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DWC priority in tight budget
Greater Dandenong Council faces risky capital project blowouts contributing to a “perfect storm of attacks” ahead of its 2024-’25 budget, say councillors. The Dandenong Wellbeing…
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New concussion protocol introduced for local football
The increased scrutiny and attention on concussion and head injuries in football has seen the AFL introduce a mandatory minimum 21-day return-to-play protocol after suffering…
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Dandenong West’s premiership-winning XI
Star News DDCA Turf 2 reporter Jonty Ralphsmith spoke to the winning Dandenong West team after their grand final win over Parkfield. NATHAN POWER His…
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Snapshots of an alien time
A Covid lockdown family project unlocked a poignant ‘Rocketgirl’ adventure for Andrew Rovenko and his 4-year-old daughter Mia. Craft was one of the family’s most…
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Looking Back
100 years ago 20 March 1924 Where will we put the Market? The market question is a subject that has been under discussion for years…
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Forge a positive outlook
May I suggest some ways to maintain a positive outlook while dealing with chaos: 1. Practice Gratitude: Take time each day to reflect on the…
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Coomoora coach provides spark
The significance of first-year coach Nick Suppree in leading Coomoora to premiership glory was a pronounced storyline recognised by several Roos post-game. At a club…
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Buckley Ridges hope to avoid déjà vu in Turf 1 grand final against Springvale South
Springvale South, Buckley Ridges, Dandenong District Cricket Association Turf 1 grand final, Arch Brown Reserve. Sounding familiar? There’s a very good reason for that. 12…
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Dean delivers on big stage
It was a medium-paced length ball put on a length by Scott Lindsay but with the venom he showed in his opening spell having evaporated…
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Opening bowlers set scene
A withering six-over period midway through Coomoora’s opening spell effectively killed the tension of the Turf 3 grand final early on day two. Opening bowlers…
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Police target Keysborough in illegal-tobacco raids
A tobacco store and a storage facility in Keysborough have been raided by police as part of an investigation into large-scale illegal tobacco importation. Police…
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Medical waste facility charged over fire
A medical waste facility in Dandenong South has been charged by EPA Victoria over a fire on-site on 8 June 2022. It’s alleged Cleanaway Daniels…