2020
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Covid grants re-open for business
Greater Dandenong Council has re-opened and nearly doubled funding for its ‘overwhelmed’ Covid business grants program. A further $150,000 has been allocated for Round 2…
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Levy debate crosses boundaries
A Keysborough Ward candidate has spoken out against a fellow party member’s proposed “stunt” to remove a $350 open-spaces levy on a neighbouring ward’s residents.…
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Trolls ‘stoop’ even lower
Former mayor Roz Blades who spoke out against the toxic ‘trolling’ of candidates has been the target of an obscene Facebook post. Within 24 hours…
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‘Making’ recovery
‘Australian Made’ should be the catch-cry for a post-Covid economic recovery, says the South East’s manufacturers peak body. Manufacturing was being spoken about for the…
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‘Big heart’ for family and community
OBITUARY Sydney Herbert Pargeter OAM 16/9/1928 – 4/9/2020 Sydney Herbert Pargeter OAM was sparked into 27 years of service for Doveton as a councillor, shire…
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Trees fall for extra homes
VCAT has approved the felling of 25 mature river red gum trees for eight extra townhouses at Yarraman Village estate – despite the opposition of…
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Spread the word
Bradley John is making room for a year’s supply of peanut butter after taking out the Dandenong Market’s inaugural National Peanut Day competition. The much-loved…
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Colour, noise and friends return
St Anthony’s Primary School students were given a colourful welcome back to classrooms on Monday 12 October. Staff, including principal Patrika Rowley, dressed up brightly…
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Career spark for Syed
A young Afghan refugee’s career has gained a spark thanks to a partnership between apprenticeship provider MEGT and migrant settlement agency AMES Australia. Syed Ghazanfer…
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Specialist school ‘on track’ for 2022
Detailed designs and a builder have been announced for the new Endeavour Hills Specialist School. The school, which will be built on the site of…
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Maroons to relish the challenge
As Leroy De Alwis prepares for his first season as coach of North Dandenong, he wants the club to make its home base of Lois…
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Study puts spotlight on family violence
A new study has uncovered the startling rates of family violence faced by women on temporary visas during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study, conducted by…
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