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Strike closes 170 beds
By Shaun InguanzoDANDENONG Hospital has been forced to close 170 of its 520 beds and cancel 50 cases of elective surgery as a result of…
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Will placing cards on windscreens of cars wrongly parked in disabled parking spaces reduce the probl
Lynne Slogget, Dandenong MAYBE “I would like to think it would work, but if the person is disrespectful enough to park there in the first…
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Dave stands up for laughs
COMEDIAN Dave Hughes will entertain fans in Melbourne’s south-east suburbs next week as part of a regional stand-up comedy tour starting in Pakenham. The born-and-bred…
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Rail dramas call on buses
By Shaun Inguanzo UP TO 1000 peak-hour train passengers were forced to wait for buses at Dandenong railway station on Tuesday morning after police found…
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Xuzhou trip is on
GREATER Dandenong Council has approved its first business-only delegation to the sister city of Xuzhou, in China. The move is an attempt to cut back…
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Brothel told to pay up
– Kelly YatesA SPRINGVALE brothel operator has been ordered to pay $12,000 in fines after Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) found the premises to be operating…
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Activities club gasping for new lease of life
By Shaun Inguanzo ONE OF Dandenong’s longest-running recreation clubs could fade from existence unless it finds new members. The Dandenong Life Activities Club is looking…
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Wishful thinking on anniversary
A DANDENONG accountant and his wife raised $4500 for the Make A Wish Foundation simply by celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. Roy Sanderson of RJ…
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Something to sing about
THE DRUM Theatre’s gala opening was highlighted for some by a Chinese man singing Italian opera. The inimitable Hao Zhou almost stole the show from…
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Baton run for boy’s brave effort
By Shaun InguanzoA DANDENONG North teenager whose heroics earned him a bravery award from the State Government will carry the Queen’s Baton this week. Josh…
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Exchange grows confidence
By Shaun InguanzoALLICIA Rae could not speak a word of German when she arrived for a 12-month educational and cultural exchange in the country. The…
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Facts and figures online
PEOPLE wanting to know more about their community can access a range of population statistics at the City of Greater Dandenong’s website. If you’ve ever…