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Slug-gate review Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has ordered a review into a police investigation that dismissed allegations of a corrupt forced shutdown of I Cook Foods.

Mr Patton launched the review on Friday 23 April after being urged to “personally intervene” in a letter-of-complaint from ICF director Ian Cook.

Mr Cook claimed the criminal investigation into Greater Dandenong Council and the Department of Health had been “derailed by

political interference”.

The review will be conducted by a police detective superintendent and overseen by an assistant commissioner.

The matter has been referred to the police’s Professional Standards Command.

“We take any claim of this nature extremely seriously and are looking further into the matter,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

ICF is pursuing a $50 million civil lawsuit against the council and the Department of Health over the shutdown in February 2019.

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ness alleges it was improperly closed as part of a health department investigation into a hospital patient’s death.

As a result the business was destroyed and 41 employees lost their jobs.

The saga has been popularly branded as ‘slug gate’ – since ICF alleged that a Greater Dandenong food inspector planted a live slug on the factory floor prior to the closure.

Victoria Police had investigated the allegations against council and health department officials of misconduct, perjury and perverting the course of justice.

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On 7 April, it announced the case was closed, with no criminal charges laid.

However, a police briefing note has revealed that the initial police investigator stated it was evident to him “a level of corruption, misuse of office and a malicious prosecution” were involved in the case.

In June 2020, Detective Sergeant Ash Penry, of Greater Dandenong CIU, stated that he’d formed the view that the “prosecution of I Cook Foods was malicious” and its shutdown was “unlawful”.

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Vehicle hits two clinics

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 76-year-old driver allegedly crashed his Bentley into two clinics adjoining a car park in St John’s Avenue, Springvale on Tuesday 20 April.

Police, who are investigating the incident, say the man accidentally applied the accelerator instead of the brake while reversing into a parking spot about 12.30pm.

The vehicle reversed into a Dorevitch Pathology clinic and then drove head-on into Dr Toan Lu’s dental clinic.

Both buildings were “extensively damaged“, a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

The driver was not injured but his female passenger was taken to hospital for observation.

A witness said the driver reversed into the pathology clinic in the car park, and then drove forwards “in a panic“ into the dental surgery.

About 20 FRV firefighters attended, as well as Ambulance Victoria paramedics and a crew from Greater Dandenong SES. “Firefighters, including FRV’s specialist Urban Search and Rescue unit, remain on scene and are working to safely remove the vehicle and shore up the building,“ a FRV spokesperson said.

“Local council has been notified and the buildings will be assessed by a building surveyor.”

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Tirhatuan Dog Park upgrades unleashed The upgraded Tirhatuan Dog Park in Dandenong North is officially off the leash.

The park’s new expanses in Kriegal Way include a new area for small dogs and a larger off-leash area for all dogs.

Canine playgrounds have been installed, such as an ‘agility equipment zone’, and a custom-built rock mound and rock bed with timber logs.

Other new features are a circuit gravel path, drinking fountains for dogs, shelters, picnic table and landscaped areas with trees.

The Greater Dandenong Council project was supported by $153,000 of state funding.

It was funded through the state’s $2.7 bil-

lion Building Works economic stimulus program for shovel-ready projects during the Covid-recovery period At the park’s opening on 21 April, Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said open space investment was “an important investment that is creating local jobs, making life better for families and building on our reputation as one of the world’s most liveable cities”.

Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said such recreational spaces enhanced the area’s liveability.

“Dog parks allow safe spaces for local families to exercise their pets and socialise

with other pet owners.

“This is another great community asset that will be well-utilised by locals – two and four legged.”

Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long said getting the proper amount of exercise vwas vital for pet health.

“For people with more active breeds, taking them on a quick walk up and down the street may not be enough to release their pent-up energy.

“This fantastic updated park will give your fur friends the opportunity to run faster and play with other pets.”

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Whistleblower win

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A whistleblower in the I Cook Foods ‘slug-gate’ saga has reached a confidential workers-comp settlement with her former employer Greater Dandenong Council.

Kim Rogerson, a former council food inspector, had been in a two-year battle for compensation whilst accusing the council of being “intent on destroying” ICF. She alleged mental injury as a result of workplace bullying, harassment and workrelated stress.

Ms Rogerson’s claim was twice rejected by the council’s insurer – in May 2019 and December 2019.

On 15 March, Ms Rogerson took the council to Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

The matter was resolved that day out of court for an undisclosed sum.

Greater Dandenong Council agreed to pay for Ms Rogerson’s legal costs.

For several years, Ms Rogerson had been inspecting ICF’s factory in Dandenong South.

As part of an investigation into a hospital patient’s death, she’d collected the first listeria samples and swabbing of surfaces on 1 February 2019.

She was on leave during subsequent council inspections that led to the forced closure of ICF – including when a live slug was allegedly planted on the factory floor.

Ms Rogerson later told a parliamentary inquiry that the closure was “over the top”.

“It really infuriated me because I knew this company didn’t deserve it,” Ms Rogerson told the inquiry.

“I just couldn’t stand by. It’s just horrible that they’ve decimated this multi-million-dollar company for no real reason.

“It’s not how we normally operate.”

Ms Rogerson identified three co-workers who subjected her to bullying and harassment.

She claims a pair of managers tried to pressure her to inflate her two-page report about her visit to I Cook Foods to 11 pages, which she refused to sign off on.

She said a manager asked her to change her statement, to delete “weak” sentences and “positive” words such as “clean”.

He told her to add the words “filthy” and “shouldn’t be operating”.

One of the managers changed the statement without her permission, she claimed.

The “blatantly incorrect” addition stated that she’d verbally warned ICF that the factory didn’t comply with food standards.

In her worker’s compensation case, Ms Rogerson submitted in court documents that another manager allegedly told her in early 2019 that “there are going to be consequences for you”.

The manager also allegedly said words to the effect of “you’re going to have to answer why this happened” and “this didn’t happen overnight, there will be meetings and things happening to you”, the submission stated.

On 2 April, Ms Rogerson was advised at a meeting that she would be removed from food inspection duties.

The next month, Ms Rogerson filed for workers’ compensation and publicly ‘blew the whistle’ that council management allegedly tried to pressure her to fabricate evidence against I Cook Foods.

In its notice of defence filed at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court, the council denied Ms Rogerson’s allegations and her entitlement to compensation.

It submitted that the plaintiff’s “claimed mental injury” was caused wholly or predominantly by “reasonable management action”.

The management “action” included counselling Ms Rogerson, suspending or standing her down, investigating alleged misconduct, appraising her performance, and providing leave of absence.

Those matters were never assessed by a magistrate, due to the confidential 15 March settlement.

Star Journal successfully applied to the court for copies of Ms Rogerson’s statementof-claim and the council’s submitted defence against the claim.

The council opposed Star’s application, arguing the submissions should be kept “confidential”, and contained several “unproven” and “untested” allegations against Ms Rogerson’s three co-workers.

When asked to comment on the case and the settlement, a Greater Dandenong spokesperson said: “That matter has been decided upon by the Workcover insurer, not Council, the details of which are confidential.”

The council argued at the inquiry that its inspectors observed poor food handling and processes at the factory just prior to the health department-ordered closure.

The alleged defects included inadequate staff training in food handling, washing down from high-pressure hoses near where food was being prepared, unclean equipment not properly cleaned and a slug on the floor.

At the inquiry, one of the inspectors denied planting the slug.

Greater Dandenong laid 96 food-safety charges against ICF – all of which were dropped just before a hearing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court in late 2019.

The council stated it aimed to avoid a legal bill of up to $1.2 million.

ICF is sueing the council and the Department of Health for $50 million, claiming it was wrongfully shut down which ruined its business.

Designers named for new Oasis complex

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Architects have been appointed by Greater Dandenong Council to lead the $3.5 million detailed design of the new Dandenong Oasis.

CO-OP Studio was chosen from 15 submitted tenderers to refine the proposed indoor aquatic centre, which will be built near Oasis on the adjoining Mills Reserve.

The facility – known by a working title Dandenong Wellbeing Centre – will include an “enhanced focus” on allied health services, education and wellbeing.

The total project is estimated to cost $60 million.

The ageing 40-year-old Oasis will continue to operate during the building of its nearby replacement.

Mayor Angela Long said the decision was an exciting milestone for the project.

She noted CO-OP Studio had extensive experience in designing aquatic, leisure and sport facilities in Australia and New Zealand.

Mayor Angela Long and councillors Jim Memeti and Bob Milkovic at the current Dandenong Oasis. 234418 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “Council is confident that CO-OP Studio will develop an exceptional design for the new aquatic centre in collaboration with Council and key stakeholders.

“Mills Reserve will continue to be the home of Greater Dandenong’s premier indoor aquatic centre, which is ideally situated in a health

and education precinct with ample parking and easy access via public and private transport.”

Some community consultation will occur during the design phase, a council report into the tender decision stated.

It will build on “extensive” community consultation and feedback during the creation of the council’s aquatic strategy.

The new centre is expected to include a 50-metre eight-lane pool with a moveable boom or swim wall, two warm water pools, a learn to swim pool, and a leisure pool / water play area.

A spa, sauna and steam room, gymnasium, fitness rooms, meeting rooms, allied health suites, cafe and creche is also proposed.

The centre’s health focus is expected to complement NPAC, which will focus on fitness, sports and school carnivals.

For the design phase, the council will rollover $1.98 million allocated in the 2020-‘21 budget.

Slug-gate review From page 1 A statement by former employee and whistleblower Kim Rogerson depicted a “workplace intent on destroying I Cook Foods”, he wrpte.

Figures in the council had allegedly spoken about the opportunity to “nail the b******s”. Environmental health officers were allegedly offered promotions to bring in “the big fines”, Det Sgt Penry wrote.

Swabs taken by an environmental health officer around the time of the hospital patient’s death had shown no issue with ICF’s own facilities, but some food samples returned traces of lysteria in externally sourced smallgoods. Those traces were apparently within accepted limits, the report noted.

But the laboratory results that cleared ICF were withheld for some time, until ICF’s contracts were “null and void”, Det Sgt Penry wrote.

Det Sgt Penry recommended that police investigations continue but that Greater Dandenong CIU didn’t have the resources and expertise.

The police unit was also conflicted because “Greater Dandenong Council is a key stakeholder”, he stated.

A month after his report, the case was handed to Casey CIU. Nine months later, the case was closed.

ICF had submitted to police a 14-volume brief of evidence with 61 hours of CCTV footage prepared by two retired police detectives, working pro bono.

The detectives expressed shock that council staff weren’t even questioned by police, despite a “clear prima facie case”.

The allegations have been constantly denied by Greater Dandenong Council.

A Greater Dandenong spokesperson said the council “remains extremely confident an investigation will clear it of any wrongdoing”.

Opposition health spokesperson Georgie Crozier called for a “full and proper investigation of all concerned in this matter”.

In August, a Parliamentary inquiry found the ICF closure was “valid” and in accordance with the Food Act, but “not fair”.

It did not rule on whether the alleged food safety issues were “adequate to warrant the closure”.

In 2019, Greater Dandenong Council laid 96 food-safety charges against ICF – all of which were dropped just before a hearing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court in late 2019.

The council stated it aimed to avoid a legal bill of up to $1.2 million.

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Cute animals to count on

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Ms Nolan, an English teacher of 30 years, says she well understands children’s early struggles with maths.

Her books are a “subtle” introduction to counting, addition and subtraction, she says.

“My reason for doing this is my inspiration.

I’ve seen children struggle with very basic numeracy and literacy.

“This is a way to have a solid foundation in their understanding of numbers while they want to come back to the books again and again.” Without the basic building blocks, students get into “muddles” even well down the track in their studies.

One of Ms Nolan’s Year 10 students had writing issues that could be traced back to not knowing the alphabet.

“Something as simple as that left him struggling to write clear sentences.

“So they have to go all the way back to learning the basic alphabet.

“But if you learn it from the start, children don’t have to be muddled and self-conscious.”

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Learning can indeed be fun.

The proof lies in Endeavour Hills author Grace Nolan’s debut counting-book series One to Ten And Back Again.

The series of three - Ten Naughty Numbats, Ten Bush Babies and Ten Lively Lorikeets – dresses up “complex” concepts with catchy, humorous rhymes, rhythm and alliteration.

It’s not just fun but a learning aid, Ms Nolan said.

“I want to make learning so much fun – that is what it’s all about.”

Ms Nolan’s love of nature also shines through.

She features 30 native animals such as numbats, quolls, quokkas, koalas and brolgas, all beautifully illustrated by Nancy Bevington.

Getting published as a children’s author in Australia is notoriously difficult. Yet Ms Nolan’s Australian publisher Blue Sky Publishing leapt at her submission. Within months, the first book is in its second printing, with overseas interest in a Turkish-translated edition.

“They love the fact the books have native Australian animals,” she said of the Turkish interest.

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Loaded gun in ute

By Cam Lucadou-Wells An ice trafficker told police that “you boys won’t be happy with me” prior to revealing a loaded sawn-off shotgun stashed in the front of his ute, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court heard.

Dylan Markovic, 30, of Derrimut, told police of the 12-gauge single-barrel gun when arrested near Kemp Street, Springvale in the early hours of 11 February.

He said that he’d paid $500 of meth for the firearm in Springvale a week earlier.

The Western Arms Co shotgun, loaded with a red 12-gauge round, was capable of firing, police told the court on 21 April.

Magistrate Suzette Dootjes asked why Markovic bought the gun, and why he stored it – loaded – in the front of the ute.

Defence lawyer Eli Rallis replied that his client acted in a “stupid” and “totally irrational” way due to ice addiction.

“My client realises it was a dangerous piece of equipment.

“What would happen if he was in a position … we don’t really want to go down that track.”

Before police arrested him, a gloved Markovic had been fitting stolen number plates to the ute. He had been planning to steal for drug money, he later told police.

After fleeing over a brick fence, he was chased down, OC sprayed and suffered “tactical strikes” to his body to subdue him, police told the court.

Markovic was found with a rolled-up wad of $2000 cash and a further $1350 in a cigarette packet – which he admitted earning from drug deals.

In the ute was a man-bag filled with ammo matching the shotgun, a blue-handled knife, four grams of meth, cannabis and drug paraphernalia like scales, deal bags and smoking instruments.

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Kitchen up in smoke Markovic’s sawn-off shotgun was loaded and “extremely dangerous”, police told Dandenong Magistrates’ Court.

Also found were two stolen number plates, a suspected stolen welding mask, gardening gloves and tools for theft such as screwdrivers, head torch and vice grips.

Markovic made full admissions, pleading guilty to a string of charges including trafficking meth, weapons charges, proceeds of crime and being equipped to steal.

Mr Rallis told the court Markovic was a long-term ice addict, but with periods of abstinence during a “successful” stint on a CCO. “It’s a condition like a disease and it can creep up on him,” Mr Rallis said.

“He’s now at an age where he doesn’t want this type of lifestyle and he wants to get his life in order.”

Mr Rallis submitted for a jail sentence followed by a treatment-based CCO.

“If he keeps off the ice then he doesn’t offend. It’s really a boon for the community if he doesn’t offend.”

A police prosecutor submitted for a straight jail term due to the “extremely dangerous” situation.

The firearm was loaded and capable of firing, further ammo in the ute and the drug-trafficking context, the prosecutor said.

“It was clearly for nefarious purposes”.

Magistrate Dootjes said the “extremely serious” firearm charge and drug trafficking warranted a “significant” jail term.

She had Markovic assessed for a CCO combined with jail. But the CCO was only an option, not a guaranteed sentence, Ms Dootjes said.

Markovic was remanded for sentencing on 27 April.

Fire crews hosed down a kitchen fire in Jindabyne Avenue, Dandenong North.

About 12 FRV firefighters responded to a triple-0 call, arriving at the house about 2.48pm on Wednesday 21 April.

They quickly extinguished the fire.

The blaze was brought under control nine minutes after the crews’ arrival, an FRV spokesperson said.

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A draft design illustration of the Keysborough South Community Hub. The hub is in the detailed design phase.

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The future Keysborough South Community Hub’s library lounge has won a $1 million state grant.

The $12.6 million hub, which is still under detailed design, will include a library space for reading, study, work and kids’ storytime.

A self-service library kiosk will be available to order items from the Dandenong libraries’ collection.

The $1 million grant comes from the $56.9 million Living Libraries Infrastructure Program in 2020-’21.

The hub has also been granted a $3 million education department grant towards early childhood education facilities.

Keysborough MP Martin Pakula said the library lounge would allow “more local people will be able to access everything our local libraries have to offer”.

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project completed.”

Local Government Minister Shaun Leane said the Living Libraries program had delivered 95 libraries, upgrades and library vans in Victoria since 2015.

It ensured all Victorians had access to a public library, he said.

“Investments like this help create local jobs and ongoing employment opportunities.”

A Greater Dandenong Council spokesperson said the council was “thrilled” with the grant for “much needed community infrrastructure”.

The hub was in its “detailed design and documentation” phase, including the analysis of community consultation responses for the playground.

“Once these tasks are completed an updated timeframe will be provided,” the spokesperson said.

According to the council’s just-released 2021-’22 proposed budget, the hub is due for completion by October 2022.

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Young leaders have a ball

By Danielle Kutchel The next generation of youth leaders is ready to take on the world, after participating in a series of leadership activities at Casey Fields.

Melbourne City Football Club’s City in the Community division hosted a Young Leader Program at the sporting centre, where young people could grow their leadership skills, confidence and capacity through soccer.

Around 45 young people between the ages of 16 and 23, drawn mostly from the Casey and Greater Dandenong regions, were involved in the program.

It wrapped up on Friday 9 April after four days of guest speakers, drills and coaching opportunities - and Melbourne’s famous four seasons in one day.

But heavy rain on the final day did nothing to dampen the spirits of the participants.

On their final day, the young leaders were given a chance to put their new skills to the test, running drills for primary school-aged kids.

Although the downpour brought the activity to an early end, from the excited shrieks it was clear that everyone had had a ball.

Eighteen-year-old Liam self-nominated for the leadership program partly out of curiosity - as a “huge fan” of Melbourne City, he wanted to see the new playing and training venue at Casey Fields.

He left on Friday having picked up new skills in coaching younger kids and running drills for various age groups.

Currently based in Perth, the university student plans to move back to Melbourne to become more involved in programs like this.

“I’m really happy with the program,” he said.

Fifteen-year-old Rezwana, from Narre Warren South, had no plans for the school holidays and thought it would be “interesting” to join

Left to right: Rezwana, Liam and Hamayoon. the Melbourne City program.

“I’ve learned how to be a coach and [teach] little kids ... and how to be more confident and speak up and not be shy,” she said, adding that the program would help her with her subjects at school.

Cranbourne resident Hamayoon said he too had learned a lot about leadership over the four days.

Initially attracted by the soccer side of things, he said he has come away from the program with a more positive outlook.

“The best part was the drills because we learned from the guest speakers and coaches and got a chance to use it here today,” he said.

“At the end of the day, it’s not a football drill, it’s a fun drill.”

George Halkias, head of City in the Community, said the participants had excelled over the week.

“Today, they’ve been able to shine,” he said of their final activity, coaching school children.

‘We’ve done football coaching, worked on leadership, did event management ... and prepared for the coaching together.

“The guys as team planned their session, talked about responsibility and the leadership required to work with kids.

“These kids are awesome - in three days, you can see a transformation.”

He said the leadership program had helped get the participants out of their comfort zone.

“We’ve instilled a bit of confidence and to get them out to schools to work with kids is no mean feat, they’ve been entrusted with something important so they’ve had to step up.”

He said City in the Community hopes to run similar programs in future, using sport as a vehicle to address issues like inclusion, gender equality, mental health and racism.

The programs would use young people like those trained at Casey Fields - as agents of social change, allowing them to put into practise their new-found abilities as leaders.

“I think we opened their eyes to another world,” Mr Halkias said.

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Leisure managers axed

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong Council has dumped the managers of its basketball stadiums and pools.

The council has decided not to renew the contracts of YMCA and Dandenong Basketball Association from July 2022, nor to put the contracts out to public tender.

Instead, the council will ‘go it alone’ with a new wholly-owned subsidiary company.

“The model allows a balance to be struck between a commercial approach to management and meeting our community’s needs,” Greater Dandenong community services director Martin Fidler said.

“This is an exciting approach that will encourage increased participation and provide a sustainable operating model.”

YMCA has run Dandenong Oasis, Noble Park Aquatic Centre and Springers Leisure Centre since 2014.

Dandenong Basketball Association runs Dandenong Stadium, which caters for up to

17,000 visitors a week at its basketball, volleyball and beach volleyball courts.

Both managers – like others in the recreation industry – were fiercely rocked by Covid-19 lockdowns last year.

The loss of the management contract appears a potentially fatal blow to the DBA.

In a recent statement to members at its AGM, the financially-stricken DBA tied its financial health to continuing to run the stadium.

Without the contract, the DBA was “uncertain … whether the Association will be able to continue as a going concern”, it stated.

JobKeeper payments and the recovery of basketball activities from Covid-19 restrictions were also keys to its financial viability.

The DBA announced a $170,000 surplus for 2019-’20, recovering from a $409.000 deficit the year before.

But there has been some instability at the top. Two CEOs Graeme Allen and Stephen Walter have departed in the past two years.

Since Mr Walter’s resignation in August, a permanent replacement has yet to be appointed.

During Covid lockdowns, the DBA’s weekly income of $90,000 from more than 800 domestic, state and national teams dried to zero.

Many staff were stood down, with some

retained on the $1500-fortnightly JobKeeper scheme.

The DBA was also aided by about $50,000 in state grants and payroll tax relief, as well as Greater Dandenong waiving the DBA’s stadium rent.

The YMCA reported standing down or derostering more than 5000 – or 90 per cent - of its staff in facilities across multiple council areas.

By November, about half of its workforce had returned, it reported. Many of its staff was supported by JobKeeper.

Mr Fidler didn’t comment on whether the DBA’s recent struggles prompted the changes.

The council would maintain “control” over its asset management to “protect its significant investment in its major recreational facilities”, he said.

He didn’t comment on the relative costs of the current and new management models.

DBA and YMCA were contacted for comment.

Mates celebrate receiving belated Vietnam honours

By Cam Lucadou-Wells In what’s believed to be an RSL first, national service medals simply sent in the mail have been presented to veterans in a formal ceremony in Dandenong.

Five members of Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL were recognised in front of friends and loved ones at the sub-branch’s ‘president’s lunch’ on 18 April.

Nearly 50 years after their service, Cyril Lloyd and David Wells were finally presented with Australian Defence Medals and Commemoration of National Service Medals.

Both enlisted for National Service during the Vietnam War. They served on home shores but not overseas – roles that were only recently recognised with medals.

Other recipients were Simon Bloomer with an Order of Australia Medal, Stuart Couch with a Commendation for Brave Conduct and Les Hughes with an Order of Australia Medal and RSL Meritorious Service Medal.

Their presentations had been delayed for 12 months due to Covid-19 lockdowns.

RSL Victoria chief executive Jamie Twidale made the presentations.

The ceremony provided “completion” for Mr Wells, who voluntarily enlisted for National Service, trained at Puckapunyal and was “fully prepared” to go to the Vietnam War. However during training, he badly broke his leg playing rugby and missed his draft.

He completed his full term of National Service at the Artillery’s Proof and Experimental Range at Port Wakefield in South Australia.

“The medals recognise that we were prepared to put our bodies on the line but didn’t have the opportunity,” Mr Wells said.

“We had the commitment to do it.

“Instead we were put in a situation where we were not shot at.”

His medal was unceremoniously sent out by post.

The RSL ceremony was one that should be replicated for other unheralded recipients, he said.

“It’s the completion of awarding the medals.

“It’s not a huge crowd but it’s a crowd who appreciate the value of the medals. There’s an acknowledgment by your peers, by people who know what’s involved.”

Mr Lloyd, who was one of the first National Servicemen enlisted for the Vietnam War, said the medal now felt “more real”.

During his seven years’ service, he was posted to the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, and later the Light Aid Detachment, 15 Field Regiment of Royal Australian Artillery in Dandenong.

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Fifty years in the waiting, David Wells receives his service medals from RSL Victoria CEO Jamie Twidale.

Dandenong RSL stalwart Les Hughes receives the rarely bestowed RSL Meritorious Medal from RSL Victoria chief executive Jamie Twidale.

Veterans Cyril Lloyd and Les Hughes receive recognition at the Dandenong RSL ceremony.

Simon Bloomer is congratulated for his OAM

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Cyril Lloyd with Jamie Twidale at the presentation.

Stuart Couch receives his bravery award from RSL Victoria CEO Jamie Twidale.

“Your number came up and you were obliged to do your duty.”

Mr Hughes was awarded the rarely-bestowed RSL Meritorious Service Medal for his 65 years of exceptional service in the RSL. The honour – restricted to two recipients nationally a year for at least 25 years’ “outstanding service”– comes on top of a recent OAM and medal from the South Korean government.

The 89-year-old RSL life member served on Royal Australian Navy frigates and destroyers during the Korean War in the 1950’s.

Since retiring in 1996, Mr Hughes has been a fixture at Anzac and Remembrance day appeals, selling badges and poppies to

raise money for the RSL. One of his favourite selling spots has been outside Coles in Hallam – though that was put to an abrupt halt during Covid lockdowns last year.

“I don’t volunteer to receive awards or whatever. I do it because it’s helping people.

“It’s quite pleasing to receive a medal but I don’t expect them.”

Mr Bloomer, who served a “full tour” in combat in the Vietnam War, was awarded an OAM for his long support of veterans.

He has worked as president and CEO of Carry On (Victoria) that helps deliver welfare and housing to veterans.

Mr Couch, a Dandenong RSL board

member, was deployed in two tours of Iraq in 2005-07.

He however received his latest award for an act of civilian bravery as a Sheriff’s Officer. With his bare hands, he disarmed an axe-wielding man who attacked him and a female colleague.

Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL president John Wells said the presentations were a first for the sub-branch and the RSL generally.

“The Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL recognises and respects the contributions to our country and our community that these medals represent.

“And so organised a local ceremony to present these veterans with their medals in the presence of their families and friends.”

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28 April 1921 ANZAC Day celebrations Anzac Day celebrations, in commemoration of the gallant Australian and New Zealand soldiers who covered themselves with glory at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, have been held during the past few days. The name of Anzac is honoured throughout the world, and respected too - owing to the great deeds performed by our soldiers - men who answered the call to duty, and quickly prepared for military service; fought against highly trained and thoroughly disciplined enemies of the British empire. Australians will ever remember the deeds of their countrymen, and Anzac Day (and its commemoration) will grow in importance as the years go by.

29 April 1971 City rebuke on ANZAC ‘protest’ An anti-conscription poster introduced through the solemnity of Anzac commemoration in Dandenong last Sunday had a sequel in council chambers the following night. “Anzac Day is one of memory, not for agitation “said the mayor Cr Arthur Gatley. Council discussed an incident near the Cenotaph during the annual ceremony of remembrance when a three-year-old child with a placard fixed to his clothing displayed the theme “Fifteen years to go”. A child was allowed by his mother to wander unchecked among the marchers and officials. It is understood his father was a guest at two official functions following the service.

23 April 2001 Pupils’ ANZAC Day honour Asantha Galappaththi hardly knows what war means, but that will not stop him remembering his grandfather when he takes part in the Berwick Anzac Day march on Wednesday. On the right side of Asantha’s coat will swing five medals his late grandfather Mr Panthis Appu Galappaththi was awarded for his meritorious service as a naval officer during World War II. Asantha was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka and this year will be the first time he has been in an Anzac Day march. In 1994 when the family went back to their homeland, Asantha learned all about his grandfather’s role as a chief petty officer in Ceylon Navy as Mr Galappaththi served not only in war time but also in peace time.

25 April 2016 Land needed for new school Keysborough South school campaigners want a timeline for a new school in the state budget -not just a block of land. Three Greater Dandenong schools have already received good news in sneak peeks of the 2016-17 state budget which is to be delivered on Wednesday 27 April. Keysborough’s MP Marin Pakula told Parliament on Tuesday 12 April that population projections showed there would be a need for a primary school in Keysborough South. Keysborough South Action Group spokeswomen Nina Kelly said she hoped Mr Pakula would announce a land purchase deal for a prep-to-year 12 school in the budget.

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Dinner with a VIEW Dandenong Evening VIEW club’s next guest speaker is district nurse Raquel O’Donel who will talk on skin health. VIEW supports the SMITH Family’s Learning for Life Program.

Tuesday, 4 May, 7pm for dinner at Dandenong RSL, 44-50 Clow Street. Bookings essential.

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

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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 Tuesday of the month at the Southern Community Centre, Southern Reserve, Rupert Drive, Mulgrave. Details: Don, 9560 6046 or wavgardcomprob@gmail. com

This meditation focuses on stillness and includes an introduction, a sensory meditation and body awareness. Expect to feel relaxed as your body and soul harmonise and connect to meaning. Followed by a cuppa. All welcome.

Mondays 2.30pm – 3.30pm at The Open Door, 110 Ann St, Dandenong. Gold coin donations welcome. Bookings: Jo or Tayla, 9791 8664 or theopendoor@ssjg.org.au

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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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Selba Luka, centre, receives her award from Mayor Angela Long and Deputy Mayor Sophie Tan.

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By Danielle Kutchel A tireless champion for African and CALD communities has been named Greater Dandenong’s Citizen of the Year.

Selba Luka, founder of Afri-Aus Care, received the award at an invite-only event at Springvale City Hall on Tuesday 26 January.

She admitted the award was a total shock, but a welcome one, and dedicated it to the community, staff, volunteers, supporters and

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Born in Malawi, Ms Luka often says her heart is in South Sudan as she works closely with the south-eastern South Sudanese community.

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Speaking at the Australia Day ceremony, Ms Luka said she was honoured to have received such a prestigious award.

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It works closely with youth offenders, providing them with a pathway out of these behaviours and into a more positive contribution to society. During the pandemic for example, ex-offenders helped create food hampers and deliver these to the most vulnerable in society.

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Feeding our humanity

By Jasbir Singh Suropada, Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria As Victorians, we have all persevered and done the hard shifts of lockdowns, curfew, and isolation and now we are reaping the fruits of coming back slowly and safely to our normal life routines.

Life is full of challenges; acknowledging the challenges and responding to them in a positive way of impermanence, is important.

Like the weather it’s a season of life.

Sometimes we mourn or celebrate, at times we doubt or trust, but the important thing is to hold on to hope that things will get better.

Sometimes things don’t make sense in life, but keeping hope that every day is a new day helps us through situations.

Having faith and believing in ourselves is so important while going through life’s situations as it makes us wiser and experienced to work on improving our situations.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikh Faith started the concept of ‘Langar’ (Free Community Kitchen).

It is a process where Sikhs share their honest earnings to provide food for everyone.

It was designed to uphold the principle of equality between all people regardless of race, religion, caste, colour, creed, age, gender or social status - a revolutionary concept in the caste-ordered society of 16th-century India where Sikhism began.

In addition to the ideals of equality, the tradition of langar expresses the ethics of sharing, community, inclusiveness and oneness of all humankind - or “…the Light of God is in all hearts”. Having food to eat is a basic human right.

The Sikh community feels humbled and blessed to have been able to help and serve free meals to Victorians from all walks of life.

The free meals are still continuing in certain areas and are ongoing in a Sikh place of Worship (Gurdwaras).

Any person from any faith, tradition or background can walk into a Sikh Gurdwara and will get a free meal be it breakfast, lunch or dinner time.

The Sikh community is thankful with the lifting of the restrictions after Covid as it celebrates Vaisakhi-Birth of Khalsa on 13 April.

This is followed on 1 May by the 400th Parkash Puran (birth anniversary) of the Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji (9th Sikh Guru) who sacrificed his life for freedom of religion.

With resilience and patience, we can create a brighter future.

The Sikh philosophy of ‘Chardi Kala’ promotes this exact type of resilience.

It promotes a determination to continue in the face of adversity, to see things through and to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

This philosophy is grounded in the belief that, with a firm belief in Waheguru (The Divine Light) that is within all of us regardless

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Jasbir Singh Suropada says the Sikh community continues to provide free food during the Covid-19 pandemic. of race or religion, our worldly worries can be eradicated.

Self-talk and the belief that we are all unique and special in our own way and we are not in competition with anyone will motivate us to have a positive outlook of our lives.

This can help to heal, bring hope and feel good about ourselves and start to appreciate what we have instead of what we don’t have.

As long as we are breathing there is hope - let’s stay focused and always looking ahead with a positive mindset.

When there is a Will there is a Way. The Sikh community showed a steely resilience to come together, communicate and put the needs of the community at the forefront.

It was representative of the Sikh ethos of the community and helping others in any way possible. This coming together proved that as a community, as a society and as a planet we can overcome obstacles that are placed in front of us.

The foundation of our efforts should always be a firm faith of seeing Waheguru (Divine) in all and in serving humanity this is serving Waheguru (God).

The saying goes “it takes a village to raise a child”.

Looking back at the Covid pandemic, I would say it takes humanity in communities with a common goal of selfless service that helps a nation go through crises and pandemics, to come out stronger, resilient and more united in the end. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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Dawn terror on rooftop

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man has faced sentence over the armed robbery of a worker in Cranbourne Park shopping centre’s rooftop car park at dawn.

Pajok Chuol, then 27, held a metal baseball bat as he approached a 19-year-old supermarket staff-member walking from his car to work about 6.45am on 21 June.

In a psychotic state, Chuol tapped the bat on a pole and waved it around as he demanded for the victim to drive him.

Chuol took the victim’s wallet, phone and keys, telling the victim he’d leave the $5500 Barina at Frankston Police Station “when I finish with it”.

Later that morning, Chuol dumped the Barina and stole a BMW that was briefly left running outside a Doveton address.

The next day, police were called to check on a barefoot Chuol at a roadhouse in Charlton.

He reportedly bogged the BMW and had no money.

After police discovered the car was stolen, Chuol was arrested. He was transferred to Casey Hospital under a mental health Treatment Order.

After his discharge, he was charged with armed robbery and theft and remanded in custody.

In sentencing on 16 April, County Court judge Frank Gucciardo said Chuol had intended to drive to Alice Springs to join his family.

His offending was in large part related to his psychotic state at the time, Judge Gucciardo said. Chuol was on a treatment order at the time.

The judge noted no violence or physical injury ensued.

But Chuol’s “opportunistic” theft inspired fear of violence in the victim - a “soft target” alone, isolated and in the darkness of the early hours.

“Taking other people’s property in this fashion is a prevalent and unacceptable code of

An allegedly stolen BMW seized by police during a raid of a Dandenong business on 21 April.

Police pounce on cars

Chuol with a baseball bat protruding from his gold jacket in Cranbourne Park shopping centre’s rooftop car park. conduct which calls on the court to deter and denounce where possible.”

Chuol’s “powerful” mitigatory factors included his trauma as a refugee of the Sudanese wars, his diagnosed schizophrenia and drugaffected immaturity.

At the time of the robbery, he was homeless due to an intervention order against him returning to the family home.

There was also a “complex” history of noncompliance with medication.

In Chuol’s case, the best protection of the community was successful mental health treatment, Judge Gucciardo said.

This may include lengthy hospital admission, medication as well as drug rehab in the community.

Chuol was jailed for nine months - already served in pre-sentence remand.

After his sentence, Chuol was to be transferred from remand to a hospital mental health unit for assessment.

This will be followed by a two-year treatment-based community corrections order.

Three people have been arrested as part of a joint police operation that seized about $600,000 of allegedly stolen and rebirthed vehicles on Wednesday 21 April.

Victoria police detectives seized eight allegedly stolen motor vehicles and a motorbike during raids of a business in Paul Court, Dandenong and a home in Bangholme Road, Bangholme.

The Dandenong business has now closed under the Secondhand Dealers Act due to serious criminal offences, police say.

The interim order was issued by Vehicle Crime Squad detectives.

During the raids, the detectives seized three VW Tiguans, two Ford Rangers, two BMWs and a Mitsubishi ASX as well as a suspected stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle, vehicle logbooks, stolen and cloned number plates, and drugs.

A 41-year-old Dandenong man was charged with committing indictable offences on bail, drug, theft and fraud offences relating to 11 motor vehicles valued at about $600,000.

After an appearance at court on 22 April, he has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magisrates’ Court on 14 July.

A 30-year-old Dandenong woman has been charged with drug, theft and fraud offences relating to nine motor vehicles.

She was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 26 April.

A 65-year-old man from Bangholme was arrested and released pending further enquiries.

An allegedly stolen vehicle is towed away from the raided business in Dandenong.

A suspected stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle was seized by police in Paul Court, Dandenong.

The joint operation involved Queensland Major Organised Crime Squad.

The Queensland squad’s detectives have previously charged a 40-year-old Sunny Bank Hills man and a 44-year-old South Maclean man with motor vehicle theft and fraud offences relating to more than 20 vehicles.

The joint operation has recovered or seized 31 stolen or rebirthed vehicles at an approximate value of $1.25 million.

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

BUSINESS PROFILE

Creating natural beauty DeÁurora may seem like any other beauty care manufacturer but they are really quite far from being anywhere near the same.

Having studied pharmacology and having been in the industry for over 18 years, Raniya Malik understands what it takes to create tried and tested, natural products with incredible benefits.

Ms Malik works alongside the University of Technology Sydney to conduct research into all DeÁurora products to ensure consumers can trust in evidence based results and information.

Using natural ingredients sourced in Australia is essential to DeÁurora and their philosophy.

“Our passion came from the historical use of beauty ingredients such as agarwood, which has been used for centuries,” Ms Malik said.

DeÁurora products mainly use agarwood, honeysuckle, grapeseed, frankincense, myrrh and green lemons.

Ms Malik said the ingredients that form the basis of DeÁurora’s products come with antibacterial, anit-fungal and antiviral properties.

“Natural ingredients are less harmful for the body and also the body recognises it better than artificial products, so the absorbance is better without harming the natural state of the body,” Ms Malik said.

DeÁurora even have their own farm located in Hepburn Shire where they have a research facility, grow their activated ingredients and create all their own products. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

Sounding too good to be true? Well it keeps getting better.

All DeÁurora products are 100 per cent cruelty free and with each purchase, $5 will be donated to Projects Australia.

“My business partner Jessie Shen and I believe in doing humanitarian work,” Ms Malik said.

“The reason for us to give back is important because we want to show the next generation and our kids, that it is important to take care of one another and it’s not just about materialistic things in life, it’s about what you can achieve and what you can give back.”

DeÁurora’s products include hand and body wash, a body scrub and a body spray.

Lims Pharmacy in Springvale and Thao Nguyen Pharmacy in Footscray both stock DeÁurora products.

They can also be purchased online via the DeÁurora website, with free postage in Australia.

Customers are currently able to get 30 per cent off all products.

To find out more information head to DeÁurora’s website https://www.deaurora.com.au/.

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Something for an active or outdoorsy mum: For a mum who likes getting active but prefers to do it in nature, you can’t look past a hike explore the natural wonders of Mount Cannibal, Four Brothers Rocks, Cardinia Aqueduct Trail, Dandenong Creek Trail or Wright Forest walking tracks.

If hiking is not your mum’s thing but nature is, why not take a trip to the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens and view some of Australia’s native flora. Picnics are always great for Mother’s Day, so try Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve in Springvale South, Roth Hetherington Botanical Gardens, Regent Park or Olinda Reserve in Springvale.

Further afield explore Berwick Springs Park, Wilson Botanic Park, Gembrook Park or, of course, Emerald Lake. And if staying home entices you more, pick up a set of bocce or croquet and play some backyard games.

Something for a mum who deserves to relax For all the things mums do, they deserve to have a day off to be pampered - because who doesn’t love a day to do face masks, manicures, pedicures and a good soak in a nice, warm bath. Set the mood with a candles, a new bath robe and her favourite music.

Something for a foodie mum If it’s food your mum likes, homemade pizza is always a safe, fun and tasty option. Buy some locally sourced fresh ingredients and get cooking on those gourmet pizzas. For a breakfast to remember put together a breakfast hamper with goodies such as honey, milk, seeds, gourmet bread and a sweet pastry. For those coffee lovers out there, get your mum a bag of sustainably produced coffee beans or coffee pods.

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Anzac Day marches back

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The march was back.

Anzac Day returned with much of its ceremony at Noble Park RSL on 18 April.

Last year, Anzac Day services were scrapped across the state due to Covid restrictions. The public instead paid tributes in front of their homes.

This year, veterans and flag-bearers paraded along Mons Parade to the RSL’s memorial where more than 100 paid their respects.

Former naval serviceman and community stalwart George Raphael OAM, of Keysborough, gave a rousing keynote speech.

Among the dignitaries to lay wreaths at the memorial stone were mayor Angela Long and councillors and Senior Sergeant Kent Standish of Victoria Police.

Other notable attendees included veterans and OAM recipients Gordon Murray and Don Bergman, Noble Park RSL president John Meehan and vice-president Ray McCarthy.

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Proud of family’s service

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Mayor Angela Long proudly wore her father’s military service medals at the Noble Park RSL Anzac Day ceremony on 18 April.

The medals have been a long time coming to the family, tragically not until her father Edward William Ephriam Regan had died.

Mr Regan enlisted in Australia’s military in 1943, in the midst of World War II. He was based in Queensland during the war.

“He never spoke about his service,” Cr Long said.

“Because he did not serve overseas he did not think that he was entitled to any medals.”

Cr Long thought the same until a conversation with the late Frank Pettit from Dandenong RSL. At an Anzac Day march, Mr Pettit asked Cr Long why she wasn’t wearing her father’s medals.

“I told him that l did not know that he had any.

“He said that he would help me get the medals, and if the originals had already been allocated that l could get replicas.

“I was lucky enough to get the originals which l proudly wear on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.” Cr Long’s grandfather Edward James Bede Regan served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I.

He fought mainly in France as part of the 13th Light Horse Brigade and later the 58th Battalion.

During wartime, he took extreme measures to rejoin his wife and three young children, including Edward Regan junior.

“He was court-martialled three times in the hope that he would be sent home, but that ploy did not work,” Cr Long said.

“He also shot himself in the foot thinking that he would be sent home for that but he was sent to England.

“And when he recovered from the wound he was sent back to France.”

Eventually, he was discharged from the Army in 1922.

“Like a lot of soldiers he come back with a drinking problem,” Cr Long said.

Her grandfather was allocated some land in Nar Nar Goon as a soldier’s settlement where he grew potatoes.

Awfully in 1929, he was killed at 44 when run over by a dray wagon.

Cr Long’s grandmother, with the help of her father and his siblings, kept the farm running until it was sold in 1933.

“I have no idea what happened to my grandfather’s medals,” Cr Long said.

“He passed away a long time before I was born.

“We don’t know where they are or whether he claimed them.”

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Students pay respects Killester College VCAL students staged an Anzac commemoration at a neighbouring school on 23 April.

Brendan Kincade, vice-president of Vietnam Veterans Association of Victoria, was invited to the ceremony at St Joseph’s Primary School.

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themed activities for the St Joseph’s pupils, such as wreath making, Anzac biscuit decorating, co-ordinate drawing, origami and Anzac poppy making.

“Killester College has a proud tradition of honouring Anzac Day with their own commemorative Anzac day assemblies each year,” a college spokesperson said.

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Doveton up for the fight Doveton took three boxers over to compete against the Tasmanians in the annual Regional tournament recently.

First up Doveton had 13-year-old Isaac Johnson making his debut in the 54kg Schoolboys Bantamweight division. Isaac drew a local boy with both boys putting on highly entertaining bout with a good level of skill and aggression on show.

Both boys showed tremendous courage.

The Doveton youngster came away with a great win being more accurate with his work and landing the heavier of the blows out of the two. Isaac looks to be a good prospect for the club as he showed a lot of composure for a debutant.

Next up Doveton had 26-year-old Eden Hansted boxing in the senior Lightweight Division.

Also on debut, Eden drew a skilled boxer from Hobart, with both boys coming out guns blazing, the high work rate from both boxers found the Doveton boxer finishing on top at the end of the first round.

With the urgency to continue the fierce attack immediately from the Doveton corner, who sensed the Hobart boxer was tiring.

Eden came out straight from the bell and jumped on his opponent with the referee halting the contest mid round as the Hobart boxer had enough by then.

It was a great win for the Doveton boxer as he has out in the hard yards at the gym and is set to keep busy in 2021.

In the remaining bout for Doveton Boxing Club, the club had 38-year-old Shane Lynch competing in the senior light heavyweight division.

The Doveton Boxing Club enjoyed a successful tournament in Tasmania recently.

Shane also drew an opponent from Hobart, which proved to be a good match up as both boys wouldn’t back down trading blows throughout the third round bout, but it was the Doveton boxer who at times overwhelmed his opponent with some constant heavy rear hands and non-stop pressure.

The referee had to step in and give a stand-

ing eight count on the Hobart boxer, but the Hobart boxer dug deep and finished the fight with the crowd becoming quite vocal in being entertained by the two willing boys performance. It was great to be back in competition after a long layoff from Covid.

The Doveton Boxing Club also enjoyed a weekend trip to Bendigo, with three boys on

again in a Boxing Victoria Regional tournament.

Thirteen-year-oldIsaac was back in action competing in an Exhibition match, gaining some good experience against a local bigger boy, and he gave his all again, putting the valuable rounds in the bank.

Eden Hansted was up next backing up from last week’s win in Tassie, taking on Shepparton’s Brock Hearn in a well matched contest at 64kg.

The Shepparton boxer came out firing at the bell landing some heavy blows on the Doveton Boxer who held his ground managing to use his boxing skills to get on top of his opponent throughout the fight, out boxing his opponent in the end getting a well-deserved win for the young Doveton Boxer who looks set to drop down to the 60kg division.

Jordan Hill made a return to the ring after a three-year lay-off, taking on Reuben Winmar from Shepparton.

The Shepparton boxer also coming out with a fast start that took the Doveton Boxer by surprise momentarily, after gaining composure Jordan landed a heavy lead hook that shook the legs of his opponent, missing his opportunity to capitalize on the blow, and the tough Shepparton boxer recovered quickly and fought with tremendous heart.

Both boys traded constant blows in an action packed bout to the final bell in a very close contest, not getting the nod the young Doveton boxer will be back in action soon ready for a big year.

It’s just the start of the journey for these boys as Doveton Boxing club looks set for a busy year of boxing.

Endeavour Hills win a classic to surge into top four SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2 ROUND 3 Under the lights of Carrum Downs Reserve, Springvale District continued its undefeated run, edging out Skye.

The Dees held the home side goal-less in the opening term on its way to the 12.11 (83) to 2.6 (18) victory.

Mark Griffiths snagged two in a best-afield performance, while big man James HollandBurch was among the best for the Bombers.

In one of the great Anzac Day football guernseys, Keysborough had a fantastic win over East Brighton.

The Burra were ahead at every change, ultimately coming away 8.9 (57) to 4.14 (38) winners.

Matt Carnelley booted another four to go with his bag of seven last week.

Hampton Park, meanwhile, suffered its first loss in three weeks at the hands of Chelsea Heights.

The Redbacks went down to the Demons 14.10 (94) to 8.13 (61) in a slippery encounter.

Just the two points separated the two sides at the main break, but an eight goal to two second half ultimately saw the home side collect the four points.

DIVISION 3 ROUND 4 Endeavour Hills have launched into the top four after a classic victory over Clayton.

The Falcons edged out the Magpies, 9.8 (62) to 9.4 (58).

Jarrod Marolla continued his fine form, booting four goals; the forward has eight goals in just three matches.

Narre South Saints, meanwhile, were on the wrong side of the tight scoreline in a corresponding match.

The Saints reeled in the three goal halftime deficit to get within a kick, but not over the line, going down 10.7 (67) to 11.5 (71).

It was a one man show for the Saints in the front half, with Danny Brewster slotting seven in yet another best afield performance.

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The Hills recorded an extraordinary win on Saturday. 235197 The difficult start to the 2021 season for the Doveton Eagles has continued, as it suffered another hefty defeat at the hands of Black Rock.

The Eagles conceded a nine goal to one opening term, before another ten goals to one in the second.

Michael Donehue cashed in for Black Rock, booting a whopping nine goals in just his second game for the year.

DIVISION 4 ROUND 3 Lyndhurst suffered its first defeat of season 2021, going down to the now second placed Carrum Patterson Lakes.

The Lightening’s straight kicking kept them in it for the best part of three quarters, but the Lions ultimately edged away.

Lyndhurst had kicked six straight to three quarter time, but its lack of opportunities in

front of goal led to the 8.3 (51) to 9.9 (63) defeat.

The Lightening (third) can push away from the fourth placed Frankston Dolphins if it’s to secure a win next week.

Hallam, meanwhile, was out of the match from the outset in its clash against Frankston Dolphins.

The Dolphins put on four goals to one in the first and then held the Hawks to just two minor scores after half time, coming away 9.11 (65) to 2.5 (17) winners.

Cameron Parker was judged best afield for the Hawks, while Harrison Morgan was among the best for the Dolphins.

A strong finish for Dandenong wasn’t enough to see the Redlegs gain their first win of the season.

In its clash against Lyndale, the Redlegs stormed home with five goals to one in the final term, but it wasn’t enough to reel in the

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS deficit, going down, 12.10 (82) to 14.14 (98).

Brock Jenkins was terrific for the red and blue, booting four in a dominant display.

For Lyndhurst, Trevor Kumetaitis slotted six.

EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION ROUND 2 Noble Park wasn’t able to make it a two and zero start to the season, going down to premiership favourites Vermont.

The Bulls gave the visitors an early buffer, kicking just one goal to Vermont’s three in the opening term.

Once the rain hit, the deficit was too great to reel in for the Bulls, ultimately going down 5.7 (37) to 7.13 (55).

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Excitement is building

By Nick Creely

Boom youngster Highly Explosive showed she’s a serious contender for next month’s group 1 Sapphire Crown

High upside for Highly Explosive

By Mick Floyd Boom youngster Highly Explosive showed she’s a serious contender for next month’s group 1 Sapphire Crown following her stunning victory in the GOTBA Karen Leek Memorial at Sandown Park last Thursday night.

Drawn awkwardly in box 5, Highly Explosive began cleanly but was headed through the first turn by the reserve, Strada, and favourite Devel Sixteen. She drew level with Devel Sixteen as they entered the back straight but made little ground on the leader through the middle section before unleashing a devastating burst in the run home to win by 2.5 lengths in 29.24. As impressive as her time was, it was her sub 10.40 run home time that

most caught the eye.

“After missing a bit of work, yeah she went super,” said her ecstatic trainer Craig Treherne, revealing she hadn’t been off the lead since her last start victory at Horsham on 6 May. “She’ll improve and keep improving, we just need some continuity in her races.”

It was Highly Explosive’s sixth career win from just 12 starts. She showed her talent with a brilliant 29.16 win on her Sandown Park debut in March and was one of the key fancies for the recent Launching Pad series.

Awkward box draws in both the heat and semi final of the Launching Pad - she drew box 7 both times - kept her from showing her best but has since bounced back with consecutive

best of night victories.

Despite still being nine days away from her 2nd birthday, Highly Explosive has been installed a $12 chance to in the Sapphire Crown and also sits in third place on the Speed Star leader board. While those rich sprint races are her immediate target, Treherne believes her future lies over more ground.

“She got home in 10.29 when she won in a few weeks ago so eventually I think that’s where her future lies.

“It’s looking good, not only on the racing front, but as a broody. She’s from a very good litter, she’s 29kgs, she’s built like a stayer - long and lean. In fact, no one wanted her as a pup she was so lean and skinny. It’s amazing.”

Tough day for the Dandenong Rangers

By Nick Creely The Frankston Blues have held off a brave Dandenong Rangers unit in a thrilling Saturday night clash in the NBL1 South women’s division.

In the 78-75 clash, it was a back-and-forth contest, with the entertaining match seeing several lead changes.

The Rangers held a slim two-point lead into the main break, before the Blues took control in the second half and managed to do enough to secure victory.

While the Rangers couldn’t bank the win, Emilee Harmon and Jemma Potter were standouts, combining for 51 points, with Harmon contributing 23 and Potter 28.

For the Blues, Darcee Garbin was simply brilliant, with 30 points and eight rebounds stealing the show.

Tessa Lavey also showed her all-round class with 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists The Dandenong Rangers’ Men side also went down in a heavy loss to the Blues, 110-76.

Away from home, the Rangers struggled with the frenetic pace of the game, with the visitors

struggling to handle the home side’s heat.

The win was sparked off the back of a dominant second term where the Blues scored 3513, largely off the back of David Anderson, who dominated the game with 24 points in just 19 minutes of play.

For the Rangers, Declan Soukup (19 points, four assists) was valiant, while Sean Macdonald (13 points) was also solid.

The Rangers Men travel to Bendigo Stadium this Sunday to take on the Bendigo Braves, with tip-off at 2:00pm, with the Women scheduled to take on the Braves just prior at 12:00pm.

The excitement surrounding the Dandenong Angels Baseball Club this year is profound. Sport is well and truly back up and running, and for the club, it is now fielding its first ever women’s team - a significant moment in the club’s already illustrious history.

Established in 1958, the club has a substantial grounding in the local region, building from one team in the late 50s to now introducing its first women’s side, which played its first game against Dingley on Sunday 18 April at Toomuc Reserve in Pakenham with the 2021 winter baseball season kicking off.

Coincidentally, it was also Dingley’s first ever women’s game, making the occasion not only memorable, but historic for a variety of reasons.

Angels secretary Allison Kirby said the entire club was incredibly proud of the new women’s team and all the hard work that’s gone into making it a reality.

“It’s unreal - we hoped to get a team in last year, but with Covid it just didn’t happen,” she said.

“We’ve been trying for a few years to get a team and never had enough interest - I think it fell into place with enough people at the right time.

“But it’s great to get it up and running - we’re all so excited. It’s a history making moment for the club.

“Everyone’s really pumped, it’s really awesome - Sunday was an exciting occasion for everyone.”

Kirby said there was a genuinely exciting vibe on the day and around the club, praising both clubs for embracing the occasion.

“While we didn’t win, we had an absolute ball - it was all about fun and learning the game, and as the game progressed it just got better,” she said.

“It was an exciting day, we had a photo of both teams - everyone from both clubs came together and were excited.

“It was really history in the making.”

Kirby said that on the other side of Covid’s struggles, and as communities and sporting clubs continue its recovery, baseball has continued to flourish.

“Our VP, Jill Gavin has been the driving force, she’s really been on the recruiting drive,” she said.

“We’ve had a few players not return, but we’ve seen a lot of new players - so many keen to get back to the club which is great.

“Everyone’s enthusiastic to get back into it.”

She said the introduction of the women’s side to the already established club is an important moment in their history, especially considering the game was taken away from them last year.

“Summer baseball got a bit each side, but winter we got nothing - we got training in for three weeks and then it got shut down on us,” she said.

“It’s really important, it’s all about the community - women’s baseball across the country is growing and to be part of that growth is great.

“It brings all facets of the club together.”

Dandenong City’s promising night with 1-1 draw

By Nick Creely It was a night of great promise for Dandenong City, who took it right up to ladder-leaders South Melbourne FC in a Friday night NPL blockbuster.

In the end, it was a 1-1 draw with South Melbourne FC finding a late equaliser, but City played some terrific football as they prove they can match it with some of the state’s best.

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lead at half-time.

But the ladder-leading visitors were always going to come back hard, and began to really control the contest.

In the 78th minute, a moment of brilliance inside the box from Daniel Clark saw the visitors draw 1-1, and despite plenty of chances late in the piece, the two clubs couldn’t be split in a cracking game of NPL football.

Avondale, meanwhile, got the win against the Dandenong Thunder with a late strike from Christos Theodorakopoulos.

With the scores levelled at 1-1 late in the piece on Saturday afternoon, Theodorakopoulos found the back of the net in the 95th minute, securing the home side’s victory.

Fresh off a strong performance, Dandenong City travel to take on Melbourne Knights in Sunshine on Friday night, while Dandenong Thunder will play Heidelberg United FC in a home game on Saturday night.

In NPL 3, Doveton SC got the chocolates with a 1-2 victory against the Springvale White Eagles.

Doves skipper Joshua Frame got the ball

rolling just after half-time, finding the back of the net, before the Eagles’ Marko Stanisavljevic answered with a strike in the 76th minute.

With the game going down to the wire, it was Doveton’s Simon Mur that was the matchwinner, securing the much-needed point in the 85th minute.

Doveton will be looking to maintain its momentum with a home game against Preston Lions on Saturday afternoon, while Box Hill United will host the Springvale White Eagles.

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