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Covid reflections Noble Park photographer Vinh ‘Vinny’ Nguyen takes an abstract look at Dandenong railway station during lockdown. For more on his exhibition, turn to page 12.
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After public outcry, a plan to allow structure heights of up to eight storeys in Noble Park’s “village” business district has been scaled down. But the activity centre is potentially set to get a lot taller, allowing towers up to 21 metres in a bid to attract “high quality redevelopment”. Om 24 May, Grater Dandenong Council adopted the Noble Park Major Activity Centre Structure Plan, which would allow six-storey heights at nine key redevelopment sites.
They include a potential “landmark” gateway development at the Coles site, the Noble Manor site in Frank Street, MiCare Aged Care in Noble Street, and Noble Park RSL. Other sites are VicTrack land opposite the railway station at 51A-57A Douglas Street, 3549 Buckley Street and 4-14 Leonard Avenue. The plan suggests rezoning the sites from Residential Growth Zone 2 to Commercial 1 Zone, which would require a separate planning amendment. The rest of the CBD would have height limits of five storeys, according to a council report. The planning amendment will be assessed
by Planning Minister Richard Wynne. According to a council report, the new height limits match the suburb’s significant change – including the “transformational” sixstorey-tall Sky Rail and elevated train station. After “strong” public feedback, the council scaled down its mooted eight-storey height limits to protect the “village character”. “Six storeys is considered acceptable as this reflects the height of the train station.” The upper height limit will only be allowed on sites that are at least 2000 square metres. By 2040, Noble Park CBD is expected to in-
clude an extra 917 dwellings – mainly in apartments, the report stated. Four-storey apartments on each of the key redevelopment sites are expected to yield a total 1100-plus dwellings. The structure plan will also help cater for the district’s anticipated extra 9800 square metres of commercial floorspace. Despite the large population rise, Noble Park’s “extremely efficient” traffic and parking would be expected to continue, a council report stated. Continued page 3
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Backflip on pension claim By Cam Lucadou-Wells Centrelink has backflipped after forcing a Dandenong disability pensioner with “incomplete quadriplegia” onto JobSeeker. After a two month fight, the relieved 60-year-old woman was restored onto the disability support pension with back-pay. After struggling on the less-generous JobSeeker payment, she can now pay her pile of unpaid bills as well as the many medical expenses for herself and her grandchildren. And gone is the anxiety of being possibly forced to apply for jobs despite suffering a litany of health issues and barely able to walk. “It’s been an emotional rollercoaster,”
the pensioner says. “Luckily I’m strong enough not to let this happen to me. “I just advise anyone in the same situation not to give up and to fight for their rights.” Out of the blue in March, Centrelink declared she was no longer eligible for the pension and placed her on JobSeeker. She had been on the disability support pension for more than a decade. With little strength in her arms and legs after a spinal operation in 2008, the pensioner uses a walker. She is consulting a neurosurgeon on possible further surgery. According to doctors, she has “incomplete
quadriplegia”, cervical myelopathy, gallstones and chronic shoulder and lumber back pain. Disability Resources Centre executive officer Kerri Cassidy said the DSP criteria changed in 2012 to make it “considerably harder” to qualify for the pension. “The intention was to get less people on the payment. It’s the people who are most vulnerable that are most affected.” The criteria, which is currently under review by the Federal Government, needs to reflect people can have multiple complex impairments, Ms Cassidy said. JobSeeker “doesn’t come close” to covering the extra average weekly costs of about $129
for disabled people and their families, she said. After the Star Journal first made inquiries, a caller from Centrelink told the pensioner “you’ve been let down by the system and it shouldn’t have happened”. Services Australia, which oversees Centrelink, did not comment on its reversed decision. A spokesperson had previously stated that Centrelink had to abide by “very clear” DSP criteria set in legislation. All medical evidence was carefully considered against the criteria rules by health professionals.
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Two injured in rollover A man and a child were taken to Dandenong Hospital after a single-car rollover in Keysborough. Police say that the driver lost control and crashed on the corner of Keylana Drive at Teeside Way about 8.35am on Thursday 27 May. A 42-year-old driver and an 11-year-old passenger were taken to hospital with minor injuries, a Victoria Police spokesperson said. According to Ambulance Victoria, both were in a stable condition, with the man suffering upper-body injuries.
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Four teens have been arrested by police over an alleged burglary and evasion of police. The males stole power tools from a closed retail store on Princes Highway, Dandenong South just after 10pm on Thursday 20 May, police say. They drove off in an allegedly stolen red Toyota, which was spotted by police patrolling in Heatherton Road, Endeavour Hills. Police say the Toyota was being driven on the rim of one of its rear wheels, due to a blown tyre, It drove to an address in Robinvale Court in Endeavour Hills, then 10 minutes later to a premises in nearby Belinda Court. A male allegedly helped the group attempt to change vehicles. Police arrested a 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds from Dandenong North and a 19-year-old Endeavour Hills man. Several power tools believed to be stolen that night were seized from the Toyota, police say. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Exposure concerns By Cam Lucadou-Wells
People queued several hundred metres for vaccine jabs at Sandown Racecourse on 28 May. 239017 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS infected with 15 forced to self-isolate. As of 30 May 2021, community-acquired clusters in Victoria had grown to 40 cases with more than 4000 primary close contacts. So far, no infected cases were in Greater Dandenong, and two were in City of Casey. Testing sites are being swarmed at record levels across the state. The nearest include a drive-through centre at Carroll Lane in Dandenong and Springers Leisure Centre in Keysborough. Meanwhile the high-volume vaccination centre at Sandown Racecourse was attracting long queues. On 28 May – the first day of the statewide lockdown – the lines stretched several hundred metres. The vaccination hub has a capacity of up to 2000 jabs a day. It provides Pfizer for eligible under 50s as well as AstraZeneca.
Bookings are recommended. Details: www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19 Council closures Many of City of Greater Dandenong’s facilities have closed during the latest Covid-19 lockdown. From 28 May, the council’s customer service centres, its NPAC and Dandenong Oasis pools, art galleries, libraries and Drum Theatre have closed. Its parks’ barbecues and rotundas, halls and meeting rooms are also shut. Outdoor playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment and skate parks have remained open. For the latest information, go to greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/COVIDnews
Lockdowns leave bitter taste for business By Cam Lucadou-Wells The latest Covid shutdown has brought teetering businesses closer to the brink, Dandenong restaurant owner Minid Patel says. Three months, after losing out from a Valentine’s Day lockdown, Mr Patel predicted one more in the next six months would threaten his business. Now he was digesting the losses from a ruined weekend’s trade. “I’m very p***ed off.We were struggling. But this time we’re screwed,” the Honest Restaurant proprietor said of the ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown from 28 May. “I don’t know where to get the money from.” He was scathing of the State Government’s “mistakes” and dismissive of its latest $250.7 million Covid business support package announced on 30 May. The $2500 grants offered to Mr Patel’s two businesses Honest Restaurant in Lonsdale Street and Paratha Wale food truck in Clyde North “doesn’t cover anything” of his expenses. “I’d rather not have to get a dollar.” Mr Patel had thrown out about $4000 of food alone, on top of wages, rent and electricity bills.
He’d expected to take in $15,000 over the weekend of 28-30 May, but made just $560 selling takeaways. Then comes the cost of re-opening – such as restocking the fridges with food, and hiring extra staff to do it. In October, Mr Patel was prepared to wear a $10,000 fine by opening Honest Restaurant in defiance of lockdown. Now he wants a State election. “Every time I’m comparing us to NSW – even in lockdown, its restaurants and retail were open. “Its contact tracing is working as it should be. “The Government needs to park its ego and start learning from NSW. Politicians should stop thinking about their careers and worry about the people.” Acting Premier James Merlino has sheeted blame at the Federal Government’s vaccine program and lack of alternative to hotel quarantine. It also attacked the Commonwealth for failing to extend wage assistance to businesses in the latest lockdown. Mr Merlino said the “circuit-breaker” lock-
down “will keep Victorians safe and protect businesses and jobs – but we know it’s not easy shutting your doors and putting your plans on hold”. “This support will help businesses pay the bills and maintain their workforce as best they can, as we work together to get through this challenge.” The latest business assistance program includes $3500 grants for eligible liquor-licensed premises. A further $20 million was available for operators of cancelled events. Under the current restrictions, people can leave home for five reasons, including getting vaccinated. The other exemptions are one outing a day for food and supply shopping within five kilometres, and two hours’ daily exercise with one person within 5 kilometres. Other exemptions are care-giving, medical needs, authorised work and education. Private and public gatherings are banned, as are visitors at home – except for intimate partners and single-person bubbles. Details: business.vic.gov.au
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From page 1 At a council public question time, Noble Park resident Gaye Guest called for a four-storey height limit, with concerns about traffic, parking and council losing control over what’s built on the key sites. Noble Park RSL and Mons Parade was not suitable for “dense commercial buildings”, she said. The dead-end street near a “new deadly intersection” was already “choked” by traffic and railway station car parking. Similarly, Douglas, Noble and Frank streets were also congested with peaktime traffic. Ms Guest said by rezoning Frank Street, the council would “lose its control” over what’s built on the site. City planning director Jody Bosman denied the council would lose control of the Frank Street car park given that it owned the site. The structure plan aimed to expand the CBD’s commercial core and connect the site within a “consistent planning scheme”. Cr Tim Dark said Noble Park had been too long the “left out cousin” behind Dandenong and Springvale. “Noble Park has got huge potential. It just hasn’t had the helping hand, hasn’t had the update, hasn’t had the checks and balances which are needed.” Cr Dark said the move was important for nearby residents, with the VicTrack block having “significant” development potential. “Having these amendments which push very hard for development … will hopefully lead to the sort of development in Dandenong. “The last thing we want is ageing old infrastructure there where people want to avoid going to Noble Park out of safety concerns and amenity. “I’d love to see more traders, more opening up at night. If it means pushing hard for the demolition of the old buildings, so be it.” Cr Sophie Tan welcomed the plan’s vision to lobby for removing the Douglas Street-Heatherton Road roundabout and installing traffic signals. Cr Eden Foster commended the scaled-back heights, as well as the need to revitalize an “aged, outdated area”. “There’s excitement in the air, residents are excited by this plan. “I do look forward to seeing what Noble Park will look like.”
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Four food stores and groceries in Dandenong and one in Carrum Downs have been added to Victoria’s long list of Tier-1 Covid exposure sites as part of the latest lockdown. The Tier 1 sites include Bestway Supermarket in Lonsdale Street, Dandenong on 19 May, 12.15pm-1.15pm and Bestway Supermarket in Cleeland Street, Dandenong on 19 May, 1pm1.40pm. Others are Marmara Halal Meats in Lonsdale Street, Dandenong on 19 May, 11.35am12.25pm, Spice Inn Groceries in Cleeland Street on 19 May, 1pm-1.40pm and Sabrini Foods in Boundary Road, Carrum Downs on 19 May, 2pm-6pm. New Lanka Resturant in Railway Parade, Noble Park has also been added as a Tier-2 exposure site. The Department of Health urges anyone who was at the Tier 1 sites at those times to get tested for Covid immediately and quarantine for 14 days. Anyone at New Lanka Restaurant between 10.05am-10.45am on 22 May is urged to get a test and isolate until they receive a negative result. An infected worker for a large food distribution centre visited the Tier 1 sites as well as at least eight other stores across Melbourne during an eight-day infectious period, the Department of Health stated. The positive case was without symptoms at the time. Bestway’s supermarket in Lonsdale Street had previously been struck by Covid in July last year. About eight back-of-store staff were
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Innocents killed by bikies The crime scene after Zabi Ezedyar was shot in Kurrajong Road, Narre Warren in August 2017. 171867 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS
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Mohammed Yucel, 22, was shot by gunmen who attended the wrong premises in Keysborough, police say.
Three months later on 16 August 2017, Mr Ezedyar was shot whilst visiting family friends at a house in Kurrajong Road, Narre Warren. As he was being greeted at the front door, Mr Ezedyar was struck by bullets about 7.45pm. Detectives believe the gunman attended the correct address but shot the wrong person. Police have released details of vehicles involved in each incident. A black 4WD Jeep observed at the scene in Keysborough was later found burnt out in Cranbourne. It carried false number plates that were
ried out by members of the Comanchero OMCG. At least one of those Comancheros were responsible for both murders. “The actions of one individual in particular has brought scrutiny upon the club, and we know that there is angst amongst members of the club because of this,” Inspector Day said. “Associates of one of the two suspects, who we believe is cowering offshore, have been both willingly and unwillingly involved in this offending.” Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
made at a gymnasium with a photocopying device linked to several persons of interest, police allege. A car linked to an associate of one of the suspects has allegedly travelled to the scene, and a vehicle linked to a second associate of that suspect has travelled down the Great Ocean Road. The Narre Warren shooting is believed to be linked to a Toyota Corolla. Police have ruled out a Toyota Rav4 that was initially identified. Investigators say both shootings were car-
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Two fatal shootings of innocent men in Keysborough and Narre Warren in 2017 are linked to the Comanchero outlaw bikie gang, police believe. Homicide Squad detectives say that 22-year-old Muhamed Yucel and 26-year-old Zabi Ezedyar were both murdered in cases of mistaken identity by members of the Comancheros. The pair were “two innocent young men who lost their lives due to the callous stupidity, cavalier attitude to violence, and utter incompetence” of Comancheros, Homicide Squad Detective Inspector Tim Day said. “Again, these were two innocent young men who were doing nothing wrong and had their whole lives ahead of them. “They didn’t deserve to be gunned down by cowardly, incompetent fools who were too stupid to get their powder dry from the outset.” Several people within the Comancheros had been directly and indirectly linked to the murders. Inspector Day appealed to “people on the fence” to come forward and share what they know. “You know the line has been crossed on these two murders.” Some “brave individuals” had already provided information that significantly advanced the four-year investigation, Inspector Day said. On 2 May 2017, Mr Yucel was leaving a garage via a laneway at the rear of a townhouse in Church Street Keysborough when several shots were fired at the premises about 9.52pm. The Keysborough man was struck several times and died at the scene. Two other men aged 23 and 22 at the time were wounded and taken to hospital. Police believe all three were shot due to “incompetent” gunmen attending the wrong property.
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Lee Tarlamis at the busy intersection, which is set to gain traffic signals.
$3.9 million blackspot fix By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Springvale Road black-spot is set for a $3.9 million safety upgrade, as part of the 2021-‘22 State Budget. The project includes traffic signals at the Virginia Street-Newcomen Road intersection, and a right-hand-turn ban and splitter island at the Rosalie Street exit. Traffic will be constrained by a slower 40 km/h speed limit. In June 2020, Greater Dandenong Council called for $1 million for lights at Virginia Street, following a fatal three-car crash at Rosalie Street in 2019. Drivers heading north from the Rosalie Street exit will be forced to turn left and U-turn at the new traffic lights.
South East Metropolitan MP Lee Tarlamis said residents no longer would have to make “risky manoeuvres” to navigate the intersection. Drivers had been “running the gauntlet” trying to exit right onto Springvale Road into busy and fast-moving traffic, he said. Or “waiting forever for a break in traffic” to turn left without the help of traffic lights. Mr Tarlamis told Star Journal it was hoped the signals would also relieve the general congestion in the area north-east of Springvale train station. The impact would be monitored and reviewed, he said. In 2020, the council also called for a re-introduction of a left-hand turn from Springvale Road to Lightwood Road due to unintended
impacts from the nearby level-crossing removal. Congestion was worst at school pick up times at Sandown Road and the unsignalized Lindsay Williams Crossing onto Lightwood Road, a council report found. Motorists’ only signalised exit to drive north on Springvale Road is at Lightwood Road – again via Lindsay Williams Crossing. Cr Sean O’Reilly, who welcomed the proposed upgrade, said it would help residents facing “iron walls” of traffic turning north onto Springvale Road. But Lindsay Williams Crossing may still need a remedy. “We haven’t seen the design yet. We’ll see if (the upgrade) may divert traffic from the Lindsay Williams bridge.”
In 2014, the then-VicRoads claimed traffic modelling up to 2046 showed traffic signals weren’t required at the intersections at either end of the bridge. Five years later, the Department of Transport – formerly VicRoads – told Star News stated it was now not responsible for the Sandown Road and Lightwood Road intersections. It is managed by City of Greater Dandenong, it asserted. On 10 July 2019, the department defended the safety of the fatal crash site at Rosalie Street and Springvale Road. It found there was sufficient sight distance at the intersection, with a centre median allowing cars to make a staged right turn onto Springvale Road.
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Works at the South Gippsland Highway overpass are expected to finish in August - months ahead of schedule.
Crews at work at the level-crossing removal site.
Bridge finished by August A 22-day road closure is planned in July to complete the level crossing removal works project at South Gippsland Highway in Dandenong South. The new road bridge over rail is “months ahead of schedule” and expected to open in August, according to the Level Crossing Removal Authority. The project also includes a new intersection at Princes and South Gippsland highways, and a shared-use path between Princes Highway and Dandenong South Trail. The level-crossing removal will cut travel delays and improve safety for 31,000 drivers a day on the busy freight route. Previously, boom gates were down for about a third of the morning peak. It also removes two black spots – the intersection and the level crossing. The intersection has been the site of a fatal crash and four others resulting in serious injury in the past 10 years. At the level crossing, there were four crashes and more than 40 near misses between 2005 and 2015. More trains can potentially run on the Pakenham line as a result of the project. Level crossing removals, the Metro Tunnel and bigger trains are hoped to enable 121,000 extra peak-time passengers a week on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. Meanwhile, works are expected to start this year on the Pound Road West and Remington Drive intersection upgrade, including a road bridge over rail. The Frankston-Dandenong Road overpass will also be strengthened and refurbished. The South Gippsland Highway closure is scheduled for Friday 16 July to Friday 6 August. Detours will be in place via Frankston-Dandenong Road and Dandenong Bypass.
The level-crossing removal site at South Gippsland and Princes highways.
State pitches $2.75m for sport in Greater Dandenong Sports centres in Greater Dandenong have received a splash of $2.75 million of Covidrecovery stimulus funding. The State Government package will fund a $1.75 million synthetic grass soccer pitch at Ross Reserve and $1 milllion towards a redevelopment of Burden Park Tennis Club. Ross Reserve will also receive perimeter fencing, two coaches’ boxes, a technical box, 200-lux floodlighting for the pitch and landscaping. City of Greater Dandenong will contribute $616,000 to the Ross Reserve project. The council and Burden Park Tennis Club will also part-fund the Springvale South courts’ upgrade. Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long said the funding complemented “significant” infrastructure investments across the city. “We are thrilled to receive this funding which will have lasting benefits for the health of our community through new and improved sports facilities,” Cr Long said. “There is significant work underway throughout our city, and in particular through the work of our Noble Park Revitalisation Board.” 6 STAR JOURNAL
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South Eastern Metropolitan MP Lee Tarlamis chairs the Noble Park Revitalisation Board. “This is a massive win for the Ross Reserve precinct and Noble Park - and builds on the other infrastructure projects that are currently underway including the New Sports Pavilion, the new All Abilities Playground and the new Health and Wellbeing Centre at the Noble Park Aquatic Centre (NPAC). “These important projects will deliver state-of-the-art facilities for our local community and for existing and future members of the clubs that use them for decades to come - as well as create local jobs in the short term.” Recently, the council received $500,000 of Suburban Revitalisation Program funding towards the All Abilities playground in Ross Reserve and streetscaping in Douglas Street, Noble Park. The $21 million state program targets eight Melbourne suburbs, including Noble Park. Each of the suburbs has a ‘revitalisation board’.
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More shelters disappear By Cam Lucadou-Wells To the frustration of PT passengers, the list of disappearing bus-stop shelters across Greater Dandenong grows on. At a council meeting on 24 May, councillors listed three further missing shelters on top of a known removal on Kingsclere Avenue, opposite Parkmore shopping centre. They were outside an aged-care home on Outlook Drive, Dandenong, near the corner of Hammond and Kirkham roads, Dandenong South, and on Corrigan Road near Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough. Cr Bob Milkovic noted that aged-care residents on Outlook Drive depended on the bus service for shopping trips and faced a “challenge” without a shelter in winter. But the bureaucratic impasse between the council and the Department of Transport over who will replace the shelters shows no sign of abating. Greater Dandenong Council argues that the state department is responsible for bus stop infrastructure including bus shelters. However according to the Department of Transport, the council has a contract with a private operator oOh! Media for the shelter. The department is “unable to manage shelters within the locality” until the contract’s expiry in 2025. Commuters have also recently called for the reinstatement of a bus shelter opposite Parkmore shopping centre on Kingsclere Avenue. The council removed the “old council asset” because it was deemed “structurally unsound”. Regular bus passenger and retiree Patrick Solomons suggested the council could install a “brand new” shelter that was mysteriously erected in Scott Street near Robinson Street Dandenong. There is no bus stop at the site, just a row of car parking bays.
As bus stop shelters go missing, this one stands in front of parking bays Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS on Scott Street, Dandenong. 239059 “Someone dropped a clanger,” Mr Solomons said of the dumbfounding placement. “Someone could now get a crane, and I can go down there and give them instructions on where to put it.” There are more than 200 bus shelters across City of Greater Dandenong. About 55 are managed by the council. According to the department, the council is removing 12 “dilapidated” bus shelters. But
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there was no word on who is funding any replacements. Engineering director Paul Kearsley said until the matter was resolved, the council would remove no further of its bus shelters unless unsafe. “We believe there are currently no contractual reasons preventing the DoT from installing non-advertising shelters within Greater Dandenong.
“None of the old shelters which have been removed were advertising shelters, so could be replaced with non-advertising shelters.” Mr Kearsley said the council would work with the department to find a “workable and common sense solution”. “We seek their ongoing involvement to bring this to a satisfactory close for all parties but especially those using the local bus services.”
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A man is wanted over three weekend breakins which stole a trove of high-tech educational gadgets at Wooranna Park Primary School. A 3D printer, Virtual Reality hardware, a desktop computer, an Android TV, Nintendo, hard drives and a camera were taken from locked shipping containers. The school’s ground-breaking STEAM program will be hampered, particularly by the loss of the 3D printer and VR gear, acting principal Daniel Riley said. The equipment was collectively worth “tens of thousands of dollars”. “Our STEAM program been a real feature of our school over the years. In the end, it’s dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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City’s top citizen 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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sponsors of Afri-Aus Care. Born in Malawi, Ms Luka often says her heart is in South Sudan as she works closely with the south-eastern South Sudanese community. Afri-Aus Care was born of her experiences when she arrived in Australia, where she experienced difficulties and hardship in her first years in the country. The not-for-profit provides mental health
support, outreach and skills development for members of the African and CALD communities. 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. Afri-Aus Care also works with “the mamas“,
African women who are new to Australia and need assistance to find employment and learn English. Many of these women are survivors of domestic abuse, and Afri-Aus Care provides mental health support too as they build a new life. Speaking at the Australia Day ceremony, Ms Luka said she was honoured to have received such a prestigious award. “May we continue to be united. Dandenong is a great city to be,“ she said.
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LOOKING BACK 100 years ago 2 June 1921 Improvement Association formed in Dandenong On Monday evening, in response to the invitation published by the shire president (Cr Wilson), a public meeting was held in the council chamber, for the purpose of discussing the proposal to establish an improvement association in the town. There was not a large attendance. Mr C W Russell, (chairman) in explaining the objects of the meeting, referred to the swimming baths in the park, which he said, were not in a very satisfactory state. He thought that they should have proper swimming baths. A plan for a concrete basin had been prepared and was estimated to cost £1,200. When completed, this would be a great advantage to the school children and others. They could
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also go in for tree planting to improve the appearance of the main entrances to the town. A plan had been put forward to have an avenue made from the High School to Cranbourne road. They could foster local industries, and also try to get the electric supply scheme improved. The sewerage system was quite on the cards for Dandenong, and it was likely they would soon want it, if the town progressed much more and the water supply could be greatly improved.
fice is too small to carry an increasing volume of business, it is being enlarged. The existing ladies waiting room will be converted into a messroom for shunters and the train running staff, while the signals and telegraph branch will be removed. Station Master Neil Flett is to get improved quarters.
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3 June 1971 Station Facelift Renovations to the Dandenong railway station costing $22,000 have begun by the Railways Department. Though angled more toward overcoming traffic-handling problems, the improvements will include paintwork over the drab buildings. Because the parcels of-
4 June 2001 Scoresby in doubt Stage one of the Scoresby Freeway seems certain to go ahead but the remaining two stages, which will have the most impact on Greater Dandenong, are in doubt. Eastern ring road steering committee chairman and Greater Dandenong councillor Kevin Walsh said bickering between the State and Federal governments could “scuttle” the project. “The Federal Governments’ mistimed, and unilateral announcement on the Scoresby
Invisible issue
Friendship cafe
Invisibility is a series of work of coloured and invisible inks by Zakiria Tahirian. It’s about refugees who have left everything behind and come to Australia, seeking a safe and peaceful place. 3 June- 25 June at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, cnr Walker and Robinson streets. Open Tuesdays-Fridays, 12pm-4pm.
WASEMA Women’s Friendship Cafe is a welcoming environment for women to relax, make friends, share experiences, learn new skills and connect to services and opportunities. Wednesdays 9.30am-12.30pm (during school term) at North Dandenong Neighbourhood House, off Latham Crescent, Dandenong North.
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Freeway has poisoned the waters between the two governments.” Cr Walsh said while the Federal Government had declared the $220m section of the proposed freeway from the Eastern Freeway to Burwood Highway, a road of national importance, the second and third stages connecting Greater Dandenong to the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne’s north east came under a cloud.
5 years ago 6 June 2016 It’s none of our business “There’s no need to speed. Leave the phone alone. Arrive Alive” They’re not new messages but Greater Dandenong Highway patrol officers think they are worth repeating in an effort to tackle the rising road toll. Compiled by Dandenong & District Historical Society
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Gone to Carolina in my mind Callum Jackson’s exhibition, Gone to Carolina in my mind, is a response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This exhibition conveys optimism and hope through printmaking, drawing, painting and photography. 3 June- 25 June at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre, cnr Walker and Robinson streets. Open Tuesdays-Fridays, 12pm-4pm.
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Varenyky & Borsch Association of Ukrainians in Victoria - Noble Park - holds social evenings with early and late dinners in June and July. Dine on Varenyky with or without sour cream and fried onions, and traditional beetroot soup Borsch with rye bread. Eat in or take away. Ukrainian beer, coffee and tea available. No bookings required.
Wednesday, 9 June 5pm-8pm at Ukrainian Community Centre, Noble Park, 26 Chandler Road, Noble Park
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
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Mens Shed Keysmen Shed is a place for men to talk, joke, work, play and socialise in a fully-equipped kitch-
en and workshop. New members welcome. Fridays 9am-1.30pm behind Keysborough Learning Centre, Caribbean Drive, Keysborough. BYO lunch.
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Voices of Casey Choir: Voices of Casey is a non-auditioned SATB choir. Rehearsals are held each Monday from 7.00-9.30pm at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village, 57 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick. New members always welcome. To express your interest in joining Voices of Casey or stay informed on the choir’s activities, find them on Facebook at ‘Voices of Casey Inc. for Song, Fun and Friendship’ or call 0412 741 195, email voicesofcasey@ gmail.com or address your letter to P.O. Box 511, Beaconsfield 3807.
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HOPE By Rowena Eghanian of Greater Dandenong Bahá’i Community Arising from the global pandemic is a conscious need for ongoing collaboration, to address the mounting global challenges facing humanity. Chastened by the lessons we have endured, what remains evident are stubborn habits of contest and self-interest, prejudices and pride. These continue to obstruct humanity’s unified progress, despite the growing efforts and actions of so many who desperately long and strive for greater acceptance of humanity’s inherent oneness. But with aggression and conflict characterising social, economic and religious systems, many hold the view that such habits and behaviour are intrinsic to human nature.
Rowena Eghanian, of the Greater Dandenong Bahá’i Community. The teachings of Bahá’u’lláh reject such a premise. Affirming instead that humans are rich in gem-like spiritual perfections and potentialities, are inherently noble and that through education we can actualize these potentialities. However, when we view society as a jungle, live as beasts in discord and violence, focused only on the survival of the fittest and fighting for material riches, we reduce the regulating
principle of life to the struggle for existence. Thereby we degrade and estrange ourselves from our true spiritual identity. Offering the solution, humans must seek to find God within themselves and within all others. They must look through the eye of their heart to attain a self-consciousness of their spiritual reality. And strive to live as loving spirits focused on peace and mutual dignity and unity, dedicated in service for the whole of humanity and the betterment of the world. Our Faith teaches us that with spiritual principles at the foundation, a progressive social system, peaceful, dynamic and harmonious, allowing the free play of individual creativity and initiative but based on cooperation and reciprocity can be erected. Also it assures that world peace is not only possible but inevitable. Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings provide for us a pathway and a framework for humanity to reconstruct the world so it becomes a mirror of the spiritual truth of all human beings. It calls for the unity of mankind and extols a culture which develops the glory of the human spirit in the realm of all social relations.
Congratulations to our city’s parks and gardens unit over the new mini park in Chapel Road Keysborough next to the Islamic school. The council is forward thinking with parks and trees in our municipality. However, they are falling down badly with the parkland beside the Dandenong Bypass. Who is responsible? Vic Roads or the City of Greater Dandenong? Does the City even care? Residents do complain. Does anyone listen? Just a very short distance from this new little park our bike trail has rats, weeds and rubbish. Last time the grass was hacked a heavy vehicle was used near the Chapel Road-Dandenong Bypass intersection and deep furrows were made in the “lawn”. Will they ever be repaired? Residents plant and water trees and do their best. We can’t kill the rats or remove mounds of rubbish and plastic alongside a heavily trafficked road. Contractors do some maintenance here, but it’s very rough and ready. Edges are never done; rats have free reign and I have once even seen a snake. Many residents live beside this area and even more use the shared path. Please, council, fix this very neglected parkland. Diana Thurbon, Keysborough
Council power will be 100% renewable Greater Dandenong Council is set to be totally powered by renewables after signing onto Australia’s largest multi-council energy deal. As part of the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO), 46 Victorian councils will be provided 240 Gigawatt-hours of 100 per cent renewables per year by Red Energy. Greenhouse gas emissions are expected to reduce by 260,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent a year. Greater Dandenong’s annual share of 5.5 GWh is equivalent to powering more than 8 STAR JOURNAL
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100 homes or removing nearly 2000 cars’ emissions. According to the council, it can now power all of its assets including street lights, libraries and town halls with 100 per cent renewables. “Costs will continue to be on a user-pays system, however we anticipate substantial savings on current (electricity) expenditure, likely to be up to 35 per cent,” a spokesperson said. Mayor Angela Long said the project secured a “better future for both our current
and future community”. “This project will reduce Council’s electricity use charges as well as enable Council to make significant progress towards achieving its target of Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2025. It demonstrates the value of local governments working together to transition to a renewable energy future and address climate change.” The renewable energy will be provided by two wind farms in Victoria. Red Energy will provide the renewable-sourced power to VECO councils for nine-and-a-half years, beginning 1 July 2021.
Littered parkland at the corner of Chapel Road and Dandenong Bypass, Keysborough. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Hoon loophole is closed By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong Council has unveiled draft local laws giving powers for police to punish spectators at illegal hoon meets. Under the proposed laws, people can be fined up to $1654 for taking part, encouraging or attending a ‘hoon event’. Drivers can also be fined the same amount for stopping or parking within 200 metres from the action. A hoon event includes vehicles losing traction, racing, time-trialling and emitting “undue noise or smoke”. According to a council report, the clause was introduced because “the Police have indicated that State legislation does not provide them with the tools necessary to manage such events”. The hoon meets “by very nature can put spectators or bystanders of hoon events at risk of serious injury or even death”. Meanwhile, Victoria Police has “disrupted” at least 16 hoon events in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia since February, as part of its Operation Achilles blitz. Nine people have been arrested, facing charges such as conduct endangering life, conduct endangering people and drug offences. A 19-year-old man was charged with 54 offences relating to nine hoon events. Two vehicles were seized by police. In total, police have seized six cars and one motorbike as well as drugs and weapons during six search warrants. Southern Metro Region Acting Inspector Dean Grande said hoon behaviour was not harmless. “It has the potential to result in death or serious injury while our community is sick of the irresponsible behaviour and damage it causes. “We want to reassure the community that we will continue to disrupt illegal hoon activity
A Mercedes coupe impounded during Operation Achilles police raids. as part of Operation Achilles and put offenders before the court.” Acting Inspector Grande said his message to hoons was “your behaviour will not be tolerated”. “If you attend an illegal hoon event, we will identify you, we will find you, you will be arrested, charged and your car will be seized.”
City planning director Jody Bosman told a council meeting on 24 May that police would enforce the proposed laws, Mr Bosman said. The laws are part of a suite of amendments, including a ban on discharging fireworks without a permit. There are also rules against putting rubbish bins out for collection more than 24 hours ear-
ly, and parking unregistered trailers or vehicles in a public place. The draft laws will however create an exemption for the use of a chimenea or fire pit. Residents will also be allowed to plant vegetation on nature strips. The draft local laws will go on public exhibition. Submissions close on 7 June.
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Loyal community leader By Cam Lucadou-Wells Betty Wilderman – an inspiring community leader and loyal friend - found a way to keep connected even in the depths of Covid lockdown. The meticulous organizer, 82, teed up several covert meet-ups in parks with fold-up chairs and thermos flasks. She was sure to send calls and texts to staff and friends to thaw the isolation. Ms Wilderman was fondly farewelled at a service at Springvale Botanical Cemetery on 3 May following her death on 16 April. Glowing tributes flowed from her sister Kay in the UK, daughter Claire, son-in-law Dan and grand-daughter Lottie. Her friends – each of them colleagues in community causes - Merle Mitchell, Heather Duggan, Jan Tresize, Be Ha and Melanie Virtue also painted the picture of a true community servant. “She was a good friend to so many people and they could always rely on her support,” Ms
Heather Duggan, Merle Mitchell and Betty Wilderman at the opening of the Spirit of Enterprise rose garden in 2013. 109570 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Mitchell – a former SCAAB coordinator - said. “She was appreciated widely for doing so much, so well for all of us.” When Ms Mitchell broke her back and moved into a nursing home, Ms Wilderman visited her every day. As testament to her planning skills, Ms Wilderman was famous for planning a detailed relocation operation of Springvale Community
Aid and Advice Bureau (SCAAB), Ms Mitchell said. While shifting 15 staff and many volunteers to a temporary office, the service was closed for just 30 minutes. Ms Duggan, a colleague for more than 30 years, said she most valued Ms Wilderman for her friendship. “A problem shared with Betty had you coming away feeling much better. “Whilst Betty was reserved, she had a quiet way of letting you know your friendship was valued.” The trio – Ms Duggan, Ms Mitchell and Ms Wilderman - were among a committed group at SCAAB, which helped the 30,000-plus refugees and families settle at the Enterprise Migrant Hostel in the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. Springvale residents sponsored new families. SCAAB made pioneering steps such as establishing an interpreter service and teacher aides. Later Ms Wilderman played a significant role in marking the remarkable community
effort with the Spirit of Enterprise exhibition, history trail and rose garden. For many years, she led Springvale Neighbourhood House’s committee, widening its membership and expanding its programs and activities. In 2019, Ms Wilderman – while still involved with SNH - stepped in to right a reeling Noble Park Community Centre. “They are our neighbours and they’re in trouble. We as good neighbours should help them in their time of need,” she reasoned. She led its interim governance committee, helping to regain the community and City of Greater Dandenong’s faith in the centre’s committee. Born in Surrey, England, Ms Wilderman and husband John married shortly before migrating to Australia in 1963. Until fallen by a stroke last year, Ms Wilderman was still involved with many community groups in Springvale, Noble Park as well as City of Monash’s Positive Ageing Reference Group.
Place-based festivals may prove to be ‘out of fashion’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells Virtual festivals may be the future despite a “poor” on-site turnout at City of Greater Dandenong’s rebranded sustainability festival. Forever Fest opened at Springvale Community Hub on 22 May, with guest speakers including ambassador and candidate Mars One space-colony astronaut Dianne McGrath. The festival was staged part on-site and online across nine days until 30 May. Ms McGrath appeared each day of the festival via ZOOM. In a public question time at a 24 May council meeting, former councillor Matthew Kirwan queried the “poor attendance”. He asked whether the annual festival would revert to its old name Greater Dandenong Sustainabilty Festival and move back to Dandenong Market. At that site, the event had grown each year between 2014-’19, attracting “many thousands”. At the meeting, Cr Jim Memeti said he was trying to work out “what is Forever Festival?”. He asked why the council changed the event’s former “fantastic” name, which the public easily understood. City amenity director Jody Bosman said place-based festivals were “going out of fashion”. “It’s definitely a new foray into different kinds of festival. “Digital festivals (are) the way to go – you see that across the world.” Mr Bosman said the low physical turnout may be “exceeded” by the online “attendance”. “Generally the evidence shows that digital festivals are attracting a greater variety of people and a greater number of people than place-based festivals do. “You can go to a place-based festival once and that’s it – the experience is over. “A digital festival becomes archived and you can have access to it over and over again.” Virtual festivals were cheaper to run and ensured equity of access to “otherwise disadvantaged communities”. They were also more environmentally responsible by not physically drawing large numbers across a region to a single site, Mr Bosman said The council would review whether the new name had “traction” as well as the levels of “digital patronage”. At the Forever Fest launch, there were onsite activities such as pre-loved clothes swaps, zero-waste cooking classes and a workshop on building a bee hotel. Athol Road Primary School also held a marquee, and the proposed Maralinga Community Garden was promoted by organisers. 10 STAR JOURNAL
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Gaye Guest and Evie promote the proposed Maralinga Community Garden. 237401
Mars astronaut candidate Dianne McGrath and City of Greater Dandenong landscape architect Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS Emma Mydaras at the Forever Fest launch. 237401
John with broccoli and kale seedlings.
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Steve from the City of Greater Dandenong’s horticultural team. 237401 The festival featured key speakers including ABC’s War on Waste executive producer Jodi Boylan, celebrity chef Alice Zaslavsky, Sustainability Collective founder Charlotte Connell and ClimateForce founder Barney Swan. Each day of the festival, Mr Swan will plant 100 trees in the Daintree rainforest in north Queensland. The 900 trees help protect biodiversity and reduce run-off to the Great Barrier Reef.
Harry Habitat with Gordon and Cynthia at the Springvale launch of Forever Fest. 237401
Xander and Sonya from Springvale check out a Murray Darling python with handler Karah from Animals of Oz. 237401 dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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Teen’s bail refused By Cam Lucadou-Wells A teenage accused car thief with “extensive” criminal history has been refused bail due to an unacceptable risk of re-offending. K’Lee Poasa, 18, was on four counts of bail – including a night curfew – when arrested amidst an alleged crime spree in Hallam and Narre Warren, a Dandenong Magistrates’ Court hearing was told on 25 May. She was accused of being involved in an “unprovoked” street assault in Maramba Drive in Narre Warren in the early hours of 2 March. The victim was alleged to have been struck in the shoulder with a metal pole. She was also charged with the theft of a Commodore station wagon found by police at the corner of Maramba Drive and Ernst Wanke Road. Police seized a $1000 shisha kit from inside the wagon. The kit was allegedly from a 2013 Mercedes Benz C200 sedan broken into in Hallam earlier that night.
She and a co-accused were tracked by the police canine unit and arrested in nearby Maldon Court. Poasa allegedly carried a bank card belonging to the Benz owner, $537, a stolen phone and gloves. She allegedly gave a false name and date-of-birth to police. She was also charged with committing indictable offences on bail and breaking her night curfew. Police were also investigating a stolen Mazda 3 and Mitsubishi Triton as well as seven thefts and attempted thefts from cars in the vicinity of Greenacre Crescent, Fernwood Road and Summerlea Road, Narre Warren on the same night, the court was told. At the bail hearing, police remand liaison officer Sergeant Chris Marlow said Poasa was a danger to the public, with “violent and reckless” offending including home invasion, aggravated burglary, robbery and car theft. She had been bailed 25 times, been previ-
ously convicted for indictable offences on bail and shown a “complete disregard” for bail, Sgt Marlow said. Defence barrister Graeme Davis argued risk could be mitigated to an acceptable level with a “comprehensive” Youth Justice plan, including a support team, income, housing and a return to school. Poasa – who had been remanded in a women’s prison for the past 83 days – was seeking to relocate to Melbourne’s West, away from “poor quality peers” in Narre Warren and Cranbourne. Magistrate Julie O’Donnell said Poasa’s childhood trauma was “exceptional” but her risk of re-offending was “high”. She noted Poasa’s “extensive” criminal history, including multiple breaches on supervised bail, numerous remands and a “long time in custody for a woman her age”. Poasa was remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 28 May.
Laughs beyond the label at Drum Theatre By Cam Lucadou-Wells Early-career knockbacks inspired Melbourne comedian Jude Perl’s award-winning cabaret I Have a Face. The laugh-out-loud cabaret lands at the Drum Theatre on Friday 11 June, together with local comedian Margot Tanjutco. As an aspiring indie-pop singer-songwriter, Perl was repeatedly rejected in the music industry for not being ‘edgy’ enough. She decided to focus on her comedy career and said the show highlights many of the emotions she and many others experience. “I talk about some tough stuff, make you laugh and make you feel truly human. “We all wonder at some stage if we are doing it right. “Life doesn’t come with a label, but we will be told our whole life how we should behave or who we should be. “Sometimes labels are super useful, particularly when you’re washing your favourite jumper, but this performance reminds the audience that labels are totally useless.” Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long said the show explored issues familiar to many. “This show is a great mix of light-hearted and relatable material, but also touches on important aspects of mental health. “Jude talks very candidly about the experience that she and so many others have. “She is funny and serious, giving the audience an opportunity to laugh as well as reflect on the more serious aspects of her topics.” I Have A Face won Best Cabaret at the Melbourne Fringe 2018, as well as Perl’s 4th Green Room Award. She has performed packed shows all over the world, including the Hotel Cafe in LA, Ronnie Scotts in London, and across Australia. She is renowned for stream-of-consciousness style lyrics set to catchy and well-crafted songs. Local comedian Margot Tanjutco will also provide a set of musical comedy before the show. I Have A Face is at Drum Theatre, corner of Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong on 11 June – subject to Covid restrictions. Details: drum.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au or 8571 1666.
Local comedian Margot Tanjutco. Picture: STU BROWN dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
Jude Perl confronts her early career travails in her hilarious cabaret I Have a Face.
‘Out of control’ at 170km/h By Cam Lucadou-Wells A father of two sped through red lights and stop signs at up to an alleged 170km/h during a police pursuit in Cranbourne West, a court was told. Reece Kington, 26, of Cranbourne, also pleaded guilty to charges over crashing his motorbike while lane splitting at high speed on the Monash Freeway as well as drug-driving and possession of meth in separate incidents. Police told Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 26 May they saw Kington’s Falcon sedan run a red light going about 150km/h westbound on Thompsons Road, Cranbourne West, early on Friday 11 September, 2020. Kington was “barely retaining control” of the car, reaching speeds of about 170km/h on Western Port Highway, Hall Road and Evans Road as police followed. They began a pursuit with lights and sirens, with stop sticks deployed on Evans Road. But Kington continued at “excessive” speed in residential areas, failing to obey stop and give-way signs, police told the court. When he pulled over, he tried to run away from police on Lesdon Avenue, where he was arrested. A large hunting knife and a hockey stick wrapped in gaffa tape with the word ‘PUNISHER’ was seized from the Falcon. The car was towed away and impounded. About 6.35am on Friday 7 June, 2019, an unlicensed Kington sped at 70-80km/ h past slow moving city-bound traffic on Monash Freeway at Noble Park North – well exceeding the 30km/h limit for “filtering”. That was until he struck the side of another motorcycle and caused it to tip over and slide across the road. Kington then crashed “heavily” into the rear of a car. Both vehicles were damaged, Kington’s bike significantly so, the court heard. He was taken to hospital. He later told police his act of “stupidity” was due to sleeping in and “stressing” about “running late for work”. At the time, his licence was cancelled due to failing to complete a drug-behaviour change program. Kington also pleaded guilty to a $460plus shopping spree with a stolen credit card in Cranbourne on 27 March, 2020. He loaded up on cigarettes as well as mobile phones from supermarkets, servos and a lotto outlet. After his arrest, he said he couldn’t recall the transactions though admitting he’d been captured on CCTV at a servo and supermarket. Defence lawyer Raj Bhattacharya told the court that Kington’s ice use had “taken over his life” at the time. He’d made “stupid decisions” and associated with the “wrong people”. Kington had no prior convictions. He was locked up for 18 days in remand – his first time in custody - after the police pursuit. After being released on CISP bail, Kington had engaged in drug counselling and not offended for eight months, Mr Bhattacharya said. Magistrate Suzette Dootjes said a jail term was warranted, but a CCO was in range due to Kington’s youth, lack of priors and positive CISP bail report. She ordered a CCO assessment for an order including unpaid work and drug treatment. Kington will next appear for sentencing on 31 May. Tuesday, 1 June, 2021
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Travelling life inverted By Cam Lucadou-Wells Things are not quite the same during lockdown. Just like how Noble Park photographer Vinh ‘Vinny’ Nguyen jolts normality with his colour-inverted portfolio of Dandenong railway station. The project, with the help of his Arts Access Victoria mentor Chris Barry, began during Covid restrictions in 2020. Coming full circle, his exhibition Urban/ Suburban has opened during yet another lockdown in May 2021. During that time, Mr Nguyen found the lockdown especially tough. He was also hospitalised for a month. So it’s a particularly satisfying exhibition for Mr Nguyen - as well as his first solo show. With a passion for photographing boxing fights, Nguyen’s creativity expands to animation, video and drawing. He combined the disciplines to produce a stellar animated video ‘Bus stop’ for Mojo Film Festival at ACMI on 23 May. Mr Nguyen’s exhibition is in the Dandenong Library windows, Harmony Square in Dandenong.
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Tracks at Dandenong Station.
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Some of the work at the Urban/Suburban exhibition. Picture: VINNY NGUYEN
The entrance to Dandenong railway station’s bus bays. Picture: VINNY NGUYEN
Arts Access Victoria mentor Chris Barry and Vinh Nguyen. 238777 Picture: GARY SISSONS
Ross Reserve skate bowl, Noble Park. Picture: VINNY NGUYEN
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Empty bus bays and trains.
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Noble Park sky-rail.
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Vision for a Shia centre The vision for a community centre for Shia Hazara communities was launched at an Eid al-Fitr celebration at Noble Park North on 15 May. Alamdar Society of Victoria organised the dinner with stalls of clothing, jewellery and shoe mending as well as childrens’ activities at Jan Wilson Centre. Guests included Federal Assistant Minister of Multicultural Affairs, Jason Wood, as well as State MP Tien Kieu and Greater Dandenong councillors Lana Formoso and Jim Memeti. Shia scholar Dr Sheikh Latif and Ethnic
Communities Council of the South East chair Sam Afra also attended. Founder Saied Rezawi said the Alamdar society would create religious education programs for children as well as a community centre for the Afghan and Pakistan Shia communities. “The aim of this organisation is to create educational programs for a better future for kids and families in Australia. “The event was very successful. A huge amount of Muslim communities attended.”
Shia scholar Dr Sheikh Latif at the Eid dinner.
Sam Afra speaks at the Eid celebration.
Alamdar Society founder Saied Rezawi.
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Staff concern at RSL sale By Danielle Kutchel The sale of the Cranbourne RSL is all but confirmed. While the names of the new owners have not yet been made public, president of the Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL, John Wells, said contracts of sale were expected to be signed within weeks. “The place will continue to run as an RSL for a little while after that, we think about five or six months, then it will go on pretty much as is for another 12 months with the new owners but with the RSL name off it,” he explained. Members will need to find a new home for the RSL, but Mr Wells said he hoped the “pause” wouldn’t take long. “We’ve committed to a new location. We’re putting $2.5 million in as a base amount to start looking for land or a building we can modify. “It will be a smaller operation. It may well be something that runs for meals on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday or something like that. “It will be something for darts people and indoor bowls and will have a bar – it will do most of what the current one does but on a smaller scale, and it won’t have poker machines.” Mr Wells said Cranbourne members would be entitled and welcome to attend Dandenong RSL instead, but added that management would be looking to establish a new Cranbourne club house as soon as possible. He said the management team continued to talk to staff at Cranbourne RSL to explain the situation, but had encountered “resentment”. Donna Lester, manager of the Cranbourne venue, said staff and members remained deeply disappointed with the way the sale has been conducted. “We’re expecting to be thrown out on our butts in a couple of months’ time,” she said.
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Opportunity for Panthers to shine By Tyler Lewis Opportunity has risen at Dandenong Cricket Club. An opportunity for some younger players to step up and deliver for the proud club out of Shepley Oval. Dandenong has had several players depart the club after the Panthers suffered a 24-run defeat in the Victorian Premier Cricket grand final. But the departure creates a great opportunity for the young and promising group that waits in the wings. While the Panthers have been on the receiving end of some harsh criticism with the players leaving, Premier Cricket legend Warren Ayres isn’t concerned about his playing group, as the results are a clear indication of how good the club’s depth is. “I am excited about the team we are going to produce,” he said. “In a lot of ways the club has been going really well throughout the firsts, seconds and thirds, evident by the fact we finished as semifinalist in all three grades, grand finalists in the firsts. “We believe we have a lot of depth in our squad. “There are a number of players we are planning on moving from the seconds to the firsts. “That’ll include Wills, Seneviratne and we have Matt Wilson coming in from Carlton, Cam Forsyth (too), Joshua Slater will get a big opportunity – all those guys,” Ayres said. While the words champion, star and legend are thrown around too often in sport, Ayres himself and his two Panther stalwarts in Brett Forsyth and Tom Donnell have earned their titles. And Ayres believes Forsyth has also earned his place as captain of the club, as his great mate Donnell passes on the responsibility as he weighs up his future. “I think Brett has earned the right to be captain,” he said. “He is a very good communicator and is a driven person; I would think that all those characteristics are going to hopefully give him a good grounding to be a good captain for the club. “That’ll play out according to what Tom
Now skipper Brett Forsyth cuts away in his unbeaten knock against St Kilda last season, he is Picture: ROB CAREW knocking on 9000 runs this season. 226906 wants to do, at this point he hasn’t made a decision, we will just wait and then make assessments once that decision is made.” The club is looking to the future and its young talent programs. “The other thing that needs to be communicated is that we have a lot of opportunity for anyone at our club,” Ayres said. “We are really focusing on the youth and pushing the youth into the higher grades. “Firstly for players that have been with us, but also for any player that is looking to come to us and looking to get more opportunity. “I am not sure how many players we played last season, it would’ve been near 20. “The team we are going to have in round one – I would say – we don’t exactly know what it’ll be yet, they would’ve all played First XI cricket,” he said.
Plenty of players from Dandenong need to be watched, but it is hard to go past anyone from the Panthers with the last name Newman. Ed – son of Panthers great David – belted his first Premier Cricket century last year, but Ayres hinted at Ed’s younger brother, Angus, as one to watch. Ed is one of the more impressive players in the field across the competition, one of the many reasons he was added to the Melbourne Stars squad last year. But in response to the question “Is Angus as good in the field as Ed?”, Ayres put it briefly, confirming how closely onlookers should watch him. “Better,” Ayres said. The Panthers have added Brodie Eccles, Matt Wilson, Aryaman Bhardwaj and Visura Fernando at this early stage of the pre season.
Lockdown limits sport By David Nagel The snap seven-day lockdown due to the Covid outbreak in the northern suburbs of Melbourne played havoc with local and elite sport on the weekend with competitions right across the region coming to a screeching halt. The impact was felt most strongly in Football Victoria’s NPL Vic Men’s competition where local rivals, Dandenong City and Dandenong Thunder were set for a Friday-night showdown at the Frank Holohan Soccer Complex. It remains to be seen whether the most highly-anticipated clash of the local soccer season will be rescheduled or if points will be split or the game deemed null and void. Football Victoria will make an announcement on the composition of all of its competitions in the coming days. Both teams are hoping to be back on the pitch this weekend, with the Thunder hosting the Melbourne Knights at 7pm on Saturday night at George Andrews Reserve, while City is scheduled to make the trip north to take on St Albans on Sunday. Dandenong Stadium was also eerily quiet with the Dandenong Rangers men’s and women’s basketball teams forced to sit idle on the weekend. The Rangers were scheduled to play a double-header against Sandringham, but will now need to cool their jets and hope restrictions ease ahead of this week’s games against Knox. The women’s team kick things off at 6pm, while the men’s team will be hoping for the support of a raucous home crowd when it rounds out the night with a game that begins at 8pm. The Dandenong Stingrays, in the NAB League, weren’t impacted so greatly, already having the bye, but will be hoping for a return to competition this Saturday and a trip to GMHBA Stadium to take on a familiar foe in Geelong Falcons. The Stingrays, currently in eighth place on the ladder with a two-two record, will look to keep the Falcons winless after five rounds of competition. One event that did proceed was the time-honoured Sandown Cup at Sandown Park – but only industry participants were allowed on track.
Premier quick joins Berwick after top flight success By Tyler Lewis The Berwick Cricket Club has never struggled in the fast-bowler department. And the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) powerhouse will deepen its ranks, adding Berwick boy and former Victorian quick, Andrew Perrin. Fresh off a Victorian Premier Cricket First XI premiership with Prahran, the right-arm seamer will return to the Bears with 113 Premier Cricket First XI games, and three firstclass matches, under his belt. By the time the season comes around, Perrin will be 31, leaving plenty in the tank for a long stint with the 2019/20 Turf 1 premiers. Over his career at Premier level, Perrin collected 205 wickets for his four clubs, CaseySouth Melbourne, Dandenong, Fitzroy Doncaster and finally Prahran. Perrin’s 205 scalps at Premier level came at an average of just 19.86, he also collected eight five-wicket hauls. The speedster last had a stint with the Bears in season 2011/12, where he snagged 31 wickets from just 13 games. Berwick vice-president and head of recruiting Andrew Mazzagatti spoke to the Gazette today, speaking of how pleased he was of the addition of Perrin. “It’s very exciting, Andrew has history at Berwick,” Mazzagatti said. 18 STAR JOURNAL
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“As soon as we knew he was available, it didn’t take long for us to get the deal done. “It’s a good attack, when you add Perrin, Wilcock and Jarrod Goodes – three handy bowlers. “We will have a couple kids go through the system to assist them as well. “There is still plenty of opportunity for our home-bred guys to work closely with a good bowling attack,” Mazzagatti said. At a young age, the long term prospect of Perrin suits the club as the Bears don’t see why he wouldn’t hang around beyond his current two-year signing. “It did cross our mind, Andrew has committed for two years,” he said. “We can’t see why he wouldn’t continue on past that, I think the mix or experience with Andrew, Wilcock and Goodes will hold us in good stead for the upcoming season. “Hallam were too good for us on the day, and we have obviously lost Kellepotha to Casey. “It was important for us to source a bowler, to help the team and develop the younger guys as well. “Perrin is excited about being back, he is over the moon, it has been 10 years, he is very excited to be back at Berwick,” Mazzagatti said. It’s been a bumper off-season around the DDCA Turf 1 competition.
Prahran speedster Andrew Perrin will join Berwick after his premiership at Premier level. 239024 Picture: CHRIS THOMAS Here are some of the early off-season moves: BERWICK: Out: Ruwantha Kellepotha (Casey-South Melbourne), Josh Holden (Buckley Ridges), Brendan Rose (Premier Cricket), Cory Bevan (Knoxfield) In: Andrew Perrin (Prahran) The Bears have lost its Wookey Medal champion Ruwantha Kellepotha, but the ar-
rival of Perrin gives the club one of the most tantalising pace bowling attacks anywhere in local cricket. Last year’s grand finalist won’t stop at Perrin, there is plenty more in the works, keep your eyes peeled for more from this proud club. SPRINGVALE SOUTH: Out: Nathan King (relocating), Clint Tomlinson (retired) In: Josh Dowling (Narre South) Ex-Casey South Melbourne quick Josh Dowling crosses after a strong stint with Narre South and will form a potent new-ball duo with Matt Wetering. BUCKLEY RIDGES: In: Nimesh Kariyawasam (North Dandenong), Ben Wright (Overseas), Josh Holden (Berwick) Out: Ian Cockbain, Benny Howell Buckley Ridges could potentially add West Indian all-rounder Jerome Jones to its mix again, depending on the border situation. NARRE SOUTH: In: Jonty Jenner (returning) Out: Josh Dowling (Springvale South), Scott Phillips (Williamstown Imperials) The club has also re-signed Wookey Medallist Morteza Ali and Kaushalya Weeraratne, while also appointing gun batsman Kyle Hardy as captain. Jersey cricket gun Jonty Jenner returns in a major boost for the Lions’ middle order. dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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So where are they now? By Tyler Lewis Back in 2018, the Dandenong Stingrays secured its elusive premiership over the Oakleigh Chargers in sunny conditions at Ikon Park. Star News Group reporter TYLER LEWIS looks at where each of the premiership players is now Sam Fletcher: Fletcher was one of the better performers in the grand final, collecting over 30 disposals. He missed out on the draft later on that year, but was added to the Gold Coast Suns list on the final day of the pre-season selection period in 2019. Injuries halted him from playing a senior game and eventuated in his delisting at the end of 2020. He is now an integral part of the Frankston Dolphins midfield. Hayden Young: As a bottom-aged player in the 2018 grand final, Young had to wait until the following season before his time. In 2019, the silky left-footer went to Fremantle at pick seven, where he has played seven games at senior level. Jamie Plumridge: Plumridge has hung around in the local area, playing fantastic football for local club Beaconsfield. A regular among the Pakenham Gazette Coaches Award. Zac Foot: After a terrific grand final and overall 2018 season with the Rays, Foot was taken at Pick 51 in the National Draft by the Sydney Swans. He played just the two senior games in 2020 before being delisted. Foot is now running around for the Casey Demons in the VFL. Lachie Young: Was taken by the Western Bulldogs in the rookie draft, after playing several years as a rookie without being offered a contract by the Dogs, Young was able to exercise his right to free agency. Young is now at North Melbourne, where he has played 10 games, as opposed to his eight at the Dogs. Ned Cahill: Like Hayden Young, Cahill was a bottom ager in the premiership glory, meaning he had to wait another season to cap it off. As a coach’s dream, it was no surprise when Cahill went to the Bombers at Pick 56 in 2019. Since the small forward has played four senior matches. Riley Bowman: Bowman spent another year in the NAB League system, however, he was added to Sandringham’s list to get a longer run as a ruckman. He also played several games for Essendon in the VFL. Bowman was one of 602 players who nominated for the mid-year draft. Matt Gahan: Gahan wasn’t selected in the draft but has since played some impressive multilevel football. In 2019, Gahan played several games for the Casey Demons, then play in Dromana’s MPNFL premiership. Over summer, Gahan has been known to play football in
The Dandenong Stingrays after winning its first flag. 185603 the Northern Territory, but currently, Gahan is playing for Southport in the VFL competition. Jai Taylor: Taylor spent some time on the Casey Demons list, but a knee injury prevented him from playing much footy at all in 2019. He has since joined Mornington Peninsula powerhouse Dromana, playing brilliant local footy. Toby Bedford: Bedford was one of the last picks taken in the 2018 National Draft. The crafty small-forward went at Pick 75 to Melbourne – where he was a Next Generation Academy product – he has played one senior game in round one of 2020. He plays each week for the Casey Demons and shows why he remains on an AFL list. Jake Frawley: Frawley played in the grand final as a 19-year-old. Originally from Pearcedale, Frawley laid one of the best bone-crunching tackles in the grand final, lining up his opposition coming from the interchange. He spent some time at Box Hill Hawks in 2019, but a knee injury had a long-term impact on his football. Finlay Bayne: The sneaky small-forward has been on a bit of a journey in the VFL at his young age. Bayne left the Rays to join Richmond, where he was among the 2019 VFL premiership squad but didn’t play. In 2021, he is at the Sandringham Zebras. Mitch Riordan: Riordan went to the Gold
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brothers from Rosebud have returned to local football after some initial interest from the Frankston Dolphins in the VFL. Lachlan Stenning: Stenning has been in the MPNFL with Bonbeach in recent years, but has since joined Frankston VFL, specifically in the academy program. He nears selection as the Dolphins improve each and every week. Matt Cottrell: Cottrell missed out on the 2018 National Draft but was added to Carlton’s list in the pre season after training with the Blues. The running machine from Pearcedale has now played 13 games for the Blues, proving a current mainstay in the senior side. Will Hamill: The running half-back was selected by Adelaide at Pick 30 in 2018 and he hasn’t looked back since. Hamill has played 18 games for the Crows and is a crucial part of where Matthew Nicks wants his side to be. Sam Sturt: Sturt was the competition’s bolter of 2018 and it showed on draft night. The medium-sized forward went to Fremantle at Pick 17. Sturt won a Rising Star nomination in round one of 2020 with a four-goal haul against Essendon, but a string of injuries – including some concussion – have had Sturt spend a bit of time in rehab. Craig Black: Can’t miss out on the premiership coach. Black went to Collingwood as a line coach in the VFL after his premiership season, but since has been elevated to head coach for the Pies. Black continues to help out his Stingrays, helping current prospect Clayton Gay with his game significantly during the lockdown in Melbourne last year. Black was also spotted as the runner in the AFL game for the Pies against North Melbourne, he seems to be doing it all but playing at the Holden Centre.
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Zipping Rambo passes the ultimate staying test By Michael Floyd It was only three weeks ago that trainer Mark Delbridge admitted to not being sold as to whether Zipping Rambo was a genuine stayer. But it’s now a theory that has been well and truly debunked after the son of Mister Twister stormed away for victory in the Group 1 RSN Sandown Cup Final (715m) on Thursday night. Heavily supported in betting, Zipping Rambo ran 41.72 to defeat a fast-finishing Stanley Road by almost two lengths with early leader Tyler Durden another half-length away in third. For trainer Delbridge, Zipping Rambo’s Sandown Cup rampage was his second Group 1 victory, his first courtesy of Dyna Dean in the Rookie Rebel (600m) at The Meadows in 2018. In the past 18 months, Delbridge has been bursting to win a Group 1 title with his grand chaser Christo Bale, contesting no less than six finals on the grand stage. But as the unpredictability of racing would have it, Zipping Rambo has handed Delbridge his second Group 1 victory, and at his very first attempt at group race level. Last August, Gary Black, who owned Delbridge’s property at Balliang before selling it dandenong.starcommunity.com.au
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