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Cheers for tree protection
The much-debated tree protection law has passed in front of cheering supporters at a Greater Dandenong Council council meeting. It means locals will require a…
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Wellsprings runners dig deep
Members of a Dandenong-based charity made huge strides at the Run Melbourne fundraiser on Sunday 16 July. Wellsprings for Women runners Robyn, Samar, Rowena, Sophea,…
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Football hub hits world stage
On a freezing, drizzly night, parents huddling in coats watch a five year boy make football look so easy. Jogging lightly over the soccer pitch,…
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Reforming the Pilates form
Genesis Health and Fitness Dandenong have given residents the opportunity to get back in shape with the revival of Reformer Pilates. Invented first in 1920,…
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Pokies harm-reduction reforms welcomed
New-announced measures to reduce pokies harm have been welcomed by the Alliance for Gambling Reform. Premier Daniel Andrews on 16 July announced mandatory pre-commitment limits…
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‘Cowards’ destroy top gym
A popular mixed-martial arts gym in Dandenong South has been destroyed in what police suspect was a “targeted” and “deliberate” arson attack. Police say that…
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Foxes to Crows: Brooke Smith signs an AFLW contract
Narre North Foxes junior Brooke Smith has signed an AFLW contract with Adelaide. Her signature comes off the back of a standout performance at Marvel…
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Doveton playing away and angry
Southern Football Netball League (SFNL) Division 2 club Doveton is all but certain to play no games at its home ground in 2023. Robinson Reserve…
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Burglar batters, mocks ex-workmate
A disgruntled ex-employee twice broke into his former workplace in Springvale, stealing the boss’s ute and severely beating a worker with a cricket bat, a…
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Home loan fraudster jailed
A purported mortgage broker in Dandenong whose home loan schemes defrauded $369,000 from vulnerable families has been jailed. Surendrakumar Thurairatnam, 49, of Lynbrook, pleaded guilty…
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Plan to boost tree stocks
Casey Council has unveiled a draft strategy to boost the region’s sub-average amount of tree canopy. The council area is home to an estimated 646,544…
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Tate, the Test and the T-Birds
DAVE: Welcome gents to another huge weekend of sport and Jonty, we are in the presence of greatness, with our gun photographer Stewart Chambers filling…