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‘Restraint’ on living-cost relief
“Spending restraint” looks set to overrule calls for further cost-of-living relief in the upcoming Federal Budget. Australian Council of Social Service is calling for JobSeeker…
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Liberal MP backs level-crossing uproar
An opposition MP has called for the scrapping of the proposed level crossing removal on Progress Street Dandenong after businesses raised safety concerns. Liberal South-East…
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Syndicate ‘enriched’ by $26m win
A syndicate set up in Endeavour Hills has scooped more than $2.5 million in a TattsLotto super draw. The 25-member ‘Enrich’ syndicate won one of…
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Apprentice paid $100 for 9 months’ work: FWO
A Springvale South electrical services business and its sole director have been fined for deliberately failing to back-pay two underpaid apprentices. DB Richardson Trading Pty…
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Teens trauma at workplaces
More than 120 teens in the South East were seriously injured at work last year, according to WorkSafe data. As a result, WorkSafe has launched…
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Financial distress up, support cut
Growing numbers of residents are being crushed by cost-of-living pressure, according to City of Greater Dandenong. Meanwhile, there seems no plans to revive the council’s…
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Traders mired in DNA dispute
Little India traders are seeking compensation after being caught in the stalemate between City of Greater Dandenong and builders of the new DNA art gallery…
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Giant quests for gold in Berlin
Athletes from a small local club in Dandenong are set to travel half way across the world to compete in this year’s Special Olympics World…
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Five arrested after Air Wing chase
Police have arrested five youths in an allegedly stolen vehicle through Melbourne’s South East. The Volkswagen Golf was spotted heading towards Dandenong just before midnight…
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CommSafe bridging the gap
In partnership between the City of Greater Dandenong Council and Victoria Police, CommSafe forum was held on 22 March to provide an informative session to…
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Inclusivity starts with our youth
‘Everybody belongs’ has been the message spread across the Greater Dandenong region for a community coming together in celebration of diversity. Mt Hira College was…
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Safa’s endless works for change
An advocate who always works around the clock for refugee and migrants’ settlement, Shabnam Safa has added yet another award to a long list. Ms…