360 ALLSTARS in town - City of Greater Dandenong

The City of Greater Dandenong’s monthly publication
April 2013
Footpath trading: Page 3 I Pet registration: Page 6 I Cinema under stars: Page 13
YOUTH WEEK
360 ALLSTARS in town
If you are not receiving your monthly copy of
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Mayor’s Message
This month we are celebrating Youth Week in
Greater Dandenong.
Over my many years as a councillor in Greater
Dandenong I have been honoured to meet with a wide
range of young people in our community.
I never cease to be amazed at their enthusiasm,
dedication and impressive abilities at such an early age.
Negative stereotypes of young people are common, but I am proud
to report that many of our young people are making significant and
positive contributions to Greater Dandenong.
Local young people show great leadership helping organise Council’s
school holiday activities, running the FReeZa Muso Network and
Meltdown event committees, taking part in the Young Leaders program
and much more.
This is not to mention juggling demanding school commitments and
part-time jobs.
Council values and recognises young people and is proud to present
our Youth Week events to celebrate our young people.
Happy reading and have a great month.
Mayor Angela Long
Customer service centre addresses
Springvale office
397–405 Springvale Rd
Springvale
Dandenong office
39 Clow St
Dandenong
Keysborough centre
Shop A7 Parkmore
Shopping Centre
Keysborough
Paddy O’Donoghue Centre
18–34 Buckley Street
Noble Park
All correspondence to:
The City
PO Box 200
Dandenong VIC 3175
Email: news@cgd.vic.gov.au
9239 5100 or log on to
www.greaterdandenong.com
@greaterdandy
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Important numbers to remember
Emergency calls – Police/Fire/Ambulance......................................................... 000
Street Lighting Faults/ Non-operational – Alinta Hotline......................... 13
20 99
5100
Hoon Hotline.................................................................................... 1800 333 000
Hard Waste Collection – WM Waste Management Services............... 9721 1915
Australian Protection Society............................................................... 9798 8415
RSPCA................................................................................................... 9224 2222
Nurse on Call................................................................................... 1300 606 024
Traffic Signal Faults/ Non-operational.................................................. 9239
Councillor Contacts
Lightwood Ward
Cr Youhorn Chea
Ph: 9547 5745 Fax: 9547 3586
0417 320 645
ychea@cgd.vic.gov.au
Lightwood Ward
Cr Sean O’Reilly
0422 523 258
sean.oreilly@cgd.vic.gov.au
Lightwood Ward
Cr Loi Truong
Ph: 0466 004 618
loi.truong@cgd.vic.gov.au
Paperbark Ward
Cr Roz Blades
Ph: 9701 5821 Fax: 9798 5927
0417 053 612
roz.blades@cgd.vic.gov.au
Paperbark Ward
Cr Peter Brown
Ph/Fax: 9584 5149
0408 138 939
peter.brown@cgd.vic.gov.au
Paperbark Ward
Cr Heang Tak
0403 072 291
heang.tak@cgd.vic.gov.au
Red Gum Ward
Cr Angela Long – Mayor
Ph: 9795 6574 Fax: 9795 4412
0466 004 616
angela.long@cgd.vic.gov.au
Red Gum Ward
Cr Matthew Kirwan
0403 072 295
matthew.kirwan@cgd.vic.gov.au
Red Gum Ward
Cr Jim Memeti
Ph: 9792 4683 Fax: 9792 4683
0434 560 239
jim.memeti@cgd.vic.gov.au
Silverleaf Ward
Cr John Kelly
Ph: 9793 1777 Fax: 9706 0186
0418 350 743
john.kelly@cgd.vic.gov.au
This publication is available in alternative formats upon request.
Silverleaf Ward
Cr Maria Sampey
Ph: 9790 1291 Fax: 9790 6104
0438 800 027
maria.sampey@cgd.vic.gov.au
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A new path for safe and stylish shopping
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hopping in Greater Dandenong
will be safer, easier and more
attractive thanks to new rules covering
footpath trading.
“We want everyone who lives in, or
visits, the area to have a positive
experience of our retail precincts,’’
Mr Bosman said.
“We will work with the 20 businesses
affected to develop alternative
strategies to promote their businesses,”
he said.
Under a two-year trial which started
last month, A-frame signs and trade
display cases will not be allowed on
footpaths in Dandenong’s Central
Activity District.
“Ideally footpath displays should
enhance a retail area not detract from
it. This change is very much in line
with current community expectations
and can only enhance our major
retail precinct’s abilities to attract
customers,” he said.
The new regulations are designed
to set a minimum display standard
across the municipality, comply with
accessibility requirements and create a
unified feel for major retail areas.
Council’s Director of City Planning,
Design and Amenity Jody Bosman said
the changes would improve pedestrian
access, increase safety for people
with a disability and create a more
beautiful streetscape.
Fire
Services
Levy
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esidents will notice a change to
their Council rates notice this year.
From 1 July 2013 the Victorian
Government requires local councils to
collect a Fire Services Levy on their
behalf, as part of rates notices.
Mr Bosman said consultation with
traders was an important part of the
trial and Council will study the impact
on businesses.
Your rates notice will now include a
clear list of your rates and the Victorian
government Fire Services Levy.
The levy is used to fund the Country
Fire Authority and Metropolitan
Fire Brigade.
The levy is not new, but was previously
included in insurance premiums and
therefore was only paid by those who
had insurance cover.
All property owners will be required
to pay the property-based levy which
includes a fixed and variable component.
“The trial is very much in line with
the pedestrian-friendly atmosphere
Council, Places Victoria and traders
are working together on in revitalising
central Dandenong,’’ Mr Bosman said.
The fixed component is $100 for
residential properties and $200
for non-residential properties. The
variable component will be calculated
as a percentage of capital improved
property values, which is shown on
your rates notice.
Residents should contact their
insurance provider about how changes
to the levy’s administration will impact
their insurance premiums.
For more information, contact Council’s
Customer Service team on 9239 5100.
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Paperbark Ward
Lightwood Ward
Roz Blades
Cr Youhorn Chea
I’m thrilled to announce that the Noble Park Civic Space
has received a major award.
It won the LGPro Award for Excellence for community
assets and infrastructure under $1 million. (See page 7
for details)
I am proud to see yet another Noble Park community
facility – along with NPAC – receive important recognition.
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oble Park and the entire Greater Dandenong community
came out in force recently to celebrate the 1st birthday
of our new Noble Park Aquatic Centre (NPAC).
I encourage all Greater Dandenong residents to come along
to NPAC.
You can join in one of the many health and fitness classes
on offer including aqua aerobics, the lap swimming club;
gym fitness classes and well-being classes such as yoga
and pilates.
Thanks to this fantastic new aquatic centre, the community
can once again enjoy swimming in the great outdoors in
the heated 50m outdoor pool, whiz down the refurbished
waterslide, enjoy the aqua play area and the warm-water
exercise pool.
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pringvale shoppers and visitors will find it easier to get
around the bustling shopping district thanks to new
signs installed recently by Council.
The new way-finding signs are part of Council’s Springvale
Way Finding and Signage Strategy which aims to make
the Springvale Activity Centre easier to navigate and more
pedestrian-friendly.
Stage One of the project is now complete with a new ‘quad
plinth’ sign (pictured) in Multicultural Place; a double plinth
on Springvale Road and five wall-mounted signs throughout
the area.
Visitors to Springvale are often unaware of the many hidden
gems in the area, which are unseen from Springvale Road.
Newcomers can also find it difficult to know how to navigate
through the interesting arcades and laneways in the area.
These new signs will help make it easier for visitors and
shoppers to find their way around, and in turn boost this
exciting retail precinct.
The signs are just one of the many ways Council supports
traders in the Springvale Activity Centre, which has also
included Council’s cultural tours and production of the
Springvale Access Maps.
The three multi-purpose function rooms have been wellused by community groups and almost 700 children take
part in our swim school each week.
The signs include precinct and local area maps with key
locations, such as the train station, to help guide locals and
visitors around the centre.
Visitors can also stop for a quality coffee, a snack or lunch
at the NPAC cafe.
Further plinths and signs will be installed over the next few
months, under stage two of the five-year strategy.
For more information on NPAC, including a timetable of
fitness classes, see the website at www.nobleparkac.com.au
Cr Roz Blades.
Cr Youhorn Chea.
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You can see the colourful wind turbines as you drive
along the Dandenong Bypass and also from Dandenong–
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also a fantastic savings on our resources.
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in Dandenong South over the past 12 months,
with one notable example being the new Home Quarter
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Council Meetings
Council meetings are held on the second Monday of
the month in Springvale and the fourth Monday of the
month in Dandenong.
The April meetings will be held:
•Monday 8 April, Springvale Council Chambers,
397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale at 7pm
•Monday 22 April, Dandenong Council Chambers,
39 Clow Street, Dandenong at 7pm.
To view meetings online see
www.greaterdandenong.com
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Off to
the races
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e’ll be off and racing this month at
the Greater Dandenong Raceday
– and you’re invited.
So whether you want to dress up in
your finest clothes, or simply come
along for a relaxed family day out,
Greater Dandenong Raceday is the
perfect school holiday event.
Held at Sandown Racecourse on
Wednesday 3 April, the day will
feature free entry, free family activities
and eight horse races including the City
of Greater Dandenong Cup.
So come along and cheer on your
favourite, see the fashions and enjoy a
relaxed day with family and friends.
April
For all the details on the day, including
entertainment and activities on offer,
see greaterdandenong.com
is pet registration
month in
Greater
Dandenong.
Pet registration time
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f you own a dog or cat now is the time to check your animal’s registration and
microchipping is up-to-date.
State Government laws require all owners to register cats and dogs over the
age of 3 months with their local council.
Once registered, your pet will receive a registration tag, which must be worn on
its collar at all times. This tag makes it easier for Council to find you if your pet is
found away from home.
Registration fees collected by Council are used to provide essential animal
services throughout the municipality, including programs to educate residents
on responsible pet ownership.
Pet registration renewals are due on 10 April. Failure to register your pet may
result in a $239 fine.
It is compulsory for all registered cats and dogs to be microchipped, which can
be arranged through your local vet or the Keysborough Animal Shelter.
In the past the State Government offered a discount registration fee for
microchipped pets, however this discount now applies only to desexed animals.
The change in policy reflects the high rates of microchipping in the community
and is now focused on promoting responsible pet ownership through animal
desexing.
For more information on pet registration, including a full list of fees, see
www.greaterdandenong.com or phone Council on 9239 5100.
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Building works powering on
T
homas Street has been improved
thanks to the removal of several
power poles and overhead powerlines.
The result is a cleaner, less-cluttered
environment.
Council removed the poles and
powerlines earlier this year and
installed underground cables as part of
construction works at the neighbouring
municipal building site.
Works are continuing on schedule at
the new municipal building, which is
due for completion in early 2014.
Progress at the site is being recorded
by a time-lapse camera – installed at
the top of the Drum Theatre clocktower
– to capture the making of this
landmark community building.
Once complete, Dandenong’s new civic
precinct will serve the local community
and attract visitors from across the
region thanks to the new:
•open-air civic plaza with giant
outdoor video screen, landscaping
and retail shops
•state-of-the-art regional library
•Council offices, city chambers and
community meeting rooms.
Award for
Noble Park
Civic Space
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oble Park’s fantastic new civic
space has won a major local
government award.
The redevelopment – which
transformed an unattractive and
poorly maintained piece of land into
a welcoming public space – won
the LGPro Award for Excellence for
community assets and infrastructure
under $1 million.
Greater Dandenong Mayor Angela
Long said the redevelopment was
helping to create positive perceptions
about Noble Park thanks to the
welcoming space complete with
seating, community stage, lighting
and toilet facilities.
“The Noble Park Civic Space is highly
regarded and is often the focus for
special activities – it’s a fantastic
community asset,” she said.
For more information about the
awards and the Noble Park
Civic Space redevelopment visit
www.lgpro.com
Progress on building works at
the Municipal Building site.
Dob in tree
vandals
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ouncil is urging anyone witnessing
tree vandalism to report it to
Victoria Police or Council’s Customer
Service team.
and will cost up to $2,000 per tree
to replace. The high cost is because
both the tree and stone-flow pavement
surrounding it would need replacing.
Greater Dandenong Mayor Angela
Long said tree vandalism is a senseless
waste of money that should be going
to other projects.
The call comes after 11 pin oak trees
were ringbarked in Langhorne Street,
Dandenong recently.
“You can’t just slap on a coat of paint
or wash off tree vandalism – trees need
specialised care and they are costly to
replace,” Cr Long said.
The trees, near the bus interchange,
are likely to die due to the ringbarking
Unfortunately the Langhorne Street
attack is not an isolated incident. While
most tree vandalism occurs to single
trees, last year there was significant
tree vandalism to 40 trees in Herbert
Street, Dandenong.
For attacks in progress call Victoria
Police on 000 or report damage to
Council’s Customer Service team on
9239 5100.
Council spends approximately
$1,400,000 annually on maintenance
and planting of street trees. This includes
replacement and boulevard tree planting,
watering, mulching, and pruning.
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Youth
Celebration
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ational Youth Week and the school
holidays will be action packed in
Greater Dandenong with the arrival
of the 360 ALLSTARS.
360 ALLSTARS connects the street with
the elite in a new radical urban circus featuring
a basketball freestyler, BMX flatlander,
live looping, amazing drumming performance
and much more. It’s like nothing you’ve
ever experienced before.
This amazing group of world
champion athletes, street dancers
and musicians will be taking centre stage
at a range of performances, street events
and masterclasses during the school holidays.
360 ALLSTARS
put on a show
free unless cost listed,
bookings required
8 April: Basketball trick workshop
with one of the world’s best basketball
freestylers (4pm-7pm Noble Park
Community Centre)
8 April: Breakdancing workshop
(10.30am-11.30am Drum Theatre)
9 April: Circus workshop with Rhys
Miller covering variety of skills.
(4.30pm-5.30pm Springvale Town Hall)
9 April: BMX Flatlanding workshop.
(11am-12pm Drum Theatre)
10 April: Live looping & beatboxing
workshop (11am-12pm Drum Theatre)
10 April: Body percussion & junk
drumming workshop (3pm-4pm
Dandenong Library)
11 April: The Beat percussion
workshop with national drumming
champion Gene Peterson (4pm7pm Beat time, no bookings
required. 5pm-6pm free workshop,
bookings required)
11 April: Circus workshop (2pm-3pm
Walker St Gallery, Dandenong)
12 April: Breaker Showcase. See great
local breakers battle it out and a guest
appearance from BBoy Physicx and
Leerok. (12.30pm Dandenong Market
food court)
12 and 13 April: 360 ALLSTARS
perform their incredible show.
(7.30pm Drum Theatre. Cost: $10 for
under 25 pre-sale tickets.)
Workshop bookings: 9793 2155
Drum Theatre show bookings:
9771 6666 or www.drumtheatre.com.au
Other Youth Services school holiday
activities include:
•a Manga Art and 3D printing
workshop at Springvale $5
•a trip to Werribee Open Range Zoo
$15
•Springvale Live event featuring
breaker battle, local rappers and
guest appearance by the 360
ALLSTARS
•music events at The Castle
•Masterchef cooking class at Noble
Park’s Paddy O’Donoghue Centre $5
•surfing at Phillip Island $20
•a video game tournament at
Dandenong Library
•soccer at Pop-Up Park
•kayaking the Yarra River $20
10 April: Basketball trick workshop
(2pm-3pm Hemmings Park Dandenong)
School
holiday fun
•the South Eastern League Skate
and BMX competition
10 April: BMX workshop with
two-time world champion.
(2pm-3pm Hemmings Park)
There’s plenty of other activities on
during the school holidays to help keep
young people entertained and active.
For a full list of school holiday activities,
including times and costs, see
greaterdandenong.com
•and much, much more.
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Youth voices at the top
W
hen the federal and state
governments gathered to plan
2013 National Youth Week, all eyes
were on Greater Dandenong youth
worker Stephanie Raike.
Stephanie is one of only 10 young
people from across the country
selected as a young member of the
National Youth Week Planning Group.
She was chosen as the Australian
Government representative, with each
state also sending a youth delegate.
Their role is to ensure that National Youth
Week (5–14 April) is relevant, engaging
and inspiring for young people.
“We have a hand in every area
from setting the theme to planning
events and determining promotion,’’
Stephanie said.
“National Youth Week is all about
celebrating young people and
encouraging them to get involved.’’
“This year’s theme is Be Active.
Be Happy. Be You.”
Stephanie was the Victorian
representative on the 2012 planning
group and said she was honoured to
be asked to take part again.
”My role as a youth development officer
at Greater Dandenong’s Youth Services
is to create opportunities for young
people to maximise their potential.
“So helping organise a major
celebration of young people fits right
in with that. The event is by young
people, for young people.’’
In 2012 60,000 young people took part
in over 80 events across Victoria.
She said National Youth Week was
also an important chance to promote
positive images of young people.
“I’ve been hugely inspired by the
Greater Dandenong young people that
I meet,’’ Stephanie said.
“Take a look around our community
and everyday you will see young
people excelling in their studies, taking
on part-time jobs, getting involved with
local sports clubs and helping organise
some fantastic youth events in our
community.”
Stephanie encouraged local young
people to speak up, have their say and
get involved in the community.
“You have an important role to play
whether it’s at your school, your sports
club, a local community group or with
Council’s Youth Services.
“If services for young people are going
to be relevant and successful then they
need young people to be involved.
“So if you’re passionate about
something then join in, volunteer your
time and if you can’t find a group to
join, start something new.
Stephanie said a good first step is
coming along to a local National Youth
Week event.
“Youth Week is a celebration of young
people. You wouldn’t miss your
own birthday party – so don’t miss
Youth Week.”
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April Community Events Calendar
MONDAY
TUESDAY
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Easter Monday
WEDNESDAY
Dandenong Evening View Club
Dandenong RSL
7pm Ph: 9560 9717
2
Easy Rider – Graffiti exhibition
Heritage Hill Museum
& Historic Gardens
on show until 7 April
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360 ALLSTARS Circus workshop
& BMX flatlanding workshop
Details: Page 8
School Holiday Activity
– Springvale Live
Multicultural Place
2pm–4pm
Free music & more
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Storytime @ Dandenong Library
Mondays
9.45am stories, songs and rhyme
for toddlers
11am stories, songs and craft for
4+ age
Yoga class
Jan Wilson Community Centre
7pm–8pm
Asian Women’s Friendship
Association
Springvale Service for Children
10am–12pm Tuesdays
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Game On
Noble Park Community Centre
Mondays 4.30pm–7pm
Computers for the Confused
Jan Wilson Community Centre
1pm–3.30pm
Noble Park Community
Action Forum
Paddy O’Donoghue Centre
6pm
The Anzac on the Wall
Drum Theatre
10.30am
Bookings: 9771 6666
You Am I Exhibition
Walker St Gallery
11 April–4 May
www.walkerstgallery.com.au
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360 ALLSTARS The Beat/
percussion workshop &
Circus workshop
The Castle
4pm–7pm, workshop 5pm-6pm
Bookings: 9793 2155
Details: Page 8
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The Anzac on the Wall
Drum Theatre
10.30am
Bookings: 9771 6666
18
Afghan Bazaar Cultural Tour
Dandenong
6.30pm $40
Bookings: 9771 5777
Neighbourhood Watch
Public Forum
Paddy O`Donoghue Centre
7.30pm
Sensational Springvale
Cultural Tour
10.30am $40
Bookings: 9771 5777
Melbourne Racing Club
– Race Day
Sportingbet Park Sandown
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Froggy Fun Event
Tirhatuan Park
Kriegel Way, Dandenong North
6pm–8pm
U3A Dandenong
Paddy O’Donoghue Centre
Various classes on weekdays
Details: 9546 2997
Noble Park CWA Meeting
Paddy O’Donoghue Centre
10am
10
Froggy Fun Event
Tirhatuan Park
Kriegel Way, Dandenong North
6pm–8pm
Melbourne Racing Club
– Race Day
Sportingbet Park Sandown
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School Holiday Activity
– Jam Nite
The Castle
7pm–10pm Free
8
360 ALLSTARS Basketball
trick workshop &
Breakdancing workshop
Details: Page 8
School Holiday Activity
– Manga Art & 3D Printing
Springvale
10am–2pm $5
Bookings: 9793 2155
School Holiday Activity
– The Beat
The Castle
4pm–7pm Free
School Holiday Activity
– Open Range Werribee Zoo
$15
Bookings: 9793 2155
School Holiday Activity
– Masterchef
Paddy O’Donoghue Centre
11am–2pm $5
Bookings: 9793 2155
Noble Park CWA Craft
Paddy O’Donoghue Centre
10am–2pm
BYO lunch
3
Greater Dandenong Race Day
Sportingbet Park Sandown
School Holiday Activity
– Plaza Live
Palm Plaza
1pm–4pm
Free DJs & music
Holi Festival of Colours
Sandown Racecourse
11am–6pm
www.aiii.org.au
THURSDAY
Qigong exercise & healing class
Heritage Hill Museum
& Historic Gardens
10am–11.30am Wednesdays
Bookings: 0409 193 315
Anzac Day
30
Older adults Aerobics
Paddy O’Donoghue
Tuesdays 12pm–1pm
Greater Dandenong
Raceday
3 April
Submit your
community event at
news@cgd.vic.gov.au
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April Community Events Calendar
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Almost Exactly Circus’
Minimum Stay
Drum Theatre
12.30pm Bookings: 9771 6666
5
Open Day
Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve
Mackay Street, Springvale South
9am–3pm
School Holiday Activity – Video
Games tournament
Dandenong Library
12pm–3pm Free
Bookings: 9793 2155
360 ALLSTARS
Drum Theatre
7.30pm Bookings: 9771 6666
SUNDAY
12
Dreamtime Kundah
Exhibition & Colours of
Senior Imagination Exhibition
Heritage Hill Museum
& Historic Gardens
12 April–12 May
6
Autumn Fest
Wachter Reserve, Kingsclere Ave
Keysborough
12pm-5pm
Almost Exactly Circus’
Minimum Stay
Drum Theatre
12.30pm & 8pm
Bookings: 9771 6666
360 ALLSTARS
Drum Theatre
7.30pm
Bookings: 9771 6666
Hot & Cool music event
Walker St Gallery, Dandenong
2.30pm
Free
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Cinema Under the Stars
Tirhatuan Park, Dandenong North
6.30pm
14
Dandenong Library
9238 1489
Springvale Rotary Sunday Market
Cnr Lightwood & Lawn Rds
8am
Heritage Hill Museum
and Historic Gardens
20
21
Open Day
Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve
Mackay Street, Springvale South
10am–5pm
Akmal Live!
Drum Theatre
8pm
Bookings: 9771 6666
Jan Wilson
Community Centre
9795 9279
Paddy O’Donoghue
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Open Day
Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve
Mackay Street, Springvale South
9am–3pm
Women’s Leadership Course
Dandenong Neighbourhood
House
9.30am–1.30pm
Fridays 8 weeks
9239 5100
9771 6666
Dandenong Market Tour
10am
Bookins: 9771 6666
David Williamson’s The Club
Drum Theatre
8pm
Bookings: 9771 6666
Dandenong
9793 4511
Open Day
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Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve
Mackay Street, Springvale South
9am–3pm
Little India Cultural Tour
Dandenong
6pm
$40
Bookings: 9771 5777
City of Greater
Drum Theatre
Indian Vasakhi Festival
Sandown Racecourse
www.sandown.net.au
South Eastern League Skate
and BMX comp
Hemmings Park, Dandenong
11am
Open Day
Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve
Mackay Street, Springvale South
9am–3pm
7
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Digital Storytelling
Dandenong Neighbourhood House
9.30am–1.30pm
Fridays for 8 weeks
Dandenong Market Tour
10am
Bookins: 9771 6666
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Centre
9238 1436
Intro to Alternative Therapies
Dandenong Neighbourhood House
9am–1pm
Saturdays for 9 weeks
Springvale Library
9239 5398
Springers
Leisure Centre
9701 5900
Walker Street Gallery
David Williamson’s
The Club
26 April
Akmal Live!
20 April
Froggy Fun
10 & 24 April
9706 8441
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Library news
Cooking up a storm
Move over Jamie,
Nigella and Manu!
G
reater Dandenong libraries can help
you become a star chef thanks
to our huge range of the latest cook
books and DVDs.
So whether you’re a fan of Donna Hay,
Kylie Kwong or Bill Granger – you’re
sure to find something to inspire your
inner chef.
There is also a wide range of healthrelated cookbooks including glutenfree, dairy free, baby food and diabeticfriendly recipes.
And for those looking for something a
little unusual – why not pick up a copy of:
Most popular downloads @ the library:
Playgroups
galore in
•Fifty Shades of Chicken
eAudio Books: The Brain that
changes itself by Norman Doidge
(Adult Non-Fiction)
•100% natural lard: the lost art of
cooking with your grandmother’s
secret ingredient or
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
(Teen) Emmy & The Incredible Shrinking
Rat by Lynne Jonell (Children)
very week children get together
with friends at playgroups across
Greater Dandenong.
•Footy flavours: 75 recipes from your
favourite rugby league stars
eBooks: A Deal at the Alter by Lynne
Graham (Adult Romance)
You can drop into the Springvale
and Dandenong branches and
browse the cooking section, or
search the catalogue online at
www.greaterdandenonglibraries.com
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
(Teen)
Playgroups are hosted at schools,
community centres, churches and
even aged care facilities.
Most popular borrowings @ the library:
Adult English Fiction: The Litigators
by John Grisham
Teen Fiction: Arisa N8 by Natsumi Ando
Children’s fiction: Pokémon
Adventures Gold & Silver Volume 8 by
Hidenori Kusaka
Non-Fiction: Preparing for Career
Selection Tests: Numeracy and General
Ability by Vera Joosten
Magazine titles: The Angkor Thom
(Khmer) & New Idea (English)
Program
targets
healthy grins
T
he secret to great dental and overall
oral health is to develop healthy
habits from a young age.
Digital Magazine: Atomic
Keep an eye out this month for the
Library’s colourful new flags.
They will be on show across the
municipality later this month outside
the Springvale Library/Springvale
Council offices, at the Noble Park
train crossing, at the entrance to
Dandenong on Princes Highway and
at the Menzies Ave shops.
The new flags are part of a bold new
look to help encourage people to
imagine, explore and discover at the
libraries.
Council in partnership with Southern
Health launched an Early Years Oral
Health Program in March, as part of its
Healthy Children Initiative.
The program provides interested service
providers with an oral health education,
prevention and screening program for
the children, families and staff of Greater
Greater Dandenong
E
Groups are open to babies through to
school-aged children accompanied by
their parents/ carers.
They provide a fun environment
for children to gain new skills and
socialise while allowing parents/carers
to chat.
Specialised groups also exist to
support new arrivals, Indigenous
families, children with disabilities, young
parents or others facing challenges.
To find a playgroup near you,
visit www.playgroup.org.au or
phone 1800 171 882.
For help starting a new playgroup
phone 9767 0826 or see
www.dandenongkids.com.au
Dandenong Kindergartens, Child Care
Centres and Family Day Care.
Early years staff have been trained in
promoting oral health, including working
with families on this issue.
The Healthy Children Initiative is jointly
funded by the State Government of
Victoria and the Australian Government.
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Cinema
Under
the Stars
G
12pm–5pm Sunday 7 April
Wachter Reserve
Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough
(opposite Parkmore Shopping Centre)
E
njoy a chilled-out Autumn afternoon at a fun, free event featuring live music,
family-friendly entertainment and a host of activities including sports, craft,
market stalls and much more.
Autumn Fest will be held at Keysborough’s Wachter Reserve and is a great chance
to meet with friends and family for a relaxed afternoon in the park.
Music lovers can grab one of our colourful bean bags and settle in for some
live music including performances from the amazing Victoria Police Band
Code One, a traditional didgeridoo performance and serveral talented local
and emerging artists.
You can also take part in the many free activities including:
•a 10-metre rock climbing wall
•visit the special Under 5s world
•try sports activities including squash, soccer, cricket and more
•arts and crafts
•and much more.
There will also be roving performers, food and market stalls and give-aways.
Autum Fest is proudly presented by the City of Greater Dandenong and sponsors
Parkmore Shopping Centre and Springers Leisure Centre.
rab your deck chair,
beanbag or picnic blanket
and join us for a night of
Cinema Under the Stars.
The City of Greater Dandenong,
in partnership with the Rotary
Club of Dandenong, will host
an outdoor movie screening at
Dandenong North’s Tirhatuan
Park on Saturday 13 April.
The evening will feature a
screening of award-winning hit
Australian movie The Sapphires
starring Jessica Mauboy and
Deborah Mailman.
The audience will also enjoy
selected short films from the
Greater Dandenong Film
Festival showing entertaining
stories from our community and
across Australia.
Gates will open at 6.30pm with
short films showing at 7pm and
The Sapphires screening from
7.30pm.
The free, family-friendly event is
at Tirhatuan Park, Outlook Drive
Dandenong North.
Hot &
Cool
music events
T
wo of Dandenong’s premier arts
venues have joined forces to
present Hot & Cool.
The free events of relaxed live
music, family-friendly activities
and entertainment will be held
throughout the year.
During the cooler months, head inside
at Walker Street Gallery on selected
Sunday afternoons and Thursday
evenings for music to warm your soul.
In the hotter months, bring a picnic
and enjoy relaxed tunes in Heritage
Hill’s historic rose garden on a lazy
Sunday afternoon.
Coming ‘Cool’ events at Walker Street
Gallery and Arts Centre, corner Walker
and Robinson streets Dandenong:
2.30pm Sunday 7 April –
Cosmo Cosmolino performing
Eastern European gypsy music
2.30pm Sunday 5 May –
Mathew Fagan on classical guitar
8.30pm Thursday 6 June –
Martin Martini performs dada cabaret
8.30pm Thursday 13 June –
Silo String Quartet
2.30pm Sunday 7 July –
Middle eastern ensemble Alwan
Stay tuned later in the year for
‘Hot’ events at Heritage Hill Museum
and Historic Gardens. Details:
www.heritagehill.com.au
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Dumping
disgrace
C
ouncil’s Litter
Prevention Officer
Rebecca Laurito has joined
forces with the Springvale
Vinnie’s store to put a halt
to illegal dumping.
New signs clearly stating
that dumping is illegal
are displayed outside the
store every weekend.
Ms Laurito said charity
stores should not be
burdened with rubbish
removal costs caused
by inconsiderate
rubbish dumpers.
“Charity Stores are
forced to spend valuable
time and money having
rubbish removed instead
of focusing on helping
people in need.’’
“We’ve had success
and seen rubbish
reduced significantly,’’
Ms Laurito said.
Donated items that are in
good condition and able
to be sold are gratefully
accepted during store
opening hours 9am–5pm
Monday-Saturday.
“But on the recent Labour
Day long weekend large
amounts of rubbish were
dumped at the Vinnies
store, and across the
municipality generally.’’
People caught dumping
items outside these
hours face an on-thespot fine of $282 and
a maximum $5760 for
serious offences.
Don’t dump:
Dispose of unwanted rubbish through Council’s free
hard waste collection service.
Residents are entitled to one free hard waste
collection each financial year.
Bookings: 9721 1915.
Turning rubbish
into art
Cut Your
Garbage in Half
10am–1pm
Friday 12 April
Heritage Hill Museum
& Historic Gardens
Bookings essential on 9239 5100
10am–12pm Saturday 11 May
Noble Park Community Centre
Community Garden
Bookings essential on 9239 5100
Greater Dandenong Council
is hosting a free family-friendly
recycled art workshop during the
school holidays.
Help create your own idea of an
amazing, beautiful and sustainable
city built from a collection of
cardboard boxes, paints and an
assortment of clean household
and industrial waste.
The workshop will allow families
to be creative and imaginative,
as well as learn about recycling.
Greater Dandenong families are invited
to a fun, free workshop on practical
ways to reduce your food waste.
Almost 50 per cent of what we throw
in the rubbish bin is food waste that is
sent to landfill.
Instead much of this organic material
can be recycled into nutrient-rich
compost that your garden will love.
Or better still, learn how to avoid
wasting food in the first place.
This workshop will involve fun and
creative activities for children and
families to learn about practical and
easy ways to reduce your food waste
at home and at school.
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Careers in Council
No Stopping rules
C
ouncil would like to remind all
motorists to be aware of No
Stopping zones.
No Stopping signs mean just that!
A driver cannot stop for any period
of time – even just a minute – unless
to avoid a collision or to obey a
lawful instruction from a member of
the police force.
Stopping to let someone get in
or out of the vehicle, to wait for
someone or to answer your mobile
phone is not allowed.
Great venues
for hire
W
Smaller rooms are also available, which
are suitable for meetings, training
sessions and seminars.
Senior Hallkeeper Rodney Huggins
has worked with Council for more
than three decades, helping make
community events run smoothly.
“I love meeting so many different
members of our community as they
gather for parties, events and important
functions,’’ he said.
These are perfect for functions
including:
•weddings
•dinner dances
•debutante balls
•concerts
•to protect other road users,
particularly pedestrians and/or
•swap meets
•private parties
•a wide range of other activities.
hen members of the community
hire one of Council’s great venues
– for a 21st birthday, community group
meeting or even a wedding – there is a
team of Council staff making sure the
venue has exactly what you need.
Council has an excellent range of lowcost, high-quality facilities available for
hire in and around Greater Dandenong.
No Stopping zones are created for
two primary purposes:
To help make your function a success,
Council can assist you with setting up,
catering and room decorations to suit
any theme.
Recent events held in Council venues
include weddings in the beautiful
gardens at Heritage Hill, 50th wedding
celebrations at Springvale Reserve and
dinner dances at the grand Springvale
Town Hall.
•to ensure safe and smooth traffic
flow in areas of high traffic volume.
When drivers ignore No Stopping
signs they are being inconsiderate
of other road users and can
increase safety risks– particularly
for pedestrians.
Drivers who ignore No Stopping
signs face a penalty of $141.
It is the responsibility of all drivers to
know and adhere to the rules and
regulations for driving on the road.
Details: www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Council has recently completed major
refurbishments at Dandenong North’s
Menzies Hall and Edinburgh Hall in
Springvale North.
For more information on hiring venues
see www.greaterdandenong.com or
phone 9239 5100.
Immunisation Timetable – April 2013
The 2013 Immunisation
Timetable for the City of
Greater Dandenong is
available from Council’s
customer service centres or
Maternal and Child Health
centres. Phone Council
on 9239 5100 for more
information on the following
immunisation sessions:
Date
Time
Location
3 April
11am–12pm
Springvale City Hall, 397–405 Springvale Road, Springvale
9 April
1pm–2pm
Jan Wilson Community Centre, 1 Halton Road, Dandenong North
11 April
2pm–3pm
Dandenong Library, Stuart Street, Dandenong
15 April
5.30pm–7.15pm
Dandenong Library, Stuart Street, Dandenong
16 April
1pm–2pm
Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough
23 April
1pm–2pm
Paddy O’Donoghue Centre, 18–34 Buckley Street, Noble Park