All 4 Releases A tobacco shop in Noble Park has been apparently ram-raided using a vehicle in the morning of Wednesday 19 February The vehicle was crashed into the store’s side brick wall “It is unclear at this stage what may have been taken,” a police spokesperson said “A crime scene has been established and the investigation remains ongoing.” A passer-by reported the damage to emergency services about 4am Detectives were expected to attend the scene that morning They were reportedly awaiting a council inspection to ensure the structure was safe to enter Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au Noble Park level crossing was removed by elevating the rail line over the road It was removed as part of the Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project which removed 9 level crossings and built 5 new stations the project has opened up 22.5 hectares of open space and parkland for the community Three level crossings at Corrigan, Heatherton and Chandler roads in Noble Park were removed and the new Noble Park Station opened in February 2018 the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines became level crossing free between Caulfield and Dandenong in June 2018 the Level Crossing Removal Project is removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2030 Firefighters have helped save a Noble Park house from being destroyed after a garage fire spread to the home’s roof early this morning.  Dandenong Senior Station Officer Darren Padgett said crews were called to the Ardgower Road property shortly after 3am “When we arrived we found a garage out the back well alight and it had quickly spread to the roof of the adjoining home,” he said “There was a considerable amount of clutter inside SSO Padgett said a mezzanine floor in the home made internal access to the roof space difficult “Firefighters were forced to smash tiles off the roof to access the fire and quickly discovered there was further clutter inside fuelling the flames.” Noble Park and Springvale worked hard to bring the fire under control within 20 minutes SSO Padgett said despite not having a working smoke alarm the owner of the property heard the crackle of the fire and managed to escape especially given how noisy it was last night from the gusty wind “Only working smoke alarms save lives a working smoke alarm is vital to ensure to wake up in the event of a fire.” View all stories View more contacts The Facebook feed is contained within an iframe and as such is not available via keyboard access. 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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) Labor – if re-elected – has promised $1.6 million for additional CCTVs in Dandenong and Noble Park Bruce MP Julian Hill announced that the Government would work with Greater Dandenong council to determine the best locations for the new cameras They would be used for real-time surveillance and evidence for law enforcement “Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live and when they move around the community,“ Hill said The funding appears to respond to the council’s election advocacy request for $1.681 million to renew and upgrade Safe City CCTV cameras in Noble Park and Dandenong more than 270 CCTV cameras have been installed as part of Safe City since 2009 in order to improve community safety with the focus on “areas of high community use and pedestrian traffic” The CCTV is proactively monitored 24-7 by Springvale and Dandenong police The trustees of Noble Park Public Hall are holding a centenary celebration in early April including a history board display and grand entertainment The main event on 5 April includes singing from One Voice Choir a Ukrainian community choir and the cutting of a birthday cake along with gourmet coffee and hot chocolate for sale The Dawn Lois Dancing School – one of the hall’s longest-term hirers – will hold a reunion in the adjoining Paddy O’Donoghue Centre that morning A history display from 2-6 April will depict the past 100 years of the hall’s history spanning the families and groups that have used the hall Local musicians Burke & Beyond will perform at the hall on 2 and 3 April Historian Dawn Dickson says the hall was constructed by Ernest Wanke Builders of Narre Warren on prime real estate in Buckley Street in 1924 “The hall is unique because it is owned by the residents of Noble Park who elect five trustees to oversee the care of the hall.” The hall was the first home for the suburb’s primary school her late father Adrian Barnard and her late uncle Paddy O’Donoghue have been among the hall’s long-serving trustees City of Greater Dandenong manages the hall under a lease arrangement A council representative sits on the trustee board Dickson’s book If These Walls Could Talk – which chonicles the hall’s rich history will be on sale at the 5 April event The official ceremony is at the hall on Saturday 5 April 1pm-2pm The history display is open Wednesday 2 April-Saturday 5 April 10am-4pm and Sunday 6 April 10am-12pm The Dawn Lois Dancing School reunion is from 10.30am on Saturday 5 April at Paddy O’Donohue Centre A special performance from The Wiggles headlines a Breaky in the Burbs visit from FM breakfast trio Fifi Experience the energy of a live radio broadcast – Friday 14 March 6am-9am at Noble Park Community Centre Walker Street Gallery invites you to participate in a hands-on workshop to help create a living evolving artwork inspired by the Dandenong Creek Your insights and creations will help shape the upcoming Confluence exhibition on Saturday 25 March 10am-4pm at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre Registrations required at greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/collaborative-workshop-dreaming-project Take a ranger-guided or self-guided tour along the Nature Trail following the interpretive signage that meanders through stunning bushland Bring some food and enjoy the picnic facilities in a beautiful natural environment – Sunday 16 March 10am-5pm at Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve Meet the team at Dandenong Community & Learning Centre and learn about our programs – Monday 17 March 12pm-2pm at Dandenong Community & Learning Centre Drop in for a chat or cupper – we are a very happy – Tuesday 18 March 10.30am at Hallam Community Learning Centre This drop-in event is presented by South East Community Links Join us for an inspiring conversation over morning tea deputy CEO of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre will lead a dynamic Community Panel including Greater Dandenong Community Advocacy coordinator Peter Johnstone and Australian Federal Police community liaison officer Anisa Sharif Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network members and concession $25 Details: Executive@interfaithnetork.org.au Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch hosts its first public forum for 2025 with guest speaker Sergeant Jerome Ithier from Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol – Wednesday 26 March 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) at Paddy O`Doughue Centre Inclusive and confidential space for people of varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds who experience persistent anxiety register at greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/multicultural-anxiety-support-group Join us for a fun and social badminton session All equipment and coaching will be provided Wear comfortable clothing and don’t forget to bring a drink bottle Registration required at greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/come-and-try-badminton Celebrate 100 years of the residents-owned Noble Park Public Hall from 2-6 April The official ceremony includes singing from One Voice Choir – Ceremony at Noble Park Public Hall Buckley Street on Saturday 5 April 1pm-2pm History display is open Wednesday 2 April-Saturday 5 April 10am-4pm and Sunday 6 April 10am-12pm The Dawn Lois Dancing School is staging a reunion to coincide with Noble Park Public Hall’s centenary celebration – Saturday 5 April from 10.30am at Paddy O’Donohue Centre free activities for all ages and abilities including Welcome to Country FReeZA Open mic for performers aged 12-25 (arrive from 10.30am to register) This class is designed to provide additional learning experiences outside of the standard homeschooling curriculum with a focus on specific subjects and skills – Tuesdays 11.30am-1pm at Noble Park Community Centre We will help you to improve your English and understand the questions and answers in the citizenship test – Thursdays 6.30pm-8.30pm at Noble Park Community Centre Artists from around Australia present their creativity on panels measuring nine inches by five inches in a wide variety of styles “WE” – Women’s Empowerment Workshops Developed for disadvantaged women in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in Dandenong The workshops are designed to enhance social cohesion and self-advocacy in a fun and supportive environment Topics around personal welbeing such as fitness – Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm at Paddy O’Donoghue Centre Register at https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/greater-dandenong-council/events/we-womens-empowerment-workshops The Conversation Corner is a safe space to share stories and build new connections – Wednesdays 1pm at Noble Park Community Centre Become a part of the team that cultivates our brand new All Abilities Garden and take care of the wonderful garden designed by members of the disability community for people of all abilities – Tuesdays 1pm at Noble Park Community Centre Come and see stories behind Greater Dandenong’s favourite heritage places through short videos photographs and oral histories from Council and local historical society collections – Wednesdays and Thursdays (excluding public holidays) until 18 May 2025 at Benga Are you retired or semi-retired and would like to stay engaged and connected with others Come along and see if you would like to join Sandown Probus Club participate in the variety of activities and hear guest speakers on a wide range of subjects – 2nd Monday of each month at Club Noble Details: probussouthpacific.org/microsites/sandown or Marion Expressions of interest open for new players across all age groups at Springvale City Soccer Club – Miniroos 7-12 Miniroos and juniors training powered by No Limits Aquila Academy Come along and learn tips and techniques to this line dancing activity Learn it well and learn from scratch from patient instructor – Tuesdays from 5.45pm-6.30pm (school terms only) at Springers Leisure Centre Keysborough; $10 prepaid classes / $15 casual attendance – a five-week package that can be repeated Details: 0412 296 827 or mariepietersz@hotmail.com A warm invitation is extended to anyone in the local community who is aged 55 and over not working full time to visit us with a view to becoming a member at Noble Park Combined Probus Club Meets monthly for morning tea and an interesting guest speaker day trips and extended trips such as to Bright We make sure we promote the Probus core values of ’Friendship Dandenong over 60’s Club (but over 50s are welcome) – Mondays 1pm-4pm (except public holidays) at The Dandenong Club Keysborough & District Multicultural Senior Citizens Inc is an over 55s club with bingo on first second and fourth Tuesday of the month ($3 entry and $1.50 per bingo book) live concerts with professional entertainers on third and fifth Tuesday of the month Thursday ballroom dancing lessons (12.30pm-1pm) and ballroom dancing (1pm-3pm Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Rowley Allan Reserve 352 Cheltenham Road Keysborough Improve fitness and energy levels for good health and wellbeing at this adult exercise group class on Tuesdays and Thursdays gentle aerobics class suitable for all levels Details: 8571 1436 or communityfacilities@cgd.vic.gov.au New members from Dandenong North and Noble Park are sought by the Waverley Gardens Combined Probus Club club members also meet for coffee & listen to a guest speaker – last Tuesday of the month 9.45am-noon at Southern Community Centre Learn how to make your mind your best friend through open-eyed meditation Presented by Bakhtar Community Organisation and The Brahma Kumaris Organisation Adults welcome (Mondays 7pm-9pm) and ladies and retired (Wednesdays 12pm-2.30pm) Hallam will be one of many suburbs in Victoria to receive a new early learning centre in 2026 The State Government announced on Wednesday that a total of 14 of these centres will be opening next year visiting the Noble Park site to mark the start of construction Best Life reforms are delivering a better life for our littlest Victorians with the new childcare centres close to home offering kinder as well – I encourage parents to enrol their kids for next year now,” she said The interim names for all 14 centres are below: According to the State Government’s release these centres will charge fees below local market rates therefore making childcare more affordable for families on top of savings from the current Free Kinder program Each centre will be located on or near a local school easing the double drop-off and making the transition from kinder to school simpler for families and their children “We heard where Victorians need childcare the most and that’s exactly where we’re delivering our 14 newest centres,” Blandthorn said “With market-beating fees on top of $2600 in Free Kinder savings a total of 18 government-owned and operated Early Learning Victoria centres will be open by 2026 providing more than 1800 licensed places for children across the state The first four centres are welcoming local children in Fawkner Enrolment for kinder in 2026 is also now open the Noble Park RSL hosted a service to commemorate Australians and New Zealanders who served the nations Close to 200 people attended the service on 17 April there were representatives from Carwatha College Silverton Primary and Chandler Park Primary Mason and Dominic from Carwatha College read “Tribute to ANZAC Day” and “On This Hallowed Day” performed “The Spirit of ANZACS” on the guitar and harmonica The Catafalque Party in attendance consisted of Army Cadets from 310ACU Dandenong along with several other VIPs including Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti and state MPs Lee Tarlamis and Gabrielle Williams the president of the Noble Park-based Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia and vice President of Noble Park RSL said that ANZAC Day is “the pinnacle of our year” Having served Australia’s military for two years McCarthy has incredible reason to be so passionate in commemoration “My family’s military history goes back over 100 years My grandfather served in the First World War on the Western Front His brother was killed at Gallipoli,” he said McCarthy’s father served in New Guinea and the Philippines in World War II and his uncles were also part of the military “The main thing to us is to get the word out and try to keep the ANZAC spirit alive especially with the younger generation,” he said and other officers from Springvale were also invited to lay a wreath at the ceremony “Local RSL is very much a big part of the community and being able to come here today and show our support and respect for the day was really Over 24 wreaths were laid in the wreath laying ceremony John Mansfield performed the Last Post and Reveille An ANZAC Day service will be held for school students at the Endeavour Hills memorial on 24 April There will also be a dawn service at the Pillars of Freedom memorial in Palm Plaza and a march and service at 10.45am also at the Pillars of Freedom drinks and 2pm two-up at the RSL on Clow Street Thieves have stolen cigarettes during a ram-raid of a service station in Noble Park North early on Sunday 20 April Greater Dandenong CIU detectives say two white vehicles arrived at the servo on Jacksons Road about 5.35am One of the vehicles rammed the front door before a group of offenders entered and stole cigarettes Any information or CCTV/dashcam footage to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au Dawn Vernon was a familiar face at the Noble Park Public Hall teaching generations of dancers to pirouette leap and tap-dance at the beloved Dawn Lois Dance School as the hall celebrates its 100th anniversary former students are invited to gather to celebrate their time in dawn’s dance classes and the local community The Dawn Lois Dance School Reunion is on Saturday 5 April inside the historic hall where so many memories were made Attendees will have the chance to reminisce and watch videos of past performances before joining the official centenary celebrations at 1pm who is also well known for her longstanding leadership of the Greater Dandenong Neighbourhood Watch expressed her anticipation about reconnecting with former Noble Park dancers “I’m very excited for my reunion with the dancing school I want to bring people back to Noble Park because so many people have moved away,” said Dawn Dawn has lived in Noble Park since she was just one year-old she even celebrated her 16th birthday at the Noble Park Public Hall before she began her dance school ‘Why don’t you open a dance school in Noble Park?’ ” So I did and I had 100 students in my very first year.” Dawn was the longest-term hiree of the Hall “I just love my community and the people,” she said Dawn’s advice for the community is to “get involved and you’ll never be lonely.” Dawn has also been the president of the Noble Park Neighborhood Watch after her three decade-long stint she will retire from the role on 26 March Built by Ernest Wanke Builders in the early 20th century the Noble Park Public Hall has hosted countless events The hall is owned by the residents of Noble Park live performances from the One Voice Choir and the Ukrainian Choir the celebration will be particularly special as both her grandfather and uncle were all trustees too “100 years is a long time for a building to be still standing and we expect a lot of people to come to the celebration.” Dickson’s book “If only these walls could talk” The official ceremony will be held at the hall on Saturday 5 April from 1 to 2 pm More multi-storey homes are earmarked for precincts around Springvale Premier Jacinta Allan and Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny announced the station precincts as among 25 new ‘train and tram zone activity centres’ “It makes sense to allow more homes and height near public transport hubs – where else is better suited for it?” Allan said The new planning controls will encourage more homes around the Dandenong rail corridor – which are expected to have more train services when Metro Tunnel opens this year In what the Government calls a “gentle density” vision more multi-storey residential buildings will be encouraged in the “immediate core” at the stations there will be scaled height limits and more low-rise apartments and townhouses It aims to slash structure planning processes from up to five years down to about 12 months The Government stated there would be no change to heritage and landscape overlays The activity centres will be designed in consultation with locals and completed by early 2026 Planning Minister Kilkenny said the Government would “strike the right balance between listening and acting” we must keep the foot on the pedal to fight the housing crisis.” Mulgrave MP Eden Foster said the Government wanted to ensure the next generation could still afford to live in Noble – “a great place for families A man and a woman have been charged with allegedly kidnapping a ride-share driver at knifepoint last month The driver had stopped on Mornington-Tyabb Road Mornington by a potential fare about 8.30pm on Thursday 20 February threatened the 26-year-old driver with a knife and ordered him to drive to a property in Joffre Park and the driver was not injured during the incident Mornington CIU detectives raided a property in Cooba Court A 34-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were arrested at the premises Both were remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 4 March Noble Park and Lynbrook will see more than 100 social and affordable houses in the coming years as part of the initial round of the Federal Government’s housing fund Noble Park will see a total of 97 dwellings being built and Lynbrook 20 Housing Australia announced the approval of 12 project contracts within the initial pipeline of housing projects selected under Funding Round One of the Federal Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund Facility and National Housing Accord Facility on 31 January Partnerships with the Community Housing sector will enable the projects with contracts awarded to access funding under Funding Round One to deliver more than 240 social and 570 affordable homes with the majority of homes complete or currently under construction The initial round of the projects will potentially deliver more than 13,000 social and affordable homes across Australia which would achieve one-third of the program’s 5-year target of 40,000 social and affordable homes Housing Australia chief executive officer Scott Langford said: “We are delighted to be supporting the market to deliver more social and affordable housing in accordance with the objectives of the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility and the National Housing Accord Facility “These initial projects demonstrate the impact of partnering to bring capital and capability together to improve housing outcomes.” Noble Park sits loud and proud at the top of the Mountain Dart League Division 1 ladder after a hard-fought 12-9 victory over second-placed V.I.P High 5’s are firmly lodged in fourth place after a thrilling 11-10 victory over Rebels while Bulls Eyes also snuck through by the same score against Clayton Bowling Club Bad Boys were the biggest winners of round 3 scoring a commanding 16-5 victory over Redbacks to move to third place on the ladder A widely respected Noble Park ex-teacher with an extensive record of the town’s early history has died The author of The Town of Noble Park and Some of its Early Families was six when his family arrived in the suburb in 1938 Wachter’s parents Fred and Clarice had bought their home in Stuart Street sight unseen When the family arrived they discovered the house was uninhabitable because of the previous owner’s extensive menagerie they erected a tent in the yard and the cleaning and fumigating commenced “It was much later that we discovered that this was the house that Joseph Bunn the ‘Bush Baptist’ had built and lived in,” Wachter wrote in his book His parents ran a green-grocer business in the James building in Douglas Street As a boy he helped deliver the weekend orders in a horse and cart His rare grasp of Noble Park’s past extended to an album of valuable old photographs of Noble Park which create a portrait of the past which is unrecognisable today In his shed was a bird egg collection that he started as a boy clambering up the plentiful river red gum trees more than 70 years ago “Parents would go mad these days if they saw the trees we used to climb,” Wachter told Star Journal in 2017 “There were a heck of a lot of birds in those days – sparrows Now the trees are gone and birds are gone.” He had worked for the home’s builder and first resident Peter ‘Mick’ Jarvie he told Star Journal that ‘Jarvie’s Jug’ was built as a “whimsical expression” It was a tribute to the “amber fluid” that flowed during so-called ‘church services’ in the garage on Sunday mornings when the pubs were closed “His neighbours were observed arriving with a brown paper bag under their arms They did not contain bibles but the contents clinked,” Wachter said Wachter recalled Noble Park as a “wonderful place to grow up” He remembered riding the family horse to be shod by blacksmiths in Dandenong and Springvale drop it off at the blacksmith and wander around town As a boy I had the freedom to hop on my bike and disappear A funeral service will be held on Thursday 12 September at Tobin Brothers Currents of Life Chapel A Noble Park man has been charged with failing to surrender a gun after being served with a Firearm Prohibition Order last Thursday 6 February Illicit Firearms Squad officers served the 41-year-old man at his home before a search allegedly uncovered cartridge ammunition a shotgun receiver and suspected methylamphetamine The man was charged with failing to surrender a firearm on service of FPO possessing cartridge ammunition and possessing methylamphetamine He was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 16 May Victoria Police has issued over 2300 FPOs across the state an FPO remains in effect for 10 years for adults and five years for children between 14 and 17 years of age the individual is prohibited from acquiring carrying or using any firearm or firearm related item such as ammunition They are also unable to enter a range of premises including firearms dealers Penalties relating to FPOs are up to 10 years’ jail for acquiring carrying or using a firearm or firearm related item The Sensational Springvale tour will take participants beyond Springvale Road Book your seat at the table today as we celebrate the Year of the Snake Buckingham Avenue Springvale; $35pp including tastings and a meal Registrations essential at drumticketing.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/10362 Ring in the Year of the Snake with an unforgettable celebration – which also marks 50 years of South Eastern Melbourne Vietnamese Association Council (SEMVAC) – Saturday 22 February 10am-10pm at Burden Park Greater Dandenong Sustainability Festival recycling right and environmental volunteering – Sunday 23 February 10am-3pm at Dandenong Market corner Clow and Cleeland streets Dandenong A Victoria Police panel will take questions from the audience about what issues are important in your community Registrations required at NHP-GREATERDANDENONG-MGR@police.vic.gov.au Join us for a scenic walk around the beautiful Dandenong Wetlands with our Heart Foundation Walking Group Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just starting out everyone is welcome to join in and enjoy the fresh air relax and unwind with a free hot beverage at Dandenong Stadium Registration required at surveymonkey.com/r/6N3FB83 Dandenong U3A will begins a new year of sessions in February U3A is a group with various activities for Seniors looking for entertainment of various types and friendship At present we are running 33 sessions with the possibility of more to be offered as the year goes on We use three different venues around Greater Dandenong Enquiries: Enquiry@dandenongu3a.org.au or 0494 018 356 This immersive experience delves into the complex narratives of migration Through collaborative drawing sessions and conversations Zein unveils the hidden journeys of displaced objects – until Friday 28 February (Tuesdays 12pm-4pm at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre Women Working Together Employment Support Program A program connecting women aged 50 and above and in need of assistance Open to women across the southeastern suburbs including Casey Visit cotavic.org.au/our-programs/employment-support Suburbs: Noble Park North and parts of Dandenong North and Springvale Sitting councillor: Lana Formoso (Australian Labor Party) How long have you lived in Greater Dandenong: Born and raised and now raising my 2 sons here business/employer name: Teacher at Dandenong High School Councillor since 2020 and Mayor of the City of Greater Dandenong since November 2023 Three most important issues for your ward: Sports facilities/grounds access for all especially children and females (Masterplans Barry Powell/Lyndale United Football Club) Road safety especially around schools and ensuring the Stud Road signalised crossing is delivered Continuing to ensure more parks and playgrounds are delivered and upgraded in the ward to be able to enjoy open space areas Continue to work on improving tree canopy coverage throughout the ward and the entire municipality for the health and well being of our community Describe your involvement in the local community: I have been an elected Councillor since 2020 Deputy Mayor in 2022 and then Mayor since November 2023 It has been a great honour and privilege to serve the community I live I believe I have achieved some wonderful outcomes for my community I am an SES volunteer for the City of Greater Dandenong unit I have been involved in numerous sporting clubs and organisations I have been a fierce advocate and ambassador for Monash Children’s Hospital and My Room Children’s Cancer charity since my son’s Leukemia diagnosis in 2022 I believe my first term as your local representative has been outstanding and I wish to continue to work tirelessly for my ward and the entire municipality I am deeply concerned that our community is the least active community in all of Australia I need to ensure that those statistics improve dramatically to ensure the healthy and well being of our community and future generations I will also continue to advocate for our refugees and asylum seekers MPs or ex-MPs have assisted or advised your campaign Using my experience and knowledge as a councillor for the past 4 years I have previously been inspired to run for council after watching former Councillor and Mayor Roz Blades AM and all of the incredible work she has done in our city for decades The only people I believe to be genuine candidates Victoria Police has downgraded a fire that gutted a gym in Noble Park North overnight as non-suspicious Emergency services were alerted to the building fire at the corner of Overseas Drive and Princes Highway about 11pm on Tuesday 13 August finding the 1500-square-metre building fully engulfed in fire “Firefighters were unable to conduct a primary search of the building however all occupants were accounted for,’ an FRV spokesperson said “Crews prepared to attack the fire internally and set up arial appliances to black out hot spots.” Firefighters requested a power company to switch off high-voltage powerlines The fire was declared under control by 12.50am and initially deemed as suspicious Emergency Vic had issued an alert message about visible smoke in the area police are not treating the blaze as suspicious after an arson chemist attended on 14 August A spate of recent suspicious fires include a factory on Healey Road There was also a suspicious ram-raid fire that damaged three shops on Heyington Crescent Noble Park on 12-13 July and three other gyms in Hallam Any information on the fires to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au A 19-year-old driver has been arrested after a serious three-vehicle crash in Noble Park late on Monday 14 October Police say that the Noble Park man was driving a black Mercedes northbound on Princes Highway when it collided with a white Fiat and a black MG about 10pm was taken to hospital with serious injuries The Fiat and MG drivers were taken to hospital for treatment The Mercedes driver was arrested at the scene and taken to hospital for treatment He was expected to be interviewed by police when released from hospital CCTV or dashcam footage to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY Back to Latest News back South East Leisure (SEL) has partnered with Game4Padel bringing the sport of Padel to Noble Park Aquatic Centre located in Melbourne’s East The addition of Padel at the Noble Park Aquatic Centre creating a huge drawcard that boosts the facility’s appeal and brings an exciting fresh recreational option to the City of Greater Dandenong (CoGD) and surrounding communities It's considered one of the fastest-growing sports in the world with over 25 million active players in more than 110 countries It’s estimated that Australia currently has 31 Padel courts with plans to increase to over 200 by 2026 will be the first Padel facility in the South East of Melbourne and the only Padel facility co-located with an Aquatic facility in Australia Chief Executive of SEL enthused “we are thrilled to have teamed up with Game4Padel to bring the first Padel facility to the South East We are always looking at ways to provide more value to our members and greater options for people within the City of Greater Dandenong to be active and bringing the fastest-growing sport in the world here is truly exciting.” Game4Padel will offer social nights and professional coaching on-site with structured training programs led by highly trained coaches Players at all levels will benefit from expert guidance enhancing their skills and enjoyment of the game Chief Executive of Game4Padel Australia & New Zealand highlighted the partnership’s impact noting “this partnership is yet another recognition of the growth of Padel and we are thrilled to expand our footprint into the South East of Melbourne We can't wait to get started and showcase our state-of- the-art facilities at Noble Park Aquatic Centre.” The new Padel facilities will be available for casual bookings making this exciting sport accessible to everyone members of Noble Park Aquatic Centre will gain exclusive access to priority court booking and member-first access to special events and special offers This initiative aligns with SEL’s commitment to improving health and wellbeing by creating active To keep informed on the progress, join the mailing list  24th October 2024 - Padel Australia partners with Mindspring to expand the sport across Australia 7th October 2019 - Sydney Padel facility launch heralds potential growth for the short format racquet sport 16th August 2024 - South East Leisure partners with local bus company 2nd November 2023 - South East Leisure secures Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Award of Excellence 29th May 2023 - South East Leisure partners with SisterWorks to stage Career Pathways Information Session 28th April 2023 - South East Leisure and Reclink partner to help disadvantaged youth 22nd July 2022 - Fitness testing and complimentary swims among South East Leisure Active Health Day offerings 20th July 2022 - South East Leisure removes door entry fee at Dandenong Stadium 6th June 2022 - South East Leisure to manage Greater Dandenong Leisure Facilities 31st January 2022 - Melbourne-based South East Leisure joins Sports Environment Alliance we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the 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yard CFA issued emergency advice for Noble Park residents shortly after midnight Lendlease has quietly sold a south east Melbourne business park to agent-turned-investor and developer who has already started the process of selling it down for a profit The 10-unit estate at 450-466 Princes Highway cost Mr Wilson’s Terraplex $44.6 million in July three of the units have since been onsold for an average 44 per cent premium The balance will be divested over the next 18-24 months Lendlease held the asset on behalf of the Australian Prime Property Fund Industrial Ben Hegerty and Joel Scully were the agents Terraplex is buying and selling down the asset on behalf of an opportunity fund which closed oversubscribed prior to settlement there is a total 22,084 square metres of lettable area Five units face the Princes Hwy (story continues below) The purchase price is below replacement cost too “Our research indicates there is a strong demand from both tenants and owner occupiers for this type of product/location and the calibre of the existing tenant base such as Verbatim and Sime Darby will be popular to private investors,” according to Mr Wallace Last September, Terraplex sold down the last piece of South Melbourne’s Emerald Hill Terraces – a retail asset acquired as a whole in 2015 with a similar mandate to 450-466 Princes Hwy 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 The family behind popular Noble Park North business Don Fernando’s Churros and Pizza is determined to come back stronger after their shop was gutted by a suspicious fire next door Three shops and two cars caught ablaze in a suspicious ram-raid fire at Heyington Crescent about 2am on Friday 19 July has lived and raised his family in the neighbourhood for the past 40 years overall “We were originally supplying churros to the food trucks but 2020 came around – there weren’t that many food trucks They opened up the shop to “give something back to the community” “We’ve been living here for a long time and people always complained there wasn’t anywhere nice to go “It’s like we’re kind of forgotten because we’re not one of the nicest suburbs I suppose.” had just received some renewed buzz as the shopping strip shops started to improve and “clean themselves up.” “We had a goal in mind that people in the community would come around to cheer us on That they would tell us this place was falling apart and you’re turning it into something good “With limited funds and whilst working somewhere else trying to keep the money coming in for the daily expenses We used as much help as we could to get the shop running,” Mr Cianciarulo said My wife really pushed us to make it a nice place for our community We went a year of doing well so it’s sad to see our efforts end up like this.” The business was not covered by insurance making the situation even more dire for the family but Mr Cianciarulo and his son Tobias aren’t ready to let go just yet after only a year in business “We really love this place and what we turned it into It’s going to come back one way or the other,” Tobias said The public seem to have enjoyed the “generous and fresh toppings” of the pizza and the “beautiful churros” as evident by many five-star ratings on Google Reviews With Victoria Police closing off the store as part of its investigation on 19 July the family were unaware of the full extent of damage the half-burnt store sign is missing its ‘Fernando,’ the roller shutter at the main entrance and the entire window is gone exposing a blackened ceiling and wall What used to be a music studio and an office space next door is now a charred hollow building with loose infrastructure hanging Shocked and upset neighbours walked out to comfort the family and passed on their apologies as they looked on at the heartbreaking scene Theo Andasi has been living in the neighbourhood for the past 15 years and says this is the worst incident he’s seen “If we wanted a change to get a pizza or chips we would go to Don Fernando’s and just to even say hello City of Greater Dandenong Council’s executive director of city futures Sanjay Manivasagasivam said council will continue to cooperate with Victoria Police and the business owners “to support them as the investigation continues.” “Our thoughts are with the businesses and community members impacted by this morning’s fire on Heyington Crescent in Noble Park North.” A GoFundMe page has been set up by Mr Cianciarulo which has since garnered half of the goal amount of $10,000 to go towards the renovation of his family store gofundme.com/f/help-save-argentinian-pizza-shop-from-arson-attack Three men have been arrested by police after running from an allegedly stolen ute in Noble Park early on Sunday 21 July The trio were charged with multiple alleged commercial burglaries in Melbourne’s East Police officers spotted the white Toyota Hilux travelling south on Eastlink about 4am officers successfully deployed stop sticks on Wellington Road The three occupants jumped from the slow-moving vehicle which rolled into an unoccupied house The trio allegedly fled and were arrested by CIRT and Dog Squad police A 36-year-old Seaford man suffered an injury to his lower leg during his arrest He was taken to hospital in a non-life-threatening condition and was discharged A 34-year-old Blackburn man and a 25-year-old Frankston were also arrested All three men were charged with five counts of burglary criminal damage and theft as well as single counts of theft of motor vehicle and possessing a drug of dependence They were bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 19 September Whitehorse CIU detectives are investigating the burglaries at restaurants and convenience stores in Box Hill North and Burwood between 3am-3.40am Police seized allegedly stolen cash and cigarettes from inside the stolen Toyota The Toyota was allegedly stolen from outside a gymnasium in Berwick on 19 July Three shops and two cars caught ablaze in a suspicious ram-raid fire in Noble Park North Victoria Police believe a stolen car was driven into the commercial building and set alight about 2am on Friday 19 July The car was allegedly stolen from Mulgrave on the same night FRV crews had responded to multiple Triple-0 calls finding three single-fronted shops and two cars on fire Twenty-four firefighters employed five pumpers and an aerial unit in an “aggressive attack” on the fire bringing it under control in about 30 minutes The car was rammed inside the music studio and set ablaze causing damages to the office space owned by the music studio landowner and the churro and pizza shop The office space is said to contain crucial business documents 35 years worth of paperworks all turned into piles of ashes in the charred and hollow building Hassan lives just a block down from the shopping strip that comprises a milk bar fish and chips and Don Fernando’s Churros and Pizza “We heard a bang followed by the smell of the smoke We heard individuals run down the street screaming at about 1.50am “I was awake studying for a test which is today (Friday 19 July) Once we saw the lights and heard the sirens we were prompted outside and found the businesses were on fire Thankfully the FRV distinguished it pretty quickly but the damage is done nevertheless.” Theo Andasi has lived in the neighbourhood for the past 15 years and says this is the worst he’s seen “You get robberies but nothing as bad as this The neighbourhood stood on the side to watch on at the scene from a distance as they sent their apologies to Fernando Cianciarulo owner of the Churros and Pizza shop “He’s super distressed,” Hassan said “At this time it is not believed to be linked to any other arson incidents,” a police spokesperson stated A GoFundMe page has been created by Mr Cianciarulo for contributions to continue to provide ‘the best’ pizza and churros to the community A 48-year-old man has been charged after a drug raid in Noble Park North on Tuesday 18 June Police say they seized a variety of alleged drugs of dependence precursor drugs of dependence and a longarm firearm Divisional Response Unit and Clandestine Laboratory Unit police officers conducted the morning raid The man was arrested and charged with several drug related offences He was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court this year This is probably not the page you’re looking for A sliding doors moment took Grant Connolly to Noble Park The remarkable 50 years that followed have reaped great success before and after an ambitious league switch guided by the long-serving president Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Greater Dandenong Council will resume negotiations to try to save a River Red Gum in central Noble Park after a councillor vote on Monday 27 May With applause from a packed public gallery councillors voted down an officer’s recommendation to consent to removing the 20-metre tall tree at the edge of an “affordable housing” development site at 51A Douglas Street The tree is touted to be among the last remnant River Red Gums standing in the business district The council will instead continue to press the developer and the Level Crossing Removal Authority for a re-design of the proposed six-storey 97-unit apartment block the council will consent in exchange for a potential $155,000 developer offset The offset was expected to fund about 15 replacement trees of 2.5 metres height in Noble Park Greater Dandenong city futures executive director Sanjay Manivasagasivam conceded that the developer had not yet agreed to the $155,000 offset The mooted offset was calculated using a City of Melbourne formula though Cr Tim Dark noted that under Greater Dandenong’s rules The council was caught in a “unique and disappointing situation” Having opposed the proposed loss of the River Red Gums on the site the council was directed by Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny to issue a permit for the apartments and trees’ removal Mr Manivasagasivam told the meeting that the council would have been unlikely to have granted a permit – had it not been for Ms Kilkenny’s edict The council is part-owner of the River Red Gum straddling the site and adjoining footpath the developer still needs the council’s consent to remove the tree said “there’s no cost can replace this tree” Chopping down the tree was against the grain of the council’s Urban Forest Strategy and Greening Our Neighbourhoods policy “We’re here to save the history of Noble Park.” Cr Rhonda Garad said the 15 smaller replacement trees would not compensate for the loss of biodiversity or the loss of carbon sequestration from felling the River Red Gum It would take 20 years before the new trees would begin to sequester carbon Cr Bob Milkovich said the motion put the council in “direct contravention” with a planning permit that it had itself issued Greater Dandenong would be exposed to being sued – and without any funds allocated for the potential lawsuit in 2023-’24 and 2024-’25 Cr Dark unsuccessfully moved a dissent motion against mayor Lana Formoso over a point of order Deputy mayor Richard Lim chaired the extraordinary vote Placard-waving residents probed the council during a public question time before the vote Among them was Greater Dandenong Environment Group president Isabelle Nash dressed as the Dr Suess character The Lorax The council was asked about the “alarming” lack of notice given to residents the “pitiful” $155,000 compensation as well as the precedent set for future developments They were backed by an online petition that has swelled to 1800 signatories Several residents and councillors asserted that the River Red Gum could be 200 or 300 years old – contradicting a tree consultant’s report that dated the tree as 80 years due to its lack of nesting hollows The consultant rated it as a “high worth tree for retention” – likely a self-sown native with another 100-plus years of life a 23-metre tall River Red Gum – less than 80 years old – stands several metres within the site’s perimeter It does not require council consent for removal Greater Dandenong has already given consent to the removal of a seven-metre WA flowering gum on a pavement outside the site most likely due to root damage during recent road and footpath works recited a Dr Seuss-style ode to sum up the “tough spot” “Every point raised in public question time was sound / Councillors shared a frustration all around “We feel a hopelessness that the protestors call / But we must make a choice that benefits all.” The council officer’s report argued there was a “high risk” that the developer could sue the council for the significant time and money invested into the project “This is a unique and disappointing situation where Council has been placed in a position of having to issue a planning permit for tree removal (that it strongly objected to) by the Minister for Planning and the ability for it to be acted upon.” The project creates 97 “affordable housing” apartments amid a housing crisis The site would include 49 car parking spaces – a shortfall of 76 car spaces – as well as 98 bicycle parking spaces near to the Djerring Trail Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGARDENDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - More retail shops and even a couple hotels are coming to Gardendale all thanks to the relatively new park The mayor says Bill Noble Park has created a huge economic impact in the city “It’s literally packed every day but it’s really packed every weekend," said Gardendale Mayor Stan Hogeland He says the many tournaments held on the fields and the courts usher in a ton of visitors creating $5.5 million in economic impact for the city “We had a little stretch where we brought in Olive Garden Dunkin Donuts and literally they were coming that fast," said the mayor Now two hotels are approved to build in the city on two different exits: “It never really stopped It slowed slightly and now we’ve got several coming out of the ground.” Mayor Hogeland says the park also improves the city’s quality of life and he feels blessed to be a part of it “The increased opportunities to keep the community together and the sense of community here is truly special,” he said Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here Adam Treloar will be a bit busier next year as he prepares to help his junior club next year Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later.