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Breakfast considers weighty issues
By CASEY NEILL FORMER jockey Simon Marshall was heading to Dandenong Hospital after his guest speaking spot at last Wednesday’s Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce…
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History strikes as Jack heads back
This week the Journal introduces a new column by long-time Dandenong resident Jack Johnson. Jack is the author of When The Clock Strikes, a fascinating…
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Shoe fits for a healthy feed
DANDENONG Primary School students put their best shoes forward to create a unique garden feature. Through a Sole Foods project on 9 October, they decorated…
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Hotel spreads its history
DANDENONG’S historic Albion Hotel is expanding. City of Greater Dandenong councillors have approved plans for the Lonsdale Street venue to incorporate a vacant retail premises…
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Mob robs teenager
UP TO 20 African men surrounded and robbed a teenage boy on his way home in Noble Park. The 15-year-old boy was walking along Robert…
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Money men rescue
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS FOREIGN money exchanges in Dandenong have been saved from imminent closure after the intervention of Suncorp Bank. The ‘Big Four’ banks had,…
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Fight on track
By CASEY NEILL STEPS around a Noble Park athletics track will support the fight against cancer. Greater Dandenong Relay for Life at Ross Reserve on…
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Tomahawk raiders hit Maccas
TWO men armed with tomahawks raided Springvale McDonald’s and made off with money from a cash register. They entered the restaurant on the corner of…
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Life’s selfless service
By CASEY NEILL NOBLE Park’s top contributors received recognition this month. Noble Park Community Action Forum (NPCAF) presented its annual awards at a gala dinner…
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New home as centre comes of age
SOUTHERN Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) celebrated its 21st birthday last week – and learnt it would soon have a new home. City of Greater…
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Police on the trail of thieves
TRAILERS are on the move in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia – in the hands of thieves. Police are warning the community to be vigilant…
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Businesses urged to apply for bottom-line boost
GREATER Dandenong businesses can now apply for a $10,000 boost. The City of Greater Dandenong’s latest round of business grants is now open and aims…