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Work for Tamils wins recognition
DANDENONG man Wicki Ramasingham is beaming with pride after receiving an award from the Governor for his 16 years of refugee advocacy. Mr Ramasingham represents…
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Alert for fake cash
SPRINGVALE police have warned shopkeepers to check the validity of their money after recent reports of counterfeit $50 notes. Sergeant Geoff Straughen said: “A fair…
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Mayor rates new system
THE City of Greater Dandenong is hailing its latest method of rate collection as a success. A new phone system, known as Interactive Voice Response…
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Is the spirit of Anzac Day strong in Dandenong?
Bill Burns, Dandenong YES “I thought today’s ceremony was the best I’ve seen, with a lot of young people, children and women.”Shane Watt, Hallam YES…
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… it’s not a dirty word
By Shaun InguanzoYOUNG people are overlooking a manufacturing career’s goldmine in Greater Dandenong because of startling misconceptions that the industry is dirty, dumb and dangerous.…
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Police keep watch after quiet Christmas
By Shaun InguanzoA QUIET Christmas on Greater Dandenong’s roads will not stop local traffic police from operating a citywide crackdown on drink driving this month.…
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Arcades a focus
REDEVELOPING Dandenong’s once-thriving arcades is a key project in the revitalisation of the city’s CBD. In a meeting with local media, council officers this week…
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Trading exhibition gets down to business
– Shaun InguanzoBIOGRAPHICAL accounts of why people chose central Dandenong to set up businesses are part of a new public exhibition to be launched this…
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Catchment seminar
THE PORT Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority will hold a free seminar from 9am on Friday, 20 April on the state of the Dandenong…
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Panthers set to pounce on finals spot
– Glen AtwellA WIN on Saturday and a loss on Sunday have kept the Dandenong Panthers in the hunt to play in the Victorian Cricket…
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Station off rails claims report
By Shaun InguanzoDANDENONG Train Station is in ‘putrid’ condition according to local public transport advocates. The Public Transport Users Association South Eastern Branch, which meets…
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Taking a rain cheque
GREATER Dandenong has been a big winner in the latest round of water-saving grants from the Federal Government. Noble Park Primary School will receive more…