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Safe cyclists to win
SAFE cyclists are getting more than a pat on the back from police this month. Police will be entering details of cyclists ‘doing the right…
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Bush races: Best by a country mile
IF it hadn’t been such a cool day forcing me to wear a cardigan that didn’t quite suit my outfit, it would have been perfect.…
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Man robbed at knifepoint in Sandown
A man was robbed at knifepoint near Sandown Park railway station on Sunday night last week. Police say the 23-year-old Noble Park man was approached…
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Critters in the concrete jungle
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS Rats and pigeons on Dandenong’s streets? Take them as acts of “guerilla kindness” from public artist Sayraphim Lothian. Tomorrow, she’ll start perching the 16…
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Springvale schools film win
A film created by school children in comic-drawing workshops in Springvale has been nominated for an Australian Teachers of Media award. The film Springvale Children’s…
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$750,000 Keysborough factory blaze
A fire that partially damaged a factory in Kirkham Road, Keysborough, about 6am on October 19 has been declared non-suspicious. The fire was contained to…
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What's on to See & Do in Greater Dandenong
VIEW Club: Dandenong Evening VIEW Club members meet at 7pm on November 12 at Dandenong RSL for dinner, guest speaker, socialisation and to support the…
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Greater Dandenong Council: Incumbents in close struggle
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A HANDFUL of Greater Dandenong sitting councillors were battling to retain their seats before the election count final results tonight. Incumbents Loi…
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Dandenong Hospital: Time for a dose of history
By MARG STORK IN 1939, as World War II broke out and Dandenong was beset by fires and other upheavals, a committee took a unanimous…
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Donating an organ and word for a better life
By DAVID SCHOUT SPRINGVALE resident Twanny Farrugia describes himself as the “healthiest sick person you’ll meet”. He has walked, run, danced and cycled with a…
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Breastfeeding affront at Dandenong cafe
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A MOTHER is taking a stand against a Dandenong cafe that is alleged to have ejected her from the premises for breastfeeding.…
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Asylum seeker's daily worry
SRI Lankan asylum seeker Kumaradevendrar — also known as Kumar — says in some ways he would be better off still being in immigration detention. After…