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Bradford pans ‘kangaroo court’

BY CATHERINE WATSON

Charge going to tribunal

CASEY councillor Kevin Bradford is weighing his options after a councillor conduct panel found ‘‘reasonable grounds’’ for a finding of serious misconduct against him.

The panel, set up to consider 18 allegations against him, last week directed Cr Bradford to take leave of absence from the council for two months.

With the council due to go into caretaker mode for the election from tomorrow (Tuesday) the suspension would apply to the next council term if Cr Bradford were re-elected.

The finding does not prevent him standing for re-election. He told the Weekly he would speak to several people over the weekend before deciding whether he would stand again.

Nominations close at noon tomorrow.

Cr Bradford described the panel hearing as a ‘‘kangaroo court’’, with unsworn evidence admitted and the process weighted against him. ‘‘It was a prosecutory hearing without rules of evidence. Witnesses were unsworn. They were able to say whatever they wanted to say as a statutory declaration. ‘‘In one case, Lorraine Wreford [a former councillor and mayor and now a state Liberal MP] didn’t even provide a statutory declaration and was still able to give verbal evidence.’’

Cr Bradford said the councillor conduct panel process was supposed to be an informal process with no legal representation and he was shocked when he saw the council had on hand a solicitor who advised Casey mayor Sam Aziz throughout the hearing.

He said the hearing must have cost the council well over $50,000, counting the cost of the two panel members and the solicitor. ‘‘The whole process has been a very well orchestrated, vindictive campaign that led to a kangaroo court to ensure I am not on the council.’’

At last week’s council meeting, Cr Aziz defended the council’s decision to have a solicitor present at the hearing. ‘‘It was our choice to have a lawyer involved. If Cr Bradford had

Referred to VCAT: Kevin Bradford.

THEVOTE To refer three findings of serious misconduct against Cr Bradford to VCAT. For: Councillors Geoff Ablett, Sam Aziz, Shar Balmes, Bob Halsall, Wayne Smith, Amanda Stapledon. Against: Councillors Simon Curtis, Lynette Keleher, Bev Hastie, Judy Owens.

Declared an interest: Cr Bradford.

chosen to have a lawyer, he could have.’’

After the meeting Cr Aziz said he was pleased with the outcome of the panel hearing. ‘‘By requesting the Municipal Association of Victoria to form a councillor conduct panel, the council brought these matters to the fore and dealt with them in a rigorous, transparent fashion. ‘‘The council has full confidence in the process, which has dealt with misconduct by Cr Bradford and also provided the avenue for consideration by VCAT.’’

CASEY Council has referred a finding of serious misconduct against Cr Kevin Bradford to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

The decision follows a hearing by an independent panel, which was appointed by the Municipal Association of Victoria to investigate 18 allegations by the council against Cr Bradford.

The two-man panel found there were ‘‘reasonable grounds’’ for the VCAT to make a finding of serious misconduct against Cr Bradford in relation to obtaining and disclosing commercially sensitive information on the Cranbourne GP Run to Leader Newspapers in 2009.

When the VCAT considers the matter, it will be the fourth official inquiry into the same events. In 2010, the Ombudsman found Cr Bradford had misused his position. The Local Government Inspectorate later found insufficient evidence for a prosecution.

The panel, which heard from 30 witnesses over four days in July, also found three additional allegations of misconduct against Cr Bradford proved ‘‘on the balance of probability’’.

■ Bullying and verbal abuse of former councillor Janet Halsall during her year as mayor in 2007-08.

■ Harassment and bullying of Casey CEO Mike Tyler from 2006-12.

■ Use of foul and insulting language in the council chambers.

It did not support 14 other allegations against Cr Bradford.

At last week’s council meeting, there were angry exchanges between mayor Sam Aziz and Cr Lynette Keleher before councillors voted 6-4 to refer the findings of serious misconduct to the VCAT. Cr Keleher described the panel hearing as ‘‘a farce and a free-for-all’’.

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Election comments In the lead-up to next month’s council elections, the Weekly requires letters and comments on municipal issues submitted for publication, whether online or in print, to carry the author’s or commentator’s full address and telephone number, for purposes of verification only.

The Weekly reserves the right to exclude material that is not fully identified.

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The Weekly welcomes letters no longer than 250 words. All letters are subject to editing and must include a name, address and phone number. Post: The Editor, PO Box 318, Dandenong 3175, or email eastvoice@yourweekly.com.au. Post a web comment to any story at caseyweeklycranbourne.com.au.

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The Weekly endorses the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance’s “Code of Conduct”. All significant errors will be corrected as quickly as possible. Distribution numbers, areas and coverage are estimates only. For advertising terms and conditions, visit www.theweeklyreview.com.au and www.adcentre.com.au

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Re: Councillors warm to ice rink idea Let’s get the infrastructure right in Casey before we embark into a journey into fairyland.

Peter Mckill (via web)

Ron is one of those unsung heroes who cares about the surroundings he lives in and tries to do something about it.

Like spending a whole day sweeping and shovelling dirt and mud off a pathway behind the children’s centre, oval and school at Lynbrook — because he cares.

He is saddened and angry that the beautiful wetlands are so clogged and dirty, with rubbish, silt, dead rushes, broken branches and weeds — and nobody is doing anything.

They need to be cleaned up urgently.

Well done, Ron, for caring and for trying so hard.

There are lots of Rons out in the community, many self-employed people who give up their time to do things in the community: CFA, SES, community meetings, volunteers everywhere.

From people out on a walk taking a plastic bag with them picking up rubbish as they go to people away for days because they can help those in floods or fires — well done to all of you.

Thanks, Ron, for cleaning up wetlands I spent some time last Tuesday with Ron at the wetlands and creeks behind Banjo Paterson Reserve in Lynbrook.

Michele Halsall, Hampton Park

that the Weekly covers, there are an estimated 671 and 647 people respectively living with dementia and this is projected to rise respectively to 3249 and 3220 by 2050, a growth of 384 per cent and 397 per cent respectively.

Alzheimer’s Australia is tackling this issue through the launch a world-first public brainhealth program, Your Brain Matters.

There is increasing evidence that looking after your brain, body and heart can help reduce your risk of developing dementia.

If risk factors, including smoking, obesity and lack of physical activity, were cut by 25 per cent, there would be three million fewer cases of Alzheimer’s worldwide.

While there is, as yet, no cure, it may be possible to reduce your risk of developing dementia, or delay the onset by taking action in your 30s, 40s and 50s.

I encourage your readers to look after their brain health and find out more during Dementia Awareness Week this week by calling 1800 100 500.

Act now to reduce dementia risk In the state electorates of Cranbourne and Hastings

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CARA Dykes-Johnson and her classmates at Chisholm Institute’s Cranbourne campus are the human face of TAFE funding cuts.

The 18 year old, who lives at Devon Meadows, is nearing the end of her first year of a multimedia and design course but her plans have suddenly become uncertain.

Ms Dykes-Johnson doesn’t know if the Cranbourne campus will continue beyond next year.

She doesn’t know if her course will continue. If it does, she doesn’t know whether she will be able to afford the fees.

A leaked cabinet-in-confidence paper from the state government reveals that three Chisholm campuses, including Cranbourne, are ‘‘at risk’’.

Course fees will rise a total of 70 per cent next year, with some fees for some courses — not yet known — to rise by much more.

The job cuts and fee rises are in response to a $30 million cut in Chisholm’s budget since November. ‘‘If the fees only go up a few hundred dollars I can probably manage,’’ Ms Dykes-Johnson said. ‘‘If they go up much more, I won’t be able to. ‘‘It is hard on us. We just try and focus on our studies.’’

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Future unknown: Cara Dykes-Johnson, Alex Ridgway and Mary Earle don’t know whether they will be able to continue studying.

Picture: Gary Sissons Her classmate Alex Ridgway, of Frankston, said the funding cuts would hit disadvantaged students hard. ‘‘I think it’s a really bad move because education is a vital part of any good society.’’

He said students were also concerned about

the future of their teachers, with Chisholm announcing it would shed 221 jobs.

The effect of the TAFE funding cuts is also being felt in local high schools.

Narre Warren South P12 College assistant principal Rob Duncan said year 11 students

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Three campuses, including Cranbourne, are ‘‘at risk’’.

610,000 fewer student contact hours in 2013.

1500 fewer students in 2013.

Total 70 per cent rise in course fees, although some individual courses will be hit much harder.

Source: Leaked state government cabinet-in-confidence paper

studying community services and allied health — a prelude to nursing — were in limbo after Swinburne TAFE withdrew the courses because of the TAFE cuts.

He said the allied health students were now applying to the Berwick Technical Education Centre. If they were successful, it would mean changing schools at the end of the year. ‘‘They’re in limbo. It’s not easy for them.

There’s a great degree of uncertainty, which is never good for students. ‘‘In the past we’ve had a large uptake of TAFE spaces from our school but in some cases the cost of those courses could rise from $600-$700 to $6000-$7000. The places might still be there but they might not be affordable.’’

Mr Duncan said the TAFE cuts were of great concern to schools. ‘‘It seems like a deliberate ploy to try and diminish vocational pathways for students.’’

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Few know, care about council elections

BY PAULINA OLSZANKA and CATHERINE WATSON ELECTIONS for Casey Council will be held next month but it appears few Casey residents know about them and even fewer care.

The Weekly asked shoppers at Fountain Gate shopping centre a series of questions last week to gauge the level of awareness and interest.

The results might be disconcerting for those contemplating standing in the election. Only one person knew there was an approaching election and no one could name their current councillors.

There was also confusion over what local government is actually responsible for. First-time voters Rhiannon Toranto and her friend Lauren Deves said they would vote to get rid of Julia Gillard.

Two respondents mentioned crime and public safety concerns as the biggest local issue while another mentioned the need for better public transport in Casey, all issues under state government control.

If there was one hopeful aspect of the exercise it was that everyone intended to vote — if only to avoid a $70 fine for not voting. Just under 40,000 registered Casey voters — around 27 per cent — failed to vote at the 2008 election.

OPINION 1. Do you know who your ward councillor is? 2. Are you aware there is a council election next month? 3. Will you be voting? 4. What are the most important local issues for you?

Carol Macquignaz, Narre Warren North: 1. No. 2.

No. 3. Yes. 4. Roads. We tried to get a speed hump in our street and the council knocked it back.

Fred Macquignaz, Narre Warren North: 1. No. 2. No. 3. Is it compulsory? 4. Traffic.

Once Myer opens at Fountain Gate, it will be even worse.

Alexander Pangalos, Cranbourne: 1. No. 2. No. 3. Yes. 4. Dad usually keeps track of that sort of stuff and lets me know. Because I keep busy with university and work, I haven’t really paid any attention to the council.

Callum Reed, Narre Warren: 1. No. 2. No. 3. Yes. 4. The most serious issue is the crime rate, 16-to-24 year olds keep hitting on old people.

Rhiannon Toranto, Berwick: 1. No. 2. No. 3. Yes. 4.

Trains and stuff.

Lauren Deves, Narre Warren: 1. No. 2. No. 3. Yes. 4.

More trains. They should do something with the roads and make our streets more safe.

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At Hunters Green Seniors Week celebrations.

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As part of Seniors Week celebrations, we would love you to come along to Hunters Green and join us in a day of free, fun-filled activities, guaranteed to raise a smile or two. There will be Pilates and Yoga, a Strength Training class, Tai Chi, a Falls and Balance class and it wouldn’t be a Seniors event without a game or two of bowls.

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BY CATHERINE WATSON

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AS many motorbike riders have discovered, it’s not falling off that hurts, it’s hitting the ground.

Paul Adams had plenty of time to reflect on this about five years ago when confined to a wheelchair for three months after a bad fall.

That’s when the former Australian motocross champion and Hallam businessman came up with his plan: a giant indoor arena with a soft loam floor for motorbike and BMX riders.

He’s been working towards it ever since.

Several years ago he got as far as getting a planning permit for the arena before the land sale fell through.

It didn’t put him off the idea. He said the arena would be an asset for Casey. ‘‘This could be a venue of state significance.

We could hold the Australian BMX championships there.’’

His current design is for a 12,000-squaremetre indoor arena measuring 65 by 180 metres with a 13.6-metre roof to allow for jumps.

Similar arenas exist overseas but Mr Adams plan goes ahead, the Casey arena would be the biggest in the southern hemisphere.

Structural walls in the design are designed to contain the noise. There is a perimeter slab for a

walkway, but the interior floor is a soft loam designed for an easy landing.

Mr Adams envisages the arena would be available for other sports and events including rodeos and other equestrian events, farming expos and BMX events.

The search is now on for a suitable threehectare site, preferably in an industrial area and within an easy drive.

Mr Adams wants Casey council to identify, or supply, the site. ‘‘They have plenty of suitable land. There are a couple of scenarios: I could do it as a business venture on my own or the council could provide the land and retain the profits,’’ he said.

Last week, Cr Amanda Stapledon presented a petition containing more than 500 signatures asking the council to support the plan and provide a site.

Council officers will seek more information and prepare a report for councillors.

Fast mover: Paul Adams says a giant indoor motorbike arena would put Casey on centre stage.

Picture: Gary Sissons

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FEATURESTORY CATHERINE WATSON visits the Moonlit Sanctuary and finds herself in rare company. Photos by GARY SISSONS

The stuff of legend: Birdwatchers are making a beeline for the Moonlit Sanctuary to see the orange-bellied parrots.

Animal attraction: Michael Johnson always dreamed of running an animal sanctuary.

Parrots find a rare haven ’m doing my best not to be over-awed by the occasion but it’s not easy. The last time I felt remotely like this was in 1981 when Prince Charles drove past and looked straight at me.

Even that fades into insignificance . . . you’re much more likely to meet a prince in the wild than you are an orange-bellied parrot.

An orange-bellied parrot sounds like something out of a Monty Python skit, and the parrot really has become the stuff of legend. In 2004, it halted a wind farm and these days it’s used as a kind of shorthand for greenies who allegedly find traces of an orange-bellied parrot any time they want to stop a new development.

Australian experts believe there is a single population of less than 50 birds left in the wild, making it the world’s most critically endangered parrot and one of the world’s rarest birds. And here I am looking at seven of them, in Pearcedale’s Moonlit Sanctuary.

Serious bird-watchers have been beating a path to Moonlit since the birds arrived a couple of weeks ago. Last week, one man came from Adelaide just to see the parrots.

I’m far from an expert but I’ve heard so much about this bird for so long that I find myself unexpectedly thrilled to see one at last. I notice that Weekly photographer Gary Sissons, who is much more knowledgeable about birds, is grinning too. It’s not just the bird’s rarity but its

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HAPPYSANCTUARY SOMETIMES Michael Johnson has to pinch himself to be sure he’s not dreaming: he really is running an animal sanctuary.

As a child, inspired by Gerald Durrell’s My Family and Other Animals, he dreamed of working in a zoo or running a sanctuary.

Life got in the way, as it does for most of us, and he went to work in the family boat-building business. It was only after a divorce that he stook stock and decided that if he was ever going to do it, now was the time.

Eleven years ago, Mr Johnson bought a 10-hectare bare paddock at Pearcedale and started work on his dream. These days it houses wallabies, wombats, snakes, dingoes and a host of birds, endangered and otherwise, and attracts

gorgeousness: the yellow and green body and face with a violet blue edge to the wing. It’s only when they take off that you notice the splash of orange on the belly. They could have been designed by Walt Disney.

Sanctuary owner Michael Johnson shares the joy: he says his heart soars when he watches them flying. One of the real pleasures for him is knowing that this area, just 500 metres from Western Port, is actually the parrot’s winter territory. ‘‘That helps from a climatic point of view and makes it easy to get their natural food.’’

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a steady stream of school and tour groups. At least half the visitors are from overseas.

The sanctuary has also won a host of awards: a Victorian Tourism Award for ecotourism and a Zoo Aquarium Association of Australia award.

Asked if running a sanctuary is a profitable business, Mr Johnson laughs. ‘‘What do they say? If you want to make a small fortune, just start with a big one.’’

No, he says, it will never make a fortune but it does make him — and visitors — extremely happy.

Sitting near the wetlands, with Cape Barren geese honking behind him and a Tammar wallaby and her joey lying in the sun nearby, he says, ‘‘This is exactly what I envisaged.’’

In fact, neighbours of the sanctuary have been bringing in saltbush, glassworts and other marsh plants that grow on the edge of the bay to supplement the diets of the very important guests.

Until the early 1900s the parrots were common in south-eastern Australia. They have disappeared from NSW and are now found only in south-west Tasmania (where they return to breed) and a coastal strip of Victoria and South Australia. Securing the birds from the official breeding program at the Healesville Sanctuary

was a real coup for Moonlit and recognition that it can play an important role in the protection of endangered species. In the early years of the captive breeding program, there was a very low success rate, with most of the young birds dying, but the survival rate has improved as the recovery team has learned more.

There are now more than 200 captive-bred birds and the team is working towards building numbers up to some 350 with a view to releasing 20-30 captive-bred birds into the wild each year.

The director of the orange bellied parrot recovery program, Dr Peter Menkhorst, visited Moonlit for the official launch of the parrot exhibition. He had good news for the guests about the wild population: at least 14 young birds fledged last season.

The seven parrots at Moonlit are all past their prime breeding age but certainly not beyond breeding and Mr Johnson is hopeful they will produce young.

Next year the sanctuary will build an off-limits breeding facility for 10 pairs — the only one actually within orange-bellied parrot habitat.

After that, who knows? Perhaps, if numbers build up, wild orange-bellied parrots will one day visit Moonlit Sanctuary to forage for food.

For more information about the recovery program, visit birdlife.org.au/projects.

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Plan for pool to link community

Curbs put on wrecks, cigs

BY CATHERINE WATSON

IT could be time to think about getting rid of any car wrecks out the back.

A local law, passed at last week’s Casey Council meeting, makes it illegal to have more than one unregistered vehicle on a suburban property without a permit.

And residents used to a quick puff as they enter council premises had better put that on the back burner.

From February 1, it will be illegal to smoke within 10 metres of a building on council land.

The restrictions on unregistered cars and smoking were among a number of local law additions and amendments passed at last week’s council meeting.

Former councillor Paul Richardson, who has been banned from asking questions in public question time, presented an oral submission.

Mayor Sam Aziz warned him several times not to mention individuals and at one stage threatened to evict him from the council chambers.

The new laws passed unanimously.

IT’S been a couple of dry years for pupils of River Gum Primary School since their school pool closed, with a repair bill estimated at more than $400,000.

After unsuccessfully appealing to the Education Department and Casey Council for help, the school has decided to launch its own fund-raising campaign.

School council president Brad Moroney said the school wanted the pool to become a resource for the Hampton Park community. ‘‘We’ve been looking to see how we can engage the whole community and we think the pool ticks all the boxes,’’ he said.

There are five schools in the area, none with a pool, so it will be well used.

Mr Moroney said various community groups could also be invited to use it. ‘‘There’s an opportunity for the local Muslim community, especially the women, because the pool area can be closed off.’’

Assistant principal Latham Burns said reopening the pool was a priority. ‘‘We value our students receiving swimming lessons. It’s not just convenience — research shows children can drown if they don’t know how to swim.’’

She said many of River Gum’s pupils were from different cultural backgrounds and would not learn

High and dry: Brad Moroney, third from right in back row, and Mojo Samam, second from right, are joined by other parents and student leaders outside the pool.

Picture: Ted Kloszynski

to swim except at school. Hampton park resident Mojo Samam said the pool could be a great facility. ‘‘My kids used to be able to walk to the pool. All the school kids in the area used to come,’’ he said. ‘‘What would it take to fix it? $1 or $2 each from everyone in Casey. ‘‘Let everyone use it. It could help to connect people.’’

River Gum Ward councillor Lynette Keleher said she hoped the council would back the school. ‘‘Swimming is a life skill. I think every kid in this country should have access to swimming lessons and a swimming pool. ‘‘I can’t swim, my kids can’t swim and many migrant kids can’t swim. ‘‘I’d love to see it up and running again.’’

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INBRIEF For safety’s sake, secure animals Cranbourne police are appealing to hobby farmers and other residents to secure their animals after a spate of accidents in the past few weeks. Two horses escaped from a paddock and were struck by a truck and killed on the Western Port Highway near Pearcedale about 1am last Friday. On September 19 a sheep fell off a trailer near the corner of Hallam Road and Claude Avenue in Hampton Park. The owner was apparently unaware the animal had fallen. It is now in the Casey Council pound. Acting Sergeant Ian Bucher said people’s lives were being put at risk by owners failing to secure their animals.

Library plans on track Narre Warren South residents could have a library in the Casey Central shopping centre by 2015 with a shopfront branch planned as part of extensions.

A report to the council states the library would need to be at least 1200 square metres to serve a Narre Warren South and Cranbourne North population of more than 30,000. Extension work is expected to be finished to tie in with the Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road duplication.

Cash bonuses from Fair Work Dozens of workers in Melbourne’s south and south-eastern suburbs have been back-paid a total of $262,500 following random audits by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The largest recovery was

$74,400 for 35 security industry workers at Berwick. A Hallam labourer was underpaid $9300.

Individual underpayments ranged between $38 and $10,800.

Shed fire under investigation CFA crews from Cranbourne, Pearcedale, Devon Meadows and Langwarrin took less half an hour to extinguish a large shed fire in Pearcedale early last Wednesday. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

Seniors’ festival a positive choice Casey’s senior residents have two weeks of fitness sessions, performances, concerts, crafts, day trips and discussion groups on offer during an Ageing Positively Festival from October 1-14 to coincide with Victorian Seniors’ Week. Visit casey.vic.gov.au/ageingpositively or call 9705 5200 to obtain a copy of the festival program.

Combined health at Fairhaven The new Fairhaven Family and Children’s Centre will provide an integrated health resource for Cranbourne West families. The centre, which opened last week, has three kindergarten rooms, two community rooms and maternal and child health consulting rooms. The state government contributed $545,000 towards the $2.5 million centre which is at 42-52 Fairhaven Boulevard.

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First, he wants to thank them, then he wants to ask exactly what happened.

Mr Frood said he had just turned from Pound Road onto the South Gippsland Highway about 8am on Monday, September 10, when a truck went through a red light behind him. ‘‘I saw him getting closer and closer behind me.

Next thing I knew I was under the wheels and getting tumbled about.’’

He said he thought he was going to die but he was flung clear, along with his motorbike.

The truck did not stop but several other drivers helped him up and he managed to push the damaged motorbike to his home, just around the corner in Pound Road.

He said he did not report the incident to police at the time as he had no description and there was no ambulance involved.

Now he is hoping the people who stopped to help him can also help him identify the truck.

Down and out: Frank Frood wants to know who knocked him off his motorbike.

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Grow well again: Cranbourne GROW offers a 12-step program for stress, anxiety, depression and other emotional difficulties. Meetings at Freedom Centre, 9/200 Sladen Street, Cranbourne (next to Storage King). Details: 1800 558 268 or grow.net.au.

uthor Randa Abdel-Fattah makes multiculturalism look easy.

A Muslim born in Sydney of Palestinian and Egyptian heritage, she grew up in Melbourne where she attended a Catholic primary school and an Islamic secondary college.

Now living in Sydney with her husband and two children, she is also a lawyer and human rights activist.

Abdel-Fattah, pictured, will speak at Hampton Park library on Friday as part of Casey-Cardinia Libraries author series.

She wrote her first book at 10, which she said was a rip-off of Roald Dahl’s Matilda.

Since then she’s found her own voice and penned eight books for young adults and children, and now her first novel for adults, No Sex in the City, about a Muslim girl’s search for Mr Right.

Abdel-Fattah’s articles about Palestine, Australian Muslims and the misunderstood status of women in Islam have been published in newspapers here and overseas.

She has also appeared on the ABC’s Q & A,

Theatre games: Hampton Park library has fun, fast-paced theatre games and activities for 13-16 year olds, 3.30-5pm on Thursday, October 4. Free but bookings essential. Details: 9702 9744.

First Tuesday Book Club and SBS’s Insight.

Her first novel, Does My Head Look Big in This?, won the Australian Book Industry Award for book of the year for older children in 2006.

Randa Abdel-Fattah will speak at Hampton Park library from 10.30-11.30am on Friday.

No charge but bookings essential. Details: tinyurl.com/cclcevents or 9702 9744.

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Hands up: Enjoy weekend games of 500 in Cranbourne. Details: Debbie, 0421 473 790.

Open house: The Hallam Community Learning Centre has an open day with talks, demonstrations and a trade table at 56 Kays Avenue, 10am-noon on October 11. Details: 9703 1688.

Stay in touch: Recently retired men are invited to join in a discussion group at Cranbourne Community House. Details: 5996 2941.

Social net: Enjoy social tennis at Casey Fields, Cranbourne, from 10am Tuesday or 7.30pm Wednesday. Details: Pam, 5995 2129.

Riding for disabled: Volunteers needed to assist weekly horse riding sessions for children and adults with disabilities at Myuna Farm, Kidds Road, Doveton. Details: Rick, 0425 777 449.

Dads’ turn: Fathers and children can play, socialise and meet others at Cranbourne Community House, 49 Valepark Crescent on Sunday mornings. Details: 5996 2941.

Over 45s: Hallam Friends social group meets at Positano’s, Princes Highway, Hallam, on the first and third Wednesday each month at 7.30pm.

Details: Gail, 9796 3475 after 6pm.

On your marks: Casey Cardinia Athletics Club trains at Edwin Flack Reserve, Manuka Road, Berwick, from 6.30pm Thursday.

Cranbourne Chess Club: Children and adults who wish to learn to play chess are welcome at Cranbourne Community House, 49 Valepark

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Ask us how we can make it very simple and easy!

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17 Greenock Crescent, Cranbourne East Price: $389,000 Agent: Finning First National Real Estate 5996 1200, Dean Tucker 0418 800 910

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Cranbourne North 6 Bibury Street

Lake views and a lot more his stunning family home at Botanic Ridge offers lakes views. It’s feature-packed with four large bedrooms.

Features include a study and an en suite with twin vanities.

Open-plan living areas have ducted heating and airconditioning. The kitchen has Caesarstone benchtops.

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QUALITY EX-DISPLAY LIVING!

Auction

Comprising 4 bedrooms plus study this family home offers multiple living zones plus a hostess kitchen with stone bench tops, walk in pantry and S/S appliances.

The decked outdoor alfresco is complete with

Saturday, 20th October @ 12:00 PM View Thurs, 27th September 4:00 - 4:30 PM or by appointment Photo ID Required Paul Ringeri 0412 364 893 5995 2003 www.raywhitecranbourne.com

extended pergola and BBQ/sink facilities.

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Sale by set date: 6pm Tuesday, October 23 (if not sold prior) Price: $540,000-$570,000 Agent: Stockdale & Leggo Cranbourne 5996 1444, Keith Sloan 0409 708 706

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Ray White Cranbourne 5995 2003 Open For Inspections http://www.facebook.com/RayWhiteCranbourne Wednesday, 26th September

Thursday, 27th September

Saturday, 29th September

5:00 – 5:30

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3 Ogle Way, Cranbourne North 61 Datura Avenue, Cranbourne North

6 Bibury Street, Cranbourne North 15 Julia Court, Cranbourne North

1 Gathrey Court, Endeavour Hills 38 Denham Crescent, Cranbourne North

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38 Denham Crescent, Cranbourne North

9/7-9 Elizabeth Street, Cranbourne North 2 Eldershaw Drive, Lynbrook

14/77 Frawley Road, Hallam 31 The Parkway, Hampton Park 9/7-9 Elizabeth Street, Cranbourne North

7:00 – 7:30 24 Samantha Crescent, Cranbourne North

6:00 – 6:30 41 Baynton Crescent, Lynbrook

12:00 – 12:30

Friday, 28th September

24 Alysha Avenue, Lyndhurst 24 Samantha Crescent, Cranbourne North 9 Pine Hill Court, Cranbourne North

5:00 - 5:30 8 Meribel Way, Lynbrook

Cranbourne North 61 Datura Avenue SPACIOUS LIVING Wow!! What an opportunity to own this fantastic new AV Jennings double storey five bedroom home set on 512sq.mtrs of land on the ever popular Eve’s Estate in Cranbourne North.

5 A 2 B 2 C 1 D

$539,999 View Wed, 26th September 5:00 - 5:30 PM Photo ID Required Thomas Aloysius 0433 019 756 5995 2003 www.raywhitecranbourne.com Ray White Cranbourne, Level 1, 75 - 89 High St

1:00 – 1:30 13 Wattle Valley Close, Lyndhurst

We wish both teams the best of luck for the 2012 AFL Grand Final.

Our full and comprehensive open home list will be back next weekend.

Check link for updated Open times - http://raywhitecranbourne.com/buy/open-for-inspection/

www.raywhitecranbourne.com

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Hampton Park 6 Beth Court

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Narre Warren South 7 Robinswood Parade

Hallam 46 Weeden Crescent

Presentation Perfect.. 5BR with the lot!

Situated within a short walk to Casey Central Shopping Centre and minutes away from Hillsmeade Primary School is this immaculately presented 4 bedroom + study, large family home! The master bedroom with FENS & WIR, formal lounge room, hostess kitchen with double pantry door and breakfast bar.

Value for Money!.. 20sq, Triple Garage, 2 living areas!

Comprising of three bedrooms, the master bedroom with FENS & WIR, a large formal lounge area, delightful kitchen with breakfast bar and double pantry doors and a dishwasher, spacious meals area and separate 2nd living area with stylish timber floors, ducted heating, two split system coolers & solar panels.

For Sale $375,000 Plus Buyers View Saturday 2.00-2.20pm Contact Metin 0439 955 526 LJ Hooker Hampton Park 9702 8388

For Sale $395,000 Plus Buyers View By Appointment Contact Aren 0403 613 988 LJ Hooker Hampton Park 9702 8388

For Sale $345,000 Plus Buyers View Saturday 1.30-1.50pm Contact Aren 0403 613 988 LJ Hooker Hampton Park 9702 8388

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Shop 20, 166 Somerville Road

Shop 20, 166 Somerville Road

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4 Bedrooms + Study + Rumpus + Swimming Pool Comprising of four bedrooms + study, a large lounge room, rumpus room, meals area, cosy alfresco, a semi in ground pool surround by an extensive timber decking and landscaping, a brand new kitchen with S/S Appliances, ducted heating, split system cooling, renovated ensuite, four car accommodations and manicured gardens all centrally located.

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Hampton Park 23 Eclipse Court

Hampton Park 23 Stellato Place

Dandenong North 5/160 McFees Road

Hampton Park 78 Warana Drive

Exceptional Value! Exceptional Location!

This three bedroom home offers a spacious lounge that has floating laminate flooring, meals/dining area that has plenty of natural light, kitchen provides plenty of cupboard space, gas appliances and plenty of bench space. Location on this property is second to none, with a bus stop out the front.

IT’S A GEM.. 21SQ, 4BR’S & 2 LIVING AREAS! This 9 year old home comprises of four good size bedrooms, the master bedroom with FENS & WIR, open plan living starts off with a generous formal lounge area, hostess kitchen with pantry, breakfast bar and includes dishwasher overlooking the open meals area and separate 2nd living area.

The Best Buy In Dandenong North!

This 2 bedroom unit is on 500sqm of land. Features formal lounge with Conara heater, new bathroom, multi-purpose or 3rd bedroom, 2nd living area/theatre, rumpus room, kitchen with meals area, new s/steel appliances, freshly painted throughout, new quality carpet, split system a/c and a double carport & garage.

Location Location!

This lovely home is located only minutes to schools, shops and public transport, so a car is not necessary.

The home consists of three bedrooms, a large lounge, and a hostess kitchen with a family meals area. Outside comprises of a single brick garage and a fully enclosed backyard. Inspect now.

For Sale $290,000 Plus Buyers View Saturday 11.00 - 11.20am Contact Metin 0439 955 526 LJ Hooker Hampton Park 9702 8388

For Sale $349,000 Plus Buyers View By Appointment Contact Aren 0403 613 988 LJ Hooker Hampton Park 9702 8388

For Sale $300,000 Plus Buyers View Saturday 2.40 - 3.00pm Contact Liron 0425 776 622 LJ Hooker Hampton Park 9702 8388

For Sale $275,000 Plus View Saturday 10.50 - 11.10am Contact John 0411 873 123 LJ Hooker Hampton Park 9702 8388

Shop 20, 166 Somerville Road

Shop 20, 166 Somerville Road

Shop 20, 166 Somerville Road

Shop 20, 166 Somerville Road

L. Janusz Hooker visits our award winning office LJ Hooker Hampton Park was nominated for a multitude of real estate achievements at the recent Victoria/Tasmania LJ Hooker Awards night held in Melbourne.

LJ Hooker franchise owner John Deo, said “It’s a privilege we were nominated and were amongst the best on the night. We were proud of our achievements.”

John and his business manager, Meagan Toth, both requalified to join LJ Hookers most prestigious club, Captains club, which is reserved

LJ Hooker Hampton Park office nominations Vic/Tas Top Office - All Income 9th Place Top Office - Sales 5th Place Most Productive Team - Income Earned 2nd Place Most Productive Team - Number of Transactions 3rd Place Top Salesperson - Income Earned 4th Place overall - Metin Aziret Individual - Income Earned - Runner Up - Metin Aziret Top Business Support - Georgina Tzatzimakis Top Business Systems Operator - Meagan Toth

LJ Hooker Hampton Park (03) 9702 8388

Hooker network.

Shop 20, Somerville Road Hampton Park, Victoria

To celebrate this success, Deputy Chairman of

hamptonpark@ljh.com.au

LJ Hooker, L. Janusz Hooker visited the office to

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for the top performers across the Australian LJ

personally congratulate the team for their hard work and dedication.

ljhooker.com.au All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided and interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Just what you’re looking for

Land open times 1

Cranbourne Evans Rd www.peet.com.au/quarters

Mel Ref: Land Sales: Call:

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133 C2 Evans Rd (opp. Montrose Way), Cranbourne West Open 7 days, 11am-5pm 13 PEET

Officer Princes Hwy www.grandvue.com.au

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Pakenham Princes Highway www.peet.com.au/cardinialakes

Mel. Ref: Land Sales: Open: Call:

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Pakenham 13 Edenbrook Circuit www.edenbrookestate.com.au

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Mel. Ref: Inspect: Land: Features: Enquiries:

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Cranbourne 150 Berwick Cranbourne Road www.parksedge.com.au

Sales Office: Mel Ref: Inspect: Land Sizes: Enquiries:

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215 E4 11am to 5pm, 7 days a week Mai Tran, 1300 737 851

134 K2 Open Daily from 12pm-5pm Stage 22 Now Selling!

Display village, wetlands and walking trails Rob & Danny 03 5998 5275

Cranbourne North Cnr Thompsons & Berwick-Cranbourne Rds www.theavenueatcasey.com.au

Mel Ref: Inspect: Features: Enquires:

130 K10 Sat-Wed 11am-5pm Display Village, wetlands, Woolworths, primary school, parklands, walking trails 1800 882 998

Sales Office: Mel Ref: Inspect: Land sizes: Enquiries:

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Cranbourne East 50 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd www.peet.com.au/livingston

Mel. Ref: Features: Phone:

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13 Edenbrook Circuit, Pakenham 215 H10 5 days (Sat through to Wed) 11am – 5pm 321m2 - 697m2 13 13 63

134 C7 9ha recreation reserve, proposed onsite primary school, class A recycled water Jason Bailes 0434 402 665 or 13 PEET

Cranbourne East Cnr Berwick-Cranbourne & Mayfield Roads www.ljhooker.com.au

Mel Ref: Inspect: Features: Enquires:

134 G6 Sat & Sun 12-4pm, Mon & Tues 12-3pm No deposit, turn key new homes 9702 8388

To Advertise in this Land Open Times Section, call Tiffany Murphy on 8667 1559

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Display Homes Listing - including open times ARENA AT OFFICER DISPLAY VILLAGE

CASCADES ON CLYDE DISPLAY VILLAGE

7 Arena Parade, Officer Mel Ref 215 B5 www.arena-at-officer.com.au

Linsell Blvd, Clyde North Mel Ref: 134 K2

DENNIS FAMILY 3 Displays on site

www.cascadesonclyde.com.au

AARON J HOMES On Display: Venetian 36, Flamingo 32 www.aaronjhomes.com.au

Contact: 5943 1063 or 5943 1079 Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 1–5pm, Sat to Sun 12–5pm www.dennisfamily.com.au

ROSELEIGH HOMES 1 Display on site Contact Bruce Ward on 0418 101 307 Open 1-5pm, Sat-Wed www.roseleighhomes.com.au

THE AVENUE AT CASEY Mountainview Boulevard, Cranbourne North Mel Ref 130 G10

AARON J HOMES On Display: Bellagio 40, Rio 25 www.aaronjhomes.com.au

SIMONDS

NIRVANA PARK 1 Display on site Contact Deborah Castillo 0412 687 521 Nirvana Park or 9769 7411 Developments Pty Ltd or 5998 5221 Open Hours: Mon/Wed 1-5 Sat & Sun 12-5 www.nirvanapark.com.au BERNLY GARDENS ESTATE Skyline Way Berwick Mel Ref 131 C4

SIMONDS 2 Displays on Site The Villa Grande & The Amberlea Contact Grant Kellerman 0407 539 431 or 8768 9124 or 8768 9134 Opening Sat/Sun 11am–5pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm www.simonds.com.au

Contact: Lucy Paul 0405 105 060 Opening: Sat/Sun 11am-5pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm www.simonds.com.au

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Build with Red Bluff Homes and secure your future.

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CARLYLE PARK ESTATE Alder Way, Cranbourne Mel Ref 130 B11

FRENKEN HOMES On Display: The Castle, The Buckingham & The Olivia Contact Guy Robertson on 0400 939 300 Opening Hours: Mon-Wed 1-5pm, Sat & Sun 10-5pm www.frenkenhomes.com.au

2 Displays on Site The Cambridge and The Stamford

Homes of Excellence & Distinction

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

SIMONDS 2 Displays on Site The Parkside and The Lonsdale Contact: Jerome Duchenne 0402 320 001 Opening: Sat/Sun 11am-5pm, Mon-Fri 12pm-5pm www.simonds.com.au

t 03 9709 0400 redbluffhomes.com.au HENTY PARK DISPLAY VILLAGE Webster Way, Pakenham Mel Ref 317 C11 www.eveestate.com.au Contact Leonie Medic on 0415 531 889

AARON J HOMES On Display: Fremont 34, Mandalay 29 www.aaronjhomes.com.au

FRENKEN HOMES On Display: The Castle & The Entertainer Contact Daniel Smit on 5941 8483 or 0449 590 686 Open: Mon-Wed 1-5pm, Sat 10-5pm & Sun 12-4pm www.frenkenhomes.com.au

DROUIN SPRINGS ESTATE 2 Skipton Street, Drouin VIC Mel Ref 612 U7

RED BLUFF HOMES 1 Display home on site Contact Peter: 0418 515 755 / 1300 857 257 Mon - Sat 11am - 3pm; Sun 12pm - 3pm www.redbluffhomes.com.au

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WEEKLY Classifieds Mob: 0414 771 675

REES AIR Heating & Air Conditioning Travis Rees Plumber & Gasfitter

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24 HOUR SERVICE Specialising in all electrical installations • Extensions/Refurbishments • Stove/Oven/Hot water repair • Switchboard upgrades • TV/Phone/Data Free Quotes • House Rewires • Safety switches Lic 17824 Jason G4600317AA-dc17Oct 300 772 17824 Shane0411 1300 644 Rec 698

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Tree Services

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Cleaning Services

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A S t r e s s Fr e e R e m o v a l 10 Years Exp, Family Fully insured Business, Best value Removals - Storage - Packing P h o n e 0 4 3 3 2 5 5 6 4 9 7 days

TRUST A BETTER CLEANING SERVICE Office Cleaning - free steam cleaning Steam Cleaning Builders Clean - Move In Or Out Free steam cleaning Window Cleaning Fully Insured

7 days

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Complete Domestic & Commercial Cleaning Service

& Interstate 7 days a week CHEAP Rates!

Aluminium Windows Doors - Supply & fitting.

Remove and replace internal walls Pergolas Verandahs Porches Decking All painting work

REMOVALS

Sliding

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DJK CONCRETING

Driveways, Garages, Pergolas, Paths etc.

Colour, Plain, Faux, Brick.

21 Years Exp. Free quotes. All areas Ph: Sam 0414 507 247 or 0466 981 308

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Crew Electrical

REPAIR of all Types Of Heating & Airconditioning Carbon Monoxide Testing Available Same day response

JKS REMOVALS

Pensioner Discounts Licenced Gas Fitter Mobile: 0410 598 443 AH: 9791 9092

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on automatic openers and garage doors

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All types of Electrical work

Call Keith 0430 300 513

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Electrical Services

DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS

Heating AIRCONDITIONING SERVICES Lic 44339

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Call Joe anytime 0427 439 456 or 9793 1080

• Trees & Stumps Removed • 20 Years Experience • Free Quotes.

Quality Work - Cheapest Price in town

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Specialising in all types of Concreting • Foundations • Exposed Aggregate • Driveways & Footpaths No job too Big or Small

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Concrete Products and Services

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Ph: Gary 0418 531 574 or 9795 8610

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• Large Ride On Mower • Tractor slashing • Rubbish Removals

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All Earthworks/Post Holes/Rubbish Removal.

Excavator 680mm wide / bobcat + 5m tipper.

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Club Keys Studio

The Competition and Consumer Act provides that advertised prices for goods and services which attract GST should be GST inclusive.

Prices should not be quoted as being 'excluding GST' or 'plus GST' or by the use of words or phrases conveying similar meaning.

Readers are entitled to expect that the advertised prices are the actual prices at which they can purchase the particular goods and services.

Metro Media Publishing will not knowingly accept for publication any advertisement which may be in breach of the Competition and Consumer Act or any other relevant law.

From $70 New Ladies Ladies welcome

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Very friendly and affectionate.

Outcalls: 9495 2741 swa4281be

24hrs/7 days

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Visiting till late.

Phone: 5995 5529 swa8244e.

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47 Glendale Ave, Hastings Prices Discounted

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Multiple Insertions - Errors in multiple insertion advertisements after the first day of publication are not the responsibility of the publisher. Please check the first day advertisement and advise of any error to the appropriate sales department.

Cancellation - Cancellations are not accepted after deadline.To ensure cancellation is effective, cancellations must be phoned through to the appropriate sales department prior to deadline & advertisers will be issued with a cancellation number for each advertisement.

Disclaimer - Metro Media Publishing regret that it is not possible to verify information other than that conveyed in editorial content of the newspaper. Although Metro Media Publishing endeavour to ensure the accuracy of everything published, the Competition and Consumer Act requires Metro Media Publishing to disclaim any belief in the truth or falsity of information which is supplied and which is published in other than editorial content. The publisher reserves the right to omit or alter any advertisement. The advertiser agrees to indemnify the publisher for all damage or liabilities arising out of the published material.

Indemnity - Any other liability of the Publisher or any of its officers, employees or agents howsoever arising in respect of an advertisement or series of advertisements, and which does not arise by any lack of care or skill on the part of the Publisher, is limited to a total of $50.00 for each advertisement or series.

The Publisher makes the stipulation contained in the preceding sentence on behalf of its officers, employees and agents and, in addition, the Advertiser agrees with the Publisher not to bring or be party to or assert any action claim counterclaim or set-off against any of them at variance from the protection sought to be extended to them by this condition.

Terms & Conditions - Full copies of Metro Media Publishing's Terms & Conditions relating to classified and display advertising are available at all branches or by phoning any of the numbers below.

Printed & Published by - Antony Catalano of 113-115 York Street, South Melbourne 3205 for Metro Media Publishing (who accepts responsibility for election and referendum comment). The Casey Weekly Cranbourne is printed at Rural Press Ltd, 30-32 Grandlee Drive, Wendouree, Vic, 3355.

Classified advertising (all papers): 13 24 25 Dandenong: 9238 7777 Werribee: 9731 2777 Airport West: 8318 5777 G5285403

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SELL! Classifieds 13 24 25 SELL! Public Notices SELL! CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

WITH CLASSIFIEDS

For Casey Weekly - Cranbourne are as follows:

PHONE

Proof deadlines: All classifieds:

Trading World For Sale DRY REDGUM Free delivery. $120 per cubic metre. Please phone 0417 324 380.

ALL ADVERTISERS - PLEASE NOTE

7 days till late

THET! BES

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142-144 Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Dandenong 3175 G5398025AA-dc17Sep

PH - 1300 ESCORT

South Eastern Suburbs My son is 27 y.o, a generous and caring young man who is seeking an honest girl (23-28 y.o.) looking for love, friendship and family. My son is securely employed, good looking, blonde hair, great personality who came out of a long term relationship 6 months ago (with not much confidence) and is seeking a committed, family orientated lady to have fun and build a successful and loving life together.

Only genuine females seeking a committed, honest, caring relationship need only apply. Resides South Eastern suburbs.

If you are interested to find our more, please send a brief profile outlining your genuine expectations to: P.O. Box 112 Lynbrook Vic 3975.

Only genuine profiles will be passed on.

Friday 3.00pm Friday 5.00pm

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RELAXATION MASSAGE 28 Heyington Cr, Noble Park Nth. Shower available. 7 days, 10-7.

Phone 0430 042 882.

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10am-8pm. Ph: 0422 487 332.

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All major credit cards accepted.

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DRY REDGUM Free delivery. $120 per cubic metre. Please phone 0417 324 380.

FIRE WOOD Dry split Red Gum $280 per ton, Dry split Yellow Box $350 per ton, Split Mallee Stumps $330 per ton, Mountain Ash $250 per ton.

Free delivery in the Dandenong metro area.

Ph: 9706 4685/0419 304 555

FIREWOOD Quality • Redgum • Yellow Box • Mountain Ash Mobile EFTPOS

Call 5983 9779 G5403791AA-dc17Sep

Garage Sales CRANBOURNE NORTH 11 Elda Court, Saturday 29th September, Furniture, books, tools, garden items, clothes and bric-a-brac.

Pets and Pet Care ROTTWEILER Puppies for sale, 5 weeks old. 3 left. $800 each.

982000190637236, 982000190653028, 982000190691228. Please phone Nick on 0409 538 054.

Hospital and Medical

Dental Assistant Our busy specialist practice requires an enthusiastic Dental Assistant in Dandenong. Excellent sophisticated surgery and dedicated, professional staff make this a delightful place to be. Your day will be varied and exciting. If you have completed year 12 and decided the health professions are your chosen career path then this may be your dream job. You will bring your great organisation skills and outgoing personality each day. You will be required to undertake study towards a Cert III in Dental Assisting. Applicants holding a Cert III are welcome to respond.

To apply, submit your resume with names and contact details of 2 referees by facsimile to 9794 0558 or G5403293 email: hrspecdent@gmail.com

Situations Vacant CLEANER / HOUSEKEEPER Part time cleaners required for Apartment Hotel Business in S.E. Suburbs. 4 days per week 8am to 4.30pm, occasional weekend work, current Driver Licence required as will be required to drive company van (automatic). $17 per hour.

Fax resume to 9807 5677 Email: info@parkavenue.com.au Post: PO Box 2425 Mount Waverley 3149

G5416548

Customer Service / Sales An established and growing company is looking for an experienced and energetic Customer Service/ Sales person for a casual position.

Must have office experience, an excellent phone manner and a full Driver Licence. Long hours and some weekends involved.

Phone 9794 7970 G5383765

PANEL BEATER - Hallam We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Panel Beater at our busy panel shop in Hallam. Very competitive wages on offer, along with great working conditions.

To Let

Ph: Liz 0438 520 938

Need help with bond and rent?

We provide the bond & rent You find the property!

Bond Assist N We can help with up front bond and rent N Fast prompt assistance N Easy terms and conditions N No upfront fees N Move into your property now

TRUCK DRIVERS Required with HC Licence delivering concrete precast panels from our precast Dandenong factory.

Please send resume to: or contact Megan: 8795 9100

ROMAN PRECAST PTY LTD

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NURSERY HAND POSITIONS

Bond Assist loans provided the assistance Bond Assist loans are are provided for thefor assistance of initial rent and bond forand property (Conditions apply) of initial rent bondrental. for property rental.

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Cnr of Chelsea Rd and Station St, Chelsea Vic 3196

Just call: 9776 2829

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ABN 12710859740

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TO ALL ADVERTISERS

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MY SON, YOUR SOULMATE?

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Personal

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Leading Victorian wholesale nursery has full time positions available in Narre Warren North and Officer (Pakenham) Nurseries, applicants should have an interest in or knowledge of general horticulture as position involves working with many plant varieties and be able to work well in a team environment.

Wages and positions are based on experience and ability. Hours are 7.30 am to 4 pm weekdays.

Applications by email to: jeno@paradisia.com.au fax to 9706 1425 or post to: Paradisia Nurseries 103 Heatherton Rd, Narre Warren Nth 3804.

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Weekly Classifieds Catalogue Distributors WantedEarn up to $300/wk Work locally with flexible hours.

Call: 1300 665 983 G5413606

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"genuine employment?''

GOV’T FUNDED COURSES IN NOBLE PARK

*

Hindustan Imports, of 50 Greens Road Dandenong, requires an experienced storeperson, who holds a current Forklift and Manual Licence.

Duties will include general store/warehouse work and delivery of our products, within the metro area.

Experience in order picking and grocery industry preferred.

Negotiable wages for the right candidate.

Resume may be emailed to vs@hindustan.com.au or Faxed to 9706 8140

Professional Are you offering

STOREPERSON / DELIVERY DRIVER

• Cert III in aged Care & Cert III in HACC • Single & Teenage Parents Funding available • English Support Available • Work Placement Provided *Eligibility Criteria applies

PH: 9356-4646

Mob: 041-437-6163

Website: www.guidestartraining.com.au contract@guidestartraining.com.au Training delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Gov’t Funding

If you have a disability or permanent medical condition and are looking for work, then we can assist you.

We have 20 years experience in offering personalised service and support to suit your needs. We get results.

Call us at Dandenong Valley Job Support

Dandenong Pakenham Cranbourne Moorabbin

ph: 9792 3666 ph: 5940 8838 ph: 5996 7254 ph: 9556 5406 www.dvjs.com.au

Party Planners

Much hardship and difficulty is caused to job-seekers by misleading advertising placed in employment columns.

COOLROOM FOR HIRE

Our Professional Employment and Situations Vacant columns are reserved for advertisements which carry a SPECIFIC and GENUINE offer of employment.

All employment advertisements must state clearly the type of job offered and remuneration offered. (i.e. salary package, retainer plus commission or commission only).

Placing misleading advertisements is an offence against the Competition and Consumer Act and all advertisements are subject to the publisher's approval. For further advice contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on 9290 1800.

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*English as a Second Language (ESL)*

Celebrations

ADVERTISERS PLEASENOTE

"Commission only'' jobs are only accepted in these columns PROVIDED that this is clearly stated in the ad AND the employer is paying Workcover and Superannuation. If not, then these advertisements MUST be placed in an alternate classification such as Self Employment Opportunities.

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Training and Career Services

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Situations Vacant Keep Fit & Earn ?

Whilst Metro Media Publishing make every attempt to screen job advertisements, WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILIT Y FOR ADVERTISERS WHO FAIL TO C O M P LY W I T H T H E S E REGULATIONS.

Receptions FREE FUNCTION ROOM HIRE

LONG OR SHORT TERM, REGISTERED $110 per day From $182 weekend hire From $242 per week

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Course commencing on Wednesday 17th October 2012

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People with a disability encouraged to apply.

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Email: jasmin@tbmtraining.com.au

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Elation: Narre Warren players celebrate their grand final victory over Cranbourne. More pictures at caseyweeklycranbourne.com.au.

Magpies prevail in classic duel

BY BRAD McGRATH NARRE Warren has turned the tables on arch rival Cranbourne in a classic MPNFL Casey Cardinia League grand final at Edwin Flack Reserve on Saturday.

The Magpies defeated the gallant Eagles 22.13 (145) to 19.9 (123) to bring home their fifth premiership in seven seasons and reverse last season’s grand final loss to Cranbourne.

The plucky Magpies had solid contributors all over the ground, with Jackson Parker being awarded the VCFL medal for best afield, skipper Michael Collins producing a typically gutsy performance and star forward Kerem Baskaya booting six goals.

Magpies coach Chris Toner said the clash between the two league heavyweights had been one of the best he had seen. ‘‘It was a terrific game of footy and it was a great game,’’ he said. ‘‘We were fortunate to be in front at the end.’’

When Cranbourne settled in the second term they suddenly found themselves five goals in front with Norm Walker medallist Marc Holt dominating, bringing up six majors before halftime, and Justin Berry again producing on the big stage. A boilover looked likely.

But the Magpies had a steely resolve with Andy Soumilas, Parker and damaging ruckman Steve Watson all lifting and helping their team edge within 10 points by half-time.

Toner suspected his team would be good enough to run over the top of the Eagles with his players far fresher after taking the easy route to the grand final courtesy of their victory over the

CASEYCARDINIALEAGUEGRANDFINALS Narre Warren 4.4, 9.6, 14.11, 22.13 (145) d Cranbourne 4.2, 11.4, 14.5, 19.9 (123) Best: Narre Warren: M Collins, J Parker, C Collins, K Baskaya, S Watson, A McIver. Cranbourne: M Rus, C Barker, M Thompson, M Boland, J Berry, J Bollenhagen. Goals: Narre Warren: K Baskaya 6, A McIver 4, N Scanlon 3, C Collins, C McNamara 2, M Collins, D Quirk, M Lee, J Marriott, J Parker.

Cranbourne: M Holt 8, J Berry 5, M Fletcher 2, M Davey, M Theodoridis, C Barker, A White.

Reserves: Berwick 1.2, 4.5, 6.10, 10.15 (75) d Narre Warren 2.4, 2.7, 4.9, 7.10 (52) Best: Narre Warren: C Lee, A Feild, D Collins, S McLean, A Ray, B Tapner. Berwick: T Lyon, B Colling, C Rutherford, S Barnes, M MacKenzie, J Andrews. Goals: Narre Warren: S Scanlon, J Gray 2, B Tapner, J Dalton. Berwick: J Andrews, S Brady 3, M MacKenzie, T Van Hout, S Barnes, T Humphries.

U18: Berwick 3.0, 6.1, 8.2, 12.4 (76) d Narre Warren 4.1, 7.3, 9.3, 10.3 (63) Best: Narre Warren: D Gawley, M Cowan, D Jackson, B Giobbi, M Gray, M Tonna. Berwick: A Sigeti, M Johnson 4, C McKay, J Parker, J Donaldson. Goals: Narre Warren: J Soroczynski, J Harvey 2, K Merz, D Gawley, D Jackson, B Athanasopoulos, H Spierings, J Richardson. Berwick: J Weightman, J Gains, N MacEnte, M Johnson, J Joyce, J Opteynde.

Eagles in the semi-final. ‘‘We just needed to peg them back a bit and stay close and I thought if we were close at three-quarter time we would run over the top and I was pretty confident that they would need to be four or five goals in front to beat us,’’ he said. ‘‘I had a lot of belief that we were fitter and we had done it the easy way by finishing on top and having the week off and regardless of what anyone says you need that time, and to have that time helped with the last-quarter effort.’’

Cranbourne coach Doug Koop was proud of his charges’ efforts after they hit the front early in the final term, but he believes the fresher legs of Narre Warren had won them the game. ‘‘Congratulations to both sides. It was an out-

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standing game of footy today,’’ he said. ‘‘Unfortunately there is only one winner and congratulations go to Narre Warren. ‘‘Five premierships in seven years says they are an outstanding club and certainly did what they had to do after last year. ‘‘To my blokes I couldn’t be prouder of your efforts today — well done.’’

From the moment Cranbourne hit the lead in the final quarter the Magpies took control of the contest, booting 8.2 to 5.4 for the quarter, to turn their six-point lead into a 22-point buffer.

Baskaya booted six majors for the day in an enthralling battle with Cranbourne full back Andre Young but one of the most influential players on the ground was at the other end for

Tough contest: Cranbourne’s Brandon Osborne boots the ball forward. the Magpies. With Holt running riot opposed to Kain Baskaya in the second term, Toner swung vice captain Lee Boyle onto the Cranbourne star.

Boyle did a superb job in restricting Holt, who had earlier brought up his 150th goal for the season, to two majors in the second half.

The continued run of youngster Adam Giobbi from half-back and the work of dangerous forward Aaron McIver (four goals) were crucial factors in the victory.

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Scorpions coach resigns: ‘It’s family first’

BY BRAD McGRATH REIGNING VFL coach of the year Brett Lovett has quit the Casey Scorpions.

Lovett, 46, said the rigours of coaching at VFL level, family and business commitments meant he would not see out his two-year contract with the Scorpions. ‘‘I just decided that the time was right to put more time into the family and business,’’ he said. ‘‘The level of the VFL is going up every year and the players require a lot of time with game reviews and editing tapes.’’

Lovett took on the Scorpions’ top job last summer when Brad Gotch took an assistant coaching role with Port Adelaide in the he AFL. Scorpions general manager Brian Woodman said Lovett had made an outstanding contribution in his one season with the club. ‘‘We’re disappointed to lose such a fine football person, but we understand his reasons,’’ he said. ’’It’s about him wanting to spend more time with his family and also putting more into his nursery business. ‘‘Brett is first and foremost a genuine family

man so we can see how he’s come to this decision.’’ Woodman said the Scorpions will work closely with alignment partner Melbourne to find Lovett’s replacement.

Lovett said that towards the end of the VFL season he knew he could not continue in the role.

The former Melbourne star’s son, Jake, is a promising footballer and is in line to be selected with TAC Cup team Dandenong Stingrays. ‘‘At the end of the season — like any player or coach — you either commit or you don’t,’’ he said. ‘‘My son had been trialling with the Dandenong Stingrays’ squad and I couldn’t go. My wife

took him out there and that’s all great. ‘‘But it’s crazy doing what I’m doing when, at the age Jake is at, I should be supporting him. ‘‘I’ve got two daughters as well.’’

While the Lovett family will take priority for now, the former Frankston Dolphins and Sandringham mentor would not rule out a coaching return in the future. ‘‘I’m 46 now and I don’t know how long you can coach for,’’ he said. ‘‘At the moment I’m just going to spend some time with the kids but you never know down the track what will happen.’’

Relegation not all bad

Hoping for an ice time away

BY ROY WARD A CRANBOURNE youngster is looking to take his talents to North America to further his dream to be a professional ice hockey player.

Damon Parolin, 12, is desperate to make the most of his skills as an ice hockey player but after making several Victorian under-age sides, he and his mother Jenny see few opportunities available in Melbourne to help him develop his game.

So the Parolins are looking at sending Damon to Canada, the spiritual home of the sport, to attend a boarding school with a dedicated ice hockey training program.

The fees for such schools are high — more than $20,000 per year — but the curriculum at these schools includes several hours of ice hockey training each morning followed by school classes from lunchtime until 6pm.

A few of his teammates from his junior club, The Flyers, are looking at doing a similar thing.

The Parolins had a school in mind for Damon but it fell into financial problems earlier this year so they are now looking at another similar school.

Jenny Parolin said a year in such a program would give her son the equivalent of eight or nine years in ‘ice time’ if he was just playing in Melbourne.

She said such schools were only available to younger teenagers so Damon would need go in the next 12 months.

The youngster said he loved his sport, which he fell into after watching the older brother of one of his friends play ice hockey a few years ago.

“It took me a few months to get used to playing,” he said.

“But after having people in my team help me out I got into it.”

Parolin plays either centre forward or left wing and was a member of the Victorian under-13 side earlier this year.

“It was really awesome, really exciting,” the youngster said.

“It was pretty hard to get a feel for the speed, it was faster than I pictured but was good in the end.”

He also said he loved playing at the new Melbourne Icehouse where the Flyers play some of their matches.

Ice star: Cranbourne’s Damon Parolin hopes to enhance his ice hockey talents in Canada.

His mother said the family had looked at options for training in Melbourne but struggled to find something worthwhile.

Picture: Gary Sissons

“There are a few future stars just in Damon’s side alone,” she said. “But it’s such a small sport there just isn’t the resources to train the kids.”

CASEY Comets coach Joe De Martino believes being relegated to state league 3 south-east could be a blessing in disguise as the team goes through a rebuilding phase.

The Comets brought the curtain down on their soccer season on Saturday with a 3-0 loss to Noble Park which confirmed their position on the bottom of the ladder in state league 2.

De Martino said his goal would be to push the Comets’ youth into the senior line-up and develop a winning culture. ‘‘Being relegated may just give us the opportunity to develop our younger players. There’s a good crop of young players coming through and I’m hoping that because we’re playing in division 3 and not division 2, they can develop a winning culture and then carry that through. ‘‘We’ll only have one goal in mind and that is to win the league next year.’’

De Martino, who took over from Doug Chisholm mid-season, is yet to be re-signed for next year but is hopeful of winning the position by the end of October. ‘‘I’ve expressed my desire to coach the team next year,’’ he said.

The Comets rested several topliners from the clash against Noble Park, including David Terek and Nagus Henry as they begin the rebuild.

Youngsters Johnny Negassi and Hamish and Scott Miller showed enough to suggest they would be part of the Comets’ future.

The Comets trailed 1-0 with 15 minutes to go but with nothing to play for, De Martino changed the team’s structure in a bid to score and win the game.

— Brad McGrath

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