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‘Moonscape’ plan cut to size
A street-tree replacement program described as a “moonscaping” of Hemmings Street and Weller Street Dandenong has been scaled back. On 8 August, City of Greater…
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MERLE still helping others
An aptly-named program that aims to empower 60 disaffected young people has been launched by South East Community Links. The MERLE (Mentor, Empower, Reflect, Learn,…
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Report highlights health obstacles for diverse population
An exploratory paper on the health of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in Australia has found that the CALD community often face greater challenges…
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More sustainable planning
Greater Dandenong City Council has joined forces with 23 other Victorian councils to push for more sustainable design within planning requirements. Council has lodged a…
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Hospitals face record-breaking pressure
The State Government has defended the latest Victorian Health Department quarterly performance data for March to June 2022, which shows a system under unprecedented pressure.…
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Police brief: weapons, drugs, cash seized in Cranbourne
A 38-year-old Cranbourne man has been charged with a string of offences after investigators swooped on an alleged crop house on Thursday 11 August. Dandenong…
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Touching Newton-John tribute
A Dandenong singer-songwriter has sung Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’ as a tribute to the late Australian icon who passed away last week, aged…
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Time saved at Dandy traffic lights
A traffic lights review has helped drivers save time on Cheltenham Road, Dandenong, the State Government claims. More than 400 intersections have been “optimized” in…
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Animal carer gets recognition
Joy and appreciation are infectious for Kay Taranto. Ms Taranto says there are two greatly rewarding parts of her voluntary role at the Wild Days…
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L-plater arrested after cars crash into house
An unaccompanied learner driver has been arrested after two cars crashed into the corner of a house in Dandenong. The 25-year-old man was driving on…
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Non-verbal students receive a digital helping hand
Communication can be a daily struggle for non-verbal students, which is why not-for-profit State Schools’ Relief is hoping an investment in technology will make all…
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Strong demand for free $250
More than 7000 people in Dandenong and Dandenong South have applied for the State Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus. Since 1 July, one million Victorians…
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