EHD Star Journal - 20th April 2021

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Last drinks?

Was it a dairy or was it a groghouse? Regardless, the iconic jug-chimney house in Noble Park is up for sale, with residents such as Gaye Guest (pictured) worried for its future. Turn to page 11.

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Sampey slapped

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A shaken ex-Greater Dandenong councillor Maria Sampey has called for sharper punishment for a Noble Park resident who attacked her on the street.

The 63-year-old woman pleaded guilty at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court to assaulting Ms Sampey, who was intervening in a neighbourhood dispute as a councillor in Leman Crescent on 16 June 2019.

The accused was sentenced to a diversion order, effectively a six-month good behaviour bond.

According to a police summary, Ms Sampey, then 70, was slapped “with force” by an open palm smeared with Vicks VapoRub.

At the time, Ms Sampey was responding to a resident’s complaint about the placement of the accused’s garbage bin in front of the property.

When Ms Sampey moved the bin away from the edge of the road, the accused and her daughter came down their driveway “screaming and swearing at the victim”, police stated to the court.

The accused retrieved her bin and smeared Vicks VapoRub on the top of the bin.

“Why are you putting Vicks on your bin?”

Ms Sampey asked.

The accused then struck her.

Ms Sampey accused a man of calling her a “whore” and throwing three balls of soil into

the back of her head and back.

No charges have been laid against the male.

Before a hearing on 8 April, Ms Sampey wrote to the court requesting a more severe sentence for the “unprovoked and frightening” assault.

The attack had left her shaken and having trouble sleeping, she wrote.

She wrote that she’d approached the accused because they had been harassing a nextdoor family including telling them to “go back to India”.

The “aggressive and bullying” behaviour continued on a weekly basis.

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Golden hospital upgrade Evolution has been a fact of life during South Eastern Private Hospital’s 50-year history.

The Noble Park-based hospital is set to celebrate the milestone with an $11 million upgrade that is nearing completion.

The make-over includes renovations to the main entry, façade and car park.

More inpatient beds, a larger oncology unit and rehabilitation gym, a new cafe, lifts and landscaping are also part of the project.

Chief executive Andrew Blyth said the 192bed hospital had evolved since being opened

by Health Minister JF Rossiter in 1971.

“Over the past 50 years we’ve transitioned from maternity and surgical services to focus on increasing priority areas for the local community such as rehabilitation, oncology, palliative care and mental health.”

Starting as a medical hospital, it soon added maternity services, an emergency department and surgical theatres.

In 1985, South Eastern Private became the first fully accredited category one private hospital in the East.

Healthe Care Australia acquired the hospital in 2006 - and made changes in line with community needs, Mr Blyth said.

It replaced maternity and surgical services with a “world-class” rehabilitation centre that included a hydrotherapy pool and purposebuilt rehabilitation gymnasiums.

In 2016, the hospital built a 60-bed mental health unit. Its inpatient services included mood disorders such as depressions and anxiety, addiction, trauma, PTSD and neurostimulation.

This year, the hospital opened the redeveloped Day Oncology Unit, which provides holistic care for cancer patients.

The unit increased its capacity for day chemotherapy treatments by about 30 per cent -

Andrew Blyth, Cathy Brown, Ghada Charbine and Cathy Dans outside the fresh-look South Eastern Private Hospital. 234126 equating to about 700 chemotherapy visits a month.

Today, the hospital offers 164 in-patient beds across general medical, oncology, palliative care, psychiatry and rehabilitation services.

It also has 18 oncology chairs and additional beds for electroconvulsive therapy, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and recovery.

Mr Blyth said caring for Covid-19 patients

had presented “one of our greatest challenges”.

“Navigating this uncharted territory has provided our staff with many challenges but they have continued to rise to each occasion, determined to find solutions while maintaining staff and patient safety.”

One of the hospital’s longest-standing staff Lisa Keppel has worked various roles for more than 30 years.

“The hospital has changed significantly ... but the thing that I have always loved about

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the hospital is the staff.

“We all truly care about each other and it is a pleasure to come to work.”

Originally employed as a typist, Ms Keppel became an executive assistant for the Director of Nursing.

For the past 20-plus years, she has worked as the hospital’s overall executive assistant.

“I still love it. I also had all of my children here when the hospital offered maternity services.”

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IN BRIEF

Migrant boss jailed A manager who amassed more than $320,000 from illegally employing migrant workers at an asparagus and broccolini farm in Kooweerup has been jailed.

Sarith Kit, 48, of Keysborough, pleaded guilty at the Victorian County Court to recklessly employing “unlawful citizens” and lawful citizens whose visas didn’t permit them to work.

Kit also pleaded guilty to recklessly dealing with more than $100,000 worth of proceeds of crime.

In joint raids in December 2016, officers from Australian Border Force and Australian Federal Police identified 89 illegal workers at the farm.

They later discovered an “illegal employment scheme” dating back to 2015.

Kit was a boss at a packing shed at Vizzarri Farm - which is a co-accused in the case.

The workers reported directly to him, and he reported to the farm’s managing director Giuseppe Vizzari.

As part of the scheme, the illegal casual workers were employed by word of mouth and never asked if they were lawfully permitted to

work. Kit told federal police that he did not have the right to check workers’ visa status.

“They say they are Australian citizens,” he told them.

They were purportedly supplied under contracts to labour hire companies V&T Golden and STN Seven.

Vizzari issued false invoices and paid money to the labour hire companies, which didn’t supply any workers.

Agents for the labour-hire companies then withdrew the cash - subtracting a commission - and handed it to Kit. At home, Kit calculated and divvied up the cash into workers’ pay envelopes.

He was not accused of exploiting the workers, who were allegedly paid below the casual award rates of $22.13 an hour.

Men received $15 an hour, women $14 and those who drove workers to the farm received a loading of $19, according to a prosecution summary.

Police seized more than $400,000 cash as suspected proceeds of crime from the home.

Kit pleaded guilty to $323,000 of it being reckless proceeds of crime.

According to tendered statements, an Indo-

nesian worker arrived on a holiday visa with a plan to work in Australia. Others got work through word of mouth from friends.

Kit’s “integral” role amassed “substantial” money, sentencing judge Greg Lyon said on 12 April.

He was aware of a “substantial risk” that the workers were employed illegally, and recklessly took the risk.

“Your role was more than a mere courier,” Judge Lyon said.

“The message must be sent that in dealing with or amassing the sums of money from criminal activities cannot be tolerated and will be usually met with a period of imprisonment.”

In mitigation, Judge Lyon noted Kit had no prior convictions, his delayed case, loss of his 21-year job at the farm, guilty plea and good rehabilitation prospects.

Judge Lyon fined Kit $40,000, with the forfeiture of the seized $323,000 for the Migrant Act offences.

Kit was jailed for up to 14 months. He must serve five months in custody, followed by a nine-month recognaisance release order or good behaviour bond.

Sunny’s an AFLW legend shining bright

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Dandenong’s Sunny has risen to the ranks of AFLW ‘mini-legendom’.

As part of the 2021 Mini Legends ad, the eight-year-old flicks back braided hair extensions in imitation of Richmond star forward Sabrina Frederick.

In recent times, the pair have hung out, kicked a footy, done media and recorded a TV interview together for AFLW grand final weekend.

Sunny was chosen along with lookalikes of Bailey Smith, Stevie-Lee Thompson, Zach Tuohy and Mitch Robinson in the latest round of Aussie Rules child-replicas.

It started with signing on with a model agency two years ago. Her father Chris Cooper said he thought it might lead to a bit of work in Kmart catalogues.

“We didn’t have any great aspirations. And then Covid came and nothing happened for a year, so we let the subscription lapse.

“Then out of the blue we got an email that she was put up for work with the NAB Mini Legends.”

A Geelong fan, Sunny has done something that her team’s champion Patrick Dangerfield is still aspiring to do. That is, to be chosen for Mini Legends - according to the ad.

But she’s been level-headed with the attention.

And quietly, she’s switched allegiance to Richmond - in the AFLW at least.

Sabrina Frederick and Sunny hit it off during their first meeting.

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A TattsLotto group syndicate which bought tickets in Mulgrave and Springvale has shared a $1.7 million division-one prize.

The syndicate’s 24 members will each share $71,579 from their winning QuickPick entry on Saturday 10 April.

The entry also scored division three 24 times, division four 90 times and division six 80 times for a total prize of $1,717,841.89.

According to The Lott, some of the syndicate members were unregistered and unknown at this stage.

“We know some of these division one winning syndicate members have already begun celebrating their good fortune and are kickstarting the new week knowing they have a hefty boost coming into their bank account,” spokesperson Matt Hand said.

Fourteen of the winning shares were sold at Waverley Gardens Lotto in Mulgrave, with four at Doncaster Lotto, three at Springvale Lotto and three at Clarinda Lotto.

A suspected hydroponic cannabis crop has been found in a vacant factory fire on 8 April.

A triple-0 caller reported a loud bang, flames and sparks in the building in Dingley Avenue about 11.50pm, a Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson said.

More than 10 FRV firefighters brought the fire under control shortly after midnight.

“Crews stayed on site to fully extinguish the fire and make the scene safe, including by instructing a power company to disconnect power to the site,” the FRV spokesperson said.

“Firefighters believe the fire may have started under suspicious circumstances and the scene was handed to Victoria Police for further investigation.”

Victoria Police established a crime scene after “responders discovered what is believed to be a hydroponic cannabis crop inside”.

The police investigation is ongoing, a police spokesperson said.

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Police have arrested five people and seized weapons and drugs in a property raid in Dandenong North.

Springvale Uniform and Divisional Response Unit officers raided the Heatherton Road address about 5.30am on 15 April as part of a drug trafficking investigation, police say.

Police allegedly seized cash, weapons, drugs believed to be ice and heroin, and a stolen car.

A 27-year-old Springvale man was charged with theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods and bail offences.

A 33-year-old female was charged with trafficking and possessing methylamphetamine, trafficking heroin, and dealing in property suspected to be proceeds of crime.

They were expected to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court that day.

A 46-year-old Springvale man, a 27-yearold Dandenong man and a 38-year-old Bentleigh East man were also arrested.

They were expected to be charged on summons with drug offences.

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Hallam CFA firefighter Lee Austin with the loaded tower. 233809

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The ladder tower is set in place near the Olive Road running track. 233809

Towering act of kindness

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Thanks to an act of good-will, a fire-station’s ladder-staging tower has landed “home” at Olive Road sports centre in Eumemmerring.

Hallam CFA’s 8.5-metre metal structure was returned via Dandenong South company Plunkett Crane Trucks - free of charge - on Monday 12 April.

It had been removed to temporary digs at CFA training grounds in Bangholme during an upgrade of the sports centre’s netball courts.

With the upgrade complete, the tower stands ready for ladder races and other firefighter competitions from October.

Hallam CFA firey Lee Arnold was grateful to Plunkett’s founder Steve Plunkett for donating

a half-day of work to the cause.

“It’s the type of bloke he is. He’s a great bloke - the whole family is.”

Mr Plunkett said he’d long known Mr Arnold and the Hallam CFA - and the former Doveton brigade - who had annually serviced his company’s fire extinguishers.

“We’re part of a community so we try to give back.”

Plunkett Crane Trucks’ is known for many generous acts, such as moving a feed hopper to the much-loved Myuna Farm, Doveton for free.

The family company includes Steve’s wife and accountant Dianne Plunkett, daughter and operations manager Nicole and his two sons and drivers Brett and Aaron.

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Housing support ‘critical’

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Family violence and homelessness have risen sharply in the South East despite the easing of Covid lockdowns, according to data from housing agency Wayss.

In the past year, clients seeking “immediate housing support” - including rough sleepers and women and children fleeing family violence - has more than doubled.

More than 8000 clients sought Wayss’s assistance in January-March 2021 - up by 4800 from the same time in 2020.

In December, more than 800 family violence victims were referred to Wayss for accommodation - up 16 per cent from 12 months earlier.

Wayss chief executive Liz Thomas said the surprising spike may be due to economic stress as JobKeeper and ‘mortgage holidays’ wind down.

Worryingly, the stats predate the impact of JobKeeper’s closure at the end of March.

“We were really expecting those figures to go down as the (lockdown) restrictions passed,” Ms Thomas said.

“However, we know that financial stress is one of the triggers of family violence.

“We’re just wondering if there’s an effect from Grace Tame who’s been very vocal and prominent in the media as Australian of the Year.

“With those conversations, more people are speaking out and seeking the services that are available.”

Wayss field workers are reporting more severe and complex family violence incidents.

Particularly worrying are the high severity of victim’s first reported incidents, Ms Thomas said.

There was an urgent need for emergency accommodation in “whole houses” rather than motels, particularly for women and children escaping family violence, Ms Thomas said.

Motels in the region were currently the only options due to a “critical lack of crisis accommodation”.

“Can you imagine what it’s like being in a motel room, feeling unsafe and trying to entertain the children?

“This can trigger a woman to return home to a violent relationship because the alternative is so taxing.

“There’s a critical lack of crisis accommodation.”

During Covid-19, motels were filled with rough sleepers as part of a state-funded program. That initiative is also winding down, Ms Thomas said.

She was hopeful of a social housing boost as part of the State’s Big Housing Build. Casey and Cardinia were identified as priority regions, but not Greater Dandenong, she said.

‘Gold standard’ mind-care Wellsprings for Women has won ‘gold’ accreditation for mental health first aid skills.

The Dandenong service provider achieved a Gold Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace from the Mental Health First Aid Foundation.

Chief executive Dalal Smiley said it recognised the “significant achievements in developing Mental Health First Aid skills in our staff and volunteers”.

In 2020, Wellsprings’ two qualified MHFA instructors held 14 training sessions for 156 people.

Other workplace training at Wellsprings includes a self-paced online course for tutors on trauma-informed adult education and a free self-care course.

Wellsprings has also helped Monash Health set up a pilot model peer-support

MHFA program in the South East.

It is also working with other agencies to help produce culturally-appropriate MHFA in African communities and runs a number of programs promoting wellbeing.

Ms Smiley noted that the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health recently recommended that all levels of government, service providers, the workforce and the community must work together.

“We feel we have a significant role to play in implementing Recommendation 6: Helping people find and access treatment, care and support which is why we offer the MHFA program.

“Through the expansion of our mental health programs and supports, we can meet this, as well as helping to educate the community and fight the stigma surrounding mental health issues.”

Wellsprings staff, back from left, Indri, Cristina, Marie and Thanuja, centre, Gladys and Monira, Picture: GARY SISSONS and front, Jasmine and Shokira with their ‘gold’ accreditation. 232859

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LOOKING BACK

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

100 years ago 21 April 1921

50 years 15 April 1971

20 years ago 16 April 2001

young players were “burnt out” before their time.

ANZAC day celebration On Friday evening an adjourned meeting was held at the Town Hall, in regard to an ANZAC day celebration to be held at Dandenong.

The attendance was not as large as at the previous meeting. Correspondence from the sub branch Returned Serviceman Association objected to the form of programme adopted at the previous meeting.

Mrs Garner said it was a great pity that the programme adopted was not one that was acceptable to all, and she thought the soldiers should have their wish in the matter. At this stage there was quite a noticeable “lull” in the proceedings when the chairman asked - what reply is to be sent to the letter forwarded on behalf of the returned soldiers?

Now you see it - but soon you won’t

A holy alliance Outspoken St Kilda coach Malcolm Blight says the Saints’ holy alliance with Springvale provided a “stepping stone” for young players that Victorian football desperately needed.

The former Adelaide Crows dual premiership coach said playing for Springvale in the VFL helped develop the skills of his younger players and prepared them for the tough unforgiving world of AFL football. “At 17 or 18 some of our younger guys haven’t played against men, yet we expect them to compete against players like Wayne Carey and James Hird,” he said. Blight was guest speaker at a Wednesday morning breakfast at Shepley Oval to woo sponsors and promote the return of VFA/VFL football to the ground. Blight said that without the stepping stone that the alliance provided,

5 years ago 18 April 2016

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This isn’t a class, it is people coming together to ‘play’. All welcome.

Wednesdays 11.30am - 1.30pm at The Open Door, 110 Ann St, Dandenong. Suggested donation: $5. Details: Jo or Tayla on 9791 8664 or theopendoor@ssjg.org.au

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Motorists using Springvale Road through Keysborough have been partly inconvenienced for a while by having to detour through a short bypass. By doing so, they are indirectly involved with a $160m metropolitan anti-pollution scheme. For the major undertaking, passing beneath the road surface, is part of the Board of Works south eastern sewerage scheme running 56 miles from Kew to Cape Schanck. Heavy duty plant and unsightly works scar the terrain at present, but when this 3¼ mile section is completed, stock piled topsoil will be respread and the 132ft wide board easement returned to its former appearance of grazing land.

Streets ahead under laneway revamp Greater Dandenong Council has plans to transform two dreary Springvale laneways as well as turn Springvale Road into an iconic boulevard. Springvale Asian Business Association president Daniel Cheng says Post Office Lane and Laneway 248 - two utter blank canvasses -could become vibrant links in the activity centre. Suggestions have included a fresco dining and homage’s to Springvale’s unique history, including its waves of migration. It would be great to see more business come alive in Warwick Avenue as at the moment everything is concentrated in Buckingham, Windsor and Balmoral avenues.

A month of new hopes

By Imam Salih Dogan of Emir Sultan Mosque, Dandenong Ramadan comes from the root ‘ra-ma-da’ which means the rain that drops in the season of autumn.

Just like how the rain cleans the earth and provides life to all creations, it is interpreted that the month of Ramadan is the season in which it presents new beginnings, hope and comfort for all Muslims.

The month of Ramadan is a spiritual awakening.

It is a powerful and clear reminder to Muslims that they are capable of doing more actions.

Such as increasing their voluntary deeds, engaging in frequent supplications, refraining from doing wrong, forgiving and uniting with one another, as well as improving their manners and general spiritual well-being.

All Muslims yearn for the commencement of the blessed month of Ramadan as they believe that it is an awakening call for them to renew their intentions and relationship with their creator, Allah the most Gracious.

Muslims from all around the world want to ensure they benefit from this short yet bountiful month and complete as many actions of worship as possible.

Ramadan is the time to hope, to call on the mighty God and to place fears and doubts aside while requesting Him to forgive the mistakes that have been done in the past and to keep steadfast for the future.

Ramadan is the opportunity Allah the most Gracious has given to celebrate a connection with Him. It is once-in-a-year occasion wherein you don’t have to complete everything perfectly.

Islam is a religion in which you get rewards for displaying effort and strive, rather than the result that is presented at the end of an act.

During the month of Ramadan, there is a concept known as Zakat-ul Fitr, which is defined as ‘The Alms of Human Nature’.

Zakat-ul Fitr holds two primary purposes one spiritual for the individual worshipper and the other, communal.

Zakat-al Fitr cleanses the fast from the mistakes that we have made in the period of observing it.

Ramadan’s fast ends with a celebration which commemorates the end of fasting.

On this day every Muslim rejoices as a community and has a feast, prays, and gives the obligatory charity.

Zakat-al Fitr gives hope to those who are poor with food resources and the ability to share the day’s happiness and delight with families.

May the month of Ramadan be blessed upon you all!

Imam Mehmet Salih Dogan says Ramadan is a powerful reminder that we’re capable of doing more good deeds.

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Writing Group

Keysborough Probus Group is a newly formed group for retirees that meets the first Thursday each month. Next meeting, Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch president Dawn Vernon is guest speaker.

10am, 6 May at Resurrection Church’s small chapel, 402 Corrigan Rd, Keysborough. Details: Linda, 0404 066 894.

Welcome to a monthly, organic group to brainstorm ideas, do timed exercises, share prompts and pieces written at home - all in a fun and relaxed manner. All welcome to join.

Thursday 22 April 10am - 12pm at The Open Door, 110 Ann St, Dandenong. Gold coin donation is welcome. Bookings: Jo or Tayla, 9791 8664 or theopendoor@ssjg.org.au

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Fun for retirees The Combined Probus Club of Waverley Gardens has re-commenced its club general meetings.

New members and visitors are welcome. Have a coffee, listen to a guest speaker and join other organised activities.

9.45am-noon on last Thursday of the month at the Southern Community Centre, Southern Reserve, Rupert Drive, Mulgrave. Details: Don, 9560 6046 or wavgardcomprob@gmail. com

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Voices of Casey brings you ‘Reflections’, a song suite covering thoughts about the past and present - their first post-Covid concert.

Sunday 16 May from 2.30pm at Fiddlers Green Auditorium, 57 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick; Adults $15, under 15 $10, Fiddlers Green residents $10. Bookings: 0412 741 195.

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Art of Soul workshop Enjoy the journey of your creativity in a safe en-

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Outdoor cinema Free and family-friendly outdoor cinema is set to return on Friday nights in Greater Dandenong.

The Open Air Movies nights alternate each week between Springvale and Harmony Square in Dandenong until mid-April.

Registrations are required.

Patrons are advised to bring a rug or a chair.

Some chairs are provided.

Details: www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/ open-air-movies

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Flora is a series of exhibitions, programs and events across the City of Greater Dandenong, offering new perspectives and renewing our wonder for the plant world. It is staged across Greater Dandenong including Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens, Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve, Connection Art Space and the Garnar Lane Display Boxes.

Thursday 25 March - Saturday 1 May at multiple sites. Details: www.greaterdandenong. vic.gov.au/flora

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Mens Shed re-opens Keysmen Shed is place for men to talk, joke, work, play and socialise in a fully-equipped kitchen and workshop. New members welcome.

Fridays 9am-1.30pm behind Keysborough Learning Centre, Caribbean Drive, Keysborough. BYO lunch.

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Bob Miles says neighbours are resolute in preserving Cardinia Close. The proposed townhouse site was to be atop of the hill to the right. 234223

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A bid to protect paradise

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The race is on to preserve an idyllic residential estate around Cardinia Close in Dandenong North.

Greater Dandenong Council is set to investigate rezoning the area abutting Police Paddocks Reserve to prevent “inappropriate” and “intense” developments.

The move comes after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal rejected a proposal for 16 townhouses towering up to three storeys on an elevated site at 11 Cardinia Close.

It had been opposed by the council and 116 public objectors - a vast majority of the estate’s residents.

Bob Miles, a resident in the estate for 26 years, was part of the close-knit neighbourhood’s two-year fight against the “ridiculous” plan.

“It doesn’t blend in. It’s totally out of character for what we have here - it would destroy it.”

He’d bought the neighbouring vacant block to preserve the picturesque outlook of horse

The view from the proposed townhouses site. 234223 agistments, forested hills, bike tracks and the bush-lined Dandenong Creek.

It’s a highly sought-after area - in which many residents have dwelled for decades.

“You can see what we have here,” he says proudly.

“We thought we could lose all this.”

He first caught on that something was up when the site’s former home sold for about $2.3 million a few years ago. That was an overvaluing of about $500,000, Mr Miles thought.

The home on a 4191-square-metre lot was first occupied by the late builder and businessman Ron Rado, who founded Gumbuya Park.

On 12 April, councillor Bob Milkovic moved to change the area’s General Residential Zone which put it at risk of over-development.

He wanted the rezoning to the lower-density Neighbourhood Residential Zone to ensure “this sort of nonsense never happens again”.

Residents went to “hell and back” fighting against the townhouses, he said.

“We are not anti-development but we’re anti- over-development or gross over-development.”

The area is bounded by Stud Road, Brady Road and Cardinia Close, and adjoins Police Paddocks Reserve.

Planning director Jody Bosman said the estate backed Stud Road but was not typical of residential areas fronting major arterials in the GRZ. He said the council would explore rezoning Cardinia Close because it was not directly accessed by Stud Road, nor was it close to activity centres and public transport.

A council report on the issue is expected to be tabled by September.

Herbert Street bollards plagued by watery problems

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The bollards controversy in Herbert Street, Dandenong has again reared its head.

The automatic bollards, which closed the street during school hours for the safe crossing of Dandenong High School students, have been replaced after being plagued by costly breakdowns.

As a temporary measure, Greater Dandenong Council has installed “robust” manual bollards which will be raised and lowered every school day by council workers.

Engineering director Paul Kearsley said the automatic bollards had suffered from “water infiltration into their operating mechanism, deep below the surface structure”.

The manual bollards were a “short to medium term” solution.

“Our traffic engineers are currently exploring alternative options for the long-term, and will involve the school and local community in the process.

“The manual bollards are used to improve safety, and will only be used at the same times as the previous bollards.

“They have been installed during school holidays to minimise disruption and ensure dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

Tony and Linda Meurs as the Herbert Street automatic bollards were removed on 13 April.

234222 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS the improved temporary approach is in place prior to the commencement of Term 2.”

Residents Tony and Linda Meurs want the council to install a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights rather than sealing off the road.

The Meurs were among 794 surveyed residents who opposed the barriers nearly a decade ago.

They say their “worst fears were realised” as a result of the bollards.

Residents lost a local bus service, lost direct vehicle access to Princes Highway and traffic was diverted around the nearby Dandenong North Primary School school crossings.

Mr Meurs wonders if the manual bollards

may prove too onerous and instead become a fixture.

“If someone has to come out here every morning and night, the fear is it would be easier to leave them in permanently.”

Mayor Angela Long, who lobbied against the bollards in 2012, said repairs were costing the council about $20,000 a year.

The $175,000 traffic lights alternative that was rejected by the council at the time now seemed particularly cost-effective, she said.

“At the time, it was only an extra $30$40,000 more to put in the lights.

“I haven’t seen what the long-term proposals are now but I was very annoyed when we didn’t get a pedestrian crossing in the first place.”

In 2012, councillors narrowly voted for the bollards, which were to be paid for by the state’s education department.

There had been calls for improved student safety in Herbert Street after a year 12 Dandenong High student was struck and injured by a driver who lost control of her car in 2011.

The department at the time didn’t support the traffic lights option.

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Captain leads way in US Michael Jok’s journey from the South East has led him close to the top of US junior college basketball ranks.

The former RedRoo Sports player from Pakenham has led Dawson Community College to its its first-ever invitation to the National Junior College Athletic Association division 1 championship tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas from April 19-24.

Their place at the NJCAA dance was earned with the college’s first regional championship in more than 60 years.

On the back of Jok’s 14 points and 9 boards, Dawson Buccaneers withstood a late rally from Indian Hills Community College in a thrilling 68-67 victory.

“Being in the (NJCAA) tournament means everything to us and the community,” Jok said.

“They waited 63 years for this and I’m glad to have been part that team that ended the drought.”

Dawson head coach Joe Peterson couldn’t have higher praise for Jok’s contribution to the Bucs success both on and off the court in season 2021.

“Mike has been the heart and soul of the team,” he said.

“He does it all for us - shooting, scoring, passing, handling the ball, defending and rebounding.

“And he’s our captain and team leader. He brings a level of maturity to us.”

Maturity was a mandatory requirement as they faced up to a Covid-affected season of unknowns.

“Coming into this year, we just wanted to enjoy every chance we had to play basketball, and try to keep getting better every day,” Peterson said.

Jok’s take away was just how much work the team did, including two weeks of 6am workouts in the off-season “Season or no season we were focused on getting better every day.

“Coach organised a total of 10 practice matches that gave us a lot of leverage over the other teams in the country.

“Being great is not easy, which is why I never get comfortable with myself and my game. I worked extremely hard.”

Getting to college was no easy road for the talented Jok. With some college interest coming out of high school but no firm offers, Jok kept his skills sharp by playing in BigV Youth League competition at Waverley Falcons.

He also went to work at RedRoo Sales and Service in Keysborough, developing his work ethic and leadership skills.

RedRoo chief executive James Kerr, has

Michael Jok has led Dawson Community College to a place in its first national championship. watched Michael’s development since he was a teen.

“I have a great respect for Michael. As a young man he always impressed me with his attitude.

“As an employee, I have seen first-hand his values.

“He is a quality person and seeing him get to college and now be recognised for his leadership and have success in the game is a real highlight for me.”

Coach Peterson spotted Jok as part of an AAU Australia scouting combine in December 2019.

AAU Australia’s head of sport Brett Stringer said US coaches were at the time looking for players to add to their roster in the winter semester.

“This turned out to be a great opportunity for exposure for a number of guys, and Michael was able to perform at the right time, in front of the right people.

“What has transpired since that moment is just awesome for him. He’s a great young man and we couldn’t be more pleased.”

The 2021 season has been a life highlight for Jok, but has also reminded him of the things that matter most.

“I’ve learned a lot about myself”, he said.

“The experience has been amazing. The bonds I have created are really special.

“I’ve learned a lot about myself, but what thing has really stuck with me is how dedicated I am to this game.”

Now, Dawson Buccaneers are staring into the face of the greatest opportunity for the Men’s Basketball program in school history.

“It’s pretty surreal”, says Peterson. “I don’t even know what to say but Praise God!” Jok and his 19th ranked Buccaneers first round tournament game tips off 1am Melbourne time on Wednesday April 21.

Illusionist Cosentino returns to dazzle fans at Bunjil When grand illusionist Cosentino took his spellbinding show out on the road to regional areas in 2019, the houses were packed.

It was a rare opportunity for audiences to experience the escapologist in the live arena.

Now, by popular demand and with an exciting new show, Cosentino is touring again from this June.

The 90-minute show - Deception - sees Cosentino perform death-defying escapes to thrill the senses, mind-boggling stage illusions, and cutting-edge street magic that twists the view of reality.

Combined with his trademark blend of dance and magic, and that touch of hilarious audience participation, Cosentino promises to take fans on a journey that will not only captivate those who have long followed his career, but also the curious who are attending their first ever show, until the very last mind-bending moment.

Cosentino is recognised across the globe as Australia’s most successful magician, and has spent years playing to packed houses and rave reviews around the world.

His nine prime-time television shows have been viewed by more than 100 million people across the globe, and broadcast in more than 40 countries. In fact, he was the first Australian magician to have his own 8 STAR JOURNAL

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television show. Cosentino became a household name when he appeared on Australia’s Got Talent in 2011, taking the runners-up position.

He has not only toured throughout Australia, but also New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Macau and South East Asia, filling theatres as audiences flock to experience his powerful and riveting productions.

He has multiple Merlin Awards to his name - the highest accolade awarded in the magic industry - acknowledging him as International Magician of The Year and International Escape Artist of The Year.

He sits in esteemed company; others who have been awarded the prestigious accolades, given out by the International Magician’s Society in New York, include David Copperfield, Criss Angel and Penn and Teller.

He has also been awarded the The Levante Award (Australia) and The Brand Laureate Award (Malaysia).

Tickets for Cosentino’s new show Deception go on sale to the general public from 9am AEST on Monday 12 April.

Cosentino will perform live at Bunjil Place Friday 13 August. For more information or to book visit www.bunjilplace.com.au or visit www.cosentino.com.au

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22 years jail for truckie

By Cam Lucadou-Wells An ice-addled truck driver who hardly slept for days before fatally running down four police officers in a freeway emergency lane has been jailed for up to 22 years.

Mohinder Bajwa Singh, 48, of Cranbourne pleaded guilty to four counts of culpable driving causing the death of Victoria Police officers Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King and Constable Joshua Prestney.

He also pleaded guilty to three counts of trafficking illicit drugs - ice, cannabis and 1,4-butanediol.

Without braking, Singh’s prime mover ploughed into two parked police vehicles and Richard Pusey’s intercepted Porsche in the Eastern Freeway emergency lane about 5.36pm on 22 April 2020.

In sentencing, Supreme Court judge Paul Coghlan said “chilling” dashcam footage showed the police officers had “no hope” as they stood next to their vehicles.

Their deaths were “entirely unnecessary” and “should have been avoided”.

“Their deaths were caused by you,” Justice Coghlan told Singh on 14 April.

In the days before the crash, Singh used and trafficked drugs, spoke often of being stalked by witches and stick figures, and took little time to rest.

He was so impaired on ice he was incapable of properly controlling a vehicle at the time.

At most, he rested for just five hours in the 72 hours before the crash.

His level of sleep deprivation was equivalent to driving with a 0.3 blood-alcohol reading.

Justice Coghlan noted Singh’s mental health issues including a meth-induced psychosis at the time.

But Singh still knew he shouldn’t have been driving under fatigue and the influence of ice.

He knew that he was “doing the wrong thing” - and the decision to drive was his.

His proposition that he’d acted out of a fear of losing his job was “illusory” and “selfish”.

Hours before the crash, an associate was

Truck driver Mohinder Bajwa Singh, 48, was jailed for a minimum 18-and-a-half years for the deaths of four police officers.

Picture: FACEBOOK told by Singh that “the witches are coming and we have to leave.”

“I had never seen anyone as drug f***ed in my life,” the associate later told police.

“He hadn’t slept for eight days”.

About 4.30am that morning, Singh told his son that “a witch was messing with his head, that a witch was following him, that a witch was pulling him towards her”.

Before Singh set out on the fateful journey, a work colleague told Singh’s supervisor at Connect Logistics’ depot in Abbotts Road Dandenong South that Singh shouldn’t be driving.

The supervisor, who was a lay pastor, spoke and prayed with Singh before Singh reluctantly agreed to deliver a load to Thomastown.

The supervisor has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the crash.

Justice Coghlan said Singh believed that the prayers made it less likely that the stick figures would return.

He signed a ‘fitness to drive’ form, and left the depot just before 5pm - only stopping to supply ice to an associate in Abbotts Road.

During the next 38 minutes, the truck was observed several times dipping across lanes and into the emergency lane.

Justice Coghlan noted an observer “prophetically” told his mother minutes before the crash: “This dude’s going to f***ing kill someone”.

Singh had not appeared to have reacted or braked until after the crash - despite the activation of the truck’s collision warning system two seconds earlier.

Police found 83 grams of cannabis and 3 grams of meth in the truck, three cannabis plants being grown at his house and 23 diazepam tablets in Singh’s Camry and home.

Singh was taken to hospital and initially deemed unfit for interview. He later told police that he didn’t want to work because he was “sleepy and tired”.

“I can still see them in front of my truck and I tried to slam the brakes on ‘em and I couldn’t stop it, I couldn’t stop it.”

Over the days before, Singh sold and used drugs on several occasions, including a 12-

hour bender on ice and 1,4-butanediol with a female in a Dandenong Motel room.

He was observed by some of his drug associates as “off his head”. One of whom told him “he would kill someone if he didn’t get some sleep”.

Justice Coghlan noted Singh reported ghosts and supernatural phenomena since age 5.

From 2016, Singh recommenced smoking, snorting and injecting ice on a daily basis. He took it to stay awake while driving trucks, he said.

He was also reporting seeing lights and dead people such as World War II soldiers, but didn’t report mental health issues during several visits to GPs. Justice Coghlan said Singh had “some” prospects of rehabilitation.

He also noted the “thoughtful, considerate, powerful and moving” victim impact statements by the police officers’ partners, children, parents, grandparents, siblings and colleagues as well as eyewitnesses.

Many of them delivered them in-person and in front of the culprit.

“We can only hope as a community that as time goes by, some amelioration of their suffering can come about,” Justice Coghlan said.

After the sentence, the officers’ families stated “justice has now been served” but “no amount of punishment can replace the loss of our loved ones and the missing place at our tables that will be felt by us for the rest of our lives”.

They thanked people from across Victoria, Australia and the world for their “outpouring of love”.

“We are consoled by the fact that our four will not be forgotten as we continue to carry them in our hearts.”

Singh, who has served 357 days in presentence custody, was jailed for up to 22 years.

The maximum jail term for each culpable driving charge was 20 years.

He will be eligible for parole after 18-anda-half years.

Singh was disqualified from driving for 10 years.

Artist Ken McKean, mayor Angela Long, Bunurong elder Uncle Mik, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung elder Aunty Julianne, artist Fiona Clarke and councillor Richard Lim at the launch of the firepit.

Ceremonial firepit rocks Springvale community hub A ceremonial fire pit and bluestone sculpture that recognises First Nation people is the latest landmark in Springvale’s community precinct.

The fire pit ‘Waa and Buln Buln Corroboree’ was created by artists Fiona Clarke and Ken McKean in collaboration with Bunurong and Wurundjeri land councils.

It comprises two large bluestones with hand-carvings of a lyrebird (Buln Buln) and crow (Waa) to symbolise the Wurundjeri and Bunurong clans.

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When night falls, the carvings glow and reflect the evening sky. They are connected by a sheet of steel to show the strength and connection between the cultures.

The bluestones symbolise Aboriginal people’s connection to Earth. They make reference to their oldest living culture in the world.

The site will be used for permitted events and ceremonies outside the Springvale Community Hub. During ceremonies, a mixing bowl will be

filled with ochre, which will be rubbed on visitors’ faces.

Locally grown reclaimed river red gums were used to build seating.

Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long said the artwork is a feature of many significant pieces across the municipality.

“Council works with many First Nation’s artists on a number of projects across Greater Dandenong, and this work at Springvale Community Hub is a real highlight amongst the many pieces featured in the region.”

Cr Long said the artwork was a significant symbol that recognised the traditional owners of the land.

“The importance of heritage and culture is central to who we are,” Cr Long said.

“There are many facets of this beautiful space that pay tribute to the history of Springvale, dating back to the nation’s First People.

“This magnificent artwork will be enjoyed by many generations in a space that encourages people of all ages, backgrounds and interests to come together.” dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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History of the ‘jug’ house

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The house with the famous brick jug chimney in Noble Park is a source of much “folklore”.

Now up for sale at an estimated price of up to $1.2 million, a local real estate describes the home as a “vintage bungalow” with an “interesting story” dating back to the 1930s.

The property at the corner of Corrigan and Heatherton roads was initially built for dairy distribution with a U-shaped driveway for horses, according to Keysborough agent Area Specialist.

But long-time Noble Park resident Geoff Wachter who worked for the home’s builder and first resident Peter Keith Jarvie, most commonly known as Mick, built it as a “whimsical expression”.

Some thought ‘Jarvie’s Jug’ was built by church-going Dutch people.

Others that it symbolised a dairy, a tea pot, a drug den, a brothel or a sly grog shop, Mr Wachter says.

Mr Wachter, who used to work for ‘Mick’, conducted his own local research to delve to the heart of the mystery.

He says it was a tribute to the “amber fluid” though “Mick could never be classed as a drunk”.

It was built with a mate “Jack the brickie” as a clue to some “sneaky business” on Sunday mornings.

“In the late 60’s to early 70’s Mick euphemistically called a ‘church service’ in his garage most Sundays when the pubs were closed.

“His neighbours were observed arriving

The curvy home built by “Mick’’ Jarvie is listed for sale. 234424 with a brown paper bag under their arms, but they did not contain bibles but the contents clinked.”

Mr Wachter said the service operated as a “club” to comply with liquor laws. Mick would initial boxes of bottles for each client, and sell each for a modest profit.

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“You may have an adequate supply at home but going to church was to catch up with what everyone was doing for the week,” he said.

Ominously for some residents, the site is described by agents as an “excellent opportunity” on a 1000-square-metre “high exposure” corner block.

Noble Park resident Gaye Guest said she feared the house may make way for an “overdeveloped” row of townhouses or the like.

Such as the nearby seven units recently built on a double-block on the corner of Noble Street and Corrigan Road.

Despite its “quirky, unique” features, the jug home is thought not to have heritage protection.

“I feel like I should write to the council for heritage listing. But it might be too late - again residents are the last to find out.

“There’s huge (real estate) boards up, they’re after a huge sale.”

The home’s founder ‘Mick’ was a qualified engineer and patternmaker, who built the home from scratch just post World War II with timber sills, cabinets and floors, according to Mr Wachter.

The kitchen of “all curves, no corners” was fitted with gadgets designed by himself.

“A lot of the curves were created by the use of half-bricks which were easier to obtain at the time and needed a certain amount of creativity to cause a good result,” Mr Wachter said.

“Being newlywed he was busily constructing a home for his bride when she was struck with tuberculosis and spent her last days at Heatherton sanatorium.

“Mick carried on building to keep his mind off her demise.”

He never met another soulmate - though he was socially active and enjoyed the “local dances”.

He died in Dandenong Hospital in 1982.

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Friends of RSL South East founders Alan Gordon and Peter Jabbour with Noble Park RSL president John Meehan. 234005 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Friends stand firm

By Cam Lucadou-Wells On the eve of Anzac Day, a support group has been created to fight for Covid-struck RSL branches’ survival.

The group Friends of RSL South East, formed by philanthropist Peter Jabbour and former Greater Dandenong councillor Alan Gordon, is seeking members to “stand by the RSL”.

Mr Gordon, who chairs the group, said it would work closely with sub-branches in the South East to help “if and where required”.

The group also urges more to join the RSL branches’ ageing and dwindling membership.

“I’m looking to rejoin again, and I hope others can do the same,” Mr Gordon said.

Recently, Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL sub-branch has announced a $1.3 million financial hit in 2019-’20 after its venues suffered Covid-19 restrictions and shutdowns.

It intends to sell its loss-making entertainment complex at Cranbourne.

The sub-branch would then move out to a new and smaller Cranbourne home “more focused on direct veteran needs”.

Mr Jabbour, a member of Noble Park RSL, said the group would also raise much-needed funds.

“Everyone knows what the RSL are facing some places are closing down and they’re selling their assets.

“I thought that we could support them financially and support them with anything that we could do.”

The RSL required new generations to step up to the helm, Mr Jabbour said.

“People don’t know how short of people they are, and how they need support.

“We’ll do anything to help the RSL and to keep the memory of people who served for us to live a good life.”

Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL president John Wells welcomed the Friends group’s support.

“I’d be more than happy to talk to them.

“The RSL is shrinking. We have less people to pitch in - any support would be welcome.”

Noble Park RSL president John Meehan said the Friends founders had brought forward “positive ideas”.

“They’re good blokes, they’re very keen.

Peter (Jabbour) has been a big sponsor for the RSL in his own right.

“By him bringing other business people into the organisation - it’s a very positive outlook.

“I look at them as an outside fundraising organisation. They were stressing that they want to raise funds for the welfare and betterment of people in our area.”

To join Friends of RSL South East, email gordonalan194@gmail.com

The traditional Anzac Day dawn service will return on Sunday 25 April.

Dandenong RSL will hold the service at the Pillars of Freedom in Clow Street at 6am.

It will be followed by a service limited to 1000 people outside the RSL on the corner of Foster and Clow streets from 11am.

After some doubts due to Covid, Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL president John Wells recently said members were “unanimous” that Anzac Day services would not be cancelled for the second successive year.

“We can’t just do nothing on Anzac Day two years in a row,” Mr Wells said.

“It’s too culturally important.

“Our members are unanimous that we have to do something.”

Anzac Day marks the anniversary of Australian and New Zealand forces landing at Gallipoli, Turkey in World War I. It commemorates Australians who served in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Dandenong RSL sub-branch president John Wells at a 2019 Anzac Day service.

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Push for health taskforce

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong councillors have backed a push for a joint state and council taskforce to investigate human health impacts posed by Dandenong South’s toxic industry zone.

The proponent Jim Memeti said he raised the motion on 12 April out of long-held community concerns for the industry 2 zone, which includes the state’s only prescribed toxic waste dump.

He cited a cluster of “Chernobyl” like health problems, including a baby born without eyes, ears and nose a decade ago.

Recently, residents in neighbouring estates including Keysborough South have also complained of stenches and an impending wasteto-energy plant in Ordish Road.

“I’m concerned about the health and well

being of the community not just now but the last 10 years.

“The community doesn’t trust what’s going on there.

“I’m hoping to bring real facts and work out if there’s a problem. And if there is, let’s get on top of it.”

The council will write to the state’s Health Minister Martin Foley and Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio with the proposal.

The proposed taskforce will include the state’s Department of Health and the Environment Protection Authority as well as councillors, council executive, DWELP and state and federal MPs. It would set the parameters for an investigation to report on air and water emission levels and their impact on nearby residents.

The expert recommendations would be directly reported to the council.

Councillor Rhonda Garad said the “multistakeholder” taskforce would clearly identify the issues of concern and provide “meaningful real-time data”.

“Collaboration between state and local Govt, relevant health and environment authorities and importantly, the people who live and work in this area is crucial.”

Keysborough South residents were “understandably very concerned” about living close to an industrial zone, Cr Garad said.

“They have every right, as do all residents in the City of Greater Dandenong, to live free of the concern and worry, posed by risks such as toxins and possible cancer-causing agents in their area.”

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Live laughter returns to the road

By Cam Lucadou-Wells After the year we’ve had, we could all do with a laugh.

Stand-up comedian Daniel Connell has certainly seen a thirst for live humour with sellout crowds flocking to this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

“Everybody is rapt that it’s happening.

There’s a spring in our steps.

“All the crowds are just happy to be out.

They’re all excited and into it - they’re keen from the get-go.”

Connell is MC for the festival’s roadshow which is stopping in Dandenong on Friday 23 April.

The roadshow features a line-up including Connell, musical humorist Jude Perl, headline act Dilruk Jayasinha and other stand-ups from the festival.

Each act is a snappy 20 minutes. It’s enough time to get to know each performer as well as sample a variety of acts, Connell says.

Connell’s yearly routine involves travel to about 40 shows and comedy festivals such as Edinburgh, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and India.

Last year, live acts were hard to come by in the year 2020 - except those that were livestreamed.

In Connell’s case, he ZOOMed shows from his kitchen after putting his baby to bed - a set up of a spotlight, microphone, pots and pans and the washing-up.

Luckily, audiences gave him a lot of leeway in that time, he says. It also gave him the chance to be home a lot with the newborn.

Though a grindingly grim topic last year, Covid was now minded by most stand-ups for laughs, he says.

Connell has been assuring his audiences that his venues are Covid-safe, having fitted a “second-hand nebuliser” that he got cheap from a certain hotel in Tullamarine.

Helen said the taskforce was a “positive” but possibly a “political” solution.

Keysborough South residents were already selling up in fear of the impending waste-toenergy plant.

She said blood tests should be taken from residents before and after the plant may be built. It may take decades for any health impacts to show, she said.

“We don’t want it to get to the stage after 20 or 30 years that people have to apologise.

“But if we don’t track it now, no one will take responsibility.”

Dandenong Community Association member Silvia Mastrogiovanni said it wasn’t “right” and “fair” that residents lived near toxic industry.

“It shouldn’t be anywhere that’s built up. It doesn’t need to be there.”

Portrait of a royal prince

By Danielle Kutchel

Musical performer Jude Perl is one of the five comedic acts at the Roadshow.

The popular Dilruk Jayasinha.

But it was a tough year to generate new content while inside the Covid bubbles.

“Right in the lockdowns, it was difficult.

You need to see people and be out and about to find new material and getting those muscles moving.

“I tried to create 20 minutes of stand-up about six months ago. It was a real struggle.

“Some of it was just crap, just writing for the sake of writing.”

And that’s why the comedians are now “raring to go”.

“We just want to work now. I wish the comedy festival would go another fortnight.”

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is at Drum Theatre, Dandenong on Friday 23 April, 8pm-10.15pm.

Bookings: drum.greaterdandenong.vic. gov.au/drum/events/melbourne-international-comedy-festival-roadshow or 8571 1666.

Daniel Connell says comedians are “raring to go” for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow’s return to Dandenong.

As the world mourns the passing of Prince Philip on Friday 9 April, Star News Group photographer Rob Carew has reflected on the times he got up close to the outspoken royal.

Early in the 1990s, Mr Carew photographed the Duke of Edinburgh at Melbourne Zoo at a World Wide Fund for Nature event.

He remembered the Prince as “really grant”, with “a quiet elegance about him”.

The stunning black and white photo shows the Prince in a contemplative pose.

Mr Carew can’t remember exactly what had happened in the lead up to the candid shot, but said the visit was “very informal”, allowing him to get in close for photos.

“We were just walking around, there were no real restrictions,” Mr Carew said.

The veteran photographer photographed the Duke a number of times on his more than 20 visits to our country.

“I met him, and the Queen,” Mr Carew said.

“It was amazing. It was like we’d met 1000 times before, it was so familiar.

“I was a bit nervous, but you look at his face and you’ve known this person your whole life it’s a really strange feeling.”

While he didn’t get to indulge in any of the Prince’s famed humour, he said he was “very nice”.

Mr Carew later photographed the Duke on Collins Street in Melbourne.

“It was a low-key visit; I was the only photographer there,” he recalled.

“I waited for him, he came out of the car, stopped, posed for photos and then went in.

“It was very generous of him. I was the only one there so he could’ve walked on but he stopped and posed!”

Mr Carew said he believes the passing of the Prince will become one of those moments where everybody remembers where they were when they heard the news.

Ex-councillor slapped by constituent From page 1 A Leman Crescent resident told Star Journal that her family took out a two-year intervention order against the accused neighbour.

Over the past five years, the woman had regularly screamed verbal abuse, banged on the fence, played loud music at all hours, spat and flung dirty, smelly water, dead flies and dead birds at their front door.

The woman installed CCTV cameras pointing at the harassed neighbour’s property.

Despite the IVO, the verbal abuse, fence banging and loud music continues. Each time they leave the house, they cop a barrage, the neighbour said.

“We won’t let our children play outside. We just keep them inside.

“My husband says the police did nothing, the court did nothing. We need to move from here.”

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A woman who slapped former councillor Maria Sampey was put on a diversion plan at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court. 195748 According to Ms Sampey, the accused’s household was the subject of “red warning flags” on the council’s data base.

It warned staff to go in pairs if approaching the occupants as “they are extremely aggressive and violent”, Ms Sampey wrote.

“Apparently Council had been having problems of an antisocial nature with this (household) for a few years and I was unaware of this at the time, as this information was not made available to me or other councillors.”

In a police field interview, the woman accused Ms Sampey of hitting her first.

No charges were laid against Ms Sampey, who stated in her police statement that she struck the woman in retaliation.

At Dandenong Magistrates’ Court, the accused was placed on a diversion plan, including a pledge of good behaviour for six months.

She must donate $200 to the court’s charity fund and write an apology to Ms Sampey.

The case was adjourned until 8 October.

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By Nick Creely Prahran has clinched its first Premier Cricket premiership in almost four decades, holding off Dandenong in a high-quality grand final on Saturday at the CitiPower Centre.

Just 24 runs separated the two powerhouse clubs on Saturday afternoon in what was an outstanding game of cricket played in front of a healthy crowd, but a stellar batting performance from Damon Egan set the scene for the True Blues.

The top-order star has been a revelation for the True Blues this season, crunching two tons during the regular season before playing an absolute blinder on Saturday.

Entering the ground at 1/41 after 10 overs, after a strong period of pressure from the Panthers inspired by spinner Suraj Randiv (2/38), Egan completely changed the course of the first innings, playing with immense freedom but also understanding the occasion and building his game off strong defence.

After the loss of James Billington sending the True Blues to 2/58, Egan – combined with skipper Jake Hancock (73 not out) played absolutely brilliantly to put on a 164-run partner-

ship to control proceedings.

Egan crunched 107 from 118 balls, sending 12 fours to the rope and a maximum to go with it in a class performance that lifted the True Blues to 5/261 – an ominous total in a grand final.

But these Panthers gave it their all.

Tom Donnell’s group is not one to just lie down, and even after the early loss of champion opener Brett Forsyth, the Panthers were pushing for victory.

Donnell – combining with Josh Slater (36) for a 98-run stand – got the Panthers to 1/105, before the skipper fell for a classy 59 off 81 balls.

The skipper’s dismissal started the chain of events for the True Blues, with spinner James Boyce (4/40) turning in a game-changing spell, with the Panthers losing 4/32 to fall to 6/137.

Lincoln Edwards – promoted to the side for the grand final – battled valiantly to punch out 34, Pete Cassidy (31 not out) once again batted superbly, while Jacques Augustin (23) and Suraj Randiv (23 not out) kept fighting however the Panthers were restricted to 8/237 from its 50 overs.

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Bulls edge Wickers in thriller to kick off the season

By Nick Creely Noble Park and Berwick may well be in the early stages of its new-found rivalry in the Eastern Football League, and if Saturday afternoon’s season opener was anything to go by, it’s going to make for fascinating viewing in the coming years.

The Wickers – in its first game in the Eastern’s top-flight after crossing over from the Outer East – welcomed the Bulls to Edwin Flack Reserve in the highly anticipated Round 1 clash.

And there was almost no respite in the pressure and intensity with both south-east powerhouses desperate for the opening round scalp.

In the end, it was the Bulls that prevailed by just two points, 8.13 (61) to 7.17 (59).

But you suspect the two clubs will play out plenty more of these types of clashes.

Tough football treated the strong crowd as the Bulls took a six-point margin at quarter time, before the Wickers – courtesy of a three goal to two second term – reversed that deficit and went into the main break leading by just under a straight kick.

But in a vital third term, both sides just couldn’t convert on the scoreboard, with the Wickers kicking 1.4 and the visitors 2.4, but crucially the Bulls once again wrestled back the lead.

Despite once again struggling to convert on the scoreboard, the Wickers could have easily pinched the points in its Eastern debut, but the Bulls held firm in a frantic last term to bank the win.

In a gritty win, VFL-listed Josh Stern starred on debut, snagging a goal and being a constant presence, while Lachie McDonnell and Jordan Marson impressed. New recruit Harley Fairbank kicked two in a promising debut for the club.

Despite the loss, the Wickers will have taken plenty out of the clash as they look for a strong opening season in the competition.

Rising star Will Arthurson – listed by Frankston in the VFL - was in commanding touch, continuing on from his fine 2019 season, Travis Tuck was a bull as per usual and hit the scoreboard with two goals, while star defender Michael Riseley was excellent.

Berwick travel to Seebeck Oval on Saturday to play Rowville in the Anzac Day round, while Noble Park will play its first home game of the season when it welcomes Vermont.

In Southern Football’s Division 2, Keysborough banked a commanding win against Murrumbeena, 12.14 (86) to 4.9 (33).

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Hampton Park, meanwhile, impressed once again, running down a hefty deficit against Caulfield Bears, 12.13 (85) to 11.8 (74).

The Redbacks were in a spot of bother at half-time, trailing by 17 points but were actually down by 25 points at quarter time as they struggled to get its game up and going.

However, the Redbacks clicked into gear – courtesy of dominant performances from Peter Dye (five goals), Aaron Holden, Steven Stredwick and Cam Williamson – to slam on five goals in the third term to wrestle back the lead and take in a nine-point lead at three quarter time.

The Bears pushed hard in the final term, but the Redbacks did enough to bank the four points.

Springvale Districts were once again on the winners’ list, brushing aside Chelsea Heights, 11.9 (75) to 5.6 (36).

In Division 3, Endeavour Hills bounced back with a strong win against South Mornington, 17.15 (117) to 9.13 (67).

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Thunder continue form

By Nick Creely The Dandenong Thunder has banked a crucial 4-3 victory against Hume City, in a highscoring, entertaining affair at George Andrews Reserve on Saturday night.

The Thunder needed to win this one to carry on the momentum as they continue their surge up the table, but overcame a stern challenge to bank the points.

City struck first blood on the night, with Josh Bingham making the most of a penalty, before the home side struck only a few minutes later, with Thunder’s Nahuel Bonada also converting his penalty.

Bonada’s momentum was unwavering as he put another one in the back of the net – courtesy of an absolutely stellar chip goal - just before the main break, with the Thunder holding a 2-1 lead at half-time.

It took a matter of minutes for the Thunder to extend its lead out to 3-1, with Ali Sulemani turning it on with a goal, before Sulemani once again was the man with another impressive strike to take it out to 4-1.

Despite the game being all but over, the City fought until the very end, with Bingham finding the back of the net in the 75th minute, before Daniel Dixon’s strike in the 84th minute had the scores suddenly 4-3.

The Thunder then held firm in the final moments to bank an impressive, and hard-fought win.

Dandenong City, meanwhile, are still without a win in 2021, but look to be on the improve after a 1-1 draw against Green Gully.

A goal in the 18th minute from Nuh Sehavdic had City up and about and in command, but a strike in the 38th minute from Green Gully’s Alex Salmon – courtesy of a penalty – levelled the scores 1-1 at half-time.

Despite both sides having their chances to score in the second half, the game was drawn.

In NPL3, Springvale White Eagles drew with North Sunshine 3-3 on Friday night.

The Eagles were down 1-2 at half-time after an impressive first half by the visitors, but rallied with an eye-catching second half performance, especially considering the score got out to 1-3 early in the second half.

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Music Event sends a stark reminder

By Mick Floyd Music Event sent a stark reminder that he is a serious sprinter with an impressive win in last Thursday’s night’s Free-For-All at Sandown Park.

With the small field he was able to settle on the back of early leader Run Baba Run. He went by her as they crossed the back split beam then scooted away and held off the powerful Nangar Rust. His time of 29.34 was very sharp considering the wet and wintry conditions on-track.

There was a feeling amongst fans that he returned to his best however trainer Mick Carter was clear in saying he was never too far away from it just hasn’t had the opportunity to prove it.

“He’s back? He never left!” said Carter.

“With the depth of fields that he comes up against it’s hard. He’s been in good races over 450m where the pressure early is manic, he lost a little bit of confidence but he’s gone well.”

He went on to say that the Harrison-Dawson series in May is the main aim.

“He’ll be set for the Harrison-Dawson.

I’m not sure where we’ll go next, but wherever it is it’ll be with the Harrison-Dawson in mind.”

Heats of the Harrison-Dawson (for male greyhounds) and Sapphire Crown (female greyhounds) will be run on Thursday May 13.

Later in the night budding stayers Fer-

Music Event sent a stark reminder at Sandown Park last Thursday night. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

nando Cazz and Aston Ulysses were upstaged by Lizzie’s Entity who won at big odds for trainer Donna Knight. War Drum Express was huge as runner-up and his trainer John Barbara is one of many with eyes on next month’s RSN Sandown Cup. Following the stayers gun youngster Radek Bale won impressively for the third week in a row. He commonly begins poorly and storms home however last night turned that around as he led all of the 595m. It sparked discussion as to whether he will step up to ‘700’ metres and target the RSN Sandown Cup. Thursday night will be highlighted by the Anzac Appeal Cup (Best 8), the Karen Leek memorial (Grade 5, female greyhounds only) and GOTBA Cup.

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Mixed day

By Nick Creely The Dandenong Rangers have banked a gritty opening round victory on Saturday, knocking over Diamond Valley Eagles 79-65.

Always a tough win on the road, the Rangers dug deep but managed to crucially pull away at the right time.

It was even in the first period, with the Rangers holding a two-point lead, but broke away in the second period, scoring 23-13 to open up a 12-point advantage.

In a toughly fought out second-half, the Rangers withstood every challenge in its wake to kick off their season in fine style.

There was plenty of performances of note for the Rangers, with Emillee Harmon (26 points and 10 rebounds) absolutely stellar, while Tenaya Sooalo (18 points, four rebounds, three assists) and Gemma Potter (14 points, 13 rebounds, five assists) leading the way for the victors.

In NBL1 South Men, Diamond Valley Eagles were in dominant touch at home, defeating Dandenong Rangers 90-67 on Saturday evening.

The win was set up by an eye-catching opening quarter, with the Eagles opening up a 10-point lead, and despite some strong fight from the Rangers, just couldn’t muster up enough momentum to seriously reverse the result.

In a game where the Rangers were simply playing catch up, Sean Macdonald was valiant, registering 19 points, including four threepointers, while Oliver Hayse-Brown snared an impressive double-double (18 points, 12 rebounds) Round 2 will see the NBL1 South Men take on the Frankston Blues on Saturday night at the Frankston Basketball Stadium, with the NBL1 South Women taking on the Blues just prior.

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