Two men have been hospitalised after a car flipped during a two-vehicle crash at a Keysborough roundabout Ambulance paramedics were called to the Church and Chapel roads intersection about 11.20pm on Tuesday 3 December A man in his 40s was transported to The Alfred hospital in a stable condition A man in his 20s was taken to Dandenong Hospital in a stable condition Belinda Peterson was just one of more than 1000 at-risk people across rural and regional Victoria to receive free smoke alarms and assistance from CFA and RACV since April Now having lived first-hand through the wrath of an unnerving house fire Belinda could not be more grateful for the timely maintenance visit that allowed her smoke alarms to alert her out of danger The fortunate getaway has inspired her to spur on any Victorians requiring assistance to seek out their local fire brigade or to ask questions if they are unsure about the condition of their smoke alarms “I am incredibly lucky I had my new smoke alarms single and unable to reach the heights of those ceilings meant I needed help,” Belinda said “It was a case of calling my local fire brigade and having them come round and install them for myself and my neighbour “Although the units didn’t need to be changed they did replace the back up batteries that were well and truly out of date and cleaned them all thoroughly before performing tests to ensure they were working before they left.” Reality hit just four months later when Belinda routinely retrieved her Lite n’ Easy polystyrene box from the front door and placed it on her bench “The box was full of meals and dry ice and as I have limited space in the apartment I put the box on the stovetop bench where I would usually prep food,” Belinda said I had noticed the plants in the front of my courtyard were very dry “My neighbour came over and were chatting for only about two minutes before the smoke and alarms came billowing “The stove wasn’t on when I initially placed down the box but from that movement it made contact with the ignition button and as a result sparked a flame and ultimately the fire.” quick thinking saw Belinda grab doonas off the bed to suppress the fire however when unsuccessful she made a safe exit outside to call triple zero “You need to have a very clear idea of what your escape areas are in your house or unit I only had the front door and the glass doors at the back I have no side windows at all,” Belinda said “When my kids were younger and we were in a bigger house and I encourage everyone to have a fire blanket stored somewhere logical and easily accessible.” While fire services were able to extinguish the remaining fire and ventilate the house stovetop and plaster throughout the kitchen CFA recommends all smoke alarms in the home be powered by a 10-year lithium battery be interconnected and installed in every bedroom have a lifespan of around 10 years and should be replaced after that Residents should also test smoke alarms monthly and clean or dust them yearly For more information on the Smoke Alarm Installation Program and safety tips, visit the CFA website. 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Tweets by CFA_Updates We are currently experiencing issues with our embedded Twitter feed We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land Copyright 2025 CFA (Country Fire Authority) Golf Industry News Keysborough Golf Club in Melbourne’s south-east finds itself increasingly frustrated by what is believed to be Victorian government red tape following a decision by the club to ensure its survival by relocating to nearby Bangholme Club management want to secure its future and deliver first-class female and junior-friendly facilities by moving to the proposed new site “The new South-east Sporting Hub we intend to build will change Keysborough from an old’s man’s golf club to one pursuing the direction Golf Australia wants to take the game That is to become very user friendly and inclusive for young people and women,” club captain Darrell Swindells told Inside Golf.  He said he cannot understand the Victorian Government’s tardiness in making the legislative change needed for the project to go ahead “It will incur virtually no cost to them in terms of infrastructure It (the current golf course) is already there in readiness for housing development in line with the government’s pledge to build 80,000 new homes “The new Bangholme project will also bring enormous benefits to the Greater City of Dandenong,” Swindells said in its current site in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne Despite the course being surrounded by housing to its east a historical anomaly that places it outside Victoria’s urban growth boundary means the club’s plans cannot proceed unless the legislative change is made This means a $1 billion project that would deliver 1200 affordable homes dozens of community sporting fields and save one of Victoria’s oldest golf clubs which is at risk.  The status quo is not sustainable over the long term,’’ Swindells  said Despite needing to shift the boundary a few hundred metres the state government has been accused by the City of Greater Dandenong of sitting on its hands the developer that wants to build homes on the current course Intrapac chief executive Max Shifman told the Herald Sun newspaper the project would support 3000 jobs a $100 million development of the new course a $50 million sports precinct and add $1 billion of economic stimulus.  “At a time when apartment construction is faltering as it is too expensive to deliver affordable homes the state government needs to look urgently at every opportunity to unlock land for other types of housing,’’ he said “We need the Allan government to immediately start a process to allow common-sense projects like the Keysborough Golf Club development to be assessed on their merits.’’ You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream Mark Allen brought up a story on the Rumour File on Tuesday relating to a golf club in the south-east growing increasingly frustrated with the state government over its plans to relocate to a new site The rumour was confirmed this morning relating to the Keysborough Golf Club with general manager Darren Eckhardt telling 3AW Breakfast the plans have been in the works for 10 years now Press PLAY to hear him tell the full story (including his call for the state government to act quickly) The plans to relocate the golf club would allow for 1,600 homes to be built on the original site and comes amid the news the Allan government has fallen 20,000 homes short of its housing target last year “It’s staggering isn’t it?” Mark Allen said “They’ve been waiting for a long time for this to happen Senior School has marked the occasion of International Women’s Day this year with a number of special events our Keysborough Campus was filled with joy reflection and purpose as we welcomed our Years 9–12 students and the special women in their lives to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 progress and possibility — honouring the incredible contributions of women in our community and beyond But it was not just about celebration — it was also a call to accelerate action amplifying voices and driving real change — because equality is not just an idea; it is something we must actively create Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event a heartfelt celebration of strength our whole school assembly was held in Aikman Hall Our Haileybury Girls College Captains also addressed the audience with enthusiastic articulations on the challenges that face the girls as young women growing up in a society still striving for equality The Senior girls at Berwick celebrated International Woman’s Day with a variety of activities throughout the week the girls created an IWD Noticeboard in the Senior School and then on Wednesday they decorated it with a word cloud filled with Post-it notes on what equality/equity meant to them they ran a Kahoot during Homeroom and on Friday all Years 9–12 girls and female staff gathered in our SS Quad at recess for a catered morning tea where everyone received a cupcake with purple frosting — the cupcakes were provided by Hasareli Dassanayeke (OH 2024) the Year 12 girls ran a fund-raising BBQ at lunchtime where they raised over $500 for the Malala Fund resonated deeply with our diverse audience special guests and members of Haileybury College — joined in meaningful conversations about creating a world where everyone feels safe valued and celebrated for their contributions Girls Middle School Captain Arianna (Year 8) and School Vice-Captain Kayla (Year 12) delivered heartfelt speeches highlighting the importance of accelerating the road to gender equality They also shared their personal aspirations The event was further enriched by outstanding musical performances Cameron (Year 4) delivered a powerful rendition of Miley Cyrus’s ‘The Climb,’ while Lila (Year 8) captivated the audience with a passionate performance of ‘A Million Dreams.’ there were two initiatives running on the day Aspiration Station and Parent Partnerships where Haileybury Girls College students reflected upon their aspirations and posted them on the day Our guests viewed these aspirations and offered support where possible to make their aspirations a reality Dress for Success Clothing Drive which provides disadvantaged women with professional workwear via Dress for Success Victoria Students may ask if you have any items to donate which can be brought on a hanger this week to Mrs Gardam / Ms Allaf or delivered on Friday A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this meaningful event It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate unity empowerment and progress within our community Haileybury Senior School (Dickinson House) students took part in Clean Up Australia Day helping to clear rubbish from the beaches around Sandringham It was an eye-opening experience for our students to see how much waste ends up along the coastline and a great reminder of how important it is to look after our local environment By working together to help make the beaches cleaner and safer our students gained an awareness about how everyday choices can impact the community The opportunity to clean up the beaches was a great way to give back build teamwork and most importantly enjoy quality time with friends to make a positive difference in the community In Term 2 students wear winter uniform; however we will have two weeks at the beginning of the term when students may continue to wear summer uniform if they choose Haileybury acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today Repairs are underway at the Keysborough fire brigade after it was left with “significant flooding” in a hit-run car crash now being investigated by Victoria Police Victoria Police and Chelsea SES Unit were called at the scene after a Hyundai Palisade car crashed into a fire hydrant which started flooding before it crashed into a metal fence school fence on Saturday 18 January about 3pm Victoria Police spokesperson says it is believed the vehicle was stolen from a Mount Martha property Officers were told four people ran from the scene A CFA spokesperson says the incident was under control by 3.12pm and deemed safe at 4.41pm “Crews discovered a vehicle had crashed into a fire hydrant out the front of the fire station “Keysborough crews cleaned up the incident alongside SES neighbouring brigades were available to respond with sufficient resources if required.” Photos uploaded on Facebook by the Keysborough CFA and Chelsea SES depicts flooding into the engine bay offices inside the building and side access to the rear car park Phill Wall from Chelsea SES unit says this is just one example of “we work as one.” Plumber came out and stopped the flow of the water “Our guys went inside and started to clean “There’s always a special bond when there’s another volunteer agency involved.” He says the extent of the damage and what repairs need to be made would be depending on how deep the water got Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Sitting councillor: Vacated by Rhonda Garad (Greens) Candidates: Adjin Muzur (Australian Labor Party) Suburb of Residence – Dandenong North How long have you lived in Greater Dandenong Political party (past or present): Labor Party business/employer name: Management Consultant (and current student) Three most important issues for your ward: – Keysborough Community Hub (and its effective future management) access and improvements in the sporting facilities within our city – Further attention to the public transport needs of residents – Increased focus and advocacy on the safety of our residents – Increased surveillance of rubbish dumping in hotspot areas Describe your involvement in the local community: For the past 45 years I have been active within my local sporting community and church groups – all based within the Keysborough South Ward I have grown up here as I watched the area go through a remarkable transformation who amidst incredible personal hardship in recent years has never wavered in her efforts to support her residents and our city having grown up watching the transformation of the area I would like to work for our residents to ensure that it continues to move in the right direction and that the Keysborough South Hub is the foundation stone and success that the residents need and deserve and my involvement in community and sporting groups gave me the support that guided me on my path to completing university (including an MBA) on sporting scholarships in the USA It would be a privilege to be able to help our young residents in similar endeavours and work so that they have the facilities and support for this Dandenong Market was the best in all of Melbourne and will work to ensure that it grows in stature and recognition MPs or ex-MPs have assisted or advised your campaign former Councillor and City of Greater Dandenong Living Treasure – Roz Blades AM (whom I watched growing up tirelessly serving our City.) To be completed upon the completion of meetings with all the candidates I have lived in Dandenong for the past 40 years I have been a Councillor for the Dandenong Ward 2000 – 2003 and have a good working knowledge of our City’s strengths and weaknesses Political party (past or present): Not applicable as I’m not a member of any registered political party ; and other qualifications in the field of education and I have a Leadership in Family ministry qualification I would like Council to support the supply of a variety of affordable needs-based quality homes for the residents of Greater Dandenong Including assistance to elderly and disabled residents who need help to better their properties and living conditions Respect for the green wedge zoning uses and residents concerns about the creep of industrialisation within the Bangholme green wedge Review and enable resolve with SESH – the Southeast Sports Hub Controversy again another example of controversy of rezoning golf club issues within the green wedge space Address undercutting business issues in the more expensive industrial zone and breach of planning permit uses I believe manufacturing is the heart of our city creating jobs and support for retail outlets To keep local government local and be accountable to residents first as opposed to other power bases by enabling resident voices to be heard and ensure I work for and with residents to better value for rates My voluntary engagement with Greater Dandenong extends over 40 years and has never stopped because it is our hometown I have served on the committees of management of many not-for-profit Community organisations in various capacities Some of which include being a founding member of Wellsprings founding chairperson of the Australian Indian Innovations and pioneer of the little India precinct at the dawn of this millennium SE representative and later State President on the Victorian state Playgroups Association bringing the first Wiggles show to Springers Leisure Centre I have chaired Dandenong’s resident action groups and was the chairperson and Secretary for many years of RATWISE – Residents Against Toxic Waste in the Southeast taking the fight up for better environmental safety measures against pollution and protection of ground water workers and families health concerns in the Lyndhurst Ordish road and the Keysborough South areas of our city I have also been a member of resident groups keen to preserve past heritage buildings defining our city as in saving the town hall the Tom Houlahan Centre and many others and was the preservation chairperson of the Rowan Park house and the friends of Rowan park I have served on all my 7 children’s preschool secondary school associations and tertiary groups and have served my parish and Deanery community groups in various capacities I enjoy volunteering and am a long time committed local volunteer They are the life blood of a city and the glue that holds it together maximise transparency and serve all residents honestly and fairly adopts the precautionary principle and duty of care towards ‘All’ its residents and to assist enabling a Family / job friendly safe city with improved recreational facilities an improved waste management policy city wide I do have the habit of ‘cutting my coat according to my cloth’ as the proverb goes so my expenses in view of my campaign return will indicate will be for basic fees and costs associated with the non-avoidable campaign necessities or ex-MPs have assisted or advised your campaign I do a – ‘like for like’ mutual exchange Who ever makes the offer first mutually gets my consent I am a lifelong resident of the municipality having lived in various parts over my 32 years of life Political party (past or present): I am a Labor Party member but am running independently in this council election business/employer name: I’m a youth worker with a community services organisation Property interests: I don’t own any property Business interests: I do not have any business interests – Balancing development of more housing with the maintenance of adequate green wedge and open space In particular this issue is currently highlighted by the South Eastern Sports Hub Project on Pillars Road in Bangholme – The completion of the Keysborough Community Hub project to the meet the expectations and needs of the community to ensure local residents have the facilities they deserve and expect local to them – Residents in the Keysborough South Ward getting value for money for their rates through the provision of adequate amenities quality services being delivered locally and proper servicing by public transport With the addressing of these basics requiring advocating within council and advocating to the other levels of government Over my lifetime I have been involved in the local community in many ways having completed my primary and secondary education at Springvale Primary School and then Springvale Secondary College (now Keysborough Secondary College) Before completing tertiary education at Monash University in nearby Clayton I have been an active member of the Springvale Historical Society and Dandenong and District Historical Society I am currently involved as a player and on the committee of an SFNL football club and understand the great value of sporting clubs as community hubs My working life in the community services sector has been around the wider southeast My work provides insight to the struggles of the most disadvantaged members of our society and how council work impacts peoples everyday lives I am standing for election because as a lifelong local of the area and as a younger member of our community I believe I can make a positive contribution to our vibrant city as a local councillor work and play locally thus giving me an understanding of this community and its needs I also feel council needs to ensure it is listening to local residents and providing the services that help local residents live positive As per above I am not taking donations so I can remain a truly independent candidate beholden to no special interests other than those of local residents I am running independently and not receiving any advice from any such people listed above I am directing my second preference to Ajdin Muzur the parks and I especially appreciate the increase of investment into better community spaces business/employer name: I work full-time as an Assistant Brand Manager for Automotive and Industrial Coatings at DuluxGroup Property interests: I am paying off my own home but have no other properties – Parking and traffic congestion: There are parking and congestion issues in the area which are impacting quality of life but also road safety I want to continue the work of Rhonda Garad on these issues particularly improving safety around schools – Parks and open spaces: The parks in Keysborough South are what draws people to live here Keeping up the maintenance and enhancing them further with improving playgrounds and other features e.g the dog park with increased agility equipment is what residents are telling me when I door knock them on what they want to see – Getting value for rates: People work hard and deserve value for their rates I will ensure transparency and value in how rates and the maintenance levy is spent I first started becoming more involved in the local community when I first took part in the School Community Involvement Program (SCIP) at Killester College in Springvale.Through my later years at Killester tutored primary school students after school and volunteered with Joey’s Food Van helping the homeless I continued to help out with Joey’s Food Van Joey’s Food Van would go to Palm Plaza in Dandenong bi-weekly to help feed those who were in need of support and care I participated in the City of Greater Dandenong’s Young Leaders Program and in the same year won the Community Citizenship Award at the Youth Showcase for my volunteer work with Greater Dandenong State Emergency Service and also helping to deliver the Elevate Youth project I also volunteered with a student-run organisation Monash International Development Practice Association (MIDPA) and dropped off free meals to struggling international students living locally I have been a member of the Greater Dandenong Environment Group for the past two years I’ve also been an active State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer since 2018 I assist with responding to areas impacted by severe weather events as well as helping other emergency services such as Ambulance Victoria with casualty extrication and Victoria Police with missing person and evidence searches I have also been active civically in recent years asking questions at Council meetings and taking part in Council consultations I was inspired to run for Council by Rhonda Garad the outgoing Councillor of Keysborough South ward I got to see firsthand how she was making Keysborough South Ward and the City of Greater Dandenong as a whole a better place to live When she decided not to run in Keysborough South Ward I decided with Rhonda’s endorsement to stand in Keysborough South Ward Local government is the closest level of government to the people and Councillors can make a real influence to people’s lives Campaigning can be really expensive and with the cost of living pressures it’s a hard ask for many people to donate money to my campaign I have spent a significant amount of my own money for fundraising events and I will continue to fundraise until October as every dollar will help I do not accept donations from businesses or corporations nor any real estate agents or property developers I only accept donations from community supporters and everyday people While it means I may not be able to fundraise as much as other candidates I am still extremely fortunate to have family and colleagues support my campaign and they are chipping in what they can I am grateful to have the support and endorsement of the outgoing Councillor for Keysborough South Ward I am still learning more about the other candidates and will publish a ‘How To Vote’ by the end of September While I ask for residents to vote for me as their first preference I would also like to ask residents of the Keysborough South Ward to preference their votes to the candidates they believe will best represent and fight for them and look at each candidate’s merits and policies I also trust residents to make their own independent and informed choices if they choose not to follow my How To Vote card Suburbs: northern part of Keysborough and part of Springvale South Reinaldo Ivan Pincheira (Australian Labor Party) business/employer name: Telecommunication Engineer at VicTrack Property interests: I do not have any rental properties Business interests: I do not own any business Three most important issues for your ward: I would like to work and to be able to contribute to the improvement of our local roads and footpaths; to be able to contribute positively to the town planning; and to see if we can use our rate more efficiently without having to increase it annually Describe your involvement in the local community: I have worked and enjoyed working for my community starting with the youth group since late 80s and continue to work with my community today After living more than 20 years in Keysborough I would like to serve the people of Keysborough and I believe I can contribute positively to the improvement of the City of Greater Dandenong As a proud member of the Australian Labor Party genuine ALP members who share my values; however I will not direct preferences to people who are merely attempting to use ALP membership as a means to bolster the strength of their own campaign Suburb of residence: Ratepayer for over 30 years Political party (past or present): I am a genuine Independent and not a member of a political party business/employer name: I am a secondary schoolteacher Property interests: I have property interests but no business interests the aged and children’s services provision by Council improved management of Council assets such as reserves roads and active response to rubbish removal Community safety with strategic CCTV to deter and identify wrongdoers has assisted me for the forthcoming campaign I am relying on my previous experience as a councillor will be recommended for Daniel Dang and my third preference is recommended for Melinda Yim I have lived in City Of Greater Dandenong since 1985 where we were living in Keysborough We then moved to Dandenong South and I started my primary schooling at Dandenong south P.S until grade 2 then once we moved to Dandenong north I completed my primary years at Woorana Park P.S I started and finished high school at Carwatha college in Noble Park North I graduated in 2001 and briefly lived on the gold coast before returning to my home which is Dandenong North Political party (past or present): I am a Labour member business/employer name: I have just ceased employment as Operations Manager of Agcab portable cabins and am about to open my own Kebab businesses South East Kebab Station I am the founder and President of South East United FC Parks and sports facilities need urgent upgrading in the Keysborough ward Road safety issues around our school need urgent remodelling especially during school drop off and pick up creating easier options for parents to be able to pick up and drop off their children without the risk of receiving a fine We need to increase the number of CCTV in Keysborough to minimise youth crime alongside eligible dumping of rubbish and keeping our ward and municipality clean I have been involved with the community my whole life growing up in Dandenong and witnessing the early struggles of youth issues I was able to contribute to youth programs within the football clubs I was affiliated with I joined a club called Dandenong Wolves Soccer Club where I worked alongside the committee to support youth through sport and a competitive senior and reserve team in State 4 of Football Victoria which gave me time to step away from the presidency and focus on youth work I assisted female members facing domestic violence and helped them through their struggles I realized that sports offered a vital safe haven for youth and female community members This led to the creation of South East United FC some starting as young as 4 years old up to u15s and a men’s team that also claimed a league victory this year South East United FC was also the first to hold the GoGirls and Soccer Mums licenses in the municipality I am currently still president and continue to help youth with issues both on and off the field and I will carry on this work for the community I am standing for election because I want to provide a strong voice for my community ensuring that residents get the attention and support they deserve Having grown up in Dandenong and experienced the challenges faced by youth and families first hand I am deeply committed to addressing local issues like housing especially in underrepresented areas like Keysborough particularly through my work in sports and supporting vulnerable members By running for election,I aim to enhance the well-being of my diverse community and ensuring all residents have access to the resources and amenities they need I have one friend who has donated a small amount Being a president of a sports club I have worked alongside many past and present councilors They have all been very supportive to see myself excell further by seeing the work I have done in the community already I haven’t decided yet as I am looking forward to meeting each candidate and absorbing their interest for the community and I will decide in the best interest of the ward and municipality Business interests: Expanding business into Retail Sector public parking and community facilities to support the growing population – Affordable housing: as the area experiences growth and increased demand helping to support diverse community needs – Community safety: including better street lighting and security cameras create youth education programs to help reduce youth crime support and help to improve lives for family and senior residents I want to bring new ideas with different approaches I believe in communicating with our local residents and working together to create a better community for everyone I would like to ask voter to give me the first preferences I would love to talk to other candidates to have better understanding Time is running out fast for Berwick Springs to discover its best cricket in the Dandenong District Cricket Association’s Turf 3 competition this summer could enter the Christmas break with a negative win-loss ratio on the verge of their fourth loss of the summer against Silverton after day one at home The Titans are on the worse side of the match equation with Silverton only requiring a further 34 runs to reach the target of 133 including from the returning Jackson Marie and in-form Shalika Karunanayake ate away at the Titans’ top order with no batter passing 50 Riley Hillman (35) and Lachlan Marie (40) were the most profitable scorers at the top of the batting card but the remainder of the side could only offer 62 runs between them was a gaping hole in the middle order that was not filled Dylan Hayes’ excellent summer with the ball continued for Silverton taking 5/35 to move to 19 wickets for the season Kenneth Smart and Berwick Springs offered a fightback in the second innings but still face a major disadvantage heading into day two this week Smart took 3/25 including the key figure of Rob North at number three without scoring to ensure the Bakers would be forced to rise to the occasion Opener Varinder Virk remains the key wicket Keysborough joins Silverton in the likely winners circle having mounted a brilliant revival against Lynbrook The Knights need only three further wickets to extend its winning streak to six matches James Wright led the comeback for Keysborough swinging the match back into his side’s favour in the midst of a marathon 15-over opening spell that netted a third-consecutive five-wicket haul He ripped the Lakers’ middle order to pieces with four wickets in three consecutive overs as 1/31 became 5/36 in 33 deliveries of carnage that concluded with the huge wicket of Jatinder Singh for a first ball duck Joining Singh on Wright’s victim list was Kaine Bundy (22) giving the veteran the wickets of his opponents’ top three run scorers for the summer The wicket of Devanandh Chandrasekar later in his spell gave him his fifth making it 11 wickets in his last two matches Lynbrook’s hopes remain with Anubhav Chopra and Media Dala who reached stumps together in the midst of a 35-run partnership for the eighth wicket Lynbrook teenager Yashwant Singh and Jatinder Singh combined to cut the Knights down to size Jatinder Singh took two wickets in the first five overs of play removing Abhinay Motupalli and Jonathan Mohamed for ducks Not fazed by the success of the Jatinder Singh’s exploits at the top of Keysborough’s batting card Fresh from his blistering 133 off 88 balls last week against Berwick Springs he continued where he left off with a boundary-heavy 72 from 60 ensuring the bowlers did have the contest completely on their terms whose innings came to an end in the 25th over having laid a platform for the remainder of his teammates by flying along at five runs per over during his time at the crease Otto made 43 and was the last man out as partners came and went around him Singh’s five-wicket haul was his first at senior level having held his own in the Lakers’ first XI despite his age He took 4/39 against Berwick Springs and 4/14 last week against Silverton in a testament to the legspinner’s consistency Silverton and Keysborough both need wins to keep pace with Fountain Gate joining them as the only sides with outright wins this summer after steamrolling Doveton on day one last week The sale of a Keysborough historic church is close to being finalised Uniting Church of Australia stated that it was “presently finalising contract arrangements” with an undisclosed buyer of the circa 1877 former Wesleyan Methodist Church site at 176 Chapel Road community group Friends of Keysborough Historic Chapel – backed by a 2300-signature petition – had urged City of Greater Dandenong to buy the 4.1-hectare site However Uniting Church confirmed the council had not made a late bid really disappointing,” Friends of Keysborough Historic Chapel member Gaye Guest said several council-election candidates – including elected councillor Melinda Yim – stated the council should reconsider its earlier refusal to buy the site for an alleged $2 million “If it can’t be restored for a religious purpose an aged care service or community service,” Yim said prior to her election “I would prefer it to be in the community rather than for private use.” There were rumoured concerns about the council bearing extra costs such as renovating the building that had fallen into disrepair and been trashed by vandals Sunshine-based Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga had expressed an interest to purchase at a lower price restore the older church as a museum and use the wooden building as a chapel The church went onto the private market in September with expressions of interest closing on 10 October The site was being marketed as suitable for town homes The 147-year-old church is protected by a local heritage overlay Shrewd captaincy from Keysborough captain Christo Otto has Hampton Park in a world of trouble at stumps on day one of the Dandenong District Cricket Association Turf 3 contest at Rowley Allan Reserve Otto declared the Knights’ innings closed in order to make early inroads with the ball with form bowler James Wright in his arsenal raring to go who ensured the declaration and 11 overs with the ball paid dividends He struck with just his second delivery after Mohammed Rizan was caught by Jackson O’Brien and removed the dangerous Gurpreet Singh in his second over They’ll resume next week needing to do something they have not done at all this summer Needing to rebound after last week’s horror loss to Narre North Keysborough flew out of the gates in the first innings on the back of a rapid opening partnership Chanaka Kahandawala and O’Brien raced to 70 after 10 overs with boundaries coming thick and fast Kahandawala‘s onslaught came to an end in the 13th over but O’Brien continued the charge having finally found some much-needed form after not passing 50 all summer Shanaka Perumpuli then played a steadying role with a patient 76 batting through the remainder of the innings from number three the Knights’ run rate was still above four when Otto called Perumpuli and Anant Singh in from the middle Fazir Faththar and Mohamed Nisthar both took three wickets for Hampton Park but is less of a chance to force its way in than the Lions Lynbrook had one of its best batting days of the summer with two 50-run stands and a third worth 45 pushing the Lakers to 9/231 Harjinder Sohal shook off the drama of losing opening partner Adithya Naron early for one by playing the innings’ anchor role reaching 65 and adding 75 with James Kellett at number three for the second wicket Jacob Stephens’ stability ensured the Lakers passed the 200 mark He made 46 and played a key role in a 51-run eighth wicket partnership with coach and former Wookey Medal winner Silverton has an immaculate opportunity to put further pressure on last week’s conqueror in Fountain Gate in a push for the top spot on the table The Bakers have a 60-run lead over Doveton which failed to reach triple figures for the seventh time this season with Silverton racing to 5/154 in 21 overs later in the day Anmol Zakhmi and Rob North leading the charge with an outright victory beckoning on day two Should they collect 10 points and Fountain Gate six the margin will close to just two points between first and second and give the Bakers a four-point gap over Keysborough Keysborough will meet Silverton in the Dandenong District Cricket Association Turf 3 grand final this weekend after both recorded comprehensive semi-final victories after so many years of carrying great expectation for the Knights it was all-rounder Christo Otto who led his team to victory over Berwick Springs Otto contributed a valuable 49 in Keysborough’s 266 and took 6/54 off 26 overs in the Berwick Springs total of 209 to set up the Knights’ 57-run win Keysborough was able to see off the new ball with Chanaka Kahandawala’s 26 off 20 immediately putting the Titans on the back foot while opening partner Jackson O’Brien’s 74 anchored the first part of the innings while several teammates contributed handy cameos in the middle order against a bowling attack led by Shalika Karunanayake (2/50) Berwick Springs got off to a flyer on day two with five of star-opener Jackson Marie’s first 12 balls deposited to or over the boundary A 73-run opening stand between Marie and the more circumspect Riley Hillman (20) set the match up tantalisingly but both were dismissed in quick succession Lachie Marie (23) and Archit Vora (27) also got starts but Karunanayake (70) was the only Titans batter to pass 50 Karunanayake ultimately ran out of partners and was the 10th wicket dismissed as he was forced to try and change the momentum against a Keysborough bowling battery that was firing Silverton batted first against Fountain Gate and set the game up with an imposing score of 306 to win by 233 runs against arguably the deepest bowling attack in the league Frequently reliant on their bowling attack to restrict scoring and break through the Gators’ inability to take quick wickets prevented them from putting significant pressure on the Bakers Only once did Silverton lose two wickets within 30 runs Captain Robert North scored his first half century since round one with his experience coming to the fore as he saw off some dangerous spells and was willing to bide his time in a patient 73 Harsha Dampahalage (35) and Harkanwal Singh (40 not out) all scored between 17 and 40 It was a fine showcase of batting depth against a side which has frequently bowled well in partnerships throughout the season Spinner Surya Pratap capped off a fine season for the Gators with 4/102 The Gators lost their first wicket in the second over of day two courtesy of a rip-snorting Dylan Hayes (1/18) delivery and quickly fell into a deep hole with just three batters facing more than 20 balls Singh led the bowling attack with 3/11 and Virk took 3/14 as the Gators were trounced for 73 inside 36 overs The decider will be played at Dandenong West’s Greaves Reserve across this weekend Keysborough will be seeking to return to Turf 2 after its relegation last season while a jump for Silverton would represent a massive rise The Knights recruited well in the off-season with all-rounder Kahandawala providing firepower with the bat at the top of the order as the competition leading runscorer this season who is also in the competition’s top-five run scorers and the pair shape as key wickets for Silverton to nab early while incumbent James Wright has lead an even bowling line-up Keysborough have at times shown a propensity to lose quick wickets They were bowled out for 84 against Lynbrook in round two; lost 7/11 against Fountain Gate in round six and were skittled for 88 against Narre North in round 10 highlighting the opportunity Silverton will have with the ball Singh and Hayes will be looking for early breakthroughs while Gamage took five wickets in the most recent fixture against Keysborough and Virk is a proven performer in a reasonably new-look Silverton side in 2024-25 while the top-order will look to bat around North given how much time in the middle most of the batters got in the semi-final but they will be coming up against a side which they lost to in both their home and away meetings crucially relying on less heralded players to do a lot of the heavy lifting undoubtedly giving the squad confidence in its ability to perform against the best That tight match followed a 60-run Knights win in the round five clash between the teams Time is ticking on the massive South East Sports Hub project on Pillars Road Bangholme with the deal between developer Intrapac and Keysborough Golf Club due to lapse in 12 months The project controversially hinges on whether the State Government rezones the club’s Green Wedge golf course at Hutton Road for a housing estate of up to 1100 dwellings the golf club would move near the SESH site Intrapac has pledged to fund the new course as well as the $30 million stage one of the 71-hectare SESH The timing of SESH’s stages two and three is “subject to funding commitments” KGC president Darrell Swindells says the deal is vital for the club’s survival and push for a broader membership and healthier bank balance the club – with 500-plus full-time members and another 550 ‘life-style’ members – won’t be able to “move in the direction that golf is moving in” Which is to attract juniors and time-poor members to a fresh-designed layout with shorter courses and matchplay Swindells noted that the club founders made a bold move from Albert Park Lake to Hutton Road in 1950 The course had little changed in the past 70 years The club can’t afford the funds – or the disruption – of redesigning their current home members would eventually vote with their feet The State Government has so far rejected calls to approve the rezoning The proposal is also fiercely opposed by Defenders of the Green Wedge Greater Dandenong Environment Group and residents neighbouring the golf course They argue against the loss of the private open space as well as the whittling away of the Green Wedge Mr Swindells says the SESH won’t be made a major issue during the October council elections “The decision to do it is not going to be a council decision The reason that we work with the council is to make sure we’re delivering something the council is happy with.” Its lobbying work is “99 per cent” toward the State Government “The State Government keep their cards close to their chest Obviously we’ve been working with Intrapac and can only hope (the Government’s) rhetoric for more housing matches their actions.” He says the current course is an “anomaly” on the edge of the Green Wedge Rezoning it will make little difference to the Green Wedge The site was “low hanging fruit” that would help with the State Government’s target for 57,000 more dwellings in Greater Dandenong by 2051 Swindells also notes Greater Dandenong Council’s potential “financial windfall” in extra rates revenue from “800-900” homes as well as the SESH “If we could sit around the table with the dissenters and talk about what we are all prepared to give up this project would be getting ticked off very easily “There are too many winners to ignore in this.” The MANASIS dance group represented the Greek community at the annual “VASAR” cultural festival Stephan the Archdeacon Serbian Orthodox Church in Keysborough The event brought together Serbian dance groups from across Australia and rhythms from different regions of Serbia the Greek dancers highlighted the deep cultural ties between Greece and the Balkans demonstrating the shared history and traditions that unite the region Their performance featured parallel rhythms showcasing the striking similarities between Greek and Serbian heritage MANASIS showcased customs from Anatoliki Romilia and Thrace presenting the vibrant “Kamiles kai Divitzides” Carnival Season Procession—an iconic feature of Greece’s Dodekaimero and Apokries traditions The Apokries festivities will continue with the MANASIS Masquerade Party on Friday Students will take to Eaton Mall in elaborate furs the group will shift its focus to commemorating Greek National Day with performances and celebrations across the community With the weekend Pennant season coming to the pointy end; round 13 began with Cranbourne 1 Div 1 taking on Keysborough 1 on the front grass green at Cranbourne With the weather slightly overcast but not cold and when Cranbourne teams perceive a possible threat to their position they rise as one All rinks brought their best games and had a day of pure genius Still with a fighting chance of playing finals the Cranbourne team brought out their very best game Peter Elgar 2nd and Joe Byrne Lead who won their rink 35-6 Wayne Stevens 2nd and KJ Hickson Lead who won their rink 32-11 It was a great day for the team and the club winning all rinks in a great effort to still be in the hunt for finals • Cranbourne 1 Div 1 (114) def Keysborough 1 (53) + 53 and 18 points Cranbourne 2 Div 2 travelled to Keysborough to take on their number two team In a close tussle the two teams went hammer and tongs and Best rink for Cranbourne 2 was skipped by Lyn Quigg Fred Scicluna 2nd and Lead Chris Stevenson winning 27-13 Honourable mention goes to the team of skip Ian Barrenger Roger Roscoe 2nd and Vic Butera Lead who drew with their opponents 18-18 The team is still holding fourth place on the ladder and their destiny lies in their own hands They take on top of the ladder Berwick 1 in the last round at home and I’m sure they will be giving it everything they’ve got • Cranbourne 2 Div 2 (75) def by Keysborough 2 (84) – 9 shots and 3 points Cranbourne 3 Div 3 travelled to take on our neighbours Berwick 3 at Berwick In what’s been a very tough year for our Cranbourne 3 team but were beaten by a better team on the day Best rink for Cranbourne was skipped by John Kent Chris Sharpe 2nd and John Anstiss going down 14-25 Berwick 3 was far too strong for our Cranbourne team and ran out easy winners of the overall by winning four rinks to nil • Cranbourne 3 Div 3 (48) def by Berwick 3 (141) – 93 shots and 0 points Cranbourne 4 Div 6 hosted our neighbours Keysborough 4 on the front synthetic green and the game was very up and down Now Keysborough 4 had one rink by the throat and we’re not prepared to take the foot off Despite the Cranbourne rink playing some good bowls Rod Challis and Lesley Deal were more consistent and kept taking us out and you have to applaud them Thank God we have a very tight team of players and the rest of the rinks pulled together to cover the rink that was being badly beaten the determination of this team won the day and I can only thank them all for coming to our rescue In the end Cranbourne won by three rinks to one • Cranbourne 4 Div 4 (84) def Keysborough 4 (82) + 2 shots and 16 points Cranbourne 5 Div 8 forfeited their game to Dandy Club 6 as we just ran out of players What greeted all clubs and players was a beautiful day Despite trying to start earlier and avoid the heat came to an arrangement with their Team Managers and Umpires that they would endeavour to get through the minimum number of ends which constitutes a game hosted Pakenham 2 on the front grass green and the team enjoyed a good outing and won the overall Best rink of the day was skipped by Stephen Bentley Honourable mentions to the teams of Nick Arnold and Lyn Quigg who won their rinks by 6 and 5 shots respectively These teams did reach their 63 ends and well done to both • Cranbourne 1 Div 2 (61) def Pakenham 2 (38) + 3 shots and 16 points Cranbourne 2 Div 3 travelled to Noble Park to take on their number one team As beautiful as the greens and the day was the extreme heat policy also came into effect and both Managers and the Umpire decided if the teams got to the minimum number of ends they would then call the game at that time Best rink for Cranbourne was skipped by Stephen Hickson Jacqui Warner 2nd and Frank Verco Lead winning their rink by five shots the other two rinks were won by Noble Park winning by five shots each • Cranbourne 2 Div 3 (31) def by Noble Park 1 (36) – 5 shots and 2 points Cranbourne 3 Div 4 hosted Chelsea 1 on the front grass green on rinks 9 The aim of the Umpire and two team managers was to get to 45 ends to constitute a game This was achieved and our Cranbourne 3 team tasted victory for only the third time this season Frank Male 2nd and led beautifully by Davina Bobetic Cranbourne 3 won two rinks to one and took the overall points • Cranbourne 3 Div 4 (41) def Chelsea 1 (37) + 4 shots and 14 valuable points Cranbourne 4 (6-A-Side) took on Chelsea 2 at Chelsea and unfortunately the Cranbourne team struggled with the venue and teams and even though they tried hard The teams got through the full 21 ends and should be congratulated to finish the game prior to the extreme heat • Cranbourne 4 (6-A-Side) (26) def by Chelsea 2 (45) – 19 shots and 0 points There is still time for Greater Dandenong Council to buy a historic church in Chapel Road Uniting Church in Australia had recently put the former Wesleyan Methodist church built in 1877 on the open market – after councillors voted down an alleged $2 million purchase of the 4-hectare lot council election candidates in Keysborough and Keysborough South wards gave strong or in-principle support to revisiting the council’s decision A Uniting Church spokesperson stated the council still had the opportunity to offer to buy the site on the terms previously agreed subject obviously to the site not having already been sold via the (expressions-of-interest) process “We would suggest that if council intend to do this that they move rapidly.” A Sunshine-based Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga has indicated to Star Journal its interest in buying the site for pastoral and community use and these are being further considered and negotiated,” the Uniting Church stated we cannot disclose the identities of the parties who have submitted.” intruders have reportedly tagged inside the 147-year-old church building with offensive messages Uniting Church stated that there were “periodic” security checks of the site “Our appointed agents have visited regularly through the campaign “We are presently in the process of organising repair and removal of the offending graffiti.” backed by a 2300-plus signature online petition has been waged to save the historic church for community use Resident Gaye Guest said the latest vandalism belied the owners’ “demolition by neglect mentality” since the site was vacated “We cannot wait any longer to save this property “Four years ago when I was present after the first break-in “Many break-ins later – and after three graffiti blitzes – the chapel needs to be rescued and secured for its heritage value.” the site was marketed as suitable for town homes The church is protected by a local heritage overlay A church community from western Melbourne is hoping to rescue a historic but decaying landmark on Chapel Road is seeking to buy the 147-year-old former Keysborough Wesleyan Methodist Church prior to the site going on the open market next month Tongan church steward Sione Pua said both the chapel and the group shared ties to the same Methodist denomination The group – founded in Sunshine in 1991 – draws on the Wesleyan mission that began in Tonga in the 1800’s “Our ministers in Tonga have always come from Australia Pua hoped that the chapel’s owner Uniting Church of Australia would accept an initial deposit and negotiate a lower price on the 176 Chapel Road site it would initially worship in a wooden chapel on the site which was “ready to go” and recently used by a Samoan congregation The group would like the c.1877 building restored for a historic museum and community use “The historical building needs a bit of attention despite a four-year community campaign to save the chapel Greater Dandenong Council opted out of buying the site This came after years of negotiations between the council and the owner Uniting Church of Australia A Uniting Church spokesperson said the site was being prepared for going on the open market for sale in early September “We expect that a number of parties will be interested in the property and we are bound to dispose of the site in an open and competitive process “We are aware of (the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga’s) interest and would welcome their participation in the sale process “They are aware of the way in which the Uniting Church is required to dispose of real property “We have sold a number of churches that are no longer required for our mission to other religious organisations.” Uniting Church stated no one had been worshipping on the site for “at least a couple of years” “Hence the decision to now sell following COGD decision to walk away from the 2-3 years of conversations and negotiations.” A community-based Friends of Historic Keysborough Chapel group had long fought for the building’s restoration to host uses such as an art gallery Its online petition to save the church has swelled to more than 2300 signatures Friends member Gaye Guest said the group had been long frustrated by the “hurdles” and “brick walls” in its attempts to save the “icon” of Keysborough’s former pastoral history “The Keysborough church was not only where farming families worshipped but was also the main meeting place for many events “For four years now Friends of the Historic Keysborough Chapel have been working to raise the profile of the importance of keeping the land and historic buildings as green open space in a new infill development.” Guest said it appeared the Tongan group was facing the “same hurdles and brick walls that our limited company has experienced” “If only the Uniting Church would see the value in this proposition it would be a win for everyone including our environment and the Green Wedge.” Freemasons across Victoria will revive an annual toy drive tradition in grand style in Keysborough on Sunday 15 December the Blazing Star Christmas Toy Run had been collecting donated toys for Monash Childrens’ Hospital patients until the Covid-19 pandemic stopped it in its tracks The initiative had been started by Brother Doug Hamilton who was Worshipful Master of the Cranbourne Lodge and Janet Hamilton under the motto of “It’s All for the Kids” Cranbourne Lodge members have joined with Shriners the Order of the Eastern Star and Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association to create a new and expanded toy run a truck and riders will collect toys from Masonic centres in Geelong Mt Waverley and finally in a public celebration at Keysborough The South Eastern Masonic Centre in Keysborough will host a barbecue The Grand Master of Freemasons Victoria will lead a procession including a truck filled of toys to present to the hospital that afternoon Blazing Star Christmas Toy Run is on 2pm-7pm on Sunday 15 December at South Eastern Masonic Centre Toys can be donated either wrapped or unwrapped on the day please indicate the intended recipient’s gender and age group on a label New Life Aquarium posted CCTV footage on social media of the two males and a female allegedly pilfering a fish-net and several tropical fish from their tanks on Wednesday 22 January and 3 who are caught on camera in this episode of retail shenanigans,” the post stated It depicts ‘discus’ fish being apparently smuggled into the female’s “designer handbag” and one of the men seeming to tuck a pleco fish down the front of his underwear “Let’s just say fish don’t belong there,” says the video’s narrator – referring to the “unconventional hiding spot” two of the group were identified by several members of the public Their names and addresses were passed onto Victoria Police A “gobsmacked” commenter labelled the act as “disgusting” Another mused “if only it was a piranha and could give him a good bite” Tran said the missing fish were unlikely to survive “Especially because the fish they took are very sensitive to handling and to not being in water “They’re not the most expensive fish in the store – I don’t think they saw the price tags.” A Victoria Police spokesperson said police were investigating a South East Sports Hub (SESH) proponent has lodged a code-of-conduct complaint against a Greater Dandenong councillor Developer Intrapac and Keysborough Golf Club have proposed the 71-hectare sporting hub which controversially hinges on the rezoning of the Green Wedge golf course at Hutton Road for a housing estate of up to 1100 dwellings The club took issue over Cr Rhonda Garad’s Facebook post on 31 July which claimed “the promoters of the SESH have used the City of Dandenong’s logo without authorization” and that their use of a supportive “letter by a past mayor” did “not represent the views of the council at this time” “The CEO has advised the council will be contacting the promoters to request the removal of the logo and address some erroneous statements on their website,” Cr Garad posted “This proposal has never been put to the council for consideration.” The post remains on Cr Garad’s Facebook page Keysborough Golf Club general manager Darren Eckhardt wrote to the council’s CEO demanding that Cr Garad should be “referred to the Mayor for consideration” He stated the post was in breach of Greater Dandenong Council’s code-of-conduct and potentially the Local Government Act “We note that should the Mayor determine there was a breach of the prescribed standards of conduct required under the Councillor Code of Conduct the Mayor is obliged to … refer the complaint immediately and directly to the Municipal Inspector for further investigation.” Eckhardt stated the use of the council logo on the SESH web page was “entirely appropriate” As for a 2022 letter of support from then-mayor Eden Foster it reflected a “long history of the City of Greater Dandenong’s support and continued advocacy for the Keysborough Golf Club’s rezoning and relocation proposal which is inherently and openly linked to the SESH” “We are unaware of any reason why the letter attached to the webpage should not be considered a reasonable reflection of the council’s position in relation to this issue.” He stated that the SESH was a “community-driven initiative” to “help activate and repurpose an unused and unhealthy section of the Dandenong Green Wedge” “We are sincerely disappointed that a councillor would use their position to bring this project – and by imputation the many supporters of the project – into disrepute.” Cr Garad says the use of Council’s logo and a past mayor’s letter is being used in bid to “confer legitimacy” and influence people’s behaviour “to lend their support.” “I received so many calls from distressed residents they got the SESH promotional pamphlets in their letter boxes questioning why is Council supporting this This is a major developer pushing to reduce what is incredibly important environmental land and no way equivalent to a community group “Council needs to be protected from supporting something that is private enterprise.” Greater Dandenong Council chief executive Jacqui Weatherill said the council had not yet formally considered its position on the SESH “Council is supportive of local investment in sport and health initiatives to enhance community wellbeing This aligns with our Council Plan and Physical Activity Strategy.” The council was “investigating the best course of action regarding the logo and letter and will resolve this directly with those involved” The Greater Dandenong letter is featured on the SESH website alongside an array of support statements from sporting bodies such as Football Victoria The proposal is fiercely opposed by Defenders of the Green Wedge The State Government has so far rejected calls to approve the rezoning of golf course on the Green Wedge A site The $30 million stage one of the proposed sporting hub is fully funded according to the SESH website Stage two is “subject to funding commitments” is proud to announce its relocation to a new significantly larger facility at 29 Bass Court is a major milestone for the company and reinforces IMG’s commitment to innovation which spans four times the size of the previous Abbott Road office is set to position the company as a key player in emerging automotive products "We are entering a pivotal era for Innovative Mechatronics Group," said Gino Ricciuti "The move to our new Keysborough facility will allow us to scale operations and venture into high-growth areas like electric vehicles The extra space and cutting-edge infrastructure enable us to be more agile and continue to exceed customer expectations." As a leading provider of advanced mechatronic solutions and a long-standing member of the automotive and industrial sectors IMG has demonstrated its strength in remanufacturing The new location is an integral part of the company's strategic vision to expand its footprints supporting its ambitious growth targets as part of the publicly listed Amotiv Group The new Keysborough headquarters will house IMG’s head office while Injectronics’ operations will remain at the current Becon Court facility until further notice This relocation opens the door to significant opportunities for expansion into emerging markets It further signals IMG’s ongoing investment in sustainable reinforcing its role as an industry leader "We see this move as more than just a physical relocation," Ricciuti added "It’s a symbol of our dedication to growth and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in mechatronics and industrial solutions Our customers can expect the same high-quality service they've come to trust please update your systems to reflect the new address: Innovative Mechatronics Group Innovative Mechatronics Group have moved to 29 Bass Court Innovative Mechatronics Group (IMG) is a leader in advanced automotive and industrial mechatronic solutions cutting-edge solutions that drive the future of automotive and industrial sectors please visit our website or contact our customer service team Email: [email protected] Feature your press release on Medianet's News Hub every time you distribute with Medianet Pay per release or save with a subscription A potentially “unauthorised” use of Greater Dandenong Council’s logo and a past mayor’s letter in support of the controversial South East Sporting Hub (SESH) has caused a stir Councillor Rhonda Garad sought answers at the council meeting on Monday 12 August on past mayor Eden Foster’s letter that described the proposed sporting hub in Pillars Road Bangholme as a “once in a generation opportunity…” The letter was dated late December 2022 – just a few weeks after Ms Foster was elected mayor Council’s chief executive Jacqui Weatherill replied that the letter was Ms Foster’s “personal opinion” and the sporting hub was merely a “speculative proposal…” “A previous mayor had written to community groups expressing support I expect that to be her personal opinion because there was no council resolution to that affect “I would caution that many community groups use our logo without correct authorisation in the first instance In general we’re generous about it because people see the council as being a public facility.” Council’s communications department will send a letter to SESH promoters to take down the CGD logo and the letter “if the group don’t have council authorisation” Ms Weatherill added that the “Council is yet to receive a formal detailed proposal about the SESH and has not formally considered its position it is unlikely Council could consider this proposal during the current term “Council officers are investigating the best course of action regarding the logo and letter and will resolve this directly with those involved.” A SESH spokesperson said the letter in question was issued in “good faith” by a former mayor in December 2022 SESH has been presented as a ‘proposed’ project with all communications clearly outlining the required steps including an amendment to the UGB and a parliamentary vote before any formal submissions are made to the City of Greater Dandenong “The letter from the former Mayor and the use of the City of Greater Dandenong’s logo have been on the SESH website for 21 months without issue “The increasing support for SESH appears to be unsettling detractors who continue to raise myths which have been debunked such as floodplain concerns which have been allayed by a comprehensive environmental impact report “We are concerned by Councillor Garad’s apparent disregard for her ward’s residents suggesting they don’t deserve essential infrastructure due to their location being on CGD’s fringe and stress that if the project is successful residents of the Keysborough South Ward would be welcomed to SESH.” Cr Garad said she was shocked and surprised to hear Ms Weatherill’s “reluctance” in taking a firm action “We weren’t told she (past mayor) was writing this letter The mayor is not an autonomous person but representative of the council and its councillors.” She says the use of Council’s logo and a past mayor’s letter is being used in bid to “confer legitimacy” and influence people’s behaviour “to lend their support.” This is a major developer pushing to reduce what is incredibly important environmental land and no way equivalent to a community group,” Cr Garad says Keysborough South resident and Greater Dandenong Environment Group president Isabelle Nash said she’s disappointed that the letter is still on the SESH website “The longer the letter stays there the more damage it does for residents who are very stressed about the proposal It will end up being more costly for council and increase our rates “As an environmentalist I’m not for the SESH proposal because the Green Wedge needs to stay – for environmental reasons and for the safety of our neighbourhood as there’s flooding issues in that area,” she said Ms Nash has lived in the Keysborough South neighbourhood for the past 10 years and says she has thought about moving somewhere greener where nature will be protected but hasn’t given up hopes in their collective battle against SESH “It’s shocking that a developer would mislead a community about how far along they are in their proposed development when they haven’t even got support from council “I feel like there’s a lot of money going into it to convince people there’s something there when there’s nothing.” Defenders of the South East Green Wedge spokesperson Matthew Kirwan says Council needs to make a strong stance to let the community know they’re not in support of SESH “The community believe that the City of Greater Dandenong are supporting this sports hub in the flood-prone green wedge are helping plan this hub and that the hub will be managed and owned by the City of Greater Dandenong – as this is the information they have received in their letterboxes “If the Council are serious in their claim that they neither support or not support the project they need to directly inform residents that the perception will continue that Council is partnering with Intrapac on this project while Keysborough Golf Club may be the frontman it is (developer) Intrapac that are pulling the strings and funding the effort – that is why Cr Rhonda Garad’s push for Council lawyers to act is so vital for public confidence in the Council.” Basketball Australia acknowledge Sharon Thoonen for decades of volunteering  Sharon Thoonen has over 25 years of experience volunteering in basketball and is the current Treasurer at Keysborough Cougars in South-East Melbourne  Thoonen started her basketball journey volunteering at the club when her son was five – since then she has taken on various positions including Team Manager Committee Member and Scoretable to name a few  You can find Sharon spending time across all parts of the Cougars and she shares some insights on her journey with Basketball Australia   On memorable moments  “I have been lucky enough to have worked with some great Coaches and kids along the way,” said Thoonen “There is nothing better than seeing the kids love for the game and their improvements during the season  Seeing some of our teams come into the sport with little experience and the improvement they achieve during the season to then be able to take out a Championship It's a real credit to our dedicated coaches and the kid's passion to learn new skills.”  On motivation  “I continue to do what I do in basketball because I believe everyone should have the opportunity to play basketball at all levels,” said Thoonen Who we are Governance National Teams Events Our Partners Contact Us Play Coach Referee National Champs School Champs State Contacts In the spirit of reconciliation Basketball Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today Councillor Tim Dark has announced he is winding up his eight-year term with the City of Greater Dandenong the Keysborough Ward councillor said his “time is up” at the council meeting on Monday 9 September as he shifts his focus on his career in the commercial property industry He will not be contesting the upcoming 2024 local government elections “I’m now at a stage with the three companies I have the obligations to my staff and also my family with a recent health scare have been picking up significantly and my commitment to being able to deliver to residents is getting too much “I’m ready to move onto my next chapter and career as well There will be no regular questions from Tim Dark from Keysborough no bombardment…and no attendance at council meetings “It is at a point where now my life has changed my goals have changed and I believe I have delivered everything I possibly can to Council at this current stage.” He reflected on his win succeeding former councillor Peter Brown and named highlights such as the Keysborough South Community Hub project and the Frederick Wachter Reserve upgrade “There is nothing better of all the reserves than the Wachter Reserve It is a reserve I’m probably the most proud of at the moment “The ward when I was first elected had dilapidated infrastructure clubs were saying they had a significant amount of issues to do with the funding of the infrastructure of the sports ground and community facilities.” The Wachter Reserve playground opened to the public earlier this year and more works are underway as part of the Frederick Wachter Reserve Master Plan He thanked council executives and his colleagues along with wishing them luck with their future campaigns Nominations for the upcoming council elections will close at noon Tuesday 17 September and voting will close by 6pm on Friday 25 October A community advice message has been issued for smoke from a garbage truck fire in Keysborough were called to the fire on Wahroonga Avenue The fire was deemed under control at 10.31am Victoria Police were called to the scene for traffic control CFA issued an advice message warning of smoke in the area A pair of four-bedroom townhouses have been approved on a flood-prone A majority of Greater Dandenong councillors at a 9 December meeting voted in favour of the permit at 76 Kingsclere Avenue The double-storey dwellings would replace the existing home and outhouses on the 638 square-metre corner block at Kingsclere and Kirribilli avenues Among the objector concerns were increased traffic and on-street parking pressures visual bulk and exacerbating flooding in the area said there was a lack of traffic counts and flood maps for the area “Across the road the pipes burst in the day time It has happened twice within a short time frame.” Statutory planning coordinator Richard Stevenson said there were no overall flood concerns with permit conditions requiring stormwater discharge at pre-development peaks Stevenson said he had no information on the capacity of the area’s stormwater pipes “Ultimately the conditions of permit should be sufficient to accommodate.” Councillor Phillip Danh encouraged the council to investigate flooding issues but voted in favour of the permit due to its compliance with the planning scheme He noted the five proposed on-site parking spaces exceeded minimum requirements The proposal respected neighbourhood character made efficient use of the corner block and delivered much needed extra housing “I believe that the merits of this development is appropriate and reflects the desirability of those who want to live in Keysborough.” Cr Danh said his “greatest hesitation” was due to the high likelihood of VCAT approving the project It would cost the council “tens of thousands of dollars” on a VCAT case that’s unlikely to succeed “This is disappointing for people to hear this the likelihood of success (at VCAT) is so low – and that is the plain truth of the matter.” Cr Sean O’Reilly said if the proposal was refused the council would have to “refuse most planning applications” Cr Rhonda Garad said “hard-working ratepayers” and their serious concerns on flooding “up to their kneecaps” deserved to be considered We know it’s an established residential area … that pipes are not coping right now with the intense rain events “We’re going to take away land which is currently absorbing much of that rain and we’re going to cover almost 50 per cent of the land with concrete and impermeable surfaces.” Cr Garad said the development’s visual bulk was a “dramatic” change to the neighbourhood It would also add to the area’s “vast” traffic volumes A Greater Dandenong Council report stated the established residential area was “well suited for medium density housing” The application was consistent with the “emerging pattern of development” and neighbourhood character I understand and agree that my personal information will be collected, stored and used, in accordance with the PGA of Australia's privacy policy Australian journeyman Bryan Wearne and youngster Cameron Bell have shared the trophy at this year’s PGA Professionals Championship of Victoria at Keysborough Golf Club Both players finished with matching scores of 2-under 71 one shot ahead of defending champion Grace Lennon who finished alone in third amongst Victoria’s best Vocational PGA Professionals with three birdies in a row starting on the 15th He gave all three shots back after making the turn however before he saved the day with two late birdies  was 2-over through nine holes before finding four birdies on his second nine If not for a solitary bogey on the par-4 sixth hole the trophy would’ve have been his alone the top-15 players at Keysborough have won their way to the $70,000 National PGA Professionals Final at Heritage Golf and Country Club in October For the latest news and scores on Australian golf Subscribe © 2025 PGA of Australia | Powered by Advertise with us home burglaries and street crime have soared in Greater Dandenong according to the latest official crime stats It comes as council election candidates across the municipality commonly raise community safety as a priority issue 6 per cent in Springvale and 4 per cent in Dandenong There were significant drops in recorded offences in Noble Park (10 per cent) and Dandenong North (8 per cent) Keysborough South Ward candidate Geraldine Gonsalvez said if elected she’d seek more support for Neighbourhood Watch work on safety awareness in school curriculums and for women’s voices to be heard “I hope to initiate a long-term plan to establish an intergenerational round table policy perspective.” Greens candidate Isabella Do said she’d expand local safety networks successfully set up in parts of Keysborough South to empower residents “These networks bring together neighbours living close to one another encouraging them to meet and get to know each other “Afterwards they create a WhatsApp group to share information about any suspicious activity in the area “Additionally one or two residents are appointed to develop a direct relationship with the local police.” Crime Statistics Agency data shows the overall crime offence rate rose 2.5 per cent in the 2023-’24 financial year – below the 9.1 per cent Victoria-wide average thefts of numberplates exploded by 34 per cent as well as car thefts (up 11 per cent) and thefts from cars (10 per cent) According to Victoria Police about 60 per cent of broken-into cars in areas like Greater Dandenong were unlocked Shoplifting was up a staggering 57 per cent thefts of food nearly doubled and stealing cigarettes up more than 50 per cent Victoria Police attribute the statewide rise in shoplifting to cost of living pressures Threats of violence against retail staff was also on the rise “The volume of alcohol and groceries stolen has reached the highest levels on record.” with aggravated robberies – with a weapon – up 30 per cent Aggravated residential burglaries were up 30 per cent – which police say is being fueled by “opportunistic young burglars” targeted mainly unlocked homes Child offenders continue to be more involved in robberies These are the focus of police operations Alliance and Trinity crimes involving 10-17 year olds were up 25 per cent It is nearly as prolific as the 18-24 age group “Victoria’s four fastest growing crimes are all related to opportunistic offending – theft from motor vehicle and the theft of other items such as petrol,” police acting deputy commissioner Chris Gilbert said “We understand many in the community are anxious about the increasing prevalence of intruders entering homes and this is why 70 additional frontline police and the Public Order Response Team continue to swarm Melbourne’s suburbs every single night – specifically targeting burglars and car thieves as the Air Wing watches from above “Police continue to see far too many properties burgled and cars stolen due to unlocked doors and windows so we urge the community to take simple measures such as checking your home and car is locked before heading to bed.” Jay Mackenzie continued his winning run through regional New South Wales in the adidas PGA Pro-Am Series by claiming a share of the Highlands Pro-Am title with fellow NSW professional Lincoln Tighe on Friday A 5-under-par 65 on the Mittagong layout gave Mackenzie and Tighe a two-shot margin over Andrew Evans with Corey Lamb and Cameron Bell a further shot back in a share of fourth It’s a third win is as many weeks for Mackenzie who was also victorious at Griffith and Leeton in the Riverina totalling a combined 25-under-par thanks to five rounds in the 60s it was his first adidas PGA Pro-Am Series title since 2023 There was a five-way tie for the lead at Highlands Golf Club until Mackenzie who started his round on the par-5 14th hole birdied the short par-4 10th and par-3 12th to move clear of the pack He finished with seven birdies for the afternoon who is working on getting a more dependable swing finished in a flourish with birdies on his final two holes to capture his share of top of the leaderboard Tighe said: “I haven’t been hitting it great but I was really keen to come out here today and have a bit It’s a bit weird to be that keen to get out so early and play golf You just miss it when you don’t play Fond memories and some last-minute fine-tuning paved the way for Andrew Martin to claim a one-stroke win at the Symes Motors Axedale Pro-Am at Axedale Golf Club Just 20 minutes from his home-town of Bendigo Martin started brilliantly paired with great mate Marcus Fraser holding on over the back nine to win with a round of 4-under 65 Two late bogeys cruelled Alex Edge’s hopes of an adidas PGA Pro-Am Series win finishing outright second with Bradley Kivimets at 3-under 66 While he finished well down the leaderboard Michael Bainbridge delivered one of the day’s highlights it was back-to-back birdies around the turn that ultimately proved the difference A birdie at the 335-metre par-4 ninth saw Martin turn in 4-under pushing out to an even larger advantage with birdie at the 309m par-4 10th While that would be Martin’s last birdie of the day – there was a lone bogey at the par-3 14th – it would prove just enough to claim victory but it’s one of my home courses back here,” said Martin “It’s been a bit quiet and then to come out and practise for a couple of days and come here and shoot that “I probably played better on my back nine and probably didn’t score as good “Knowing the course definitely helps on a few shots Definitely the more you play here helps but even then you still sort of can’t get your head around it “The course is probably the best I’ve ever seen it Next up: Belmont Golf and Bowls Club Pro-Am A spectacular stretch around the turn has secured Aaron Townsend a share of victory at the two-day Leeton Golf Club SunRice Pro-Am On the back of his first adidas PGA Pro-Am Series win of the year at Griffith on Friday Jay Mackenzie held the Round 1 lead at Leeton courtesy of a 7-under 65 on Saturday He began a bogey-free second round of 4-under 68 with seven straight pars opening the door just enough for Townsend to make a move Three bogeys against two birdies in his first seven holes stalled his charge but birdie at the par-5 eighth would prove to be the catalyst for a brilliant finish Mackenzie needing to birdie the last to join him the pair finishing two strokes clear of Toby Walker (67) As first Townsend and then Mackenzie came through the eighth hole Mackenzie looked like following up his first win of the season at Griffith with a second at Leeton He held a two-stroke advantage after both made birdie at the 468-metre par 5 but it would prove to be a launch pad for Townsend It was the first of six birdies in seven holes for the Newcastle native that gave him a one-stroke advantage He would hold that until he waited for Mackenzie to finish who birdied the par-4 18th to claim a share of victory “I’m trying to work a little harder on some putting consistency,” said Townsend My good is good but my poor is very poor so the last couple of days have been good I made too many bogeys over the last two days but there was enough good stuff that I’ve enough to take out of that.” Jay Mackenzie became a winner on the adidas PGA Pro-Am Series for the seventh consecutive year after scoring a four-stroke victory in the B&C Plumbing Griffith Charity Pro-Am With just one bogey across the 36 holes at Griffith Golf Club the NSW professional shot rounds of 68-65 to finish at 9-under-par and secure his first title for 2025 after a mixed campaign on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Back travelling in his grandad’s old troop carrier after it had some repairs Mackenzie set up camp next to the driving range at the Riverina course giving him easy access to work even more on his game which started to turn around towards the end of the Tour season After starting the second round two shots from the overnight lead held jointly by Hart and James Gibellini Mackenzie birdied two of his first five holes to keep him well in touch However it was a run of three birdies in five holes on the back nine – 11 13 and 15 – which saw the former WA PGA champion kick clear Hart played the back nine in 2-over and Gibellini faltered with four bogeys on the way back to the clubhouse Mackenzie said: “It’s nice to finally play some good golf You have to chip and putt well around here I just hit driver on every hole and tried to find the fairways Victorian duo Darcy Brereton and Toby Walker could not be separated on the quirky 12-hole layout both finishing at 5-under at the Orora Yenda Pro-Am Yenda marks the official start of a long adidas PGA Pro-Am Series with Walker and Brereton getting off to the perfect start Both players did the bulk of their scoring early taking advantage of the two par-5s on the opening six holes Walker and Brereton both found themselves 4-under at “the turn” and certainly the hot players on the course Queenslander Dillon Hart fired a bogey free 4-under round to secure solo third ahead of a trio of players tied fourth at 3-under While Walker was able to keep bogeys off the card coming in he was only able to make one further birdie at the eighth Brereton managed to get it to 5-under with a birdie at the par-3 seventh but an untimely bogey at the same par-5 eighth Walker managed to birdie dropped the Royal Melbourne member back to 4-under With Walker already safely in the clubhouse Brereton knew he needed to make up a shot coming in to tie and managed to do just that at the short par-4 11th “It was very different to what I’ve been playing recently “I think I relished trying to play something a little different and yeah I was in play pretty much off every tee really “Made a little bit of a messy bogey there “I actually love playing 12 holes,” said Walker I don’t have to walk around 18-holes to spend five hours out here and it’s a lot more enjoyable “I’ve just gotten a lot better mentally I’ve been working with my coach of 14 years Timmy Wood and it’s just doing the one percenters really well of late “Today I just hit driver as hard as I could and just prayed it got a good bounce near the green and I could chip it up and hole a couple of putts.” Daniel Gill can look forward to a start in the final event of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season with confidence after taking out the De Bortoli Heidelberg Golf Club Pro-Am at Heidelberg Golf Club Gill posted 6-under 66 to claim his first adidas PGA Pro-Am Series win in the final event of the 2024/2025 season He can now look forward to taking part in The National Tournament starting March 27 at The National Golf Club and then Qualifying School at Moonah Links in April “It feels great,” Gill said of his breakthrough result “I was refreshing the scores non-stop all afternoon but happy to do it.” Gill finished one shot clear of a trio of regular Tour players Aiden Didone and Jayden Cripps all sharing second with rounds of 5-under 67 An opening birdie at the par-5 14th was the ideal start but it wasn’t until Gill got to the front nine that his round gathered momentum He birdied the par-3 second and then made three in succession from the par-5 fourth his final birdie at his second-to-last hole the difference at day’s end so I played a bit more cautious than probably what I would have which probably worked out in my favour,” said Gill Everything just sort of turned out in my favour.” He may not play often but when he does Michael Choi is invariably tough to beat at the Bendigo Bank Dingley Village Community – Keysborough Golf Club Pro-Am at Keysborough Golf Club Choi is now an infrequent visitor to the adidas PGA Pro-Am Series but he continued his love affair with Keysborough with a superb 7-under 66 and two-stroke win It is Choi’s third win at Keysborough in the past decade as Jake Hughes (68) settled for second and Toby Walker shot 4-under 69 to snare third Choi’s round gathered momentum around the turn He moved into red figures with birdie at the par-5 16th and then peeled off four on the trot from the par-4 18th closing the deal with further birdies at seven and 10 “This course just fits my eye and I enjoy coming out here every year,” said Choi “Always just have good vibes when I’m out here so it was nice to get another win under the belt “I think it was like maybe four birdies in a row in the middle of the round and then a couple late.” Next upDe Bortoli Heidelberg Golf Club Pro-Am at Heidelberg Golf Club on Friday Victorian Nathan Page refused to let an early double bogey hold him back as he completed a commanding victory at the Ray White Doreen Pro-Am at Yarrambat Park Golf Course Drawing inspiration from Harrison Crowe’s 9-under 63 in Round 1 at the New Zealand Open that also included a double bogey Page bounced back from his early stumble to shoot 8-under 64 and win by five strokes “I was just taking inspiration from Harry Crowe yesterday with a double and shoot nine (under),” said Page Ed Donoghue and Wade Lowrie shared second at 3-under par but there was no catching Page at the top of the leaderboard Turning point: With birdies at his opening two holes the double bogey at the par-3 fifth dropped Page back to even par He was back at 2-under with birdies at seven and nine but it was the birdie on 10 and eagle at the par-5 11th that separated Page from the pack That he backed that up with another eagle just four holes later made it a simple procession to the clubhouse over the closing holes Quick quotes“I wanted to get going early and did but then I copped a pretty gnarly double bogey down five “I was hitting it all right off the tee and managed to get that going and didn’t make any more mistakes They were playing slightly downwind when I played those par 5s I had 9-iron and sand wedge in and stuck it pretty close “Didn’t make too many errors after that fifth hole and was able to bring it home nicely.” Next up: Bendigo Bank Dingley Village Community – Keysborough Golf Club Pro-Am at Keysborough Golf Club A few days out of the shop paid off for Corowa Golf Club PGA Professional James Gordon who claimed the Hewison Private Wealth King Island Pro-Am Played across the spectacular Cape Wickham Golf Links and Ocean Dunes Golf Course over two days the King Island Pro-Am sees Professionals bring a team of amateurs for an unforgettable experience hosted by the team at Air Adventure Golf Tours.A winner on the adidas PGA Pro-Am Series three years ago at the Leeton Pro-Am Gordon returned Stableford scores of 39 and 43 points for an 82-point total and seven-point win over Lachlan Wood (75) with Charlie Robbins (74) third Turning pointLeading by one point after day one at Cape Wickham Gordon had a less than auspicious start to Round 2 at Ocean Dunes Admitting that he “nearly missed my first tee shot of the day” Gordon dropped a shot on his opening hole but made birdie on 18 and then eagled the par-5 first to build a hefty advantage Quick quotes“The view on every hole is postcard material,” said Gordon of Cape Wickham.“Every hole is different and what a stunning finish Wind direction certainly changes the way you play each hole!“The first hole tee shot (at Ocean Dunes) is daunting when you can see the green 500 metres away sitting on the ocean but another superb golf course with ocean views on nearly every hole “Very fair for the members and certainly a challenge for the professionals.” Next upMelville Glades BYOG Pro-Am at Melville Glades Golf Club January 5: Mee’s record-breaking win at Lonsdale Links Queenslander James Mee will take winning form into the second half of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season after claiming the Geelong BMW Lonsdale Links Pro-Am gave Mee a one-shot victory over Austin Bautista (NSW) and a pair of Victorians It was a nice confidence boost for Mee who will head to this week’s Webex Players Series Perth hosted by Minjee and Min Woo Lee keen to improve on his 93rd position on the 2024/25 Order of Merit His only top-20 so far in his rookie season came in his opening event With Lautee waiting in the clubhouse after a morning round of 63 Mee needed a fast finish to take the winner’s cheque at Lonsdale where the Queenslander went eagle-birdie-birdie to move to -8 for the day sealed his third adidas PGA Pro-Am Series win “I came down here on Thursday to play these three pro-ams (Settlers Run Portsea and Lonsdale Links) before the Tour season starts up again I didn’t finish off too well at the end of last year “I wanted to get some reps in after Christmas because I didn’t touch a club for a couple of weeks “It all really started for me on my second hole where I hit a driver on a hole I probably wouldn’t go for if I’d known the course I hit on to about 15 feet and rolled in the putt for eagle The adidas PGA Pro-Am Series takes a short break before the three-day Hewison Private Wealth King Island Pro-Am at Cape Wickham Links and Ocean Dunes Golf Course on January 19-21 Queenslander Chris Wood enjoyed more success on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula with a one-stroke win at the $40,000 Peninsula Sotheby’s Portsea Celebrity Pro-Am at Portsea Golf Club Winner of the 2020 Victorian PGA Championship at Moonah Links Wood had six birdies and an eagle in his round of 7-under 64 to finish one clear of Victorian Andrew Kelly Eager to make a quick start to the new year on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Wood’s win is the ideal preparation for next week’s Webex Players Series Perth tournament at Royal Fremantle Golf Club “I generally have a bit more of a break and come out of the blocks pretty slow in the new year,” said Wood “I wanted to get the clubs in hand and put a bit of work in and the last couple of days have been nice.” Turning pointLevel with the best of the morning wave with a birdie on 16 and eagle at the par-5 third Wood made his move around the turn at Portsea Golf Club Wood added four more on the trot from the par-5 eighth to race out to 8-under before his lone bogey of the day at the short par-3 12th Quick quotes“I got off to a bit of an adventurous start,” said Wood I hit my tee shot straight into a divot and then hit the next shot about 10 or 15 metres “I then chipped in for birdie so it was sort of the golfing gods paying me back there.” Leading scores1          Chris Wood      642          Andrew Kelly    65T3        Todd Sinnott    67T3        Brendan Smith 67T3        Darcy Brereton 67 Next upGeelong BMW Lonsdale Links Pro-Am at Lonsdale Links January 3: Wright triumphs at Settlers Run Heading into his second season on the Champions Tour in the US Wright went bogey free in his round of 6-under 66 two clear of Victorian Jack Harrison (68) as nine players finished tied for third at 3-under par Starting with a birdie at his opening hole Wright methodically went about building his round closing it out with a sixth and final birdie at the par-5 16th Level with the best of the morning scores at 3-under through 10 holes Wright made birdie at the 481-metre par-5 ninth and then picked up a further shot at the par-3 11th to build a handy buffer heading into the final few holes “I started off by hitting it into about 12 feet on the 17th hole and rolled that in “Managed to put another five (birdies) on the card in patches throughout the round and kept the bogeys off the card It’s always good to not have a bogey and then to finish with a birdie was nice Peninsula Sotheby’s Portsea Celebrity Pro-Am at Portsea Golf Club Introducing Keys Estate - a new townhouse apartment development in the highly sought-after suburb of Keysborough This property is brought to you by Paragon Development Group and designed by Peddle Thorp Architects ensuring that every detail has been carefully considered to create a truly luxurious living experience this development offers residents the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility With easy access to major transport links and just moments from local shops everything you need is right on your doorstep with beautiful parks and green spaces nearby you can enjoy all the benefits of suburban living without sacrificing city-style amenities Each of the 34 townhouses at Keys Estate has been thoughtfully designed to offer spacious open-plan living areas flooded with natural light High-quality finishes throughout ensure that these homes are as stylish as they are comfortable From sleek modern kitchens to elegant bathrooms with premium fixtures and fittings no expense has been spared in creating these exceptional properties We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home Residents are set to vote on a revised plan to “transform” a densely-packed Keysborough estate’s green space into extra car parking Body corporate The Knight proposes to “transform the small green strips” to “parking spaces” at the end of Rosevae and Grandia crescents in the Keysborough Townhouses estate The special resolution requires the approval of 75 per cent of lot owners A resident told Star Journal that it would mean the loss of a precious walking track outraged residents told of The Knight’s initial proposal at an owners corp AGM to convert the estate’s central park into car parking It was regarded as the only public open space in the 116-dwelling estate at 452 Cheltenham Road A resident said the park with a barbecue shelter bench seating and landscaping was crucial open space “It’s our only green space so it’s just not acceptable Some have converted them to decking or concreting.” Neighbours park on the narrow streets due to having single garages and a lack of space in their front yards some of the estate’s on-street car parking is permit only Keysborough resident Gaye Guest said the situation was a result of “poor governance from the beginning of this planning permit debacle” “Parking will always be an issue in these sized developments “(Every applicant) asks for reduced car parking and the council stamps it creating these problems for unsuspecting buyers Greater Dandenong Council city futures executive director Sanjay Manivasagasivam said an amendment to the planning approvals on the site would be required to make the change “Council is committed to maintain open space for residents and would encourage the body corporate to seek advice before proceeding any further.” the under-construction estate came under fire from the public over safety concerns These included a corner townhouse being built about a metre from a slip lane and truck access road into the nearby HomeCo shopping centre Nor was there room for a footpath to link the Cheltenham Road bus stop and a child care centre and shops at HomeCo A council-instigated safety review found the development “fully compliant” with planning policies Greater Dandenong Council negotiated with developer Salter Brothers for a series of safety upgrades Fletcher Building has leased two office/warehouses five kilometres apart in Melbourne’s south east The occupier chose the properties after investigating a pre-lease Both are owned by Frasers Property Industrial The deals come six months since Fletcher – a significant manufacturer and home builder with several divisions – offloaded its Tradelink Supplies business to Metal Manufactures Pty Ltd for $170 million In 2022, the group sold a major Wacol, Brisbane, site it occupied to LOGOS, MKR and Mubadala which are replacing it with an industrial estate Fletcher has committed to a 11,207 square metre facility – warehouse B top) – until recently occupied by a tyre company the group has committed to a 5770 sqm complex which Frasers just built speculatively (story continues below) this property forms part of the 41.3ha Rubix Connect estate which was launched in 2020 Both assets are expected to be predominantly used for distribution CBRE’s David Aiello, Sasan Misaghian and Fraser Pearce with Colliers’ Gordon Code and James Scott were the agents Dual listed on the Australian and New Zealand stock exchanges with a market capitalisation of c$2.9 billion In 2019 it leased a west Melbourne facility for Tradelink Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login which three years ago ceased manufacturing in Australia – it now imports mostly from Spain – has renewed its lease at a south east Melbourne business park held by the Centuria managed Industrial REIT (CIP) was until a couple of years ago occupied by Rail Systems Alliance Bombardier Transportation and Metro Trains Melbourne with 55km of signaling from Sunbury to Cranbourne/Pakenham The Netherlands based truck maker moved in after selling a 12.2ha slice of its nearby ex-Dandenong South manufacturing plant a partnership comprising Aliro Group and ISPT Iveco kept a 1.7ha block abutting that property – for an innovation centre (story continues below) Centuria has an in-house leasing department; Henry Fields and Giovanna Reale look after Keylink Also today we are reporting the fund manager secured a party supplies chain to a major tenancy at Home Quarter Greater Dandenong’s Green Wedge will be united in a single council ward after an electoral boundary review Local Government Minister Melissa Horne announced that she accepted the outcomes of the review for City of Greater Dandenong and nine other councils The ward boundary changes apply for the upcoming October elections The redistribution was prompted by the growing number of voters in the new estates in Keysborough the VEC rejected a controversial alternative model that would move Greater Dandenong’s entire green wedge and Dandenong South industrial area into Dandenong Ward This model also attracted strong criticism from an overwhelming majority of submitters including Willow Lodge Village Residents Association the Defenders of the South East Green Wedge Keysborough South Ward Greens councillor Rhonda Garad and former Greens councillor Matthew Kirwan The submitters argued it would set up a conflict for the ward’s councillor representing the industrial and green wedge communities The VEC instead opted for minor changes to Greater Dandenong’s ward boundaries The new layout includes adding the Lyndhurst green wedge area to the Keysborough and Bangholme green wedge areas in the Keysborough South Ward the Keysborough Ward will extend into a section of the newer residential estates south of Dandenong Bypass (which were formerly in Keysborough South Ward) This was a “potential drawback” given the bypass was a “large physical boundary” and the different housing stock on either side of the bypass Four of the 11 wards will retain the same boundaries Springvale Central and Springvale South will move slightly south Greater Dandenong councillor Rhonda Garad has announced she won’t defend her Keysborough South Ward seat at the upcoming council elections the outspoken Greens councillor for the past four years announced she was stepping down with a “heavy heart but great optimism for the future” the most rewarding aspect has been engaging with so many of you on local issues such as trees “Looking at a picture of myself from before I started on the council I see a few more wrinkles and grey hairs.” Cr Garad nominated the upgraded Westwood Boulevard park and Picnic Park and the future Keysborough South Community Hub as among the significant projects in her term Much was still to be done such as traffic safety at Keysborough Gardens Primary School more pedestrian crossings on Perry and Church roads and removing the Keysborough South rates levy Cr Garad had temporarily stood down from councillor duties last year to contest the Mulgrave by-election for the Green she endorsed a Greens “new generation” candidate Isabella Do “She’s a really good fit in that community with strong local ties and business skills,” Cr Garad told Star Journal To have councillors sit there for 20 to 30 years really is not in the interests of the community Keysborough’s historic church is set to go on the “open market” after Greater Dandenong Council pulled out of a potential purchase councillors voted against buying the 147-year-old building and a younger wooden church building at 176 Chapel Road The church – formerly known as Keysborough Methodist Church – was built by the community in 1877 It’s one of the few surviving historic buildings in the suburb “Council has carefully considered the benefits and challenges of purchasing this land and on balance has determined not to pursue the purchase,” a council spokesperson said It ends more than two years of fruitless negotiations between the council and owner Uniting Church in Australia to preserve the decayed and vandalized building An Uniting Church in Australia spokesperson stated that it intended to “sell on the open market” and “will commence this process shortly” “This is disappointing as such a long time was spent on these negotiations “If the council had purchased the property a public open space would have been made available to the community and a community group would have taken ownership of the two churches on the site.” The church has continued to be broken into by vandals despite fences being installed around the property Several stained-glass windows have been broken “We have taken reasonable steps to secure the site and will continue to do so while it remains in our ownership,” the church spokesperson said The move has dashed hopes of a community group who wished to renovate and use the site as a public facility and open space one of the group’s directors and a Greater Dandenong councillor did not vote on the issue on 27 May due to a conflict of interest She was disappointed in the “short-sighted” decision by her councillor colleagues “This historic church has really strong significance to the local community The Keysborough South and broader community will be disappointed.” missed opportunity” to snap up a “very reasonable” and below market-value offer from the Uniting Church “Keysborough South is a completely brand-new suburb It has almost no understanding of its history “The purchase would have guaranteed the preservation of the church building and Sunday School building next to it “Generations have moved through the church with births It holds community memories and knowledge – we won’t get that back.” Cr Garad said the community group’s aim was to absorb all of the financial risk and outlays in renovating and running the proposed facility The possibilities for the site included as a gathering place “There’s no other green space at that top end of Chapel Road – it’s our last bite of the cherry “They’ve lost the opportunity to convert a much loved and appreciated historical building into a community asset.” Cr Garad said she wasn’t sure who would now buy the church which is under a local heritage protection overlay “It will cost a lot of money to bring the church back to even a state of structural stability.” Another of the group’s directors is historian Christine Keys – whose family were instrumental in the building of the church in the 19th century She said the council’s decision was “frustrating” and “annoying” after “nearly three years of going backwards and forwards” “What it means is that the council is not interested in heritage To just let an 1877 church go – it’s an attack on heritage.” The structure is the “only link” to the district’s early pastoral history “The Methodist Church has been in Keysborough South through the Keys family who originally invited a Methodist minister from Brighton here “Until the church was built they held (church) in the Keys’s home They were instrumental in getting the church built.” Ms Keys hoped there may be a chance of negotiating directly for a handover from Uniting Church The Uniting Church-affiliated charity Mission Liaison Group which stores shipping containers of overseas aid onsite MLG convener John Connan said he’d be “devastated” if the church was demolished “It’s one of the three remaining historic buildings in Keysborough including the former primary school and the Keys family home “It seems that heritage is something we can forget about in Australia.” No alternative location for the MLG has been identified A MAN was arrested in Keysborough last week in connection to an alleged heroin syndicate in Springvale.On Wednesday police raided a business and a factory on Bando Road in Springvale and a Keysborough home They allegedly found heroin with an estimated street value of $40,000 and around 250 grams of methylamphetamine with an estimated street value of $35,000 during the searches They also allegedly uncovered almost $45,000 a Subaru BRZ allegedly stolen from Doveton and security badges.Police arrested a 49-year-old man at the home on Princeton Drive in Keysborough Victoria Police identified him as the “alleged ringleader of the syndicate” He was charged with trafficking commercial quantities of heroin and methylamphetamine and was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 19 September.Police also arrested two other men at the Springvale business and a 25-year-old woman after a raid in Springvale.Victoria Police Springvale divisional response unit detective senior sergeant Jarrod Dwyer said more than 100 people had been arrested in relation to alleged drug distribution in Springvale since November last year “We have made a significant number of arrests relating to this drug in the local area; getting such a dangerous substance off our streets is something we take really seriously Local police will continue to target those involved in the alleged distribution of heroin and other illicit drugs in the area from traffickers down to those dealing in the streets,” he said “Dedicated operations like this will ensure we continue to drive down drug-related harm in our community.” First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 2 July 2024 Currently you have JavaScript disabled. 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Mornington Peninsula News Group (MPNG) is a locally owned and operated MPNG publishes five weekly community newspapers: the Western Port News Frankston Times and Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News MPNG also publishes two glossy magazines: Peninsula Essence and Peninsula Kids car turntable set to race away with suburb recordAlesha Capone is home to a Ferrari Bar and statue of the Ferrari horse logo An “amazing” mansion boasting a Ferrari-themed bar vehicle turntable and custom-built prancing horse statue is set to drive up Keysborough’s record price by about $2m The spectacular double-storey house at 124 Keys Rd is being sold via expressions of interest with a $9.5m-$10m asking range the abode’s jaw-dropping drawcards include a pool a kitchen mural showcasing the Las Vegas skyline and a home cinema featuring Dolby surround sound RELATED: Keysborough green wedge site tops reserve by almost $3m The Keys Estate in Keysborough is selling fast after 550 registrations for its 24 homes Yarrambat house with unbelievable games room and ‘pool zone’ chasing $3.2m+ record Nick Johnstone Real Estate Brighton agent Jack Johnstone and OBrien Real Estate Chelsea agent Tanja Neven-Jones are jointly selling the five-bedroom house Both declined to comment on the vendor but public records show the home’s owners are Australian entrepreneurs Simon and Mandy Boctor who run the two popular Miss Melbourne Coffee cafes in West Hollywood inspired by the owners’ family holidays in the city The Ferrari bar doubles as a candy bar for the nearby cinema A vehicle turning circle below a disco ball Ms Neven-Jones said construction of the “amazing property” was completed in December 2013 She anticipates that motoring enthusiasts will be impressed by the Ferrari bar located in one of the home’s three remote double garages where it also serves a candy bar for the nearby cinema and have it there while playing pool or having a drink The Ferrari logo statue will be the envy of the neigh-bours A custom-made replica statue of the Ferrari prancing horse logo stands about 3m tall “It’s a really great entertaining house and they have had parties of up to 100 people in and around the pool with all the stacker doors at the back that open to the entertaining area,” Ms Neven-Jones added Motorised gates at the property’s entrance The designer kitchen with stone benchtops takes centre stage next to the plush sunken lounge and dining areas The alfresco area contains the solar and gas heated pool and spa three outdoor showers and a pool house with kitchenette and bathroom Mr Johnstone said the 121sq m house was “extravagant The Ferrari bar could be redecorated to suit the home’s new owner Keysborough’s existing $7.6m house price record was set by 174 Keys Rd in 2021 Expressions of interest close at 6pm on October 11 Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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A historic Keysborough home owned by the Keys family who gave the suburb its name has been listed for upwards of $13m A historic Keysborough home known as Glen Alvie has been listed with a huge $13m-$14m price guide after remaining in the one family since it was built in the 1800s The Keys family, who gave the suburb its name, built the 66 Hutton Rd home in 1845 before municipalities existed and what is now known as Keysborough was part of the outskirts of Dandenong the historic house comes with five bedrooms two bathrooms and retains period features such as 3m-high ornate ceilings and decorative open fireplaces RELATED: The Keys Estate in Keysborough is selling fast after 550 registrations for its 24 homes Keysborough: Mansion with Ferrari bar, sculpture, car turntable set to race away with suburb record Keysborough green wedge block offers potential bonanza if zoning changes The solid brick home retains many historic qualities 3m-high ceilings and ornate archways are just some of the period details that remain which buyers will have the option to subdivide if they wish “We had an idyllic upbringing being on a farm it was a small district community and everyone knew everyone,” fifth-generation Keys family member Michael Keys said “The farm was a dairy farm and we used to run beef cattle as well in the early days they used to send some of their produce into Melbourne by horse and dray.” Mr Keys added that the home was built from handmade bricks on the property One of the rooms even hosted the first ever church service in the area “Our family have always been councillors and members of parliament so because of the civic-minded nature of the family the area was named Keysborough,” Mr Keys said It features five bedrooms and two bathrooms they don’t make them like they used to … it’s still very solid and we’re very fortunate it stood the test of time.” Ray White Noble Park director Allison Grant said inquiries had come from a mix of local buyers and those from across the city “There’s potential to modernise [the home] and rejig the kitchen dining and family rooms or put in a butler’s pantry,” Ms Grant said it would smash the Keysborough house price record by more than $5m currently held by the $7.6m sale of 174 Keys Rd last year Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Two luxe South Yarra mansions up for grabs with $15m+ price hopes Dane Swan property journey: From rent free ride for former teammate to house goals Four-level Richmond pad the Taj Mahal of warehouse conversions Play Duration: 4 minutes 46 seconds4m 46sBrought to you by An investigation has been announced to find the source of a terrible smell in Keysborough that is said to have troubled residents for years The Environmental Protection Authority is set to lead a public forum on the Keysborough Odour Project Greater Dandenong City Council's Cr Rhonda Garad represents Keysborough South Ward and says the "disgusting" smell is like rotting food Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio A brazen robbery of cash and cigarettes has been brought to Ross and Russ’ attention on The Rumour File this morning The incident occurred at Keysborough South Woolworths yesterday “How’s that for lawlessness?” Ross said Press PLAY to hear their full reaction to the robbery Press PLAY to watch the footage of the brazen robbery A post shared by 3AW Melbourne (@3aw693) Building is set to start within months on the long-awaited $22.9 million Keysborough South Community Hub Greater Dandenong Council formally selected Melbcon Pty Ltd to build the “state of the art” hub at the corner of Chapel and Villiers roads in Tatterson Park The hub has been in the making for at least eight years since detailed planning and consultation in 2015-16 The hub also includes early years childrens services for the 19,000-plus suburb population There will be play areas with a basketball half-court Greater Dandenong city planning director Paul Kearsley acknowledged the council meeting that the project’s delivery was “overdue” He expected works to begin in May-June 2023 The cost had come “within reason” of the pre-tender estimate of $21.5 million and within budget Keysborough South resident Nina Kelly has been among a committed group advocating for the hub “The long wait was over“ for not just children and parents but a growing number of older residents who will visit the centre “The construction announcement benefits our entire community improving inclusive facilities,“ Ms Kelly said many older residents will now have access to this ’third-space’ community facility to meet their needs within walking distance “This group of our community is no longer a second thought.“ Another at the project’s forefront was former councillor Matthew Kirwan who said the project had been “officially going for longer than eight years” the lack of community centre and childrens services in the area was strongly raised intergenerational” hub in Keysborough South was endorsed by the council in February 2014 “It has taken a long time but for the residents’ sake we have finally got there.” Mr Kirwan said the “ground-breaking” design linked childrens services and other services with a single foyer This “avoided the downside of many community hubs like the Paddy O’Donoghue Centre which are effectively two buildings side by side” “Another leading aspect will be the large amount of space for informal use creating the largest community lounge in Melbourne which will also contain a library space.” Cr Rhonda Garad said the hub would become the “heart and centre” of the area – a place to “meet She paid tribute to residents who continued to “advocate fervently” and “never gave up the fight” “Covid has set this back enormously but we have still battled on.” Cr Tim Dark said there were a lot of adjustments to ensure the hub would be a popular “hang out” There was “just nothing” for people to go to other than Parkmore and Keysborough South shopping centres “To finally get to a stage where this is going to be built is phenomenal Croydon-based firm Melbcon has also recently been selected by Greater Dandenong Council to build the $9 million Ross Reserve Pavilion and $6.7 million NPAC gymnasium in Noble Park will mark the end of the Cochrane family’s more than 90-year link to the land that became Crystal Waters estate The home of the “unofficial mayor” of Keysborough estate Crystal Waters is for sale as his family cut ties with land it has owned for more than 90 years pig and vegetable farmer Albert Cochrane bought a 6ha slice of Keysborough expanded it with another 40.47ha in the late 1940s RELATED: Fast sales after 550 buyers register for 24 homes Calibre: Keysborough off-the-plan townhouses project a hit Rezoning approved for former Lilydale Quarry linked to Dame Nellie Melba But with suburbia creeping in and farms moving out the family has slowly sold off its holdings to developers said after having an 8ha piece of the former farm turned into the Crystal Waters estate Mr Cochrane’s home is surrounded by four titles of open land The home’s refined interior is a far cry from what the old farmhouse was like He built a new home for himself there – on the waterfront of what used to be their old dam “He built the house so he could see people walking past along the water and would chat with them,” Ms Cochrane said and still thought of people as on his land So people knew him as the mayor of Crystal Waters.” She said she would always remember picnics with her nan corralling herself and her 10 cousins at the bottom of a paddock The home has been designed with indoor-outdoor living in mind open-plan living zone is perfectly suited to family life as is The property would also always be the place where her forebears briefly decided against replacing their horse-drawn plough with a tractor because “they will never catch on” prompting the family to sell their last piece of land as Barry Plant director Tim Stickley anticipates high developer demand from those looking to build a home on three vacant blocks attached to the main residence “It’s a good family home and very spacious.” A well-appointed kitchen is expected to wow families though developers are tipped to win the keys to the home a study and an open-plan living area with polished floorboards MORE: How much more you pay for a house in top school zones Gormandale: Melbourne buyers line up for Gippsland valley ‘oasis’ with private river Denis Pagan’s revamped childhood home for sale in Carlton A 101-lot housing estate in Chapel Road, Keysborough has been approved by the state’s planning tribunal despite Greater Dandenong Council’s opposition. The developer Peet appealed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for a permit for its ‘Keysborough Townhouses’ project on 4.1 hectares of L-shaped former farmland at 182 Chapel Road. The site abuts the 145-year-old Keysborough Methodist Church building. It comes despite Greater Dandenong councillors voting down the proposal due to concerns about traffic, scale of development, emergency vehicle access and impact on wetlands to the north. Greater Dandenong councillor Rhonda Garad feared the wider ramifications of the VCAT decision. Chapel Road’s heavy peak traffic would be “severely exacerbated” by the project and about another 330 dwellings planned at four super sites at 182, 185, 199-209 and 220 Chapel Road to come. The busy pick-up and drop-off times at nearby Keysborough Gardens Primary School were set to become a “nightmare”, she said. “We’re heading to a perfect storm as a number of estates are coming online in a year and a half. It’s a slow-moving catastrophe. “And there’s nothing the council can do about it – Chapel Road can’t be widened, we can’t push back on the number of dwellings.” She said more frequent PT bus services were needed, otherwise traffic would become a “car park”. However at the VCAT appeal, the council didn’t object to Peet’s argument that traffic volumes could be accommodated, including future development at 198 Chapel Road. VCAT member Cindy Wilson ruled on 23 August that the proposal was not an overdevelopment. It accorded with the Keysborough South Development Plan and its “network of wetlands, flora and fauna habitat corridors and generous areas of linked open space”, Ms Wilson stated. The medium-density, two-storey townhouses were apt for the incremental-change ‘greenfield’ site, she found. The site was close to an “activity centre” of supermarket and shops, as well as the school and a Chapel Road bus route. Ms Wilson noted the site’s 120-metre parkland as well as tree reserves to the north, west and east, including all seven River Red Gums on the land. Peet had argued for the removal of four of the River Red Gums. Ms Wilson ruled that all should be retained due to their ecological and habitat value. However, Peet was granted a permit to remove an additional black wattle tree on the western side. Ms Wilson was satisfied with the estate design’s set back more than 40 metres from the historic church next door. She said the lack of diversity of housing, including just one two-bedroom dwelling, was “not ideal” but not sufficient to reject the proposal or require more two bedroom homes. Multiple bedrooms less than three metres wide were “small” but not failing standards. She also dismissed arguments about the lack of plans for stormwater drainage and earthworks. The council raised concerns about Peet’s removal of 11 trees, including two of “high value”, during the permit application process. Peet countered that no permit was required, and verbal authority was given from council officers. “I do not condone an approach whereby notable vegetation on the land is identified … and instead of the design responding to that vegetation, it is removed,” Ms Wilson stated. She didn’t reject the application on those grounds, noting no permit was required to remove the trees and that the proposed landscaping was “extensive”. The estate includes a subdivision of 37 empty blocks of between 301 and 475 square metres. Buildings on those lots are subject to future permits. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)