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Helper dies A 63-year-old ‘good Samaritan’ has been killed after being struck by a vehicle on Monash Freeway in Endeavour Hills.

Police believe the Langwarrin woman stopped in the left city bound lane to help a driver of a Suzuki who crashed into a median concrete barrier under the Heatherton Road overpass about 3.15am on Monday 18 July.

She was then struck by a vehicle driven by a 28-year-old Traralgon man and died at the scene. The Suzuki driver - a 35-year-old Noble Park man - was seriously injured and taken to The Alfred hospital.

Police say the Suzuki was travelling east on Heatherton Road before veering left through a pedestrian barrier, a traffic light and an armoured steel guard rail.

It plunged down the embankment across five lanes of freeway traffic before crashing head-on with the median concrete.

Sergeant Heather Allen of Casey Highway Patrol said it was unknown what caused the Suzuki to crash at this stage.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating.

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The Suzuki that plunged down an embankment, crosses five lanes of traffic and crashed under the Heatherton Road overpass.

Jug house saved Noble Park’s famous ‘jug house’ could be set to be preserved forever.

Greater Dandenong Council has started the process of potentially protecting the house with the folklored brick-jug chimney on the corner of Heatherton and Corrigan roads.

A recent council heritage assessment rated the site as “significant aesthetically, historically and for its rarity to Noble Park and the City

of Greater Dandenong”.

The council is moving to potentially place a heritage overlay on the site, city planning director Jody Bosman said.

It is exhibiting a planning scheme amendment for community feedback.

A report will then be tabled at a council meeting “as soon as possible”, Mr Bosman said.

“Council will at that stage decide on whether or not to proceed with this as an amend-

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The former owner was keen not to sell to developers, Ms Le said. The memories and great sentimental value of the house held sway.

A jubilant local resident Gaye Guest was pleased “one of the significant markers around Melbourne” was not buried under townhouses.

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Recently, the “vintage bunglow” with an “interesting story” went up for sale, sparking speculation about its fate.

In the end, it was bought for $1.25 million by a buyer who “appreciated” the house, real estate agent Jaymee Le of Area Specialist said.

The new owner had “no issue” with the site being potentially heritage protected, Ms Le said.

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Trial for truck boss

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The supervisor of a drug-impaired truck driver who fatally crashed into four police officers on the Eastern Freeway has been committed to trial for manslaughter.

Simiona Tuteru, 50, of the Lyndhurst-based Connect Logistics pleaded not guilty to the charges as well as to alleged failures under the Heavy Vehicle National Law at a committal hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 15 July 2021.

He will stand trial at the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Tuteru was the supervisor of Cranbourne truckie Mohinder Bajwa Singh, who drove into two police vehicles and a Porsche parked in the freeway emergency lane at Kew on 22 April 2020.

Sleep-deprived and meth-impaired, Singh fatally struck Victoria Police officers Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King and Constable Joshua Prestney.

At a committal hearing on 15 July, Melbourne magistrate Luisa Bazzani said there was sufficient evidence for Tuteru to stand trial.

It was sufficiently open for a jury to convict Tuteru for “criminal negligence” causing the officers’ deaths, Ms Bazanni said.

That is, Tuteru breached his duty of care by allowing Singh to drive while knowing Singh was suffering fatigue, the court heard.

The supervisor met with Singh shortly before sending him to drive a 19-tonne primemover in busy, peak-hour traffic at dusk, Ms Bazanni noted.

According to Singh’s police statement, Tuteru referred to experience with witches in Africa, placed his hand on Singh’s head and prayed.

“In Jesus name I cast the spell out of you,” he allegedly told him.

Tuteru then said: “OK you are right to go now – I just need you to do the load to Thomastown and then you can come back.

“See how you are feeling and go home.”

A “severely drug impaired” Singh fell asleep behind the wheel and caused the fatal crash, giving his victims “no hope of escaping”, Ms Bazanni said.

It was a “tragic and pointless loss of lives”.

Ms Bazanni said Singh’s evidence in court

was “contradictory” and “vague”, but he had been “consistent” on the issue of his fatigue.

She noted other evidence such as the statement of Singh’s daughter.

On the fatal afternoon, the daughter didn’t want a “distressed”-looking Singh to leave the house because “I thought he was going to kill someone”.

Singh had texted Tuteru that morning that “(his work colleague) Steve said I’m not fit to drive”, the magistrate said.

Tuteru responded: “Steve is NOT a doctor.”

Ms Bazanni also noted Connect employee Stephen Harrison texted Tuteru that afternoon with concerns over Singh’s “mental state” and references to Singh’s fatigue.

Singh was “not in a good spot”, had parked trucks in the wrong docks, had a sleep on the way back to the depot and slept in, Mr Harrison had texted.

In April, Singh, was jailed for up to 22 years for culpable driving causing the officers’ deaths as well as trafficking meth, cannabis and 1,4-butanediol.

Tuteru was bailed to appear at the Supreme Court on 28 July.

Highway closed for bridge works South Gippsland Highway will be closed for 22 days as part of the finishing touches of a levelcrossing removal project at Dandenong South.

During the three-week “blitz”, construction crews will connect a new road bridge and the Princes Highway intersection.

South Gippsland Highway will be closed between Dandenong Bypass and Princes Highway from 9pm Friday 16 July to 5am Friday 6 August.

Detours will direct traffic via Dandenong Bypass and Frankston-Dandenong Road.

65 plants seized A Springvale man has been arrested after police raided a pair of cannabis grow houses in Clayton and Springvale.

Caulfield Divisional Response Unit detectives seized 65 cannabis plants from properties in McMillan Street, Clayton and Ellen Street, Springvale about 5.40pm on 14 July.

The 50-year-old Springvale man was charged with cultivate cannabis and theft.

He was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 15 November.

Burglar ‘snagged’ in the act An alleged burglar has been arrested while cooking sausages stolen from a home in Dandenong.

A man was awoken when two women broke into his Clow Street unit on the night of 13 July, police say.

The man disturbed the pair as they allegedly stole food from his fridge. He says he was struck to the head with his fry-pan.

Police arrested one of the women at a nearby unit cooking the stolen sausages.

The 33-year-old woman was charged with aggravated burglary. She was remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 14 July. Police are investigating the identity of the second burglar.

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The chimney house as it appears from the corner of Corrigan and Heatherton roads, Picture: GARY SISSONS Noble Park. 210392

Greater Dandenong has moved to protect the famous jug chimney in Noble Park. 234424 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Jughouse could have heritage protection From page 1 “That jug chimney really has significance to the area – and we really have to start preserving it.

“We are getting too many of these new boxed buildings.”

The jug-house legend has been the source of many theories.

Some thought the jug was built by churchgoing Dutch people.

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

Long-time Noble Park resident Geoff Wachter worked for the home’s builder and

first resident Peter ‘Mick’ Jarvie.

Delving into the mystery, he said ‘Jarvie’s Jug’ was built as a “whimsical expression”.

It was a tribute to the “amber fluid” that flowed during so-called ‘church services’ in the garage on Sunday mornings when the pubs were closed.

“His neighbours were observed arriving with a brown paper bag under their arms.

They did not contain bibles but the contents clinked,” Mr Wachter said.

‘Mick’ Jarvie was a qualified engineer and patternmaker, who built the home from scratch just post World War II with timber sills, cabinets and floors, according

to Mr Wachter.

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

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

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

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

A 72-year-old cyclist has been seriously injured after colliding with a car in Noble Park North on Saturday 17 July.

The Mulgrave man was reportedly stuck under the car at the corner of Browns Road and Justin Drive about 2.30pm, police say.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance.

The car driver, a 33-year-old Noble Park North man, was uninjured.

He is being questioned by Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol officers as part of their investigation. Police say the exact circumstances of the crash are so far unknown.

Any information or dash-cam footage to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au

150 km/h driver charged A 19-year-old driver has been charged after reaching more than 150 km/h during a highspeed trip across the South East.

A Holden Commodore with false number plates was seen travelling at high speed on Frankston-Flinders Road in Hastings about 1.10am on Saturday 17 July, police say.

It was followed by Victoria Police’s Air Wing along Western Port Highway, South Gippsland Highway and Monash Freeway, at times topping 150 km/h. Police tried to intercept the car in Dandenong North but the driver failed to stop. She was arrested after her car pulled into a property in Burwood East.

The woman was charged with several driving offences. She was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 4 August.

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Caring for the community

By Cam Lucadou-Wells An inspirational, charitable champion has been there for families in need in Endeavour Hills, Doveton and Lysterfield for more than 26 years.

Judy Martin, who leads the Andrews Centre, was presented the 2021 Juan Carlos Loyola community service award by Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan on 25 June.

Ms Martin has been at the helm from the start. She said it was an award that represented the centre’s great deeds, rather than herself.

“I have a team of people that I work alongside, just wanting to look after the community.”

In 1994, Ms Martin set up an opp shop while Australia was on the “edge of the recession”.

Judy Martin, second left, receives her award with Noel Martin, Juan Carlos Loyola and Luke Donnellan. 242891 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS She and a handful of volunteers responded to waves of families who needed household goods, food vouchers and clothing.

“It was similar to Covid-19. A lot of families lost work, and literally had no income at all.

They were in difficult situations.”

In 2000, the shop evolved into the Andrews Centre in Hanna Drive.

The centre – now with about 100 volunteers – offers vast help for about 1200 families each year.

The services include supported emergency accommodation, emergency relief, English language classes, interest-free loans and a group meeting space, as well as professional counsellors and psychologists.

Mr Donnellan – who sponsors the annual community award – said Ms Martin had rec-

ognised and responded to the community’s needs for more than 25 years.

“Her ability to bring others along with her and grow a local volunteer organisation looking after local families is inspirational.”

The award is named after Juan Carlos Loyola OAM, who runs the Doveton Special Soccer School.

“I admire the drive, vision and passion that Judy Martin brings to her work in this community,” Mr Loyola said.

“Her community spirit and long-standing volunteering are a wonderful example to all.”

The award is designed to recognise the positive, valuable impact of volunteers.

Two men have been charged with murdering Brendon Farrell, 32, pictured.

A Noble Park man was also charged with being an accessory to murder.

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A man has faced court accused with the murder of Doveton man Brendon Farrell.

Richard Jackson, 49, of Doveton, did not apply for bail at a filing hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 13 July.

He faces a charge of murdering Mr Farrell sometime between 31 May and 10 July 2021.

The court was told of Jackson’s custody management issues, including an acquired brain injury.

He required prescribed medication for scoliosis, spina bifida and asthma.

A 30-year-old Hampton Park man has also been charged with murder and a 49-year-old Noble Park man charged with accessory to murder in relation to Mr Farrell.

All three co-accused have been remanded to appear at a committal mention at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 3 December.

Mr Farrell, 32, had been last seen by a friend at his Kidds Road home on 31 May. Police say they have formally identified Mr Farrell’s remains, which were found at a home at Cyril Grove, Noble Park on 9 July.

Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill paid tribute to the detectives’ work on a “complex investigation”.

“Our thoughts are with Brendon’s family and loved ones following what has no doubt been a very difficult and traumatic few weeks.

“The investigation remains ongoing and again we encourage anyone with information who hasn’t already spoken to police to come forward.”

Mr Farrell is described as being about 168cm tall with a slim to medium build and shaved, reddish hair.

It’s believed he was wearing a black tracksuit before he went missing.

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Problem has deep roots

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Two residents in Keysborough are embroiled in a battle for compo from City of Greater Dandenong over large nature-strip trees blocking their homes’ drainpipes.

Sam Dasgupta and Charmaine Young live streets away in the same Hidden Grove estate.

Both say that roots from eucalyptus trees on council nature strips have blocked storm water pipes and flooded their properties.

In both cases, their claims were referred to the council’s “risk and liability consultant” National Claims Solutions – and denied.

In its rejection letters, NCS does not appear to dispute that the nature-strip trees blocked the drains.

However, it argued that the residents should have pre-warned Greater Dandenong of the issue before their homes were flooded.

“Council is not able or obliged to undertake proactive inspections of private property to ensure that the roots of street trees are not causing potential damage to private property,” a NCS consultant wrote to Mr Dasgupta.

A gob-smacked Mr Dasgupta was left holding a $2550 plumbing repair bill. He said he had no warning that the gum tree was an issue until his garage and back yard were flooded.

In Ms Young’s case, a council worker inspected the scene after her garage inexplicably flooded and assured her the drainage was fine.

Four plumbers later, it was discovered that the gigantic gum on the nature strip was the culprit.

Further, the NCS argues the roots may have entered pre-existing “small cracks/openings” in the pipes.

“In the absence of evidence that tree roots have caused structural damage (such as may occur when a large root has grown over/under a pipe and lifted/crushed it), we consider it is self-evident that the drain must already have

Gum tree roots burrowed inside Sam Dasgupta’s stormwater drainpipe.

The base of a towering gum whose roots invaded Charmaine Young’s stormwater drainpipes.

City of Greater Dandenong has refused to compensate Sam Dasgupta for costly plumbing repairs.

failed (to some extent) for the tree roots to have gained access,” an NCS consultant stated to Ms Young.

The NCS added that the tree – at least in Mr Dasgupta’s case – was planted by developers, not the council.

Both residents are calling on their neighbours to raise their voices if they’ve been similarly denied by NCS. Ms Young said the council should “look after their ratepayers if the council is responsible for damage” instead of hiding behind an “outsourced” organization.

“The council has their own separate insur-

ers. NCS is another mob who protects them from dipping into their insurance.”

Mr Dasgupta said NCS appeared to be “in the business of rejecting all claims made on councils”.

“In my opinion a class action of all affected claimants needs to be taken to expose NCS for what it is doing by arbitrarily rejecting all claims, regardless of the merits.”

The yellow box eucalyptus was planted when Mr Dasgupta bought his home 14 years ago. He is unable to remove the tree without the council’s permission.

The council eventually removed the tree

due to its roots being damaged while being extricated from the home’s drain pipes.

Under the state’s Water Act, residents are forbidden from planting trees that are a risk of damaging stormwater pipes.

“It seems that there is one set of laws for ratepayers and another for the council,” Mr Dasgupta said.

He said all of his Hidden Grove neighbours should alert the council about the looming gum trees on nature strips before damage occurs.

Though he adds that the council “should have known the consequences of their action”.

After the NCS rejection, Greater Dandenong subsequently offered 50 per cent compensation to Ms Young.

No compensation has been offered to Mr Dasgupta.

Ratepayers Victoria president Dean Hurlston said ratepayers across the state were sick of council outsourcing to “third party contractors”.

“Often at considerable expense and often resulting in the erosion of natural justice when a ratepayer is disadvantaged or unreasonably affected.

“It’s time councils actually learned to deliver basic services in a cost effective and at a highly consumer focused standard.”

A Greater Dandenong spokesperson said the council couldn’t comment on specific claims due to privacy protections.

The spokesperson said NCS was “independent” of the council and its insurers.

“NCS is engaged by Council to assess claims made against Council and advise it on potential liability.

“NSC is paid a fee for service and does not receive any incentives for a particular outcome.”

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Long ride on the horizon A Dandenong rider is set to broaden her horizons on the Great Vic Bike Ride for the first time.

Caroline Overbeek first took up recreational riding just over a year ago during Covid-19.

She often cycles 40 kilometres on the Dandenong Creek Trail, stopping for a break at a ice-creamery at the halfway-point.

In November, she’s set to click up a gear for the Great Vic Bike Ride by joining 3000 riders on more than 500 kilometres through the Grampians, the Art Silos and other Western Victorian sights.

“I’ve known of the Great Vic Bike Ride since I was little but always thought it was for the

more experienced cyclist,” Ms Overbeek said.

“Chatting to previous participants and the staff at Bicycle Network has shown me that that doesn’t have to be the case.”

Aside from the ride, Ms Overbeek says she’s looking forward to the mini-village camp life with shared dining and entertainment.

“It sounds a great place to meet and chat with people, adding to that face-to-face sense of community that was missing for much of last year”.

The Yin Yoga teacher says the ride will bring “Yang to my Yin”.

“In my role as a Yin Yoga teacher at Yin Energy Balance, I spend much of my day demon-

strating gentle stretches and relaxation techniques to clients.

“In both undertaking the Great Vic and teaching Yin Yoga I will experience a great balance of both cardio and non-cardio exercise.”

The 37th annual Great Vic Bike Ride 2021 visits Grampian National Park, grain lands in Rainbow, the Art Silos, arts hub Natimuk, Halls Gap, wildflowers in Pomonal and Seppelt Winery.

It is on Saturday 27 November – Sunday 5 December 2021.

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Nukes voted down again

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Greater Dandenong Council has voted down an anti-nuclear weapons motion for a second time, despite supporting the issue at a national conference last month.

More than 530 local councils unanimously passed a motion for Australia to sign and ratify the United Nations’ Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

The vote was staged at the Australian Local Government Association’s general assembly in Canberra in June.

Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long voted in favour of the motion as the council’s delegate.

All 11 Greater Dandenong councillors attended the four-day conference at a cost of more than $25,000. None of them dissented.

In March, Greater Dandenong councillors

had narrowly voted down the same ICAN Cities Appeal during their own council’s meeting.

On the back of the ALGA vote, Crs Eden Foster and Rhonda Garad revived the motion on 12 July.

Cr Foster said her colleagues had not taken the “opportunity to object (at the ALGA) if they wished”.

The federal Labor Party supported the treaty, and would sign it if elected to govern, she noted to her ALP-majority of colleagues.

Cr Foster also noted the nuclear warhead threats to residents’ loved ones overseas, the environmental impacts of nuclear testing and that the treaty was signed by a host of countries, major cities and US states.

Cr Garad said the ALGA endorsement showed the issue was a local government issue.

Councils were “leading the way” on issues such as climate change and mental health –

such as the council last year declaring a climate emergency, she said.

“Local councils are indeed responsible for the safety of their citizens… This is an opportunity for councillors to show concern for their local citizens.”

In opposition, Cr Tim Dark said that the majority of ALGA motions were passed onto and “knocked down” by the Federal Government.

Such as the “ridiculous” policy for local governments to be recognised in Australia’s constitution, he said.

“Those sorts of ridiculous policies in which local government take an aggressive point of view without having proper consultation.

“That’s why the ALGA has one of the lowest actual acceptance of motions.”

He said residents wanted the council to support jobs and for crime levels to be con-

trolled. Nuclear disarmament didn’t rate with them.

“They want the council to focus on what’s important to them, not political posturing or pandering.”

Cr Bob Milkovic said until Australia joined the “exclusive club” of nine nuclear-weaponised states, it was “pointless” for councils to debate such items.

Cr Sean O’Reilly said it was “binary” to say if the council supported the motion, it didn’t support jobs.

“Do we want to be seen as a council against the prohibition of nuclear weapons?”

The latest motion was supported by Crs Foster, Garad, Long and O’Reilly.

It was rejected by a majority of Crs Dark, Milkovic, Lana Formosa, Richard Lim, Jim Memeti and Sophie Tan. Cr Loi Truong was not present.

Sales pitch for ‘expired’ Walker Street Gallery

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The first steps for the sell-off of Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre have formally started.

City of Greater Dandenong will open public submissions on its desire to sell the 1000-square-metre block at 1-9 Walker Street, Dandenong.

The public art and open space at the site’s northern side would be retained by the council.

It makes way for a contemporary gallery housed in a refurbished ex-Masonic Lodge in nearby Mason Street.

The council has provisionally dubbed the new venue ‘Dandenong New Art’.

A ‘special committee’ of mayor Angela Long and councillors Jim Memeti and Bob Milkovic will hear and report on the public submissions.

Cr Memeti said councillors recently endorsed a policy of selling-off old buildings to create new facilities such as the gallery and Dandenong Community Hub. Under rate-capping, the council needed to somehow raise the necessary revenue, he said.

One way was getting rid of several buildings “past their use-by dates” that were costly to maintain.

This strategy was preferred over selling off parkland, Cr Memeti said.

“The council have made a decision that some of the older buildings aren’t viable to hold onto.”

A council report stated that the Walker Street building and its car park was “surplus to requirements” due to the Mason Street gallery.

In a letter to Star Journal last week, former councillor Matthew Kirwan argued the “shortsighted” sale left its community arts tenants at

Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre is proposed for sale. 243765 Connections Art Space without a home.

The new gallery would be an “exciting elite destination regional gallery” but without a dedicated space for community arts.

“The homely Walker Street Gallery should not just be kept for Connections Art Space but

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also for future generations of Greater Dandenong residents that want to have art classes, form arts and craft related community groups in an approachable community setting.”

Greater Dandenong community services director Martin Fidler said the council was

working with Walker Street Gallery tenants on their relocation.

In 1988, the council bought the Walker Street site from the Country Fire Authority for $920,000 for the purpose of setting up a gallery.

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LOOKING BACK

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100 years ago

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21 July 1921 1st Dandenong Troop Boy Scouts The 1st Dandenong Troop (St James’) Boy Scouts, which has now been in existence for over two months, has a membership of forty boys. Nearly every boy has passed his tenderfoot examinations class badge. The troop consist of five patrols, each patrol numbering eight boys. Mr D McFarland the former SM has kindly offered £1/1/- to the patrol which passes their 2nd class first. Rev E G Veal is Chaplain to the troop. Boys between the age of 8 and 18 years will be welcome as new members at the headquarters at St James Hall, Langhorne Street any Tuesday night at 7.15pm or Saturday afternoon at 2.15pm.

20 July 1971 Big Car Park on way?

Springvale Council will investigate the possibility of building a $500,000 multi-tiered car park to service Springvale shopping area.

Council at its last meeting asked the city engineer Mr R Boyd and the Town Clerk Mr H L Williams to determine the cost of providing both three-tiered and street-level off-street parking facilities. The proposed site for the Springvale car park is between Balmoral and Windsor Aves on land partly owned by the council and currently used for parking. Council’s decision to investigate the parking problem was prompted by a letter from R J Mercer

P/L of Springvale Rd complaining about the “unsatisfactory” state of the car park. This is not the first time Council has looked into off-street parking for Springvale. Some years ago when Council saw parking would be at a premium it bought land intending to recover part of the cost of the car park construction by a special rate of shop keepers. An amendment to the Local Government Act this year gave council power to impose a special rate for such projects.

in a push to establish Australia’s first independent party for young people. Manager of the Visy Cares Centre Dave Glazebrook said it was time young people had a say in issues that affected them, and had nominated a centre worker to run as an independent candidate for a Victorian Senate seat.

20 years ago

A 49-year-old parent faced court with a string of unpaid traffic infringements for running red lights and a serious speeding offence all adding up to $8900. The accused took full responsibility for the offences but mentioned he shared the car with his 29-year-old son.

23 July 2001 Candidate seeks the youth vote A Dandenong youth welfare and support agency will run a candidate in the federal election

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Nashos’ drive to do good

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

Reverend Father Anthony Krinas charts the progress of the local Greek community.

On the path of progress

By Reverend Father Anthony Krinas from St Panteleimon, the Greek Orthodox Community of Dandenong & District From the first decades of the 20th century, and in particular since 1959, as an organization and Community, the Greeks based in Dandenong continue to create and progress.

Their progress can be found in many quarters with support from the private and public sectors.

Of course, with all of this intense feeling and support, religion, patriotism and dedication, the Greeks in Dandenong were able to build Churches and Schools.

That is Greek spirit that resides in Dandenong, and it doesn`t stop there.

Hundreds of Christmas gifts have been collected for charity as part of a toy drive by the National Servicemen’s Association SouthEast branch.

The ‘nashos’, many in their eighties, unloaded a mass of toys, bikes and trikes from vans and displayed them on tables at the Dandenong RSL on 10 July.

The goods were picked up by The Salvation Army to give to children who would otherwise miss out on presents this Christmas.

NSA branch president Mike Smith said for those kids, the receipt of that one gift was a vital gesture.

The annual toy drive has collected about 70,000 toys for the past 15 years, except last year when it was derailed by the Covid pandemic.

“The rules were against us congregating at the RSL, which was closed due to lockdown,” Mr Smith said.

“So the kids who normally get the presents missed out last year.”

The toy drive grew out of a desire to “give back” to the Salvos, he said.

NSA branch president Mike Smith with some of the bikes donated to The Salvation Army.

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The Salvos were there for the branch members while they were young men out of home for the first time and stationed at bases such as Puckapunyal during their National Service.

Some of the raw recruits needed help to write a letter home or even to make a cup of tea, Mr Smith said.

“The biggest problem with this organisation is the members are getting older. Most of us are in our eighties.

“Even though our National Service was in the 1950’s and 60’s, we’re still serving our community.”

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Real voices tell the plight of older women’s homelessness in unHOWsed.

A soundscape and lights form a dazzling backdrop in unHOWsed.

Staging tales of hardship The light shines bravely on the plight of homelessness in a raw production at Drum Theatre on 22 July. unHOWsed features women experiencing homelessness taking centre stage and bringing their real voices to a growing issue.

Homelessness among elderly women is on the rise in Australia, up 31 per cent in the past five years.

Homelessness Australia reports an 83 per cent rise in older women ‘couch surfing’ and

75 per cent more sleeping in cars.

Arts group Tashmadada created the ensemble with and exciting composed soundscape and lighting.

In 60 minutes of stage time, unHOWsed tells real stories with pathos and humour.

Critics have described the work as “one of the most important you’ll see” and a “visceral and provocative” experience that cuts through.

“These are brave, real women, and they’re

sharing a slice of themselves with the world,” Theatre Press stated.

In August, the world-renowned singer Isiah Firebrace and his band will perform their original, chart-topping works at Drum Theatre.

The former X-Factor winner and acclaimed Eurovision entrant for Australia has a platinum single It’s Gotta Be You, which has more than 230 million streams.

His new release Spirit shares the heart-

break of finding your spiritual side after being lost within yourself. unHOWsed is at Drum Theatre, corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong on Thursday 22 July, 7.30pm, with an age recommendation of 15 years-plus.

Isiah Firebrace appears on Thursday 12 August at 8pm.

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Aside from the unsurpassed level of health care, Noble Gardens and Noble Manor’s residents enjoy a unique lifestyle that includes gymnasiums, a hydrotherapy pool at Noble Gardens, cafes, virtual reality cinemas, beauty salons, expansive outdoor entertaining areas, and modern rooms with private ensuites.

Plans are also underway for an expansion to Noble Manor that will include a new hydrotherapy pool, gymnasium, and a upgraded medical centre.

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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.

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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Toddler poisoned by ‘ice’

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A drug-toking dad from Narre Warren South has been charged after his toddler was hospitalised with ‘ice’ poisoning.

The man smoked ice in a glass pipe in a bedroom at home, then watched and played with his one-year-old son in the lounge room last July, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court heard on 6 July.

While on the couch, the child became distressed “out of nowhere” – “crying” and “acting strange”, according to his father.

He and his parents caught a taxi to Casey Hospital, where illicit substances were detected in the boy’s blood and urine samples.

The matter was reported to Department of Human Services and to Victoria Police.

The man, who was charged with conduct endangering serious injury as well as drug possession, didn’t know how the “freakish accident” occurred.

But he admitted he was responsible for his son’s poisoning.

He guessed his son may have eaten ice that

had dropped onto the father’s clothes – “or something like that”.

“I put my hand up… it’s my fault,” he told police at the time.

During a police raid of the family home, po-

lice seized substances believed to be ice, cannabis, GHB, heroin and magic mushrooms.

The man claimed two of the drugs were “fake” sold to him in “scam” drug-deals. He bought 500 mL of GHB for $500 just after being

released from custody a month earlier.

Also seized was a ‘ScreenyWeeny’ urinesample “hiding kit”, including synthetic clean urine refills, thermometer and heat-pack.

He was also charged with two counts of driving unlicensed, driving an unregistered vehicle and driving with false number plates.

During a police intercept in Noble Park in June 2020, he presented a false NSW drivers’ license but couldn’t recall the correct license details.

Police seized various suspected drugs from his unregistered car, such as 1,4-butanediol, hallucinogenic mushrooms and ice, and a “chocolate-like” substance.

The man told police that all of the suspected drugs were “chocolate”.

A defence lawyer told the court that the “ashamed” man had abstained from drugs since the offences 12 months ago.

The man had been offered employment in the Metro Tunnel Project, the lawyer said.

He was bailed for sentencing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 6 August.

Massive fire engulfs glass greenhouse A flower grower’s under-construction greenhouse in Thompsons Road, Lyndhurst was consumed by fire on Saturday 17 July.

A compartment in the 5000-square-metre greenhouse containing building materials, timber pallets and fertiliser burst into huge flames and plumes of smoke at Van Wyk Flower Supply just after 10pm.

At least 10 fire trucks responded to the fire, which took more than two hours to bring under control.

A CFA spokesperson said fire-fighters confronted difficulties accessing the scene due to the building’s glass construction.

The fire was brought under control by 12.15am the following morning.

Its cause was being investigated by CFA investigators later that day.

CFA fire brigades from Carrum Downs, Patterson River, Hampton Park, Cranbourne, Frankston, Bayswater and Skye as well as Dandenong FRV fought the blaze.

Several specialist vehicles were called such as a ladder platform, a hose layer appliance and breathing apparatus vehicle.

Fire crews remained on scene overnight and during the following day.

Ambulance Victoria paramedics attended to monitor the fire fighters’ health.

Emergency Victoria issued advice warning residents in Bangholme, Carrum Downs, Dandenong South, Lyndhurst, Sandhurst and Skye of smoke in the area on 17 and 18 July.

Frontline Tactical Unit police at the house on Corrigan Road, Noble Park. 244000 Picture: GARY SISSONS

Noble Park ‘drug raid’ charges

By Cam Lucadou-Wells

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A Noble Park man has been charged after police raided a house on Corrigan Road on 14 July.

Dandenong Frontline Tactical Unit police say they seized cannabis and a substance believed to be methyl amphetamine during the raid about 9am on Wednesday 14 July.

The 41-year-old man was charged with trafficking a drug of dependence, possessing a drug of dependence, handle stolen goods and dealing with proceeds of crime.

He was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 8 October.

A 59-year-old Noble Park woman received a drug diversion.

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Lawyer’s glittering career

By Cam Lucadou-Wells After 46 years in commercial law, Gerard Kennedy has a diverse portfolio of achievement and surprising plans for post-retirement.

A Special Counsel with Dandenong-based firm Macpherson Kelley, the affable Mr Kennedy has forged a mighty record of published international articles, blue-chip clients and many friends along the way.

He plans to continue sitting on boards, hunting environmental pests such as feral deer and exotic sea urchins, and keeping up with a rowdy pack of eight young grandsons.

Mr Kennedy followed two famous uncles into law – one of them was Brendan Murphy QC, the other was former Victoria Police detective Brian ‘Skull’ Murphy.

“We’d say (Brian) would catch them and the other brother would get them out.”

Since being admitted to the Bar in 1975, Mr Kennedy befriended and learnt much from many of his clients.

“You have to be embedded with them. They go through high times and low times – and they look to you when things are a little unstable.”

Such as timber millers who suffer due to foreign companies buying up domestic pine plantations and exporting the timber.

As a result, building supplies for trellises and walls are becoming more scarce and costly, Mr Kennedy says.

“The timber millers say ‘batten down the hatches’. When the domestic building industry slumps, there’s a recession ahead for Victoria.”

Gerard Kennedy retires as Special Counsel at Dandenong law firm Macpherson Kelley. 243819 Picture: GARY SISSONS Other clients in the building and development industry are bracing themselves, he says.

During his international career, he’s learnt that legal technicalities are a small part of his role.

The main part is “uncommon sense” learnt on the job and absorbed like “blotting paper” from his array of influential clients.

Among his most exciting forays was travel-

ling to post-war Vietnam for a Masters thesis on the country’s new foreign investment law.

It was in the late 1980’s during the country’s ‘doi moi’ restoration period. A time when Vietnam was lifting martial law and seeking to modernize its trade.

When he landed, the airport runway was lined with Russian fighter planes, there were machine guns out and hotels still coated in black-out paint.

“That set the scene,” he says drolly.

During his visit, he saw countless tops of rice hats as people bowed to him. He figured it was because his last name was shared by the famous US president JFK. Monash University considered his thesis topic too broad, comparing Russia, China and Vietnam’s foreign investment laws too broad.

But Mr Kennedy forged a formidable knowledge on foreign investment law in Asia.

Another career highlight was devising a form document for Muslim homebuyers to avoid unfairly paying ‘double stamp duty’.

Thinking laterally, Mr Kennedy devised a lease in which the bank took a “spiritual interest” in the property.

It was enshrined in Victorian law, and soon adopted overseas.

Raised in Chilton, he likes to keep “grounded” – not to have “silver spoons in our mouth” and to treat each client equally and with respect.

As a mentor to young lawyers, he gets a kick out of the ‘lightglobe moments’ when they discover the inner “intelligence that hasn’t been

tested at school”.

Also there’s the ‘bushie’ in him that inspires his hunting for feral deer.

Apart from providing a delicious feed of venison, deer is culled because of its rampant destruction of bushland and farms across Australia.

During Covid lockdowns, deer thrived as shooters were unable to hunt due to travel restrictions, Mr Kennedy says.

As a passionate environmentalist, he also dives in Port Phillip to eradicate thousands of exotic pest sea urchins.

Even in winter, he gears up in a six-millimetre abalone-diver suit to do his environmental cleanse.

As he breaks open the urchin shells, he’s surrounded by schools of leatherjackets, banjo sharks, crabs and other aquatic species who feed on his catch.

“It’s a thing of beauty.”

At last count, he’d destroyed 84,000 urchins.

He says he’ll keep doing it until “they beat me or I beat them”.

In retirement, Mr Kennedy looks forward to joining company boards – which requires him to keep up with the latest in corporate law and risk management.

And also keeping up with his lively pack of eight grandsons between two and 10 years old. When together the boys are like the “Ettamogah Pub”, he says.

He brings them around a camp fire in the bush – and it’s a “personal joy and love you can’t get anywhere else at any other time”.

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Reforms summary according to the government’s press release The passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Your Future, Your Super) Bill 2021 will save Australians $17.9 billion over 10 years.

Having your superannuation follow you, preventing the creation of unintended multiple superannuation accounts when employees change jobs. This will commence from 1 November 2021.

Making it easier to choose a better fund, with access to a new interactive online YourSuper comparison tool. This will commence from 1 July 2021.

The government will require superannuation products to meet an annual objective performance test. Those that fail will be required to inform members and persistently underperforming products will be prevented from taking on new members. Members will be notified by 1 October 2021 if their fund fails this test.

Increasing transparency and accountability, with the Government strengthening obligations to ensure trustees only act in the best financial interests of members and provide better information regarding how they manage and spend members’ money.

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Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards and Minister D’Ambrosio with Violet, aged 4.

Talking to volunteers.

Gardens upgrade coming Cranbourne Botanic Gardens will see improvements to its entry and visitor centre as part of $14.22 million from the Parks and Reserves Trust to help maintain and improve facilities at parks and reserves across Victoria.

The second stage of the Woodland Picnic Area and Biodiversity learning hub will also go ahead following the funding announcement.

Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio made a speech at the Red Sand garden announcing the funding boost, before meeting some local children who were undertaking nature seek and go find cards.

She also met some of the gardens’ valued volunteers, before the garden’s executive director and chair showed her some rare endangered orchids and updated her about the important bushfire conservation activities

the gardens undertake.

Ms D’Ambrosio said the coronavirus pandemic had made the state’s parks and open spaces even more important to Victorians and the upgrades would ensure they remained beautiful havens for people to visit.

“Our parks and reserves are special places so it’s important that we continue to improve facilities and maintain them,” she said.

“Victoria’s park and reserves have become even more important during the pandemic as a place for people to escape to – this funding will help to ensure they are properly maintained and continue to be treasured.”

Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards was also thrilled with the news.

“Melbournians love the Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne and this funding will help to make sure it remains an attractive place for families to relax and exercise.”

Board member Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Gillian Hund, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria board chairwoman Chris Trotman, Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio, Professor Tim Entwisle and Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards.

Lyndale Secondary’s ‘gentle giant’ will be missed

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Mark Wayne Moir 18.10.1958 – 28.6.2021 A revered leader for 30 years at Lyndale Secondary College has been showered with tributes at a funeral service at Springvale on 14 July.

Mark Moir, 62, a father, grandfather, lifelong friend and Lyndale’s principal for nearly a decade, had died suddenly on 28 June.

Stories of him were rich with his zest for life, loud infectious laugh, razor-sharp wit, cheeky personality and keen dress-sense.

Colleague Brad Allen shared insights and memories of the “kind and gentle giant” from several admiring principals and teachers.

He took special care for students making the jump up from primary school. Out of his devotion for students, he’d often pose the question: “Is this what I’d want for my kids?”

He was also there for staff when life threw out challenges.

Mr Allen told of ‘The Big Fella’s’ confidence in AFL club Richmond’s now-faltering three-peat, his prowess on the golf course, love of classic cars, “standing his ground” when faced by a wild gorilla and a life-highlight swim with a placid whale shark.

“A man loved by so many not only for what he did and how he did it, but also for who he was,” Mr Allen said.

“He will be sorely missed by all his colleagues.”

Bill Hollingworth told the service that Mr Moir - who had hovered on the edge of elite sport as a talented footballer - was a keen exponent of ‘taking the mickey’.

It was a gift of sharing a sense of humour to keep things in perspective and bring people together, Mr Hollingworth said.

On becoming principal, Mr Moir introduced a new school uniform out of his belief in the “power and value in pride”- that it would inspire students to be proud of themselves.

He had an “instantaneous finger-snapping” ability to call rowdy students to heel but also the common touch.

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Mark Moir offered a science transition program for local primary school students.

Mark Moir, left, with students Sarah and Mineth and school council president Kerrie Hayhow at Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS a newly-opened admin building at Lyndale. 196482 hear of Mr Moir’s death, that he had wished to have more conversations with him.

“We too want more conversations with Mark, more of his presence,” Mr Hollingworth said.

“It is good that the way Mark lived his life allows us to be consoled. By the many fond and amusing memories and admirable achievements he has left for us to remember him by.”

For all of his achievements, Mr Moir was said not to have sought the limelight.

Recently the Journal featured one of the college’s far-reaching initiatives – helping to build an RV-12 sport aircraft with other schools across Australia.

When assembled with the help of Sport Aircraft Association of Australia, students will have a chance to fly the craft.

Mr Moir joined Lyndale Secondary as a teacher in 1991. He rose through the ranks of leading teacher, assistant principal and then as principal from 2012.

Lyndale assistant principal Pam Robinson said the passing of the “devoted educator” would be a “huge loss to our community”.

“He will be remembered as a dear friend, a respected colleague, a mentor and an advocate for young people.

“His immense contributions will continue to have a lasting impact.

“Our thoughts are with his family and

Mark Moir, second right, with Aircraft Association of Australia volunteers Ray and Brian, Lyndale assistant principal Pam Robinson and Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams with an assembled aircraft wing in May 2021. friends.” His daughter Kylie told of Mr Moir’s love of the beach and fondly-cherished holidays with his two children and seven grandchildren.

Unstintingly, he was there offering support, brimming with pride for his family.

“No matter how busy he was, he always made time for a chat.”

Daughter Jodie said Mr Moir taught her how to be good, caring and honest.

Mr Moir was farewelled to the tune of Van Morrison’s ‘Brown-eyed Girl’, which he used to sing to Jodie as a child.

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We don’t feel safe: Cox

By Tyler Lewis Council works have detoured NAB League club Dandenong Stingrays from playing at its home facility, Shepley Oval.

And the Rays are far from impressed.

Irrigation works took place on the ground almost a month ago and as a result the Rays are feeling their players are not safe to play or even train on the venue.

Originally meant to host the Greater Western Victoria Rebels on Saturday (this was cancelled due to Victoria’s lockdown) the Stingrays were scheduled to play its ‘home’ game in Craigieburn, approximately 73 kilometres from its home facility.

The issues with Shepley have been regular in recent times, with the Stingrays’ under-18 girl’s team only being able to play one game on the oval due to not only the length of cricket season, but also the ground being too hard when the cricket season finally concluded.

Head coach for both the under-18 girls and under-19 boys side, Nick Cox, was extremely upset when he saw the state of the ground earlier last week.

“We were meant to play a home game on the third of July, we had to relocate,” Cox said.

“It was deemed unfit, we had to move it again this week because it was still no good.

“We were told that the work would take - be prepared and be up and ready again - no more than one to two weeks.

“It has been nearly four (weeks) now and it’s still not at a level to play any high-level football on.

“The Dandenong region is diverse with a lot of sports, not being able to showcase AFL in the region is just another kick in the guts,” Cox said.

The Rays feel it is unsafe for their own players and are looking on with caution as to what the long-term ramifications might be if one of its potential draftees is to do a serious injury as a result to the ground’s condition.

“Where the works have been done - irrigation - the turf has been put back in those spots and it still hasn’t set in properly,” Cox said.

“It’s (the patches) shifting and there are mud puddles everywhere.

Players, coaches and recruiters won’t be driving through the Shepley Oval gates, with the ground deemed unsafe for players. 224496 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “The turf isn’t fit to play on at under-12 level, let alone under-18 level, because the turf will just shift if you move sideways on it.

“Maybe we need to look at other options or another facility, where we are going to get full use of the ground all year round.”

Dandenong City Council Acting Director of Business Engineering & Major Projects, Kevin Van Boxtel released a statement on the issues with the ground, revealing the relationship with both clubs that use the facility is of vital importance.

“It is important that Council ensures all grounds are well maintained, this includes essential works that will provide benefits for both football and cricket,” he said.

“The window for these works can be small due to finals fixturing towards the end of seasons. In the past these works have been managed successfully with little impact to clubs.

“This is done through strong working relationships with all tenants. The works were necessary and were delayed by lockdowns.

“Much effort was made to complete the works within a window of the fixture. The relationship between Council and all tenant clubs is important.

“This strong relationship has and will continue to provide, important elite pathways for athletes in the region, and physical activity opportunities for the Greater Dandenong community.”

It is believed the AFL will be looking into the facility at Shepley Oval.

The current state of Shepley Oval.

Dr. Tucker hungry for more after electric win at Sandown

By Jason Adams Gun sprinter Dr. Tucker is back in full flight after an electric win at Sandown Park last Thursday night.

He was one of the slowest to leave the boxes but then showed a blinding turn-of-foot to put his opposition to the sword. He got tired late but the damage was done as he won by 9 lengths - the second biggest winning margin of the year (behind Weblec Eagle’s 9.5L) at the track.

It was his first race at city level since he took part in a heat of the TAB Melbourne Cup last year but that clearly mattered for nothing.

“This is his first two turn hitout for a while and he’s gone super. He’ll improve a lot on that,” said trainer Will McMahon post-win.

Dr. Tucker won the Winter Cup final at Healesville in his start prior though McMahon was cautious that he didn’t get too accustomed to the unique straight track.

“I just wanted to get him away from the straight so he didn’t get too comfortable there. Sometimes they can and then don’t adapt as well as expected when returning to the city tracks.”

He will return to Healesville for his next target being The Arrow match-racing event in late August. He will then take aim at the Healesville Cup the following week before honing in on the world’s greatest greyhound race.

“After that he’ll be back here, everything will lead to the Melbourne Cup. Last year he was a baby and this year he’s seasoned. He’s got plenty left in him, let’s hope.”

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Gun sprinter Dr. Tucker is back in full flight after an electric win.

Dr. Tucker was a brilliant TAB Melbourne Cup Prelude winner (in 29.28) last year however had no luck in a Cup heat.

This year’s TAB Melbourne Cup will be run on Friday November 26.

A decision to take a deeper dive into the sport is proving a success for hobby trainer Nick Lecchino, meanwhile as My Mate Tip won the penultimate race at Sandown Park on the night.

Lecchino has been a part of the sport for decades but only activated a trainers licence in recent years. During a quiet period with work as a bricklayer he decided to put it on hold and concentrate more on greyhounds.

“I used to have dogs when I was a teenager and in my early 20s. Then a family came along and life got busy. The involvement started again when a mate of mine asked if I’d like to buy a dog, so a group of us did that,

we got the bug again and away we went,” said Lecchino.

“Our syndicate is made up of my cousins Sam and Nick plus myself. We bought the mother of My Mate Tip (Miss Gypsy Lee), she was a handy country sprinter and won 15 races. She retired to be my pet and then we decided to breed with her.

“I’ve always wanted to train dogs that I’ve bred myself. I wasn’t able to rear them as I don’t have the property but others were able to help me. Jordan Cooper reared four and Daryl Williams had the other four.”

The litter members are the only greyhounds Lecchino trains. They’ve just turned 2-years-old and the seven that have raced have all won - so far they’ve combined for 78 starts and 26 wins.

“They’re no world beaters but they chase hard and we’re having a lot of fun. For us to have already won a race in town is pretty cool - we’ve been pretty lucky,” he said humbly.

“The one who hasn’t raced she just wasn’t suited for it so the first thing we wanted to do is find her a great home. Neighbours of a colleague were looking for another pet greyhound so she’s with them and going really well. That’s very important to us.”

Lecchino lives in Geelong West however trains from the property of Jordan Cooper in Lethbridge.

“I wouldn’t be able to do what I do if it wasn’t for Jordan. He’s allowed me to train from his place as I don’t have a suitable property of my own. For him to give me some kennels and train out of there, I’m very lucky and he’s been very supportive. I can’t thank him and his family enough.” dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

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Narre Warren and Dandenong West played off in the DDCA Turf 2 grand final. 231955 Picture: ROB CAREW

Dandenong’s Brodie Hendy in action during the Victorian Softball Championships. 233828 Picture: ROB CAREW

Through the sporting lens With community sport once again on hold as Victoria deals with its latest Covid-19 lockdown, we have taken a look back at some of our favourite sporting images so far this year - from cricket, to soccer, Australian rules football and softball - there’s been no shortage of excitement around the Dandenong region...

Dandenong Thunder’s Josh Meaker. 235924 Picture: ROB CAREW

Endeavour Hills’ Baron Grant threads this way through two Clayton opponents. 235197

Jack Sketcher shows his style for Springvale South. 231908 Picture: ROB CAREW

Ali Sulemani in action for the Dandenong Picture: ROB CAREW Thunder. 235924

Keysborough forward Matt Carnelley is mobbed by teammates after kicking his 1000th goal recently. 241981 Picture: GARY SISSONS dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Dandenong’s Dale Jose jostles with Joshua Gover in the marking Picture: ROB CAREW contest. 233831 Tuesday, 20 July, 2021

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