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Reflections of a glassmaker
Ken Purdham’s new book about glassmaking in Dandenong is written from the heart. By Tania MartinKEN Purdham’s fascination with glass has been etched into the…
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Dirty tricks claims mar polls
By Melissa MeehanSIGN stealing, private investigators and smear campaigns are just some of the dirty tricks to have been played during the Greater Dandenong council…
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Indecency charges
A SPRINGVALE man has been remanded in custody after being charged with obscene-behaviour offences allegedly committed in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs since April. The 44-year-old man…
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A cup field made to order
By Stuart TeatherWith $250,000 prizemoney on offer, it is the richest greyhound race in the country, and has a quality field. Reg Kay’s Queensland champion…
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Taking a stand on food
TWO Green Party candidates standing for City of Greater Dandenong council have joined more than 160 candidates in council elections across Victoria who have made…
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Central sites are to be auctioned
PRIME land in Dandenong is again up for grabs. VicUrban announced last week that it would auction a large commercial and office development site on…
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Greater Dandenong’s $1.4m boost
THE City of Greater Dandenong community is set to benefit from $1.4 million in federal funding announced by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at an Australian…
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Dirty tactics
By Melissa MeehanA GREATER Dandenong Council candidate says she has been followed by a private investigator in the lead-up to this weekend’s election. Incumbent councillor…
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Springy comes through
By Stuart TeatherSPRINGVALE’S women’s baseball side faced its toughest challenge of the season on Saturday against Malvern, but still came out on top with a…
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Top apprentice is on a mission
By Melissa MeehanDANDENONG’S Matter Machar was named Apprentice of the Year at the 2008 Australian Training Awards in Darwin last week. Mr Machar was awarded…
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Drug test outs top dog
By Stuart TeatherA urine sample from the Geoff Mitchell-trained dog tested positive for the drug Dexamethasone following the Outa There’s win in the Group Two…
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Rangers show no mercy
By Paul PickeringThe ninth-placed Lynx had been thrashed by 31 points at Bendigo the previous night, and the Rangers showed no mercy in finishing what…