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Ready to connect with Australians
By CHAD VAN ESTROP Paul Thorn’s mentors come from polar opposites – Thorn’s father, a Pentecostal minister in America’s deep south, and his uncle, a former…
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EPA a mix of 'cops and greenies'
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS Environment Protection Authority investigators are a curious mix of greenies and cops, says one of their colleagues. They share a legal precision,…
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Taxi industry reforms a test for south-east
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS WHEELCHAIR-taxi passengers in Melbourne’s south-east are unsure if their torturous waits for cabs will end after last week’s announcement of sweeping reforms…
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Pathways expo helps open doors for new migrants
By CHAD VAN ESTROP FINDING suitable help and knowing when to ask for it is sometimes difficult for new migrants. But last week the tentativeness…
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RACV helps Afghan refugees get driver's licences
The RACV has donated $20,000 to Youth Links Dandenong to help young people, predominantly Afghan refugees, study for their learner’s permit and probationary licence. RACV…
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Dandenong: Footage clue in hunt for stabber
By Caroline Zielinski, The Age POLICE believe a man who stabbed a 73-year-old woman in the neck during a violent home invasion last week in…
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Cash grab after ID theft
By CASEY NEILL $200,000 stolen from bank account of victim POLICE are hunting a thief who stole a Dandenong man’s identity – and more than…
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Foreign opportunities
By CASEY NEILL EMPLOYERS in the south east need to tap into the migrant workforce for its future employees. That was the key message from…
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Flag honours Aboriginal community
CITY of Greater Dandenong raised the Aboriginal flag during Reconciliation Week to honor the land’s traditional owners. Mayor Angela Long said the ceremony in Dandenong…
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Tops for design
THE Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist includes three Dandenong projects. They’re among 112 still in the running for Australian Institute of Architects honours from 240 entries.…
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Dandy world of learning
By CASEY NEILL DANDENONG South Primary School students gave their school a giant hug last week. Principal Leonie Fitzgerald said the Education Week celebration saw…
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Lawn warriors hit the grass
By CASEY NEILL GRASS Busters will soon be tackling unruly lawns and trees in gardens throughout Greater Dandenong. Wallara has established the garden maintenance business…
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