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‘Forgotten’ plea for better life
Asylum seekers remain in limbo despite the Federal Government’s ‘fast-tracked’ permanent visa pathway introduced last year. Dandenong-based Tamil couple Kumaran and Kulali fled from civil…
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Radio galore for CFA
Almost 18,000 new radios will be rolled out to all Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigades across Victoria. Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes joined volunteers…
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$4.4m recycling tender deferred
Amid a flurry of unanswered questions, Greater Dandenong Council has deferred a decision on a $4.38 million recycling tender. At a 11 March meeting, councillors…
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Hands-free racing
Fast cars are not unheard of on Dandenong roads, but what about driverless racing? Three days a week, Greaves Reserve is the preferred testing ground…
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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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