Journal
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A true love of learning
CHALCOT Lodge Primary in Endeavour Hills is a small school that offers the full range of curriculum, with specialist teachers in physical education, visual arts,…
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Fun the focus at sports event
NEON-coloured outfits donned by St John’s Regional College Drama Troupe added to the drama at last week’s Annual Theatre Sports in Frankston. The students, who…
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Call out for workers
THE manufacturing industry is currently suffering a skills shortage, with too many jobs and not enough qualified employees to fill them. To help local industry…
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Back bigger
THE Dandenong Show is back for another year, and promises not to disappoint. From sheep, sideshows, rides and showbags, the Dandenong Show has something for…
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Push for nearly 100 more police
By Melissa Meehan POLICE numbers in Greater Dandenong and Casey fall severely short, the Police Association says. The call for extra staff coincides with the…
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Gather study in tolerance
By Melissa MeehanPEACE and tolerance was the theme at the Interfaith Annual Gathering 2008 last week. As part of celebrations for the Year of Languages,…
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Rose growing tips a hit at cemetery
By Melissa MeehanA CEMETERY is an unusual destination for gardening tips, but this November Springvale Botanical Cemetery is offering free rose budding demonstrations on site.…
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School’s value is beyond buildings
DAVID Rothstadt, principal at Noble Park Primary School, wants people to go beyond buildings to assess the real quality of a school. Mr Rothstadt said…
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Great escape
By Melissa MeehanTHE escape of a suspect from a police divisional van in Dandenong last week has sparked a statewide Victoria Police review of the…
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Top five undefeated
By Paul Pickering and Marc McGowanFIVE teams remain undefeated after the opening two rounds of the Dandenong District Cricket Association. Narre Warren, Hallam-Kalora Park, North…
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Art to make you think
By Tania MartinSUE Jarvis’s thought-provoking new solo exhibition urges art enthusiasts to make their own interpretations. The renowned Dandenong born artist will open her 43rd…
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Home’s sweet for singing
LIFE is sweet for Gabriella Cilmi and even after a whirlwind of success, the 17-year-old singing sensation still calls Dandenong home. Cilmi cemented her place…