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Show tradition runs deep

By Cam Lucadou-Wells It will take more than wet, wild weather to close the gates on Dandy Show’s 150th-year celebrations.

“I’ve been on my knees praying for good weather,” Dandenong Agricultural & Pastoral Society president John Follett jokes.

“But we’ve had wet shows before.”

After a two-year Covid hiatus postponed 150th celebrations, Mr Follett and the committee are understandably keen for the show’s long-awaited return.

The Follett family has been part of at least half of the show’s rich history.

And there is some sweet symmetry to Mr Follett being at the helm for the show’s sesquicentenary.

Amazingly, his father Alfred was at the helm of the show society for the show’s centenary in 1971.

The pair feature in a photo of the show’s committee that year, which still hangs in the showground offices.

Collectively, Alfred and John have been connected to the show for eight decades.

Two further generations of children and grandchildren have also been brought into the fold.

John Follett, who first went to the show in a pram, has been on the committee for the past 50-odd years.

His father Alfred, a market gardener in Noble Park and later cattle farmer in Nar Nar Goon, was on the committee for more than 30 years between the 1950s to 1980s.

He also had a strong affinity for horse novelty events, as a judge and organiser.

Novelty horse events used to be on the rough side, Mr Follett recalls.

Firm friends and Dandenong Show stalwarts John Follett and Jack Rae in 2019. 197282 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS One contest was akin to musical chairs, with riders and horses at speed converging on five-gallon drums.

“You had to go around in a circle and when the music stopped, you had to run at the drum on a horse and you had to get off and sit

on the drum.

“At the same time, you had to keep your hands on the reins.

“There are still novelty events but not to that extent anymore.”

Mr Follett recalls the days when the show was staged on just one day, and crammed into the former cattle market, football ground and showgrounds in Clow Street Dandenong.

It switched to its larger current site at Greaves Reserve in 1967, and soon after to a two-day format to cater for record crowds.

Since that heyday, Dandenong is no longer a Gateway to Gippsland’s farming district, but a gateway for new, diverse arrivals.

Many of its market gardens have turned to middle suburbia.

Mr Follett himself joined the exodus of farmers from the Casey-Cardinia food bowl, moving from the rapidly-urbanised Clyde to a farm in Gippsland. He didn’t think he’d have to make that dramatic shift in his lifetime, he says.

But the Dandy Show continues to defy gravity.

With stalwart families sticking with it such as Follett, Marriott, Anderson, King, Ferris, Rae, Duggin, Allan and O’Hagan.

“It’s the genuine volunteers and the enjoyment they get from putting it on,” Mr Follett says.

“Keeping the spirit alive and the mateships you make over the years.

“We’ve got people involved in cooking, people involved in horses, people involved in cattle. In a lot of cases, it’s their lifestyles.”

The 150th Dandenong Show is at Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong on Saturday 12 November, 9am-pm and Sunday 13 November, 9am-4pm.

Centenary Dandenong Show ‘spectacular’

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The Dandenong Show’s centenary in 1971 featured a “blaze of unforgettable pageantry”, according to the Dandenong Journal at the time.

“Such was the success of Dandenong’s first-ever two-day show that the annual drawcard now seems certain to continue over the weekends in future,” the Journal stated.

“Seldom in the 100 proud years of history of the Dandenong Show Society has there been such pageantry and colour as seen at Saturday’s spectacular opening ceremony.

Show society president Alfred Follett – the father of current president John – welcomed the State Governor Sir Rohan Delacombe and Lady Joyce Delacombe, who rode in an open Army jeep.

“In welcoming Sir Rohan and Lady Delacombe, Mr A. Follett said they were privileged to have on such an auspicious occasion, Vice Regal guests.

“He said though it was wet underfoot the sun was shining and there was an excellent crowd.”

Lining the arena during the opening ceremony was a ‘Colour Party’ of about 600 Scouts and 180 Guides with flags and banners.

Australian Air League members, St John Ambulance cadets, Victoria Police band and its popular drum horse Gendarme paraded, while the Dandenong-based 15th Field Regimental Royal Australian Artillery held a guard of honour.

A record 50,000 turned out for the show’s first-ever two-day format at Greaves Reserve – what was described as a “calculated gamble that a new era in agricultural and pastoral appreciation plus carnival entertainment had arrived”.

As part of the lead-up, the show was bestowed the title of Grand National Show by Agriculture Minister Gilbert Chandler.

Meanwhile, retailers in Dandenong’s CBD were asked to turn on their lights on over the show weekend.

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A promotional poster for the Centenary Show in the Dandenong Journal at the time.

Alfred and Esma Follett greet Lady Joyce and Sir Rohan Delacombe, the State’s Governor, at the 1971 Dandenong Show’s opening ceremony. special historic and show displays was won

by Verey’s Shoe Store in Lonsdale Street.

Free buses ran between Dandenong railway station and the showgrounds.

The live music on offer had an authentic rural flavour, including the Southern and Country Western Club and Kevin Leydon’s square dancing, highland and national dancing, and the Royal Artillery Band.

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Attractions included roller derby cycling, radio-controlled model aircraft, army gun drill displays, agricultural motorcycle contests, combined church rock musicians, pixie vintage cars, Olympic jumping, Showgirl judging, steam traction and miniature train movements.

“Police have made provision for lost children with a play centre linked by telephone

How the Journal reported on the centenary show. with the Dandenong and showgrounds headquarters,” the Journal reported.

A huge 7400-plus entries were submitted from across the state, with more than 1000 canines competing in the dog show and grand parades of dairy cattle, Suffolk sheep, horses and ponies.

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Deborah Allen from Yarragon with ‘Ardmona Laird Joch’ who won Champion Gelding Clydesdale in 2019. 198132

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Beaconhills College Pakenham Students Raymond, Emma and Health with their entries in the Student Horticulture event in 2019. 198132

Tess Runting with the Moralla Team Champion Corridale Ram ‘Oakley’ at the last Dandenong Show in 2019. 198132

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Julia Rhodes with her prize-winning needlework in 2019. 198132

So much to see and do The showtime spectacle of rides, animals and entertainment returns for the 150th Dandenong Show.

Across two fun-packed days, the Dandenong Showgrounds will host free performances from the Outback Stockman Show, Flippin Disc Dogs, highland dancers and FREEZA entertainers.

Both days feature full programs of horse events. Also prize-winning cattle, sheep, goats and poultry will be on show.

As part of the free entertainment, the show also offers farm animals, dogs, animal nursery, amusement rides, show bags and food, face painting and Bunnings workshops.

Also on display are historic cars, the Classic

& Rod Car Club, Lantern Man, Hot Saws logging demos, sporting horses, Port Philip Steam Club and Saturday night fireworks.

To celebrate its 150th show, many one-off competitions in arts and crafts have been added to the schedule.

Entries such as calligraphy, folk and decorative art, bookmarks, cookery, knitting, hor-

ticulture, flower arrangement, sculptures, oil paintings and watercolours will be exhibited.

With so much to offer, Dandy Show has something for everyone across all ages.

Dandenong Show is at Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong on Saturday 12 November, 9am-9pm and Sunday 13 November, 9am-4pm.

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150 years of community The Dandenong Show celebrates 150 years of esteemed history on Saturday 12 November and Sunday 13 November.

Held on the second Saturday in November since 1936, the annual event is run by the Dandenong Agricultural and Pastoral Society, which advertises the show’s amusement rides, art and craft, entertainment and more.

It was 1954 when the show’s current state begun to take shape, as mannequin parades, dog obedience and sheep shearing were introduced to complement the traditional agricultural features.

As Dandenong has grown from a rural farming town to thriving city, the show has broadened in scope however always retained its oldschool country roots it has become known for.

The show was initially successful after its establishment in 1871, and first show in 1872, when there were 301 entries for the £3 prize of best draught horse.

But evolution and challenges have been an inexorable part of the journey.

The popularity brought with it space issues, with an exhibition hall built by the 1888 show to provide a larger meeting place than the mechanics institute.

It was described by the newspaper at the time, the South Burke and Mornington Journal, as “substantial commodious and handsome, situated on an elevated site, commanding an excellent view of the surrounding country and midway between the centre of the township and the railway station.”

In the subsequent years, the show was briefly threatened by an economic depression which nearly caused the organisation to collapse, but it continued putting on a show in the traditional Thursday timeslot.

The early years of the show were held at

Graeme Marriott, Joanne Duggin and her sons Michael Duggin and James Duggin help set up the Pictures: ROB CAREW 150th Show. 305522 Dandenong Market’s current site, on the corner of Clow and Cleeland Street.

It was then moved to a bigger site in 1907 before being held at Greaves Reserve, its current location, for the first time in 1967.

Today’s setting provides the perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies, seminars and family photographs which has further boosted the show’s reputation.

The most notable challenge, Dandenong was without a showground for several years during World War II, during which time the land was used by the army.

Throughout that time, there were two successfully combined shows with Berwick - in 1940 and 1941.

However, in 1944, with the army still in residence, the grandstand, which had been purchased from Caulfield in 1912, burnt down.

The pavilion which had been part of the

show’s fabric since 1888, suffered the same fate in 1962.

The show gained momentum in the lead up to the 100-year anniversary.

In 1965, there were 3818 entries, the second-highest on record, and that was topped comfortably at the first show in the new location two years later.

It became such a highlight to the newly formed city that the state government chipped in $30,000 across the next three years.

In 1970, the attendance reached 30,000, and the following year, a book containing stories and history of the show’s history was released as part of centennial commemorations.

The overcoming of adversity to reach that point has always relied upon the society’s hardy voluntary hours.

Community donations have allowed the site to continue improving, with four lighting

The “Scone Queens” Lyne De Luca, Roseanne Kloprogge and Deborah Kloprogge during a working bee ahead of the 150th Dandy Show.

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towers and the cattle sale ring complex since established.

Until its forced cancellation in 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions, it had run every year.

The 150th anniversary celebrations were initially slated for last year’s show, until it too was not run because of the pandemic.

The event will be back in 2022, however, with all the fan favourites including Outback Stockman Show, Flippin Disc Dogs, highland dancers and FREEZA all performing and plenty of additions to the calendar to mark the milestone.

Run across two days gates open from 9am9pm on Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday, with admission $10 for adults and children under 14 free.

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First show’s feast of entries marked ‘ambitious’ Looking back, the Journal reported on the “ambitious” schedule for the first Dandenong Show in 1872.

The Dandenong and South Bourke Agricultural Association’s show took place at the Dandenong Market’s former site bounded

by Foster, Thomas, Mason and Walker streets on Thursday 7 March.

The organisers opened 54 sections for competition, with more than 61 pounds offered in prizes.

Top prize was 3 pounds for the best draught horse.

In turn, they attracted 301 entries, including 42 horses, 40 cattle, six sheep, 27 pigs, 16 cheeses, 14 butter, 52 fruit, eight flowers, seven honey, 18 poultry and 49 farm produces.

Two casks of beer, one egg and several that were classified as “special mixed” also competed.

The year was also marked by tragedy, with founding show president William Keys drowning while trying to rescue cattle in floods in Bangholme.

Another member of the family John Keys was elected president.

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Betts keeps best in show

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Dandenong Show’s poultry steward John Betts remembers a time when the backyard chook was commonplace.

“My parents had poultry at home for eggs and for eating. My relatives also had poultry in the country and they were showing birds.

“Everybody had their back yard birds. We’d have roosters crowing all over the joint.”

As an adult, Mr Betts used to breed and keep up to 70 chickens in his Noble Park back yard.

“We got a bit carried away,” he says.

“All my birds were Bantams because I could fit more in the yard. They’re much smaller.”

He started to cut the numbers down as the neighbourhood built up.

“I had to pull my head in. I was clever enough to realise other people had rights as well as myself.”

He’s kept a variety of breeds – such as ‘old English game’ in about six different colours, the fluffy Silkies, Pekin Bantams and Kunshan Bantams, as well as turkeys.

His favourite ‘Indian game’ is a quiet, docile bird that’s very easy to handle, he says.

Mr Betts first entered Bantam chooks in the Show as a kid in the early 1950’s, back when the arena was at Clow Street.

After a long break, Mr Betts went back as a competitor in 1986 when his late father-in-law brought him two Bantams from the country.

After basing himself in Noble Park most of his life, Mr Betts recently moved to Wonthaggi to retain some of his former lifestyle.

“I keep a couple of (egg) layers but no roosters. I think to think of the neighbours.”

Mr Betts has been running the Show’s poultry section for the past three decades.

The art of breeding poultry for shows is a complex and exacting one, Mr Betts says.

There’s a precise formula for getting the right mix of colours, head, body, feather, leg for each breed.

The part he loves the most is meeting the poultry enthusiasts and Show people in general, he says.

“As enjoyable as it is in looking after and

John Betts at work as a poultry steward at Berwick Show in 2018. 178815 breeding the birds, the real enjoyment is meeting good people.

“We’re almost like a family.”

The Show committee is stacked with stalwarts and generations of family members who have served for decades.

“We keep doing it and we’ll keep doing it a while longer. It’s partly pig-headedness that we don’t want the Show to fall over on our watch.

“And we’ll keep going until we get the people to take over from us.”

After the past two Shows were cancelled due to Covid lockdowns, Mr Betts says there’s a hunger building up to the 150th event this weekend.

“That’s going to be so good to get there and running the event.

“I’ll be disappointed if we don’t have a record bumper crowd – if we get good weather.”

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John Betts, front, with one of his turkeys and a “great poultry man and wonderful bloke” Donald Simpson at the Dandenong Show in 2013. 109816

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Today, the range of products has grown to include not only the original and ever popular Hoof Grease, but also a range of coat care, leather care and hoof care products to ensure that there is a product for every horse and rider’s needs.

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Ride is the whole HOG A mass convoy of 743 Harley Davidson motorbike riders roared into Dandenong Market on Sunday 6 November.

The Harley Owners Group (HOG) Dandenong chapter’s Thunder Ride was two years in the making, with police escorts and traffic lights synchronised for the drive down Princes Highway.

A crowd of more than 30,000 converged on the Show and Shine exhibition and a live performance by tribute band The Screamin’ Eagles at the market.

To see a photo gallery of the day’s action, click onto Dandenong Star Journal online.

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Highrise fears soar

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Objectors fear six-storey buildings will “swamp” Noble Park’s historic Public Hall as part of a proposed planning-scheme amendment, a state Planning Panel has heard.

At the 26 October hearing, Greater Dandenong Council responded to objections to its proposed Amendment C224gdan, which sets building heights of up to six storeys on certain sites in the Noble Park Major Activity Centre (MAC).

The 97-year-old Noble Park Public Hall is protected by a heritage overlay.

But under C224, the hall and the adjoining

Paddy O’Donoghue Centre at 18-34 Buckley Street are identified as a ‘key redevelopment site’ allowing for up to five storeys.

Next door, up to six storeys would be allowed at the Noble Manor aged care site, and five storeys at the adjoining Frank Street car park.

Resident Gaye Guest told the hearing that the Noble Park Public Hall Trust that owns the 18-34 Buckley Street site was not consulted and would not agree to developing it to five storeys.

“The NPPH Trust cannot sell, lease or mortgage the property and the land belongs to the people for perpetuity.

“No heights will be entertained on any part

of this dwelling and structure.”

It was “thoughtless” to develop high-rise on the Frank Street car park, which was required for patrons at Paddy O’Donoghue Centre and the public hall, Ms Guest submitted.

In its response, the council stated that “heritage considerations” were part of setting the building height limits.

Any future development “must respond to its surrounds and any constraints such as heritage”, the council submitted.

“Any future redevelopment of the Paddy O’Donoghue Centre must not result in an adverse impact on the heritage fabric of the building.”

Amendment C224 “does not bind any current or future owner into developing their land”, the council stated.

“That is a decision that individual landowners will make.”

In 2019, Star Journal interviewed Dawn Dickson, author of a book If These Walls Could Talk about the Noble Park Public Hall.

She said at the time, the facility was believed to be the only public hall in Australia still owned by its surrounding residents.

Residents raised the funds for the hall’s construction in 1924 – and it still can’t be sold off, she said.

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Dog park for Hills A new dog park in Endeavour Hills is part of a $20 million ‘animal welfare’ package promised by the Labor Party.

Premier Daniel Andrews announced the dog park as one of six pledged across the state, costing $13.4 million.

He also promised $2 million to support low-cost vet clinics and $5 million for a fund for pet shelters, animal rescue and rehoming organisations.

A draft of new animal welfare laws would be released in 2023.

““We said we’d ban puppy farming in Victoria and give renters the right to keep a pet, and we have,” Mr Andrews said.

“Now, we’ll do even more to keep our family pets and animals safe, happy and healthy.”

South East syndicate wins $1.6 million Melbourne’s South East continues to be a lottery winning hotspot with an Endeavour Hills syndicate winning a $1.6 million share in Saturday 29 October’s TattsLotto draw.

The group of 10 will each take home $160,956 each after they were one of 13 division one winning entries.

In addition to scoring the $1,538,461.54 division one prize, the group’s System 10 entry also scored division two 6 times, division three 18 times, division four 90 times, division five 60 times and division six 20 times, boosting the total win to $1,609,349.24.

However, lottery officials are encouraging players to check their tickets today as some members of the winning group may have yet to discover their good fortune.

Shares into the winning syndicate were sold at Endeavour Lotto & News, Shop 53/54, Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre, Matthew Flinders Avenue & Heatherton Road, Endeavour Hills.

Endeavour Lotto & News owner Usharani Vinu said she was celebrating her outlet selling

A syndicate from Endeavour Hills will split $1.6 million from Saturday 29 October’s TattsLotto draw. 210363 its third division one winning entry for 2022.

“Our customers will be super happy, especially as this is a syndicate we run for all TattsLotto Superdraws,” she said.

“We last sold a division one winning entry in the September Superdraw. This is the 31st division one win for our shop and the third one for this year.

“Congratulations to all our syndicate winners. We feel so happy for you.”

The Lott spokesperson Matt Hart said some syndicate members held unregistered entries and might have yet to discover their winning news.

“This Melbourne syndicate scored one of the three division one wins to land in Victoria from the weekend’s TattsLotto draw,” he said.

“While we’ll be reaching out to those syndicate members who registered their entries, there are many who have unregistered entries and may not yet know they’re part of this winning group.

“If you purchased a share in a syndicate for the weekend’s TattsLotto draw, today’s the day to check it! If you discover you’re holding a winning share, call The Lott on 131 868 to start the prize claim process!”

The winning numbers in TattsLotto draw 4307 on 29 October 2022 were 7, 9, 42, 6, 22 and 3, while the supplementary numbers were 16 and 13.

Drive-in movie spot hits the market

By Sahar Foladi Australia’s longest and largest running Lunar Drive-In in Dandenong South is up for grabs for new owners.

The remnant of the past which still remains famous and enjoyed by young people covers a 15-acre lot and has been open for more than 20 years.

The decision came following increasing costs and decreasing profits according to the owner, David Kilderry.

The theatre hosts over 400,000 people a year and consists of four screens, making it the largest drive-in in Australia.

Mr Kildbery said the theatre is in a desirable location which is why he pays $700,000 a year in land tax while nearby churches and caravan parks pay none.

He’s tried to discuss the tax with politicians from all sides but the sympathetic politicians say the land tax is designed to ensure the “highest use” of the land.

Mr Kildberry has stated it’s possible for future buyers to keep the cinema, however they’ll face the same challenges, which leaves the future of the once popular drivein theatre in uncertainty.

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Pool to stay open until April

By Marcus Uhe Doveton is set to be much more bearable this summer thanks to the City of Casey’s decision to extend the Doveton Pool in the Park’s open period.

The council announced on Friday 4 November the decision extended the facility’s summer season with the pool now opening from Saturday 19 November until Sunday 2 April 2023.

The trigger closure temperature has also been decreased so the pool will remain open provided Melbourne’s temperature is 25 degrees or above.

City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff PSM is looking forward to seeing the community enjoy the pool over the summer.

“Doveton Pool in the Park is a popular summer facility in Casey and a muchloved community asset,” said Ms Duff.

“The increase in operating hours will provide residents with more access to the facility and allow them to take advantage of what it has on offer throughout the summer season.”

The council adopted the $21.14 million Doveton Pool in the Park master plan in August, in what was a backflip on a previous plan in 2021 to close the facility and have it replaced with parkland, following fierce public advocacy.

The project is contingent on receiving 50 per cent funding from state and federal governments.

Bruce MP Julian Hill said in August that he will “back” a Federal contribution.

“Labor will be transparent about where and why funding is allocated and will not repeat the rorts and corruption of the Liberals, so I look forward to Council presenting the full business case as soon as they have completed it,” Mr Hill said.

For more information visit One Casey’s Doveton Pool In the Park website page.

The Entrance to Lunar Drive-In Dandenong South which caters for over 400,000 customers in a year. 209429 in theatre. Skyline was established in 1954 in Burwood, the first of 330 drive-ins that would open across Australia.

The theatre was extremely popular and 2000 cars competed to gain access to the 600 spaces on its first night, causing a traffic jam on both directions along Burwood Highway.

Fast forward to 2022, there are only 12

drive-ins left in Australia with Lunar one of Melbourne’s three remaining theatres.

The most popular film was Jumanji and it broke all-time records and “packed the place“ for an entire summer.

The future of the theatre will be decided by its new owner.

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Monash Freeway racer jailed

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A driver has been jailed after a two-car ‘drag race’ on Monash Freeway ended in a “catastrophic” crash.

Ahsannullah Rezaie, 22, of Narre Warren South, pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to negligently causing serious injury to the other driver, dangerous driving and cannabis possession.

Judge Michael O’Connell said the two drivers had left in a convoy from a shisha lounge in Dandenong about 10.30pm on 28 December.

Over an eight kilometre stretch, the pair raced each other at high speed and weaved between traffic on the freeway’s city-bound lanes.

A witness remembered his car shaking “violently” as the pair sped past him on either side.

“It felt suicidal,” he told a committal hearing.

“Like speeding into a pack of cars at a rate in which I’d never seen someone hooning before.”

Others estimated speeds of up to 150km/h, at times with one of the drivers tailgating the other.

It came to an end in a roadworks zone with a reduced 80 km/h speed limit, concrete barriers and no emergency lane.

The other driver Sayed Reza Hashemi lost control of his ute, spun across four lanes, crashed sideways into a concrete pillar at the Springvale Road overpass and flipped.

Police estimated Hashemi’s ute started to “yaw” at a speed between 110km/h-129km/h.

Rezaie, who was driving in front, didn’t see the crash. He returned to the scene but didn’t identify himself to police.

On his later arrest at his home, his Camry’s distinctive black decals were found to be removed.

He denied involvement in Mr Hashemi’s crash and told police it was “unfair” that he was charged.

Judge O’Connell said it was not unfair at all. Those racing or hooning needed to under-

stand they would be held responsible for “catastrophic” outcomes.

Rezaie’s driving was a “substantial and operative” cause of Mr Hashemi’s life-threatening injuries and a danger to the public.

Their “long and frightening” drive predictably ended in disaster, Judge O’Connell said.

Mr Hashemi was taken to The Alfred Hospital in a critical condition with significant head injuries. He underwent emergency brain surgery and was in a coma for two weeks.

His front passenger escaped with minor injuries.

Nearly two years on, Mr Hashemi was unlikely to recover full functioning for “many months to years, if at all,” Judge O’Connell noted.

He endures memory loss, mood swings, exhaustion and can’t work as a carpenter or labourer.

“My brain is not the same as it was before,” Mr Hashemi stated to the court.

Born in Afghanistan, Rezaie migrated with

family to Australia in 2017. They’ve since lived in Dandenong, Hampton Park and Narre Warren South.

He had passed his VCE despite arriving with little English.

He recently started paid work at a real estate, which significantly helped with his family’s mortgage. It was an achievement for which he was “justifiably proud” of, Judge O’Connell said.

His genuine remorse, youth and lack of mental illness, drug issues nor prior convictions were noted. His rehabilitation prospects were “very good”.

Frequently, young offenders of otherwise good character were involved in such offending, the judge said.

Rezaie was at risk of deportation if jailed for 12 months or more.

He was jailed for six months, followed by a two-year community corrections order.

He was disqualified from driving for two years.

Springvale boulevard still unfinished business: Cr Lim

By Sahar Foladi Springvale Boulevard has officially been opened to the public by Greater Dandenong City Council.

The project was in collaboration with the Victorian Government to attract more visitors to the precinct.

Labor candidates, Greater Dandenong mayor and councillors and Springvale Asian Business Association members joined to celebrate the new Boulevard.

The Boulevard includes more space for pedestrians and footpath trading activities.

“We expect local businesses to see increased visitation levels here now following the completion of our revitalisation works,” the mayor said.

However, the defects, uneven surfaces, puddles on the asphalt footpath and lack of lively flowers, which disappointed Cr Richard Lim were not fixed prior to the opening.

Mr Lim said there was a delay in the opening of the Springvale Boulevard as he’d asked the director, Paul Kearsley to add “more fresh flowers to look more attractive” only to find out there’d been only one flower pot added, on the opening day.

“When you drive past Springvale Boulevard, you should attract the eyes of the driver.

“Some people complained to me why is it flooding in Springvale Blvd,” Mr Lim said.

Major projects director, Mr Kearsley said there’s a period where the contractor will return to site to inspect any outstanding issues.

“Some of the uneven surfaces of the asphalt footpath are preventing water draining freely. Council is working with the contractor to have this resolved as soon as possible.

Labor candidates, Greater Dandenong mayor and councillors and Springvale Asian Business Association members joined to celebrate the new Boulevard.

Picture: SUPPLIED “Separate to these contractual works, improvements to the CCTV camera coverage in the area will also be installed at a later date,” Mr Kearsley said.

Council has recently engaged Realm Studios to commence the Springvale Revitalisation Action Plan. The investment and activation strategy will support the evolution of the area.

“This new high quality, revitalised public realm provides more seating for people to stop rest and socialise.

“We trust this project will help foster a renewed sense of community pride in the Springvale Activity Centre,” the mayor said.

However, Mr Lim said he’s not happy about the “little stools” and emphasized it should’ve “looked more attractive.”

He also said, the chairs should’ve been from aluminium as its better, long-lasting and cost efficient.

The newly revitalised Springvale Boulevard celebrates the area’s rich cultural tapestry and provides a renewed sense of pride,

which is why Mr Lim is disappointed in the defects and hopes to achieve that pride for the community.

“I will ask the council to invest more money to fix it up, to add more value and attract more people.”

Council and the Victorian Government’s joint investment will reinforce the status of ‘Sensational Springvale’ as one of Melbourne’s leading cultural destinations.

Completions of rectification works are due by mid-February 2023.

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Long walk against FV

Chisholm Deputy Dean, Dr Ilsa Evans and Rosie Batty spoke about the advent of specialist training for family violence.

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Rosie Batty inspires

By Sahar Foladi A widely-publicised tragedy thrust Rosie Batty into the role of advocate and campaigner for the end of family and domestic violence (DV) in Australia.

Ms Batty pieced herself together with courage after unthinlable loss of her 11-year-old son Luke, who was murdered at cricket practice by his father in Tyabb 2014.

She established the Luke Batty Foundation in 2014 to help women and children affected by family violence (FV).

A Chisholm past student, Ms Batty was invited to the university as a guest speaker on 20 October.

“It’s been almost nine years since Luke was murdered, without having a plan or any idea of what was ahead of me,” Ms Batty said.

Ms Batty spoke of the change in public attitudes and behaviours since then. She talked about Australia’s recognition and understanding of family violence to be a significant social issue.

“Looking back in the nine years I’ve been advocating we certainly are having discussions about family violence, we certainly are aware of its presence,” Ms Batty said.

In the past, many of the institutes provided FV as an elective but not a core subject.

“I did a Diploma at Chisholm, 13 years ago and I was appalled at the time when I did my family violence elective.

“I thought, how can anybody working in the welfare community services space, not recognise this (FV) as an essential component of your study not an elective,” Ms Batty said.

Later, Chisholm became the first institute to establish a new course, Graduate Certificate in Family Violence Work in 2015.

Chilsholm Deputy Dean Dr Ilsa Evans coor-

The lunch event took place in Chisholm at the Dandenong campus on October 20. dinated the Graduate Certificate in FV. Dr Evans explained to the lunch gathering how the course came to be.

“It was a result of a push from industry advisory committees. It was a result of advocacy from industry. The industry looked into it and did a scope to see what was required whether there was a demand.”

In 2016 The Royal Commission passed down its recommendations, and at that time Dr Evans and the team set about redeveloping the course. That’s when she reached out to Ms Batty.

“When we got together to discuss this course, I was incredibly passionate because it was in those early stages of recognition,” Ms Batty said.

Australia has now become the third country to appoint its first Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner, Micaela Cronin.

Appointed by the Albanese Government, Ms Cronin has a background as a social worker and was previously the president of the Australian Council of Social Service.

“It’s fantastic to see the focus on family violence and a genuine response. It’s been won-

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derful in Victoria, to see the support, given to the family violence sector in the reform, by the State Government,” Dr Evans said.

One in six women experience physical or sexual violence and one woman a week is killed by her former or current partner, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in a 2016 Personal Safety Survey (PSS).

Coercive control is also being recognised as a dangerous form of DV. It has become a significant part of conversations on FV. Two million adult women (23 per cent) in Australia have experienced emotional abuse also known as coercive control.

The nation reeled from the deaths of Brisbane women Hannah Clarke and her three children and Sydney woman Preethi Reddy both were killed by their partners.

After two years of research and inquiry, the New South Wales government has moved to outlaw coercive control - a crime which would carry a maximum sentence of seven years in prison. If passed, The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2022 will make NSW the first Australian state or territory to have a dedicated stand-alone offence of coercive control.

The Bill also seeks to make the offence known as, ‘Preethi’s Law,’ in memory of Ms Reddy, who was killed after ending her relationship with her former partner. The Guardian reported, Nithya Reddy said her sister would still be alive if coercive control had been criminalised before her murder in March 2019.

“My beloved sister, Dr Preethi Reddy, was killed by a former intimate partner who had been non-physically abusive throughout the relationship,” she said.

“She did not recognise the danger of this course of conduct as her killer’s first act of physical violence was to take her life.”

The Walk against Family Violence is back on 22 November after a two year break due to Covid.

Councils and community members will take to the streets of Dandenong to show their support to end family violence (FV).

The walk will start at Dandenong Market at 11.30am and will finish in Harmony Square where we important guest speakers such as, Nadia Mattiazzo from women with Disabilities Victoria, superintendent Jo Stafford from Vic Police and Orange Door support service representatives will talk about the impacts of family violence.

Locals are encouraged to join the walk and stand together as a community to say no to family violence Keynote speaker, Tarang Chawla is a vocal anti-violence campaigner and gender equality advocate.

Mr Chawla’s sister Nikita was murdered in 2015, and he has worked tirelessly ever since to end violence against women and girls.

“I think when we talk about the statistics, and we look at the realities of family violence. It’s often very depressing, but ultimately my message is one of hope and optimism for a future that is free from violence,” Mr Chawla said.

However, there is a long road to end FV as statistics show one in six women experience physical or sexual violence and one woman a week is killed by her current or former partner.

Although advocates such as Rosie Batty say there have been changes in attitudes and behaviour regarding FV, there needs to be more done to tackle the major issue Australia is facing.

“It comes down to community attitudes and it comes down to all of us as individuals, we don’t need to wait for Council, we don’t need to wait for politicians or sports people or the media to talk about it.

“We can talk about it amongst ourselves to change the attitudes that contribute to the kinds of family violence that we’re seeing in Greater Dandenong,” Mr Chawla said.

Local services will be present on the day to offer support and advice to those who need it.

Visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/ walk-against for more information.

Keynote speaker at the Walk Against FV in Dandenong 22 November, Tarang Chawla with his sister, Nikita Chawla who was murdered by her husband.

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Greens’ pokies plan

By Cam Lucadou-Wells The Greens have launched a plan to make Greater Dandenong – and the rest of the state – pokies free by 2035.

The plan includes a pokies licence buyback scheme, a 65 per cent tax on poker machines and a $200 million transition fund to help venues switch out of gaming machines.

“The Greens pokies policy work together as a stick and carrot to incentivise venues to get out of pokies,” Dandenong Greens candidate Matthew Kirwan said.

“This is because the increases in tax on pokies along with the harm minimisations measures, in particular $1 bets, will make pokies a lot less viable for Greater Dandenong venues.”

Greater Dandenong venues reaped more than $102 million revenue from pokies in 2021-’22 – and are on track for $140 million in 2022-‘23.

Star Journal surveyed state election candidates on pokies policy.

Labor, Liberal, Animal Justice and United Australia party candidates did not respond before deadline.

Mulgrave independent Ian Cook said the pokies industry “deliberately targets the most socially stressed suburbs in order to maximise losses”.

“That’s because the industry knows that financially stressed people are more likely to use poker machines.

“This industry relies on addiction.”

Mr Cook proposed a cap on gamblers’ daily, monthly and yearly losses to help people avoid addiction.

“Also, addictive features which are deliberately programmed into the machines such as fake near misses and losses disguised as wins must also be outlawed in Victoria.”

An anti-money laundering card should also be adopted to stop gaming machines being used to launder proceeds of crime, he said.

Mr Kirwan said the machines were doing “immense harm” in the most disadvantaged municipality in Melbourne.

“There are established links between prob-

$220K wetlands pledge Clarinda incumbent Meng Heang Tak says Springvale South wetlands will receive a $220,000 upgrade, if Labor is reelected in this month’s state poll.

The Labor MP says the upgrade would improve the wetland feature in Alex Wilkie Reserve and Alex Nelson Reserve.

“Only a re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver for Alex Wilkie Reserve and Alex Nelson Reserve – improving our experience and encouraging everyone to get active and enjoy the spaces that we love,” Mr Tak said.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the ALP was “delivering more parks that are safe and accessible for everyone”.

“Our parks and gardens are what makes Melbourne one of the most liveable cities in the world.”

Matthew Kirwan in front of Keysborough Hotel - which reaped $15.5 million from pokies in 2021-’22. lem gambling, family violence and violent crime.

“With above average family violence and crime rates in our area we need to get pokies out of Greater Dandenong”.

He said he joined the Greens in 2008 because it was the only party with the “courage” to take on the poker machine industry.

“Labor has been doing nothing for the past eight years allowing money to be sucked out

of the residents of Greater Dandenong to subsidise promises in wealthier, marginal seats.”

Despite a regional cap on gaming machines, the council area has one of the highest densities of machines - 951 machines or about seven per 1000 adults.

It’s also home to some of the most lucrative pokies venues in the state, and pokies losses per adult are second-highest in metro Melbourne.

Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti, Clarinda Labor incumbent Meng Heang Tak and Cr Loi Truong.

Heritage highrise fears plague Noble Park development From page 1 Ms Dickson, her late father Adrian Barnard and her late uncle Paddy O’Donoghue have been among the hall’s long-serving trustees.

According to the council, Noble Park’s MAC could “comfortably accommodate” an extra 755 dwellings over the next 20 years.

This would be a 466 per cent increase on the 162 dwellings currently in the MAC. Under C224, a further 8380 square metres of residential growth land would be rezoned for commercial use.

This would help cater for up to 14,000-square metres of extra commercial floorspace by 2026.

Ms Guest submitted that Noble Park was at “saturation point”, with multi-storey planning applications currently lodged in Noble Park CBD and plans to redevelop nearby Sandown Racecourse into 7500 dwellings.

She noted the proposed six-storey apartments at 51A Douglas Street with a shortfall of 76 car parking spaces. The proposal will be decided by the State’s Planning Minister.

“Rehumanise neighbourhoods because neighbourhoods matter,” Ms Guest told the hearing.

“Only by enforcing height restraint, open space, tree canopy cover, setbacks and decent on site parking will we maintain some neighbourhood character and charm.”

Several submitters requested lowering the proposed building heights to preserve Noble Park’s “village character”.

Some suggested limits of four storeys on key development sites and between two and three storeys in the rest of the MAC. “We are not against progress in any way, however to change the zoning to allow monstrous buildings in what has always been a little village is very wrong,” a submitter wrote.

The council argued that the 20-metrehigh Noble Park railway station was now the “focal point” for the “generally low rise” MAC. Other concerns were raised about parking shortages. The council countered there was “ample” car parking, despite all-day parking areas being filled by 11am on weekdays.

There was “underutilised” all-day street parking on the fringe of the MAC, the council argued.

Melbourne Water recommended a further flood-impact study, given the precinct was subject to flooding.

The council stated it was “working with Melbourne Water to prepare all the data required to participate in Melbourne Water’s next round of municipal-wide flood mapping” in 2023-’24.

“However Council’s participation in this process is not yet finalised.”

Six-storeys would be allowed on ‘key re-

development blocks’ of at least 2000 square metres, which allows for adequate setbacks and landscaping, the council submitted.

The seven KRBs include the Noble Park RSL, the Coles supermarket site, the Noble Park Public Hall and Paddy O’Donoghue Centre site, Noble Manor and MiCare aged care sites, 4-14 Leonard Avenue and vacant land next to the railway station car park.

It also proposes pedestrian laneways such as Buckleys Lane between Buckley Street and Leonard Avenue.

The council reduced Noble Park’s structure plan heights from up to eight storeys to six, after community consultation “Council is comfortable that the heights as proposed … will comfortably accommodate the expected residential dwelling and commercial demand over the next 20 years.”

Currently there’s no height limit “guidance” in Noble Park’s CBD, the council noted.

Coalition’s $7m ‘hub’ promise for Keysborough CFA

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Keysborough’s outdated fire station has been promised a long-sought $7 million upgrade, if the Liberal Coalition is elected to Government.

The funding includes purchasing a new, larger site for a “first” and “innovative” CFA hub, which would provide a home for Springvale and Keysborough brigades.

It outshines a recent Labor pledge for $500,000 towards planning a Keysborough CFA station upgrade.

Mordialloc Liberal candidate Phillip Pease said the new hub would ensure fire brigades could better respond to emergencies.

“The current facility is no longer fit-forpurpose and this funding will ensure our dandenong.starcommunity.com.au

Greater Dandenong volunteers have the land and funding to build a brand-new hub that will service Keysborough, Springvale and Greater Dandenong for many decades to come.

“The current site is too small and does not accommodate the growth Keysborough and surrounds is currently experiencing.

“A bigger parcel of land will be identified and we will work with the council and the local community to find the most suitable site moving forward.”

Mordialloc Labor incumbent Tim Richardson said a re-elected State Government would allocate $500,000 for “an upgrade of a new Keysborough fire station”.

“The prevailing view of the community is

for a new site, given the current location constraints.

“The challenge at the moment is finding suitable land in the area.

“However the planning money is to determine the best way to provide a modern and upgraded facility.”

Keysborough CFA captain Paul Townsend said the 60-year-old existing station had “quite a few issues”, including its engine-bay being too shallow and low to fit in new appliances.

Its garage can just fit a second-hand pumper and a command vehicle.

“The facility itself is very much out-dated when you look at any modern fire station in the area,” Mr Townsend said.

“We can service people better with an improved facility” According to the brigade, the building has little room for new members, car parking, a proper kitchen or office space to serve the rapidly-growing surrounds.

Currently, five administrators share a single office.

Crews were also often caught in gridlock on Chapel Road, especially during school pick-up and drop-off times.

“Our members sometimes can’t even get to the station, let alone get a truck out,” Mr Townsend said.

The brigade has also requested a “business hub” so CFA members can work at the station and respond to callouts faster.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Keysborough College

CLASS OF 2022 On the evening of Monday 31st October, Keysborough College Year 12 students, their families, and many staff g a t h e r e d a t t h e p r e s t i g i o u s R o b e r t B l a ck w o o d H a l l a t Monash University to celebrate their Graduation from Secondary Schooling.

Students wore graduation gowns and were presented with a series of awards that recognised their achievements in a range of areas including academic, community and sporting as well as having completed their VCE or VCAL courses.

The awards are presented by the College Principal: M r J o h n B a s t o n a n d S c h o o l C o u n c i l P r e s i de n t : Mrs Lee-Anne Theodorou.

The key note speaker each year is an Alumni from the College, and the message this year for students was to; commit to learning, embrace change and to think about the choices you make and accept responsibility for them.

Senior School Assistant Principals, Robyn Hughes & Jonathon Boyd

The Year 12 Class of 2022 - has accomplished one of the major early m i l e s t o n e s o f l i f e - s e c on d a r y s c h o o l graduation, despite a challenge that impacted on their learning for two years.

It has been an act not only of personal commitment, but also one of immense significance.

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Volunteers enjoyed the music, dance, food and the prizes up for grabs at the event.

Program Coordinator, Godette McGregor has been with CVS since 2014.

Thirty years of giving back

By Sahar Foladi The heart-touching Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) celebrated its 30 birthday with a team of volunteers on 3 November in Dandenong.

CVS is a government-funded organisation which provides ongoing social support and companionship to those in Residential Aged Care Facility or a Home Care Package.

Brigitte Antoinette has been volunteering for seven years and provides face to face service to her clients.

“I’m happy to be able to provide that service to them. They enjoy my company when I go there, I just make them feel welcome and put a smile on their face,” Ms Antoinette said.

Program Coordinator, Godette McGregor has been with CVS since 2014 and provided services all over South East such as, City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey and Shire of Cardinia.

“Community visitors are a very special friend and companion that the client can look forward to seeing or calling and many of the clients show their happiness through their eyes,” Ms McGregor said.

CVS is to be expanded and renamed, Aged

Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) celebrated their 30th birthday.

Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) in 2023, in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care.

“It’s very exciting, there’ll be more funds for CVS, which means the government has recognised that there are a lot of people suffering from the loneliness, depression and social isolation,” Ms McGregor said.

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they’ll be able to expand and which area has the most socially isolated clients.

“So there are actually a lot of referrals, we’re in the process of applying.”

Victoria has the highest level of loneliness with 33.6 per cent in October 2020 according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and there are higher levels of loneliness among older people, Relationships Australia (2018).

“We’ve got feedback that the clients look forward to the community visitor to have cuppa with them, to be able to speak their common language, to be able to reminisce, talk about their culture and their tradition,” Ms McGregor said. However, along with the expansion, the organisation needs an increase in volunteers to keep up with the work.

Compelling research shows a drastic decrease in number of volunteers due to Covid19 according to Volunteering Australia and ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods.

Ms Godette said so far they’ve met all their targets and has a wait list for their clients but their team work really well together in tackling these challenges.

“We have a good relationship with the state network member she looks after Victoria, New South Wales, and also ACT. “If we have new referrals and we cannot meet them, within three months, we pass it onto other coordinators if they have the chance to provide the social support, so we work very well together,’ Ms McGregor said.

Anyone who wishes to become a volunteer call 9706 8830 39 or visit Clow Street Dandenong, 3175.

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LOOKING BACK

Compiled by Dandenong and District Historical Society

100 years ago 9 November 1922 Shire Council Inspection The Dandenong Shire Councillors made their annual inspection of the shire on Monday 6 November. Leaving the Town Hall at 9am they inspected the following roads: Hammond, Bangholme, Island, Harwood, Frankston, Thompson, Wells and Edithvale roads. The West boundary to Chelsea Road, Corrigan’s Road, Chandler’s Road, Brighton Road, Douglas Street (Noble Park), and Stud, Heatherton, Brady, Gladstone, Police and Bakers roads. The result of the tour was that councillors found the roads generally to be in good order and in much better condition than some of the streets in Dandenong.

50 years ago 9 November 1972 How the other half lives Hallam Youth Club had a look at how the other half lives recently when it invited another youth club to its meeting. Hallam Youth Club has only two rules -no sex and no drink.

Apart from these two rules everything is left to the discretion of the members and things usually work out well. Evidently the visitors did not have much respect for the rules and broke them as fast as they could. According to their latest newsletter the visitors “ran wild through the clubhouse and carried on their rule breaking activities outside in the grounds”. In an effort to explain to parents and the public what had gone on at the youth club that night the group’s newsletter devoted most of its space to the subject last week.

To cut off any repeat performances of bad behaviour of visiting clubs, the Hallam group probably will send delegations on surprise visits to other clubs before inviting them to Hallam.

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5 years ago 13 November 2017 Fix Up for School A $400,000 makeover is on the way for Dandenong Primary School’s heritage-listed building. “I was incredibly pleased for the school and school community,“ principal Daniel Riley said. “A lot of money goes into maintaining the building.” The well-known Dandenong Primary School building on Foster Street dated back to 1881 so was almost 140 years old.

He said there were cracks in walls and holes

A view from the past of Dandenong Primary School.

in floors. “We’ve got windows that we can’t open because when we try to close them, bits of wood fall off them,“ he said. It does put

pressure on the school budget. He said the building was “incredible“ and a big source of pride for the staff and the students.

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

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

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

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

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

“May we continue to be united. Dandenong is a great city to be,“ she said.

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

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By Eleanor Wilson Environmental advocates have shared concerns for the safety of wildlife in the Casey Foothills in response to recent development proposals in the area.

On 4 October Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) member Michael Nelthorpe affirmed Casey Council’s rejection of plans for a Catholic school accommodating 239 students and 22 staff on Horswood Road in Narre Warren North.

But Green Wedges Coalition members Kate Rousseaux and Karen Cavanagh fear there is a chance the school, Lysterfield Lake College, may reapply with a smaller development plan, calling it “a death knell” for local kangaroo populations.

“Lysterfield Lake Park is one of the best places to be guaranteed to see wild kangaroos at any time of the day close to Melbourne,” Ms Rousseaux said.

“The conundrum of locating a school next to the national park is that wildlife knows no boundaries, and kangaroos inherently follow

their wildlife corridors.

“A school next to the park would have been the death knell for the kangaroo mobs. Kangaroos would have needed to be removed from the site and vicinity for the safety of the children.”

The area is currently home to nine endangered species as well as mobs of the Eastern Grey Kangaroo, which are a “valued tourist draw card” for Lysterfield Lake Park and nearby Montague’s Apple Orchard and its restaurant and customer engagement facilities.

The Green Wedges Coalition said it was concerned Lysterfield Lake College may reapply to the site for a smaller capacity, after the planning witness for the City of Casey attested the site would be suitable for a school of up to 161 students.

Mr Nelthorpe said the development would be suitable if the site was larger.

“The plans left no room for a wildlife corridor. Kangaroos would be forced around the site sending them onto the roads,“ Ms Cavanagh said.

She said current green wedge planning policies are failing to properly protect Melbourne’s green wedges.

“State and local planning policies are weak and lacking prescriptive protections for Green Wedge zones, which potentially puts the park, wildlife and the environment at a huge risk,” Ms Cavanagh said.

“Before the 2018 election, the Andrews Government promised to permanently protect Melbourne’s Green Wedges and agricultural land with stronger planning controls.

“They spent two and a half years consulting and the ‘Planning for Melbourne’s Green Wedges and Agricultural Lands’ report and action plan, May 2020, has been sitting on the planning minister’s desk for over a year and remains unsigned and reforms unimplemented.”

In a statement, a Victorian Government spokesperson said it is still considering reform options associated with the Protecting Melbourne’s Green Wedges and Agricultural Land consultation paper, following community engagement in 2020-21.

“Green wedges and agriculture land are crucial to our growth and prosperity, and we are working to deliver permanent protections for Melbourne’s green wedges and agricultural land,” the government spokesperson said.

“We will deliver in full on our election commitment to strengthen protections of the Green Wedges.

“Thirty per cent of our Green Wedge areas are public land, set aside for conservation, water and recreation.”

Ms Cavanagh added the lack of consideration for wildlife in the VCAT hearing was also of concern for the coalition.

“The VCAT decision makes no mention of wildlife, yet the proposal site is next to Lysterfield Lake Park, and the site is a well-known kangaroo wildlife corridor.”

Lysterfield Lake College is yet to intimate its intentions following the proposal rejection.

In a statement from 5 October, the college said it was currently considering the decision and would investigate alternate options moving forward.

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By Sahar Foladi The annual Greater Dandenong Children’s Forum was held on 26 October at Dandenong Civic Centre to celebrate Children’s Week.

The forum was organised by Greater Dandenong council’s Children’s Advisory Group, under the theme, ‘Children’s Voices Matter.’

“Children are a very important part of the Greater Dandenong community. They make up one-fifth of our population and their ideas, opinions and experiences matter,’ mayor Jim Memeti said.

Mr Memeti was at the Forum to interact with the students and view the Advisory Group’s presentation.

“This year’s Forum provided children throughout Greater Dandenong with the opportunity to develop their skills.

“To learn more about how to get involved in civic life and how to have their voices heard.”

Mr Memeti said the event was an opportunity for children to engage with the council and to express their opinions and priorities about their city.

“Council values the voices of children, so we continue to involve children in policy and project discussions and engagement consultations.”

More than 100 Grades 5 and 6 students across 25 schools took part in a day filled with fun activities and innovative workshops.

To support children’s voices, council staff from different departments will run workshops on their future projects to hear

Mayor Jim Memeti, at the forum, says the future is in “great hands”. Picture: SUPPLIED what local children think of future council projects.

The themes for this year were, ‘Your Environment, Your Voice’; ‘Let’s talk about active travel in Greater Dandenong’; ‘Home Handyman Service – Dan the Can Do Man’; ‘Design thinking at the Library’; ‘Run, play and socialise – designing our future parks’; and ‘Making art fun – designing the ideal activity kit for our new gallery’.

Mr Memeti congratulated the Advisory Group for their successful Forum saying the ideas and feedback gathered this year will have long-lasting benefits for the community.

“The future is in great hands with the children of Greater Dandenong, their passion and innovative ideas shared at the Forum were inspiring.”

For more information on Council’s childfriendly city visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov. au/child-friendly-cities

The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, Grand Ridge Brewery Australian Round returns to Phillip Island this 18th to 20th November to conclude a memorable and classic 2022 season.

In a season that has been dramatic and thrilling as ever, with non-stop head-to-head battles all season, our spectators are in for a treat to soak up the adrenaline from the picturesque Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit this November.

While the racing will be fierce, there will also be plenty of chances to enjoy activities in the paddock as well as the surrounding areas.

All three-day general admission ticket holders receive unrivalled access to the WorldSBK Paddock, giving you unrivalled access all weekend!

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But the action doesn’t stop there, with the inclusion of our National Category of Superbike, Supersport, and Supersport 300 taking part in Round 6 of the ASBK - Australian Superbike Championship.

VIP Hospitality tickets are still available to enjoy the Season Finale in style and comfort, or be a part of our all new Holeshot Bar experience.

There will also be a WorldSBK Expo alongside the Gardner Straight to showcase manufacturers and suppliers including the latest news and releases.

Exclusively for use by people attending the circuit, you can also enjoy the Phillip Island Go Karts where you can book your session at the Visitor Centre, with loads of prizes and giveaways happening every day.

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WHAT’S ON Sparrows of Kabul As part of The Boite Spring Festival, Fred Smith, his band and a group of local Afghanistan musicians The Kabul Birds Band perform the Sparrows of Kabul.

Thursday 10 November, 7.30pm at Kingston Arts Centre. Free entry, but bookings essential. Details: kingstonarts.com.au/PERFORMANCE/MUSIC/Sparrows-of-Kabul

Dandenong West festival Dandenong West Primary School’s free community festival has a full performance line-up including Mitch Tambo, Bolly Dazzlers, Mariache Trio, Kaya Sun, Ze Mesquita, The Connie’s and students from Dandenong West Primary School, Emerson School and Dandenong High School. Also face painting, jumping castle, animal farm, Bollywood dancing workshop, African drumming workshop, free sausage sizzle, popcorn and fairy floss.

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After two years’ hiatus, Hallam Red Cross’s community stall returns to Doveton. Lots of great gifts, crafts, flowers, games, puzzles and CDs for sale, as well as a $1 raffle. All welcome.

Friday 11 November, 10am-1pm at Autumn Place, Doveton

Turn trash into treasure with Moon Girle. Take an object that was destined to landfill, add some glitter, faux fur and bright colours and make yourself a sculpture.

Tuesday 8 and 15 November, 6.30pm at City of Greater Dandenong libraries. To register, go to https://libraries.greaterdandenong.vic. gov.au/libraries/events/upcycled-artwork-artseries or 1300 630 920.

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Join us for a chapter reading and discussion about the book Daughters of Durga: Dowries, Gender Violence and Family in Australia led by author Professor Manjula Datta O’Connor. This is a partnership event between Indian Care, City of Casey and Wellsprings for Women.

Sunday, 27 November, 2pm–4pm at 79 Langhorne Street Dandenong. Registrations: eventbrite.com.au/e/daughters-of-durga-readingand-discussion-tickets-452376970697

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Fun for retirees Waverley Gardens Combined Probus Club is seeking new members from Dandenong North, Noble Park and Springvale North. In addition to other activities, members meet for coffee and listen to a guest speaker.

From 9.45am to noon on the last Tuesday of the month at Southern Community Centre, 27 Rupert Dr, Mulgrave. Details: Don, 9560 6046.

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When: Every Thursday during school terms 6-7.30pm.

Jobs Victoria AdvocateDrop-in employment information.

Monday from 10am–4pm at Springvale Library; Wednesday from 10am to 4pm at Dandenong Library; every Thursday fortnight at CoCO’S, 2-3/48 McCrae Street Dandenong; Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 4pm at Springvale Learning & Activities Centre.

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Sunday 18 December, 2022 at Springers Leisure Centre, Keysborough. Details: keysiemarket.com.au

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- Thursday 10 November 10am-12pm at The Open Door, 110 Ann Street, Dandenong. A gold coin donation is welcome. Bookings: Jo or Tayla on 9791 8664 or theopendoor@ssjg. org.au

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· safety information forum and Q&A features two guest speakers - Senior Sergeant Alasdair Gall from Victoria Police’s Domestic Violence Command and Richard Asquith from City of Greater Dandenong’s Animal Management Team. All residents welcome for this chance to catch up with local police and councillors.

Wednesday 30 November, 7.30pm at Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley Street, Noble Park. Ample parking rear of centre off Frank Street.

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Tuesday 8 November, 7pm at Dandenong RSL, cnr Clow and Foster streets, Dandenong.

Bookings essential. Details: Brigitte, 0491 626 527.

Friday 11 November, 2–6pm at Dandenong West Primary School, 32 Birdwood Ave, Dandenong. Free event.

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12pm-3pm on 16 October, 27 November, 29 January, 26 February, 26 March at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Highway, Springvale. Details: 8558 8238 or info@cafevita.org.au

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Forsyth sits in rarefied air

By Tyler Lewis Brett Forsyth still remembers his debut Premier Cricket First XI innings and the liberating feeling of getting off the mark.

Fast-forward 262 matches, the Dandenong champion was blissfully unaware that his 61st run on Saturday would propel him into the competitions 9000-run club, territory just 15 cricketers have gone before him.

He joins some of the competitions greatest ever: Warren Ayres, Warwick Armstrong, John Scholes and Jack Ryder, just to name a few.

“I hadn’t really considered it,” he said with a laugh after a long pause.

“I suppose you pinch yourself, I remember my first game and just wanting to get off the mark and contribute to a win.

“I guess to be playing such a high level and being able to perform strongly throughout the duration is something that is a little bit humbling.

“I am proud that I have kept trying, trying to play as well as I can for as long as I can to help Dandenong win.

“It is humbling, I guess I am proud to join those cricketers… statistically anyway.”

He further remembered that debut innings and how a wiry teenager managed to get away to a start that at the time felt like a monstrous knock.

“My first game was against Prahran – I was 15 or 16 – and they (Prahran) had five state players,” he recalled.

“We had a few handy players ourselves with (Warren) Ayres, (Darren) Pattinson, (Peter) Siddle.

“It was a bit surreal; I was walking in and David Hussey was walking in behind me, Bryce McGain, Jonathon Moss, Cameron Huckett (too), I remember my dad laughed and said ‘you and Huss are walking into the same ground together’.

“We were lucky enough to win that day, they’re really fond memories, I probably remember that game more than others.

“I think I got 15 and put a little partnership on with Darren Pattinson before Peter Siddle got five-for, he then played his first game for Victoria later that week.

“There you are not as powerful and a little bit limited, so you just try to feel your way into the game.

“You also learn to love the challenge more rather than the end result, when you’re younger you just want to hit the ball to the fence, whereas now I enjoy the challenge of getting to 10.”

Brett Forsyth is now in rare air. 204667 The Panthers stalwart had a rare patch of smaller scores before Christmas last summer before finishing the year strongly.

Despite evidently adjusting to leading in more ways than one to finish the season, Forsyth decided to relinquish the captaincy in the lead up to the 2022/23 summer.

While he isn’t black-marking himself for futuristic leadership opportunities, he has enjoyed the freedom of just being responsible for runs.

“I think it was just a change and for some people change is a bit difficult,” he said.

“Taking on the captaincy (last season) probably shouldered a bit too much of the team’s performance and – because you’re not used to that – I found it difficult at times.

“I think I adjusted well over the break, I

Picture: ROB CAREW hadn’t had a slump in terms of runs or output for a while, so you have to dig a bit deeper and think to when you were a bit younger and had a run of poor scores.

“I just want to give the boys a more positive start, thankfully we were able to do that yesterday, albeit not getting the end result.

“I guess I have always still prided myself on leading around the club and on performance… I love captaining and if they asked me to do it again, I would do it, but at this stage I am happy to let others do it.”

Unfortunately for Forsyth and his Panthers, his 73 wasn’t enough to steer Dandenong to victory - falling 53 runs shy of Essendon’s 6/241.

Forsyth’s great mate Tom Donnell is just 12 runs shy of joining him in the 9000-run club.

VIC PREMIER CRICKET ALL-TIME RUNS: 1. W Ayres 15277 2. G Watts 12933 3. W Scholes 12693 4. J Ryder 12677 5. P McAlister 11893 6. A Kent 11032 7. S Hill 10994 8. D Dempsey 10154 9. P Dickson 10045 10. D King 9461 11. W Armstrong 9395 12. B McArdle 9281 13. J Stuckey 9251 14. R Harvey 9146 15. D Russ 9042 16. B FORSYTH 9012

Hector Frawley delivers stern warning for Cup rivals

By Luke Corda Up-and-coming star Hector Fawley showed what he can produce when given the right opportunity as he set Sandown Park on fire with a scintillating win on Thursday night.

The powerful sprinter had been crying out for a win after a string of luckless runs and he left nothing up for grabs as he kicked away for dominant best-of-night victory, making the most of a rare run from box one.

For just the second time in his career Hector Fawley led to the first post and from there he put the foot down, exploding off the back and setting a new PB of 29.25s.

“He’s got plenty of potential but box draws have killed him of late,” said trainer Ian Cockerell.

“So, tonight was make-or-break for him with box one. He was either up to it or he wasn’t – and he proved he was.”

Hector Fawley put a staggering 8.25L between himself and the rest of the field which included talented NSW speedsters Zipping Maserati and Zipping Lopez.

The run is a serious statement just twoand-a-half weeks away from the Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Heats.

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hopefully he draws one, two or three. My eyes will light up if he draws an inside box.”

Prior to Thursday night it had been eight races since Hector Fawley last drew box one, two or three.

“He’s still got a lot to learn. His box manners can be pretty ordinary at times but we’re working on that and it’s starting to show. Hopefully he can continue to improve from here and who knows where he could go.”

Hector Fawley is just one year and 11 months old. He turns two in December.

Later in the night gun NSW sprinter Aston Barak upstaged his Victorian rivals with a stunning win on his first look at the track. He was beaten out for pace by Dundee Smokey but stuck to the task and proved too strong in the run home, scoring in 29.39s.

Aston Barak will return next Saturday November 12 for the final round of Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Preludes.

The Dreamchasers Festival kicks off this Saturday with the Topgun at The Meadows.

Action then turns to Sandown Park with the Shootout on November 12. Sportsbet Melbourne Cup heats on November 19 will feature the Cup Calcutta and music from Robbie Dolan. Sportsbet Melbourne Cup night is Saturday November 29.

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Anderson leads the way

By Jonty Ralphsmith Haileybury coach Matthew Lloyd has compared the leadership of 2022 captain Jakob Anderson to Fremantle star Andrew Brayshaw.

A product out of Dingley Football Netball Club, Anderson has held leadership positions throughout his junior career before leading the Bloods this year.

Lloyd coached Brayshaw at school-level in 2017 before he was taken at pick two in the AFL National Draft, and he is now seen as the benchmark for leadership at the school. “(Anderson) was voted as captain because there is great respect for the way he prepares, how comfortable he makes everybody, whether you’re year nine, 10, 11 or 12, he’s selfless on and off the field, the direction he gives to players on the field is second to none,” Lloyd said.

“In terms of that, he’s up there with Andrew Brayshaw who was a great leader in 2017. He’s so warm and genuine.”

People who know him say the 18-year-old is a victim of the ‘good kid’ cliche, not because he doesn’t fit the stereotype, but because the phrase’s overuse means it doesn’t do justice to how much his character is a point-of-difference.

“From a character point-of-view, he’s the best in the draft this year,” said one person familiar with the current crop.

On a personal front, it has been an interrupted year for Anderson, who missed three games of school footy before a hamstring injury ruled him out of the final two NAB League games for Sandringham including the premiership.

Jakob Anderson’s leadership shone at school footy level in 2022.

Picture: SUPPLIED But amid the adversity, the defender remained involved, at school level with a notebook in hand as backline coach and at Sandringham working the phones and providing messaging to players on the interchange.

“In terms of influence, the Brayshaw year was the premiership year so it can be easier but this was challenging,” Lloyd said. “(We were) off to a slow start and came home well, and he was having to fight injuries and illness and the team not performing as we

wanted to but he stood strong and kept the group together through the year which I admire him for.”

For Anderson, unity was the focus of his leadership as he sought to facilitate a stronger culture than previous years.

“I’ve always thrived off the idea of being a role model and someone people can look up to so I try to hold myself in a good light, not to have the title but to use the responsibility to generate some good change and leave good values,” Anderson said.

“It’s the simple things that go unnoticed…I tried to be really social among the group and be out of my shell a little bit because if you’re out of your shell, others follow it, and I welcomed as many mistakes as possible because I knew that would lead us to growth as a side.

“I was a player a few years ago that feared mistakes and worried what people would think if I made mistakes, but the older I’ve got and more I have been around elite programs (I’ve realised) if you’re not making mistakes, it’s probably an indication that you’re playing within yourself.

“If I’m doing that I’m not playing to my strengths and showing my weapons, so I knew if I was taking risks at training in front of everyone, others would do the same which would make us a more exciting and risk taking side.

“Learning from mistakes is how you grow.”

A calm defender that reads the play early, marks and rebounds, his cogent on-field communication is another noted aspect of his game.

Anderson averaged 14 disposals and four

marks in his seven NAB League games, and is seen as a fringe draft possibility rather than a certainty, with his aforementioned injuries coming at untimely junctures of the season.

Dragons backline coach Cam Feild has been involved in his journey for several years and sees great upside to his game.

“He was more or less a captain-coach out on the ground,” Feild said “You could see the guys looked at him to be a calming influence. When he went down (with a hamstring injury), I thought ‘that’s going to stretch us’.

“I didn’t know if we could win the flag without him, that’s how much I value him.

“He’s grown a few inches this year and his game awareness has improved, having seen where he’s come from in preseason to now and the work he’s willing to put in, I think he’s worth the investment.”

Anderson’s final game this season was in the National Championships final between Vic Metro and Vic Country, matching up on first round prospect Bailey Humphrey.

Vic Metro coach Jason Davenport praised his work in shutting the power forward down as he showed off his one-on-one acumen, taking four intercept marks on Humphrey.

“We prefer ‘Ando’ closer to goal because his composure allows him to not feel too rattled or )feel the) pressure of the game, and his ability to influence from an intercepting perspective was spot on but also his ability to defend when he had to was done at a high level,” Davenport said.

“We loved ‘Ando’s’ games and in the immense pressure moments, he stood up.”

Southside Flyers: the WNBL’s ingeniously unknown

By Tyler Lewis The sense of unknown excites Southside Flyers head coach Cheryl Chambers.

The Flyers begun their WNBL season on Saturday night by defeating the Adelaide Lightning 99 to 91.

And while the side is healthy and expected to contend, Chambers admits there is a mysterious element to the DNA in which her group will have on the floor.

“I think some of that is to be determined,” she said before Saturday’s tip off.

“We actually haven’t had a full practice or full game with our whole squad together, so I guess a bit of it is – not up in the air – we certainly have some shooters that can stretch the floor.

“Hopefully it’ll be exciting to watch, our new import is as quick as a cat, so we will look to run and push the ball offensively and take any open threes we get.

“We have some real size inside, so we will be pounding it inside for some games – I think offensively we are going to score enough – so it’s going to come from our defence.”

The Flyers added none other than Lauren Jackson in the off-season and have also been boosted by a pair of other impressive recruits.

“We’ve gone out and got some real go-to players, I mean… none other than the GOAT, Lauren Jackson,” Chambers said.

“She will take some of the attention, our import Kayla Thornton, she is just a ball of energy, the other girls are picking up on it and it’s going through the whole group.

“We’ve got some young guns… Nyadiew Pouch, she will be really exciting – she’s quick, she’s long and she’s lean – there is a lot of things to be excited about.”

There’s no shortage of artillery for the Southside unit with various offensive options up the floor.

But – for now – Chambers has announced she would like her group to be known for a stingy-defensive-first mindset from opposition outfits.

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It’s masterminded mystery for Cheryl Chambers and her Flyers this week. now, but this week has all been about making sure we’re sound defensively.

“I think we have enough weapons on any given day, if someone has a poor offensive day we can cover it (with someone else).

“But defensively, we’re going to have to be pretty solid.”

As for the opening night, Chambers has revealed that Jackson will play, but is keeping

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her minutes and whether she will be on the floor for tip off tight-lipped.

“She’s good, we have offloaded her after the World Championships and slowly loading her back again,” she said.

“She’ll definitely be good to go this weekend… how much… that will depend on the scoreboard and other factors, but she will certainly be out there and being a big focus.

“That (whether she will start) is yet to be determined.”

The 1-0 Flyers will welcome Melbourne to the State Basketball Centre on Wednesday night, with tip off set to be thrown up at 6:30pm.

The match can be viewed on Kayo and ESPN.

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