Dandenong Star Journal - 10th November 2020

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LIFE ON THE OUTSIDE

By Danielle Kutchel AS we adjust to our new Covid-normal, it’s all about the great outdoors.

Tis the season for entertaining at home, a tantalising prospect after months in lockdown. Bringing the indoors outside is the perfect way to take advantage of all that a lazy Australian summer has to offer, while ensuring the safety and comfort of friends and family.

And the best part is, you don’t even need a large entertainment area to do it in.

There are a few things to think about though to keep things comfortable. Here are some of the most important: OUTDOOR FURNITURE These days, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to outdoor furniture. Walk into any store, and you’ll be confronted with options to eat off, sit on and even sleep in!

Typically, outdoor areas are more casual than an internal formal living space - but of course it all depends on what you want the space to be.

For example, if you have a large family and are expecting to host all the summer dinner parties, a table and chairs set up might be the ideal option.

If you’re after a relaxing haven to enjoy those balmy evenings, something more casual might be the go: think hammocks, cosy sofas or scatter cushions and even benches.

Many benches and tables double as storage space - perfect for packing away table cloths and cushions, and keeping them safe from the elements.

Material is also an important factor to consider and can have a pretty drastic impact on your budget.

Trendy and weatherproof concrete outdoor settings can be a little on the expensive side, and it’s up to you whether you want to splash the cash.

Then there is the look you want to achieve: a concrete setting might look out of place if you’re going for a beachy feel, while a wicker chair will help a balcony space feel airy and stylish. Or perhaps you’d like a soft transition from the indoor to the outdoor, in which case you’ll be able to find furniture that fits with the look of your house.

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And it goes without saying to ensure that the soft furnishings you buy should be designed for outdoor use - you don’t want your best indoor cushion to get caught in the rain!

WINDOWS AND WALLS Outdoor areas often have a lot of open walls, which adds to the ambience - but inevitably you’ll want to cover them at some point.

Retractable blinds and awnings are easy to have installed, easy to use and guaranteed to keep the sun out of your eyes.

But did you know you can also get outdoor curtains? These waterproof and practical accessories add a much softer feel to your gazebo or entertaining space.

There are also some amazing things being done with wood in the form of clever lattices.

Local homemaker centres also sell a range of durable metal and plastic screens that add privacy and eye-catching decor.

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If you’re a green thumb, why not try your hand at a living wall? Train climbing plants up the space to fill in the gap with lush green.

You can also cheat your way to greenery with an array of fake hedging - simple, and in the moonlight, no one will know!

Think about the entrance to your patio too. From the house, how will your guests make their way outside?Make a statement with french, barn-style or bifold doors, or stay practical with a flyscreen to keep the house cool while keeping the bugs firmly in their place.

THE TRIMMINGS First up: bugs. The plague of the Aussie outdoors. Will you opt for citronella, or a bug zapper? There are some seriously stylish citronella candle holders around now, and bug zappers are no longer the big blue beasts of the past. You can now find small, powered units that repel insects over a wider area - so you can enjoy your meal in

peace, rather than making a mad dash back inside for the fly spray!

If you’ve got the room, a fire pit is a great option for those long family catch-ups. Everyone loves sitting by the fire, and the options are almost endless, with a fire pit to suit any style - and many made locally or with recycled products. Plus, with a bag of marshmallows at your side, dessert is sorted.

Perhaps you’re a master chef who dreams of whipping up a delicious meal in your own private kitchen. Outdoor kitchens have become a thing in recent years, complete with massive bench space, wine bars and inbuilt cooktops. Of course, we don’t all have the room for that, but that doesn’t mean your dream is unattainable. You can do a lot with smaller appliances, like Webers and smokers. Be sure to allow space for these when you’re designing your patio, and you can’t go wrong. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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RetReating into comfoRt FACED with global uncertainty, life as we know it is on hold.

Cut off from our normal freedoms and routines, home is now the epicentre of our lives where many of us work, study, eat, sleep and relax.

Technology has become more important than ever before as we rely on connection with the outside world. Yet at the same time we yearn to switch off so we can take a moment to ground ourselves, reflect and recharge.

“This global crisis has changed our relationship with our homes - not just on a practical level, the lines between our work and home have blurred beyond recognition.

This also affects us on an emotional level too,” says Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux colour and communications manager.

“We need flexible spaces that can multitask as spaces to conduct our professional lives and perform household tasks, however, at the same time we need our homes to provide balance, calm and a sense of comfort and security.”

In response, design trends for 2021 will reflect our desire for reassurance and strength, with nurturing palettes drawn from nature and furniture and decor that speaks of familiarity and comfort.

The Dulux Colour Forecast for 2021 comprises palettes inspired by nature along with moments of stronger colour to lighten the mood and brighten our outlook.

Retreat is a palette of warm whites, brown-based neutrals and dusty blues that conveys a sense of a soft luxury, alongside vintage-inspired tones of burgundy and

deep ocean blue.

“The Retreat palette feels tranquil and sentimental - reminiscing tradition, whilst hinting at better times to come,” says Lucena-Orr. If you’re not quite ready to take the plunge throughout the whole house, start with one or two small touches of colour.

You could paint your front door or create an accent wall in a room of your choice, and choose scatter cushions, bed covers or beautiful rugs that complement the palette for a refresh that feels cosy, safe and new.

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Tank you for The waTer WITH the weather bureau forcasting a wetter than normal spring and summer, now is a great time to think about installing a water tank to capture all that rain.

A tank provides many benefits, including lowering the use of mains water, helping with water restrictions, assisting in times of bushfires and preventing storm water runoff. However, before you shower yourself in these rewards there are several things to know and consider.

The most important thing to know is that setting up a tank is not a DIY task; a licensed plumber must install your tank and the installation must meet your water supplier and council’s requirements.

How does a tank system work?

Essentially, a tank collects rainwater from the roof. Usually a pump is connected, most often on the ground next to the tank, to pump the collected water from the tank to toilets, a washing machine and to outdoor taps.

What size is right for you?

The size of your tank depends on variables such as what you intend to use it for (e.g. toilets, washing machine, outdoor irrigation), your available space, annual rainfall, and catchment area, i.e. your roof dimensions. Talk to your plumber about what you’d like and find out what is permitted in your area from your water supplier and council. There are numerous online calculators available to give you a guide for the size you might require.

What material is best?

Tanks are made from concrete, plastic (polyethylene), fibreglass and steel. Concrete tanks are often stored below ground because they can handle a lot of weight.

A typical backyard set-up is a 1000L polyethylene, slimline tank that sits on a

concrete base. The polyethylene is UV stabilised so it lasts a long time outdoors. Polyethylene tanks provide good all-round features, though they can’t be recycled at the end of their life.

Fibreglass tanks resist corrosion, but because light can pass through them, they require a protective coating to reduce algae growth.

Steel tanks may be galvanised or stainless. These tanks are often used to store large amounts of water.

Above or below ground?

Above ground tanks are more common, but you can store a tank under a driveway or even beneath your home. Both below ground options are best installed in new builds. A tank that stores water in a bladder can also be used if there is space beneath your house or a deck.

Do you need a pump?

You’ll need a pump if you’re connecting your tank to internal piping and if you’re on flat ground. You may get away without a

pump if your tank sits high enough to generate adequate pressure by gravity. Pumps can sit on the ground (usually next to the tank) or in the tank. On-ground pumps last longer, but in-tank pumps are quieter.

If you just intend to use your tank to water your lawn, you may not need a pump at all. Though if you do employ a pump, you can incorporate a pop-up sprinkler system.

The best spot for a tank Consulting a plumber is essential to ensure the right placement for a tank. Keep in mind though, you want to minimise plumbing work and maximise the catchment area of your roof. You’ll also need outdoor power for a pump. Lastly, it’s best to place a tank in a shaded area to avoid deterioration of the construction material.

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Groundhog daze

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

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Covid-19 has only widened the mental health system’s cracks for a long-suffering Noble Park single father and his teen son.

‘Rick’ cares for his seriously afflicted 15-year-old son ‘Michael’ by himself. In 2018, he told the Star Journal that it was like ‘Groundhog Day’.

And the Groundhog Day goes on - in the midst of a Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental health system.

“Even one of the (health service) managers said the system was completely f***ed,” Rick says Michael is diagnosed with severe anxiety and a borderline disorder.

He has self-harmed, he can’t face school and strangers, finds it hard to sleep and is only comforted by video games and heavy-metal tunes.

“At 3am, he wakes me up and cries,” Rick told Star Journal two years ago.

“He screams about his family, who hardly visit him.

“He thinks everyone has abandoned him, he thinks everyone hates him.”

Now he says Michael’s condition is worse.

In recent times, his increased medication makes him sleepier but he remains agitated.

“He is not an aggressive kid. He’s frustrated because no one is helping him.

“He’s been on medication since he was 11 or 12 - it’s way too long for a child.

“But this is the system.”

During Covid-19, Rick and Michael have been even more alone.

For starters, the boy won’t go out of the house because he “doesn’t want to get the virus”.

Due to the pandemic, he has barely seen his two support workers since March.

In October, Michael was visited by his

‘Rick’ and his son ‘Michael’ have been isolated from mental-health services during Covid-19.

218512 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Monash Health Early in Life Mental Health Service (ELMHS) worker for the first time in about seven months.

Rob says another support worker from a Cranbourne-based agency hadn’t seen Michael since about February.

Youth mental health service, headspace,

ended its assistance due to Michael’s case being “too hard”, Rob says.

“They said it’s not working. (Michael) is not talking so they pulled the pin.”

In the meantime, Rob’s application for NDIS funding for respite relief has stalled since February.

All he wants is a trained person to take Michael camping or fishing on weekends, to get him “out of the house”.

But Michael’s health specialists still haven’t filled out their part of the NDIS application form, Rob says.

He’s regularly made forlorn pleas for help to health services and his local MP and Premier Daniel Andrews’ electorate office in Noble Park.

“When you’re a parent, you’ll protect your kids at any cost.”

Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council’s NDIS manager Neil Turton-Lane is assisting Rick and Michael after Star Journal notified him of the case.

“In many ways I feel the Covid-19 lockdown has just exacerbated existing failings and inadequacies within our current mental health system - in this case adolescent mental health - by bringing them more to light.”

In 2019, a mental health Royal Commission handed down an interim report - with the second round of hearings on hold due to the pandemic.

It called for substantially more investment in mental health and a centre to collaborate lived experience, research and clinical and non-clinical care.

“The Commission’s work to date confirms that Victoria’s mental health system is not just compromised - it is afflicted by systemic failings,” the interim report stated.

Rob calls it a “crisis”.

“There’s people dying out there.

“I know hundreds of families in the same boat.”

The State Government was contacted for comment.

If you need help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyond blue on 1300 22 4636.

Virtual Walk Against Family Violence Customer Service Centres and Libraries Reopening Council Customer Service Centres at Dandenong, Parkmore and Springvale opened on Monday 9 November, along with the Planning and Building counter at Dandenong.

Some library services are also available including: • Computer access: must be booked in advance • To collect holds and requested items • Library membership enquiries.

You are invited to join Greater Dandenong in a virtual Walk Against Family Violence.

While we can't walk together, we still invite you to walk on Friday 20 November and share your images and experiences in your local area.

By participating in the virtual Walk Against Family Violence, we can show that our community stands united in opposing violence against women and children, and in supporting those who have experienced such violence.

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To facilitate a safe environment for staff and customers, we have the new protective screens across the counters, dots on the floor for social distancing, hand sanitiser, extensive signage and will encourage payments by card.

The health and wellbeing of our community is Council’s number one priority and we will continue to take a measured and careful approach to reopening our facilities.

Council Meetings You can watch our upcoming Council meetings via a live webcast at greaterdandenong.com.

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Veterans vie for mayor

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong’s two most experienced councillor-elects will vie for the 2020-’21 mayoralty in coming days.

Angela Long and Jim Memeti will lobby their nine newly-elected colleagues ahead of the mayoral vote on Thursday 19 November.

For the first time, up to two deputy mayors will be elected at the same meeting.

Ms Long, a two-time mayor, claimed her seventh term as a councillor since 1998 with 27 per cent of primary votes in Cleeland Ward.

Four-time mayor Jim Memeti - who will be pitching for his second consecutive term as mayor - has been on council since 2005.

He romped home in Dandenong Ward with a 61 per cent outright majority.

Ms Long, who last served as mayor in 2000 and 2012, said she was equipped to lead after a “dreadful” Covid-struck year.

“I think I’m experienced enough. We’ve went through a couple of rough times in my first term,” she said, citing Dandenong’s recovery from the Heinz factory closure.

“Then, we had businesses open up and taking on workers retrenched from Heinz.

“We can build that back up again.”

For the coming term, her priorities will be the rebuilding of Dandenong Oasis aquatic centre and the creation of Dandenong Community Hub. Ms Long also pledged to work with the council’s economic development unit to help businesses recover from the Covid lockdowns.

She was supportive of the council’s $2500 business grants as well as the push for more outdoor dining areas in central Dandenong in summer.

Mr Memeti pointed to his experience at the helm given the loss of long-serving councillors Roz Blades, Peter Brown, Youhorn Chea, Matthew Kirwan and Maria Sampey.

“We’ve lost so much experience and having had a really difficult year this year, I’d like to be part of the Covid recovery.”

As part of that support, Mr Memeti pledged to continue the council’s $340,000 Covid material aid program, free on-street parking in central Dandenong and free permits for outdoor dining.

Jim Memeti, front, is running for his fifth mayoral term - his second in succession. 208804 He also pledged to deliver Dandenong Community Hub, a redeveloped Dandenong Oasis aquatic centre, sealing unpaved sections of Dandenong Creek Trail and a toilet for Norine Cox Reserve.

He said he’d “unite the council the work together for the betterment of the community”.

“We have to make sure we’re flexible with the community and with businesses. These are unprecedented times - we don’t know what to expect at the other end.”

Angela Long (Cleeland Ward)

Meet the new-look City of Greater Dandenong Council THE PEOPLE DECIDED ...

Angela Long 3571 (57% after · CLEELAND: preferences), Dalibor Saula 2728 (43%) Jim Memeti 3447 (61% pri· DANDENONG: maries), Geraldine Gonsalvez 1324 (23%) NORTH: Bob Milkovic 4257 · DANDENONG (54% after preferences), Zaynoun Melhem 3590 (46%)

Tim Dark 4159 (50.5% af· KEYSBOROUGH: ter preferences), Phillip Danh 4070 (49.5%) SOUTH: Rhonda Garad · KEYSBOROUGH 4242 (54% after preferences), Stephen Fanous 3619 (46%)

PARK: Sophie Tan 3900 (52% after · NOBLE preferences), Matt Pond 1517 (20%) PARK NORTH: Lana Formoso 4087 · NOBLE (54% after preferences), Maria Sampey 1877 (25%)

CENTRAL: Richard Lim 4399 · SPRINGVALE (60% primaries), Minh Van Tran 1177 (16%) NORTH: Sean O’Reilly 3333 · SPRINGVALE (52% primaries), Angela Holl 2756 (43%) SOUTH: Loi Truong 4084 · SPRINGVALE (50.5% after preferences), Leang Vuorch Kong 3994 (49.5%) Five new faces have regenerated nearly half of City of Greater Dandenong’s council after results were finalised on 6 November.

Two weeks after polls closed, the new-look council revealed five female representatives, up from three.

Politically, the council looks similar - a slightly reduced Labor majority of eight councillors, with a Green, a Liberal and a ‘blue-and-yellow’ independent.

In are Bob Milkovic (independent, Dandenong North), Rhonda Garad (Greens, Keysborough South), Lana Formoso (ALP, Noble Park North), Richard Lim (ALP, Springvale Central) and Eden Foster (ALP, Yarraman).

Incumbents Zaynoun Melhem (ALP) and Maria Sampey (ALP) were defeated in the 2020 poll.

Peter Brown (ALP), who was deemed ineligible to stand, and the retired Matthew Kirwan (Greens) and Youhorn Chea (ALP) have also departed.

Sitting councillors Tim Dark (Liberal, Keysborough) and Loi Truong (ALP, Springvale South) were narrowly re-elected by 70 votes and 90 votes respectively.

Both saw sizeable primary vote leads whittled down by preferences.

Angela Long (ALP, Cleeland), Jim Memeti (ALP, Dandenong), Sophie Tan (ALP, Noble Park) and Sean O’Reilly (ALP, Springvale North) were also returned.

Mr Truong had been preferenced lowly by all five rivals. Runner-up and ALP member Leang Vuorch Kong nearly overcame an 849 primary vote deficit.

In recent months, Mr Truong gave away 24,000 reuseable face masks at his Springvale South milk bar.

His main priorities for next term were fighting against restrictions on clearing trees on private property, and for more state and federal help for Covid-struck small businesses.

The Star Journal tried to contact Mr Dark, whose 793 primary-vote lead was nearly over-run by ALP member Phillip Danh.

Mr Milkovic defeated incumbent Mr Mel-

hem by a resounding 667 votes after preferences.

Minutes after the result, the well-known real estate agent said people responded well to his campaign.

“People knew from what I’ve done in the community. I tell it like it is - I don’t shy from calling a spade a spade.

Ms Garad held off a big-spending challenge from ALP fruit-and-vegetable chainstore owner Stephen Fanous to win Keysborough South Ward.

“It proves that you can’t buy an election,” a “stunned” Ms Garad said.

She estimated that Mr Fanous outspent her campaign ten-fold with multiple mailouts, fridge magnets, help of a marketing agency, high quality videos and a billboard truck.

But his saturation campaign got to the stage of “annoying people”, she said.

“At times I didn’t give myself a chance.

“I’m so glad a grass roots campaign took it out.”

Another rival’s camp relentless attack on her eventually turned voters towards her. She acknowledged that Mr Fanous ran a positive campaign that didn’t personally attack her Ms Garad, who ran strongly against Green Wedge development, said her first priority was “champagne with my team in half-an-hour”.

Ms Formoso, a PE teacher and SES volunteer, emphatically defeated sitting councillor of 20 years Ms Sampey.

She said it was exciting that the council’s gender imbalance was being redressed.

With the exception of a “handful of trolls”,

voters were “really supportive, really positive and really happy for that change”, Ms Formoso said.

“I’m just so humbled and grateful that people researched their candidates. It was a long time coming and people just had enough.”

Her first priorities were Noble Park North’s parks, reserves and sporting clubs who’d “felt neglected”.

She listed Lyndale Soccer Club and Silverton Cricket Club - the latter whom openly campaigned on Ms Formoso’s behalf.

Meanwhile in Yarraman, Ms Foster will focus on young people and seniors - who have been particularly prone to isolation during the Covid lockdowns.

A secondary school psychologist, she says it’s important to keep youth connected with services, mental health programs and sport.

This has a dual purpose of also making the wider community feel safer, she says.

Another priority is to promote employment opportunities across Greater Dandenong’s cultural diversity.

Ms Foster chose not to engage Facebook despite the Covid-related doorknocking ban.

Instead Ms Foster promoted her policies in letter-box fliers.

“My message seemed to cut through,” she said.

After the near two-week wait for results, Ms Foster felt a weight off her shoulders.

She planned to unwind with a “glass of wine and to watch some of the US election on TV”.

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LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 11 November 1920 Dandenong Soldiers’ Memorial Monday evening the citizens committee in connection with the above proposal, met at Messrs Joseph Clarke & Co’s office, Mr J Abbott in the chair. Mr Rodd reported that the soldiers were anxious that a start be made with the building, and would be quite satisfied if something less expensive and elaborate (than originally intended), were erected as a Memorial Hall. They particularly desired a club room or meeting hall, which would be of benefit to the soldiers. After the matter had been discussed by the committee, it was decided, on motion of Messrs Roulston and Field that the chairman and secretary, and Mr L Taylor be authorised to consult with Mr Woodcock in regard to having plans prepared

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

for a wooden building to provide reading room, billiard room, office hall and a kitchen to cost about £1000.

20 years ago

5 years ago

6 November 2000

9 November 2015 Council offices demolished Demolition is now well underway at the former Greater Dandenong offices in Springvale. The council relocated to the new Dandenong Civic Centre in March last year and the old building was deemed unfit for other uses. Demolition is to be completed by the end of the year and is the first stage of the Springvale Civic Space masterplan, which will be rolled out over several years. The council started community consultation regarding the precinct in 2011.

The city hall and the supper room are to be upgraded, a new library is to be built, and a new Learning and Activity Hub would provide flexible community spaces. There’ll be no loss of car parking spaces, and Springvale and District Historical Society will still have a home.

50 years ago

$1M Blaze

3 November 1970 Gippsland Hardware for sale Gippsland Hardware Co., of Lonsdale and McCrae Sts Dandenong, is up for sale. The company’s premises in the heart of Dandenong’s “golden mile” will be auctioned at 3pm on Wednesday December 9. Major re-development is expected to follow the sale. One suggestion is that an arcade of shops may be built as a thoroughfare between Lonsdale and McCrae Sts directly opposite the $7m Myer Emporium complex scheduled to open late next year. Gippsland Hardware Company was founded about 18 years ago by the late Mr R G Boyd.

An early morning fire last Thursday caused almost $1 million worth of damage to a Dandenong electronics store and well known restaurant. Twenty fire fighters, using breathing apparatus, took about 30 min to control the fire which severely damaged the premises of Strathfield car radio and mobile electronics, and caused smoke and structural damage to Cardens restaurant on the first floor of the building on the corner of Lonsdale and Clow Streets. Dandenong CFA fire officer Mr Peter Lucas said the cause of the fire was unknown and that police fire investigators, who were working in the area on a separate incident, were soon on the scene.

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Unwrapped gift at home Greater Dandenong Council’s showcase of local LGBTIQA+ artists will be ‘unwrapped’ in the comfort of viewers’ homes due to Covid-19.

Unwrapped is an expansive, inclusive program of free activities, such as a Digital Dance Club, exhibitions, performances and workshops.

A highlight is award-winning arts maker Jonathan Homsey, who specialises in street dance, visual art and social engagement.

His performance ‘ ... .now I love the smell of roses explores how cultural tensions against his queerness and unrequited love accumulate in his physical body.

It will be available as an audiobook to create a “journey through meditation, movement and playtime”.

Non-binary writer, activist and public speaker Nevo Zisin will lead a panel discussion Artistically Queer on what it means to be a queer artist in 2020.

Satellite events will be staged by headspace Dandenong, Chisholm Tafe and Connection Arts Space.

The festival’s forced change of format was something of a “silver lining”, says Greater Dandenong chief executive John Bennie.

“People can join in from the comfort of their own home.

“This is particularly beneficial for those members of the community who might be unsure about attending an event in person - they are able to choose their level of engagement.”

The event also came at a vital time when many people needed connection and support.

“LGBTIQA+ people experience disproportionately higher rates of anxiety, depression, suicide and self-harm when compared to the

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Jonathan Homsey is one of the highlights of a vast Unwrapped festival.

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“For individuals who are already under stress, COVID-19 has prevented many from accessing community and cultural spaces which provide a level of protection and connection for people seeking support.”

Unwrapped runs from 18-30 November.

Details: greaterdandenong.com/section/34060/unwrapped-celebration-of-lgbtiqa-arts-and-culture

The widespread Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on human’s safety worldwide as well as led to severe hardship in human history.

The continuous recurrence of the outbreak can bring chaos and humanitarian crises all over the world.

These potential threats can be the results coming right from human behaviours due to rapid globalization, exhausting natural resources, utilitarianism, nationalism, etc.

These matters have severe impacts on the natural environment, ecological imbalance, resulting in natural disasters, wildfire, droughts, floods and global pandemics which are threatening lives on Earth.

During these harshly environmental conditions and social crises, if we, humans, do not understand the causes and effects, we will face extreme chaos and what will happen will be unacceptable.

As humans, we must acknowledge that we are not only responsible for ourselves but also for the present and future of humankind.

We can change ourselves as well as the social circumstances we have created in order to fulfil our wise will.

Our intentions leading to our own actions (Karma) create our current life conditions from what happened in the past to what is happening and what will happen.

Everything in the universe depends on

Venerable Thich Thien Tam. Picture: HILTON STONE each other to arise, exist and disappear.

This means it is the nature of things to always change as it is the nature of all life cycles on Earth.

Each birth bears its own future death through continuous cycles of transformation.

Whether our environment changes positively or not fully depends on us, humans.

Above all, the transformation of our present and future depends on our capacity to think and act collectively for the common good within our environment.

The Covid-19 outbreak, in Australia in general and Victoria in particular, has been effectively managed thanks to the unity between our Governments and their people.

We understood the risks of health and economical damage as well as mortality that this pandemic can cause.

Everyone has made enormous emotional, physical and financial sacrifices as well as concession to individual freedom to support the Covid-19 control campaign to preserve our clean fresh air today.

I hope that everybody continues to protect our environment, keep social distance, wear masks and always be aware that we are in the middle of the pandemic.

I hope that we will soon receive the vaccine, so that, our earth can be peaceful again and we can travel freely again.

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Hungry to serve outdoors

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Nikita of Augustus Gelatery with Dandenong councillor-elect Jim Memeti. 220079

Najab, manager of Agha Juice Centre, says parking remains a problem. 220079 Councillor-elect Sean O’Reilly says “out-ofthe-box” thinking is required to revive Lonsdale Street’s fortunes.

Traders should meet with the council to “brainstorm” what’s going to work, and a longterm plan established.

“We’ve got to think what is Dandenong CBD going to be in 10 to 20 years.

“I think the current strategy of it being just a retail precinct is not going to work.”

Flourishing shopping centres like Fountain Gate were draining life from retail shopping strips, Mr O’Reilly said.

“If that’s the trend you can’t fight it.

“You’ve got to pivot.”

Mr O’Reilly said boosting eateries could work well with Dandenong Market as a food and produce destination.

“We don’t want it to be a two-dollar shop and cheap clothes precinct. There needs to be something different, a theme or something unique.”

Greater Dandenong business and major projects director Paul Kearsley said the council wanted to make it “easy as possible” to welcome the community safely back to local businesses.

The council unveiled Extended Outdoor Dining Guidelines for businesses to expand into public spaces in a CovidSafe way.

Applications to trade on footpaths, streets

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Honest Restaurant owner Minid Khan in the expanse of potential dining areas on Langhorne and Lonsdale streets. 220079 and parking spaces, where appropriate, for dining or to await takeaway goods at safe social distance were welcomed, Mr Kearsley says.

“Greater Dandenong Council will work as quickly as possible to assess these applications.

“Council understands this is a challenging time for businesses and we have a range of re-

sources available to assist.

“Council staff are hand delivering information about outdoor dining options and COVID Safe information packs to businesses across the three major activity centres and larger neighbourhood shopping centres.”

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Food may revive the appetite for business among the empty shop fronts on Lonsdale Street Dandenong, says councillor-elect Jim Memeti.

As Covid-19 restrictions ease, outdoor dining areas will be expanded and “change the dynamics” on Lonsdale and Thomas streets, he says.

One obvious dining area is the corner of Clow and Lonsdale outside the busy Agha Juice Centre. An expanse of empty pavement sparsely dotted with planter boxes.

Mr Memeti didn’t rule out the council installing a roof and heaters, as well as pushing for free street-level parking to bring people back.

“At this point of time, we won’t be saying no to anything,” he said.

There’s also a hunger for new enterprise - “positive” people who “want to give it a go” and start a business as Melbourne wakes from Covid lockdown.

He points to green shoots among the vacant shopfronts on Dandenong’s main street like Augustus Gelateria, Lion Bakehouse and Honest Restaurant.

In decades past, Lonsdale Street was booming. It has teetered since the big banks moved out, Mr Memeti says.

The bigger spaces are being filled again such as a real estate agent set to occupy the former Bendigo Bank site.

The old Dandy Inn has been refitted as a restaurant and convention centre HireA. The long-vacant headspace building will be home to an as yet unknown eatery, Mr Memeti says.

Further along the highway in Dandenong South, the large-scale Tamil Community Centre and Alencia reception centre have emerged.

There are now no empty shops in the Indian Precinct in Foster Street after a fresh lick of paint from the council.

“There’s still a lot of work to do. But Dandenong is in a better position that shopping strips in Chapel Street and Bridge Road,” Mr Memeti says.

Agha Juice Centre’s manager Najab says he’s feeling a “little hopeful” as Covid-19’s lockdown eases. During the restrictions, he juggled reduced hours for each worker and managed to keep the business afloat.

“It was pretty harsh. We did our best to keep our workers.”

Free parking would be a major help. Too many people were slapped with fines, Najab said.

Honest Restaurant owner Minid Khan looks out on a wide empty paved area with in-built umbrellas. He says he’s awaiting approval from the council to allocate tables and chairs.

Next door are three vacant shopfronts in a row. The area needs “activation”, Mr Khan says.

He agrees that food could draw back customers, particularly filling the streets at night.

It would require better lighting and better parking - for one, relocating the bus stops in Langhorne Street and allocating car spaces instead.

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Tarlina, a proud First Nations woman from Wurundjeri and Noongar Boodja clans, and her son Andrew-John (AJ) of Wurundjeri, Noongar Boodja and Mauritian background.

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Annalisea, a proud Narungga, Wemba Wemba and Yorta Yorta girl, and Nakiya, a proud Yorta Yorta, Latji Latji and Mauritian girl, at playgroup.

NAIDOC events go virtual National NAIDOC Week events, including the annual march, will be moving virtual over the coming week.

The week celebrates the diverse histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

A proud First Nations woman and Greater Dandenong resident Tarlina says NAIDOC is

about coming together, celebrating and walking in the NAIDOC march.

“We go as a family, me, my kids and mum ... it’s about being a proud black fella,” the Wurundjeri and Noongar Boodja clan member says.

Kayla Goder, of Greater Dandenong, says NAIDOC is a time to “teach other kids about

their culture”. Her daughter Nakiya, a proud Yorta Yorta, Latji Latji and Mauritian girl, attends playgroup.

Ms Goder says schools’ cultural plans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, are important for each child’s connection to culture and wider reconciliation.

In a statement, Greater Dandenong Coun-

cil acknowledged Bunurong and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nations as traditional custodians of these lands.

Due to Covid-19 restictions, the council’s festive NAIDOC event in Harmony Square will make way for statewide online events in 2020.

Details on the virtual march and events are at vicnaidoc.com.au/virtual-events-2020

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Housing plan for Maralinga primary

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A further step has been taken to turn the former Maralinga Primary School site into housing.

The State Government, which owns the site, will seek to rezone the 9 Maralinga Avenue site as a Neighbourhood Residential Zone. It is taking public submissions on the issue.

According to the proposal, the Government is not seeking to rezone and sell its portion of the adjoining Chandler Reserve.

The portion, which makes up the majority of the reserve, is being leased by the City of Greater Dandenong.

Bryan Hunter, who has led the Maralinga Community Garden project in Chandler Reserve, hoped the sell-off didn’t mean “lots of town houses over my back fence”.

More traffic in neighbouring streets was another concern.

“I know something has to happen there. As long as it’s not a huge impact,” Mr Hunter said.

“I’d like to see a sustainable housing development rather than fitting as many houses as you can.

“Hopefully nothing more than two storeys, and they’ll allow some open space.”

After the school closed in 2014, the Department of Education and Training (DET) de-

clared the site was surplus to its needs.

The school buildings were demolished in 2017 despite a residents’ petition to reopen the school.

A State-commissioned report identified a variety of mature trees on the site.

Last year, residents expressed concern about the State Government possibly selling off its portion of Chandler Reserve.

The DET didn’t comment before deadline.

A Planning Panels Victoria public hearing into the rezoning is expected in February.

Public submissions are open until 18 December.

Four teens in a vehicle have been charged after a police car was allegedly rammed in Hallam.

A police patrol pulled into the car park of a service station on Hallam South Road about 1am on Saturday 7 November.

The officers allegedly saw two male youths running into a Holden Commodore with stolen number plates.

Police tried to block the car’s escape path and were rammed by the car’s driver, police say. The officers used their vehicle to push back the Commodore until it was trapped by the building.

A 16-year-old from Doveton and three 17-year-olds from Cranbourne North, Pakenham and Clyde North were taken into custody.

A small amount of cannabis was allegedly seized by police.

The teens face charges including shop theft from the servo, exposing an emergency service worker to danger, conduct endangering person and possessing cannabis.

Armed robbers on the run Police are looking for three armed robbers who held up a pair of teenagers in Endeavour Hills.

The offenders approached the teens on Hallam North Road near Thomas Mitchell Drive on Sunday 27 September about 6.45pm, Casey CIU detectives say. Police believe one of the men produced a hammer and demanded the victims hand over a Bluetooth speaker and a bike. The men fled on foot with the goods on Thomas Mitchell Drive. The victims were physically unharmed.

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Police impounded two vehicles and booked 14 drivers at an alleged hoon meet at Springvale Junction on the night of Monday, 2 November.

Local police units, supported by POLAIR, dispersed a large convoy of vehicles and motorcycles in the Princes Highway intersection’s vicinity, police say. Several triple-0 calls had reported hoon activity in the area that night.

Two vehicles were impounded for 30 days.

The 14 alleged offenders were booked for traffic offences including high-range speed, disqualified driving and drink driving.

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Last year’s VSSS performed before a live arena audience.

VSSS principal vocalist Angela Trajkoska enjoyed becoming a virtual chorister.

Spectacular goes virtual

By Cam Lucadou-Wells In a Herculean feat of organization, students’ homes have been turned to studios to stage a virtual version of the 25th annual Victorian State Schools Spectacular.

Carwatha College student Angela Trajkoska is one of more than 2000 students who rehearsed and performed on ZOOM to blend together a virtual choir for a made-for-TV special.

The event had been planned to be performed live at John Cain Arena in September Covid put those plans on hold, but the show will go on - blending together hundreds of video and audio sessions.

As a principal vocalist for VSSS, Angela’s performance of songs such as Coming Home and Feels was recorded in a makeshift home studio.

As with 507 other students, the VSSS bumped in a professional camera, a laptop, two background screens and lighting into lounge rooms and sheds.

Film kits were rotated through the homes with detailed cleaning in between.

Wardrobe, lighting, sound and stage management was guided through remote contact with the production team.

“Certainly nothing compares to singing with a live choir, all on stage,” Angela said of

the unique event.

“However, considering the circumstances, it was an amazing experience which made me more appreciate the technology that comes behind this event.”

Angela was keenly waiting to see the final product.

“I would expect the production team to somehow unite all the separate recordings together.

“It’s something that I am very excited about and cannot wait to see how it is all put together.”

Angela has been part of VSSS for the past two years. She has loved singing “as far back as

I can remember”.

She started piano lessons at 6 and singing lessons at Jaanz International Singing Academy at 8.

She joined the singing academy a year later, and writes and produces her own songs.

Musical director Chong Lim AM said this year’s event was a “true testament to the transformative power of music and music education”.

“I can’t wait for the rest of Australia to see their superb performances in the virtual concert we have collectively made.”

The one-hour special on the VSSS 2020 will be screened on the Seven Network.

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A plea for lighter traffic

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A simple timing change at traffic lights could brighten pick-up and drop-off periods at Keysborough Gardens Primary School, says its principal.

School principal Phil Anthony says just five cars have time to exit from Homeleigh Road onto Chapel Road during the green light period - and less when pedestrians are crossing.

While the lights are red, cars bank up along the road and block the 20-spot ‘kiss-and-go’ parking bay in front of the school, Mr Anthony says.

Already, the school has staggered times for drop off and pick up of students, opened two different access gates and used staff and volunteer parents as traffic controllers to improve traffic flow.

“The process operates very efficiently due to the great team of school staff & parents on

Homeleigh Road as ‘traffic controllers’, and the wonderful cooperation of the parents.”

Greater Dandenong business and major projects director Paul Kearsley said the council was investigating the issue.

“We are monitoring the operation of these signals and will make minor changes to assist where possible.

“This location is likely to remain busy during school pick up and drop off, and we encourage all road users to give particular consideration to road safety during these periods.”

Mr Kearsley said higher numbers of parents were using the car for pick up and drop off at the moment.

“As at all schools, we would encourage parents to use active modes such as walking or cycling, or park slightly further from the school and walk from there.

“These methods can reduce congestion, improve road safety and improve your health.”

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IBAC’s inquiry into Casey Council corruption resumes The IBAC inquiry into alleged corruption involving Casey councillors and property developers resumed on Monday 9 November.

The Operation Sandon public hearings had been adjourned in March due to Covid-19 health concerns.

It is not clear whether IBAC will examine former Casey mayor Sam Aziz, who recently returned to Australia from Egypt.

The inquiry alleged that Mr Aziz and another former mayor Geoff Ablett were involved in $1.2 million of transactions with property developer John Woodman.

So far, Casey councillors including Mr

Ablett, Amanda Stapledon, Susan Serey, Gary Rowe and Rosalie Crestani have been examined at the hearings.

The next six weeks of hearings will feature remote participation by witnesses and be publicly streamed on IBAC’s website in line with Chief Health Officer directions.

IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich said the next round of hearings will examine ways to improve the transparency and integrity of Victoria’s planning system.

“These hearings will explore the ramifications of behaviours exposed in our earlier examination of the conduct of some City of Casey councillors, and assess the adequacy

of Victoria’s current systems and controls for safeguarding the integrity of the state’s planning processes.”

Commissioner Redlich said the investigation raised concerns about “the relationship between individuals involved in planning and property development” in parts of Victoria beyond Casey.

“IBAC will call a range of further witnesses to enable us to properly examine these concerns and their impact across the various levels of Victoria’s planning and property development system.”

The hearing’s final week will call expert witnesses in planning, campaign donations,

lobbying and integrity standards at state and local government levels.

Operation Sandon public hearings started in November 2019 in which serious corruption allegations involving some Casey councillors and developers were aired.

It led to the installation of a Municipal Monitor Laurinda Gardner at the council.

Following a report by Ms Gardner, Casey councillors were sacked by the State Government in February.

The council will be run by administrators until councillor elections in 2024.

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Signing in when we dine out.

Keeping outdoor gatherings limited to 10 people.

At the first sign of any symptoms get tested and stay home.

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Turning a corner on hope

By Danielle Kutchel Coming from a rough background, Calliopeia hadn’t given much thought to her future.

She grew up in government care, and began stealing cars at the tender age of 10.

Survival was top of mind: education, and a career, was not.

But a second chance from an unlikely source led her to turn her life around.

A police officer mentioned a course she might be interested in, with an organisation called Hand Brake Turn.

That pearl of wisdom seeded an idea in Calliopeia’s mind: perhaps, instead of stealing cars, she could work with them.

At the age of 14 she took up the course at the organisation’s Sunshine location, but it wasn’t long before she left.

“I didn’t take it so seriously, given my age.

I don’t think I was mature enough then,” Calliopeia admitted.

“And secondly, my life was chaotic. There was no way any kid in my position could have focused on education, whether it was mainstream or Hand Brake Turn.

“When the environment is chaotic, I’m not focusing on that, I’m focusing on what I’ve got to go back to home to and how to survive at the end of the day.”

Old habits caught up to her, and in her own words she “mucked around a bit more”.

“Then one day, I messed up again and I stole a car,” she said.

“And that was the last time that I did an offence.”

She left care and went back home without the government’s permission, determined to get her life back on track: she got clean and found her first job, and then, now ready for a change, went back to Hand Brake Turn, this time in Dandenong.

“The only reason I did it was because my head was straight again and I knew what I wanted to do - so I did it,” she said.

Calliopeia said the trainers and staff at Hand Brake Turn treated her with respect, earning her trust and building a relationship with her so that she could focus on her work.

“They’re interested in you,” she explained.

“They make you very engaged in what they’re doing and teaching you, and they connect in a way that everyone can understand.

“I wanted to do something good, I didn’t want to be looked at as the bad kid that steals cars, because that wasn’t me and I didn’t do it for that reason; I had personal reasons why I did what I did. It was nice to be able to come to a place where I felt safe and not judged,” she said.

Hand Brake Turn has been showing young people that respect - and the ropes of light vehicle mechanics - for 25 years.

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It’s a role that’s anticipated to be even more vital in the wake of the Covid-19 recession, which has had a “particularly dire” impact on young people, according to a discussion paper by independent think tank Per Capita.

The organisation recommended that, coming out of the recession, the government should provide “a pathway out of minimumwage, insecure work”, such as procurement policies that help provide apprenticeship and traineeship placements for young people to give them opportunities for their future Thanks to the opportunities afforded by Hand Brake Turn - and that police officer - Calliopeia believes she has found her calling.

She’s now looking for a role where she can complete her apprenticeship as a light vehicle mechanic.

“Without that policeman, I would’ve been on a completely different path,” she admitted.

She also hopes her story will serve as an encouragement to other young people, especially women, from the wrong side of the tracks to take a chance on their dreams and take the opportunities that come their way.

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They literally can’t give them away.

Despite the struggles of many during Covid-19, there’s a surplus of emergency ‘care’ boxes available for collection from Dandenong’s Church of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo).

Recently, Launch Housing collected about 30 of the care packages of non-perishable foods, toilet paper, hand sanitiser and tissue to support homeless people.

But they weren’t able to take all of the donations from the church’s 200-strong congregation, church minister Andrew Fisher said.

Covid-19 was forcing many charities to reject “precious donations”, he said. “(Launch) are currently running lower staff and cannot even accept as many homeless people as they’d like, due to the pandemic.

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“The final year of secondary school is challenging for anyone. In 2020, the level of challenge has been magnified. Senior students across the state, have had to grapple with disruption, isolation and the loss of many celebratory events, they would normally have taken for granted. At Dandenong High School, the way our Year 12 students have faced these challenges, has been extraordinary. They have demonstrated immense courage, resilience and grit. They have approached the year with determination and a “can do” attitude, that has been inspiring, and they have provided tremendous support to each other.

However, the class of 2020 should not just be defined by their response to the pandemic. As a group they are unique and have made a significant contribution to our school community during their time with us. The staff describe them as “generous of spirit”, culturally inclusive and empathetic. They challenge each other, have fun together and as a collective, view the world in a positive way. This group want to make a difference and have the confidence to believe they can. The class of 2020 share a strong connection with each other and with their teachers and we will miss them.

On behalf of the school community, I would like to wish all our students well in their exams and hope they achieve success in their future. May they make the most of the opportunities that come their way and always strive to reach their potential.

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“The Dandenong High School Class of 2020 has been nothing less than exceptional. Despite the unexpected outbreak of COVID, students across Year 12 displayed a great sense of responsibility and ownership towards our lives. We have shown that we are able to take initiative in our learning, displaying enthusiasm and determination. The values we have demonstrated as a cohort, while enduring hardship, has highlighted the strength and courage we all possess.

This group is different in our resilience and solidarity. Through our unique experiences, we have learnt to lean on one another and encourage the growth and development of our peers. Regardless of the separation we had to endure at times this year, finally being at school and seeing each other smile has made the struggles worth it. We are achieving goals that none of us thought possible and proved to the world what we are made of. Despite the circumstances, we persevered and stayed connected.

To the Graduating Class, congratulations on completing what has been a significant chapter in our lives.

This moment is both the end of an era and the start of a new journey. You should be extremely proud of your accomplishments and your approach to this year. It has been an honour to walk side by side with such an extraordinary group of young people. We wish you great success and prosperity in whatever path you wish to pursue and hope that you fulfill your dreams.”

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Make-up win is a beauty

By Danielle Kutchel It’s been an exciting end to the year for one Dandenong educator who’s taken out one of the biggest awards in her industry.

Jane Truong, a makeup artist and teacher at Chisholm Institute’s Dandenong and Frankston campuses, was recognised by the beauty industry as the best in Australia, after being named AMIA Bridal Make-up Artist of the Year 2020.

It follows her nomination as a top-five finalist in the same awards in 2019.

Launched in 2011, the AMIAs, combined with the Australian Beauty Industry Awards (ABIAs), are a trusted national award platform which provides a benchmark of excellence across both specialist and individual categories in beauty and make-up.

Ms Truong said the win was a “nice surprise”, after a “challenging” year.

This year’s award came hot on the heels of her being named a runner up in the Australian Bridal Industry Awards, which are awarded based on reviews from real brides.

Ms Truong’s brides have been featured across publications such as Cosmopolitan Bride, Wedding and Bride, Brides, Polkadot Bride and Aisle Society.

Due to Covid, the AMIA/ABIA gala event was held online.

The virtual celebration was also a welcome chance to dress up after months of lockdown, with finalists encouraged to dress up for the online medium.

Despite the uncertainty of Covid, Ms Truong has remained busy, saying she’s “more comfortable and happy” when she’s working.

She has spent much of lockdown undertaking professional development to upskill so that she can get back to work stronger than before.

She also used the time to reflect on her

Award winning Chisholm educator Jane Truong. personal business as a makeup artist, and her teaching at Chisholm.

“I wanted to be in a stronger place coming

Picture: NEIYO SUN back, and try and be positive and see the silver linings,” she said.

Ms Truong is driven by a desire to help oth-

ers look and feel their most beautiful self.

Having originally started out in psychology, Ms Truong still enjoys the psychological aspect of makeup artistry: helping others feel confident in themselves.

She also loves the creativity of her art form, and coaching her students to be the best artists they can be.

For the rest of the year, she’ll be working with brides looking for a 2020 wedding, and preparing for the end of the school term.

The awards put her at the peak of her industry, but Ms Truong believes there is always room to improve.

“My mindset is that I can always improve, until I can’t hold a makeup brush anymore!” she said.

She can then pass these cutting-edge skills on to her students.

Ms Truong is proud of her graduates, many of whom have gone on to have highly successful careers themselves.

“It makes me so proud of them because I see them at the very beginning when they’re not very confident and still getting to know the basics.

“For me to see them growing in confidence, stepping out of their comfort zone and achieving their milestones, it’s everything. That’s part of the reason why I’m teaching, because I love to be a positive part of their growth and development and see them achieving their goals as well,” she said.

“Part of the reason why I entered the awards is the students - I really want to inspire and motivate the students.

“I feel very lucky to be working at Chisholm.

Part of my mission ... is to try and grow the makeup area and continue producing students who are really passionate and do succeed in the industry.”

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Stepping up to the plate

By Lance Jenkinson Jayson Arthur was born ready.

The 20-year-old needed no second invitation when new coach David Clarkson announced that he would be the pitching ace of the Dandenong-based Mulgrave Rebels in Baseball Victoria summer league Division 2 this season.

Arthur takes great pride in being anointed the Rebels’ number one pitcher and embraces the responsibility that comes with it.

“I’ve been waiting for it for a long time,” he said.

“I just like the pressure, I like being in the spotlight when I’m out there.

“I like to slow the game down and control it and take it into my own hands.

“I feel like I’ve always been ready for it.

“It’s just now is the time.”

Arthur knows the role is not only measured by his ERA or his strike count.

Sure, getting the Rebels off on the right note with a strong pitching performance is his key responsibility, but he sees that as only half his job.

The Rebels will be looking for Arthur to be a leader on and off the field.

It is a role that he is keen to grow in and be that positive influence when the chips are down.

“I’m happy to lead the way, even with the young fellas, help them out a bit,” Arthur said.

“Just do what I can for the club and just try to be a good person, a good leader and a good mentor.

“When we do get down and times get tough, I want to amp the team up and get them going because I feel like having that one person amp the rest of the team up, they can feed off that.

“When we’re down in situations like that, you need someone who is full of energy to get the rest of the blokes going.”

While Arthur understands the importance of being relied upon as the pitching ace, he knows it is just one role in a bigger team environment.

“It’s not all about me, it’s what we can do as a team,” he said.

Arthur is excited by what the summer ahead holds for the Rebels.

They missed out on the finals last year, but showed glimpses of their potential.

Arthur believes the talent was in the squad last year, but it lacked the will to fight out games.

He knows the Rebels need to get tougher mentally if they are to make inroads on the top sides.

“It’s important that when we’re behind in games, we don’t give up,” he said.

“Last season we did that a fair bit.

“We’ve got some good blokes together they’re young, but they’re a good bunch of blokes.

“We all have the talent and we all have the hunger for it, so we want to win now.”

Coach Clarkson is excited to be able to work with Arthur.

He rates the young left handed pitcher from Safety Beach one of the best arms in the competition who could “win us five or six

games with his pitching”.

Arthur, formerly of Division 1 club Sandringham Royals, knows he has that potential.

When he clicks into his zone, opposition batters are in for a tough day.

“I kind of see myself as a bit of a bulldog on the mound,” Arthur said.

“I feel like when I get into a little bubble, no one can sort of stop me.”

Arthur feels like he is a step ahead of the batters before taking to the mound.

A student of baseball, he is constantly analysing opponents and doing vital preparation ahead of the one-on-one battle within the game.

“Whenever I’m not playing, I’m watching,” Arthur said.

“Even when I was a little tacker as a bat boy, I’ve seen these guys, I’ve seen how they play and I’ve seen what they look for in pitches.

“Just doing the little things like before a game, I’ll go and watch them hit and I know how their swings are.

“Once you’ve seen what they do and how they do it, you figure out little holes that you can go for.”

Arthur is fresh and ready to hit the 2020-21 season in full ‘bulldog mode’.

The extended off-season due to the pandemic could be a blessing in disguise for someone who has experienced shoulder and elbow niggles in the past.

“I recommend it for all the younger blokes growing up not to do too much, so when you get an opportunity to take a break, you take that break,” he said

Jayson Arthur is ready to fire on the mound for the Mulgrave Rebels this season.

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His rise with the Phoenix

By Lance Jenkinson

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DDCA’s key junior calls

By Nick Creely The Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) has made a series of key announcements relating to the junior cricket season, with cricket in Victoria preparing for its much anticipated seasonstart later this month.

After the DDCA announced that senior cricket would begin on Saturday, 21 November, the association has confirmed that season start dates for its junior cricket competitions, as well as announcements regarding its junior representative teams in the Victorian Metropolitan Cricket Union (VMCU).

The DDCA has confirmed that all under-10 and under-12 junior matches will commence from Friday, 27 November, and all under-14 and under-16 matches will commence from Saturday, 28 November, while the under-18 competition will start on Sunday, 29 November.

All of the DDCA Junior Girls competition grades will start on Tuesday, 1 December.

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With the VMCU Carnival just around the corner, too, the DDCA has announced its representative coaches for their respective sides, with some renowned names set to lead the next generation of young cricketers in the south-east area.

Beaconsfield captain-coach Nathan Goodes has been announced as DDCA under-18 head coach, with Craig Hookey to serve as assistant coach of the side.

In the under-16 side, Shane D’Rozario has been named as head coach, with Peter Mathison locked in as the assistant coach In the under-14A side, John Mark has been locked in as head coach, with Cooper Fawkes to serve as assistant coach, while Gerry Van Der Nest will be head coach of the under-14B side GP Chadha will be the head coach of the under-14 girls, and Rodney Keyaerts has been locked in as under-12A head coach, with Bevan Tisdale as assistant coach. Dean Jones will be head coach of the under-12B side.

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Kyle Adnam bounced around from club to club before landing on his feet with South East Melbourne Phoenix in the National Basketball League (NBL) last season.

The energetic point guard spent time with Adelaide 36ers, Wollongong Hawks, Melbourne United and Sydney Kings, but it all clicked into place with the Phoenix.

An NBL champion with the Kings in 2018, the Phoenix saw Adnam’s experience to be crucial heading into its inaugural season.

Adnam produced his best season as a backup point guard, averaging 9.07 points and 2.57 assists in 16.86 minutes per game - career highs in the NBL in all categories.

But the 26-year-old’s impact is bigger than what the fans see on the court.

In a short space of time, Adnam has become a leader in the Phoenix locker room.

Recently, Phoenix coach Simon Mitchell gave the home grown talent acknowledgement of his impact on the team, naming him co-captain alongside Adam Gibson and Mitch Creek.

It has been a tough road to this point for Adnam and it could not be easy moving from state to state to find your home, but honours like team captaincy make the journey worthwhile.

“If you asked me probably five or 10 years ago if I was going to captain an NBL team and be involved in that, I would’ve been pinching myself,” Adnam said.

“It was definitely a goal and just continue trying to tick off as many of those as I can.

“It’s just a massive honour.”

The captaincy shows the strides Adnam has taken in his game on and off the court.

The ultimate team player, he has always given his all when subbed into games, which has made him a fan favourite at every stop along the way.

He is also ever willing to help out a teammate.

“I guess I’m just more proud that it kind of shows the work that I’ve put in in that area in leadership and trying to help others,” Adnam said.

“I’m super stoked and can’t wait to help the club grow alongside some pretty good leaders as well.”

Adnam is thrilled to be able to work alongside Gibson and Creek in the leadership roles.

The trio were teammates at the 36ers in Adnam’s first year as a pro.

While Adnam will have the ‘C’ next to his name, nothing changes for him and he will continue to drive high standards at training and on game day.

“Doing what I’ve done has got me here,” Adnam said.

“I think one thing about being a great leader is you’re always learning and constantly growing.”

After being involved with five NBL teams and the Nelson Giants in the New Zealand NBL, Adnam knows how varying the cultures can be at different clubs.

He has been impressed with how the Phoenix culture has evolved in a short space of time and the players’ willingness to accept and give out constructive criticism because they are keen to get better faster.

“I’m going to challenge everyone else as they’re going to challenge me,” Adnam said.

“I expect someone to pull me up and vice versa and I know ‘Gibbo’ and ‘Creeky’ will.

“What we’ve built here is a very open forum.

“To be one of the leaders, I just hope that I can drive that culture and drive what this team is about.”

Having grown up locally, playing junior basketball with Mount Evelyn and attending Mt Lilydale Mercy College, Adnam is hoping to inspire the next generation of basketballers in the region.

“It’s somewhere I grew up playing basketball and hopefully I can inspire a few kids like myself growing up in this area to do the same,” he said.

Adnam has been praised by coach Mitchell in recent weeks for the enormous steps he has taken during the off-season.

Having a clean bill of health following Melbourne’s coronavirus lockdown has helped.

“In terms of physical and fitness, it’s definitely the fittest I’ve ever been,” Adnam said.

“I’m feeling really good, definitely in a great spot right now and I hope to continue that.

“We’ve got another 10 weeks of preseason, so I’m going to try and drag every inch out of myself that I can and hopefully come in best prepared as I can for NBL 21.” dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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Race for spots heats up

By Lance Jenkinson Competition for spots in the Endeavour Hills first XI is going to be fierce in a shortened Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA) pre-season.

There will be no pre-conceived notions for coach Nick Bole-Brown and skipper Chris Pereira about who fits where in the Eagles’ pecking order, with training form and practice match figures to weigh more heavily than usual in the thinking of the all-new leadership.

While there will be consultation with club veterans to help assess previous seasons by individuals, Bole-Brown and Pereira will keep an open mind and get their own gauge on players in the days leading up to the season opener against Brighton on 21 November before making final calls on selection.

“Without giving too much away, the side could change a fair bit from last year,” BoleBrown said.

“We could have four or five new guys in the ones.

“Everyone is on the same level.”

A battle for places in the first XI is healthy for Endeavour Hills.

The Eagles were Twenty20 champions last summer and just missed out on the finals, but their lack of top-end depth hurt at times in the longer format and ultimately cost them a spot in the finals.

Not only have the Eagles recruited strongly, they are hoping to build naturally from within.

Bole-Brown is expecting the Eagles’ youngsters to command positions in the top side.

“The new players we’ve got across are very keen and want to perform,” he said.

“Some of the kids that came back from last year are bigger and stronger and have improved.

“They’re the improvement that we want because ideally you want to promote from within the club.”

Pereira has returned to Endeavour Hills to captain the firsts.

The veteran fast bowler is showing no signs of slowing down in his late-30s.

“He’s come back very fit and raring to go,” Bole-Brown said.

“He’s pushing through nicely [at training].

“I think he’s probably fitter than he’s ever been.”

A huge off-season signing for Endeavour Hills was young batsman Austin Heldt, brought in from North Dandenong in the DDCA. A former Victorian under-19 representa-

Nick Bole-Brown will oversee VSDCA club Endeavour Hills as coach this summer. tive, Heldt has played at Premier Cricket level, including a fleeting stint in District first XI. “He’ll be a big in,” Bole-Brown said.

It is not just the newly acquired first XI players that have Bole-Brown excited, but the “abundance” of new faces at the club’s first training session back last Monday night that will strengthen all XIs. The new-found depth across all the grades bodes well for top-to-bottom success.

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T20 competition and were only a game or two outside the finals, but I think we’ve got more depth throughout the club in general, so they’ll have to fight for their spots,” Bole-Brown said.

“Everyone is up and about, they expect a good season, I expect a good season - I just can’t wait for the first ball to be bowled now.”

Bole-Brown is perhaps the most significant acquisition for Endeavour Hills this off-season.

The coach brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, having played at District level in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane, while

rising to South Australian second XI status in his time in the city of churches.

At 55, Bole-Brown’s love of cricket remains strong.

“It’s been 47 years straight of playing cricket and I still love it,” he said.

“It doesn’t matter how old you are, you’ve still got the competitive spirit when you go on to the ground.”

Endeavour Hills’ first competitive game will be a practice match against Noble Park on Saturday.

He’s powering on to the Bold Trease later this month

By Jason Adams He Shall Power has confirmed himself as a serious contender for the Bold Trease series with a brilliant win on Thursday night at Sandown Park.

He began as well, as he has for some time, which had him settle in a threatening position early. He passed the leader Lee Ali early in the race and from there looked unbeatable, going on to win by two lengths in a swift time of 41.61.

“I was reasonably confident. He’s a bad beginner but tonight he got away nicely, settled second and I felt he’d be hard to beat from that point,” said trainer David Crawford.

“He trialled here the past two Saturdays and went well. He ran low 34 seconds (over 595 metres) and his run home time was enormous. It was good to get him back at Sandown because it’s where he’s suited best.”

He Shall Power hasn’t missed a place from six starts over the 715 metres at Sandown Park and was a finalist in May’s RSN Sandown Cup. Crawford’s wife Shona was at home watching their boy salute and without doubt would’ve been filled with pride.

“She’d be rapt - I think she sent me a text but I haven’t had a chance to look at it yet,” he said.

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He Shall Power is one to watch for the Bold Trease.

Pictures: JASON MCKEOWN PHOTOGRAPHY heats of the Group 1 Bold Trease on Friday, 20 November.

Earlier in the night Bees And Honey became the second-highest priced winner at Sandown Park in 2020 at odds of $65. High profile sprinter McCooly’s Lad was the strong fancy in the race and found no luck.

McCooly’s Lad is a predicted nomination for Thursday’s four-dog Shootout. In the prenominations market Simon Told Helen is favourite ahead of Houdini Boy, Hard Style Rico and Shima Shine.

David Crawford is particularly impressed with He Shall Power.

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