signs for Northern Territory, crunching scores of 21 and 34 from the top of the order and

Picture: COURTESY OF ARJ GIESE/CRICKET VICTORIA

proving - as per usual - to be tough to dismiss.

The Swans youngster continues to develop well at Casey Fields, and has scored 167 runs at

27.8 in the seconds this season so far.

To check out the full results, head to nationalchamps.com.au

Dream debut for a young Premier quick on the rise

By Tyler Lewis The bar has been raised for Locky Scott.

After toiling away in the lower grades for Dandenong for many years before finally earning his Premier debut recently against Kingston Hawthorn, ones and twos Premier cricket is now his new benchmark.

After claiming 5/66 against Carlton, Scott made his long-awaited debut. But the milestone of becoming a first XI cricketer seemed to be one everyone else at training knew he’d reached before he did.

“It was Thursday, and one of the boys messaged me saying ‘congratulations’,” he said.

“I just assumed it was for my 5-fa - I didn’t realise I hadn’t set up my WhatsApp properly on my new phone.

“Brett (Forsyth) came up to me and said congratulations as well and I started to get suspicious.

“He asked about the WhatsApp group and I didn’t know what he was talking about. Sure enough I checked WhatsApp and saw I was in the ones group chat.“ On the morning of week one, skipper Tom Donnell sent the Hawks in and threw the brand new Kookaburra to Scott. Holding the new ball at the top of his mark in a Victorian Premier Cricket first XI was a moment he didn’t think was near, but one he wanted to right, while quietly desperate to get some ink in his wickets column.

“I was just happy to keep getting wickets at the start of the year,” he said.

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Locky Scott is Premier Cricket star on the rise. 201522 asked to play in ones, it was unreal.

“I was definitely really nervous, (but) it helps having Brett and ‘Nano’ (James Nanopoulous) at mid-on and mid-off talking you through it.

“From ball one I just tried to hit the spot and keep going from there. I tried not to do anything too special and let it happen.

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“I was very relieved, I couldn’t really elaborate more on it. I was happy with the way I was bowling but to get that wicket out of the way was helpful for my confidence. “(I will) try and cement my spot in the ones, I always aspire to play higher so we will see how it goes from there.”

A number of years ago, Scott decided to do the extras and get himself fit outside of cricket - it was a decision that has accelerated his development as a fast bowler.

“I wasn’t the fittest bloke going around,” he said.

“I think before I went to the gym I was almost 100kg, (and) I just thought this is ridiculous.

“I started getting myself fit. It helped me bowl a lot more overs and from there, after getting those overs in, getting better results.

“I try to get as many overs in on Tuesday and Thursday in the nets as I can to get bowling fit, and of course a lot of running.”

On 19 October, Scott was playing in the thirds and, like many players, didn’t think his time in the ones would come. However, unlike other players who often seek opportunity to play higher at an opposing club, Scott stayed true to Dandenong for the inner sanctum of mateship that is at Shepley through all.

“The culture,” he said.

“It is just such a great culture - everybody gets around everybody.

“Having a good performance and having everyone get around you just inspires you to do better.

“Everyone in the higher grades gets around everybody.

“The culture at the club is amazing, everyone gets along, there are no small groups here or there, everyone is a really tight unit.”

Scott took 2/27 in the first innings and 2/19 in the second innings as Dandenong claimed maximum points - a first XI debut he will never forget. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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Ed is seriously a New-man

By Tyler Lewis Ed Newman's ability to play 360 degrees around the wicket is why his name is on a Victorian contract.

And that ability was on show on Wednesday night when his side needed it most, against local rival Casey South-Melbourne.

For the first time in the Twenty20 Super Slam this season, Dandenong was forced to chase after the Swans won the toss and opted to bat.

A howling breeze towards one end meant scoring against the wind was crucial in setting a big total.

Swans captain Luke Wells (32) threatened to tear the game apart when he skipped down the track to Jerome Jones and deposited him comfortably over mid-off, before sending one well

over the mid-wicket fence only moments later.

Left-arm off spinner Akshat Buch snagged the Englishman courtesy of some neat work by Jacques Augustin behind the stumps - the first scalp of the evening, but one that ultimately applied the brakes to the Swans' innings.

Suraj Randiv (0/16 from four) and Buch (1/18 from four) were nearly impossible to get away from then on, bowling tight lines and lengths and restricting the Swans to 3/135 from their 20.

In reply, the Panthers got off to a dream start.

Brett Forsyth (13) and James Nanopoulos (16) got ahead of the run rate early, which meant wickets in hand were going to be the key.

Swans quick Nathan Lambden then nabbed the early wickets of both openers, and Tom Donnell went shortly after from the spin of

Ashvin Adihetty, meaning Newman and nudger Comrey Edgeworth needed to steady the innings.

Newman got away early with a clip off his pads through fine leg for four - already taking enough from the over to compete with the required run rate, risks didn't need to be taken.

But Newman proceeded to ramp the very next ball for another boundary, a sign of not only his ability with the bat but the confidence he has in that ability, a highly-valued commodity in cricket.

Constantly finding the rope, and clearing it, Newman was the key in Dandenong cementing an opportunity at defending its Super Slam title.

Newman brought up his 50, his second in two knocks, and continued to drive Dande-

nong home in an impressive run chase.

In the first Super Slam fixture, Newman was batting with Nanopoulos and was struggling to get off strike after making a golden duck the day before and averaging six in all formats for the year.

Nanopoulos then reportedly came down the wicket to tell Newman to hit the ball as hard as he could from then on, without much thought.

Newman then went on to make 69 from 40 balls.

Since that moment in the middle in the opening Slam match, Newman has averaged 61.4 with the blade, proving to be a serious weapon for Dandenong, and is certainly validating why the Victorian selectors fancy him as a future player.

Ed Newman showcased his ability to play all around the ground with this brilliant ramp shot.

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