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Plastic company committed to recycling
A Dandenong-based manufacturer is bucking the negative reputation associated with plastic through its commitment to repurposing and recycling. Garden City Plastics is showing that plastic…
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‘Moonscape’ plan cut down
A furious community backlash has halted Greater Dandenong Council’s plan to “moonscape” Hemmings and Weller streets, Dandenong by felling 71 street trees in a matter…
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Road surveillance team goes green
Surveillance Officers monitoring construction and road work sites in Victoria to ensure they comply with regulations and standards are now more environmentally friendly thanks to…
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Youth not-for-profit coming to Dandenong
A new initiative called “Collective Impact” is launching in April. The launch will occur on Friday 22 April from 10-11am at Warehouse 3, 393 South…
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Hammered ‘ex’ jailed for ‘terrifying’ break-in
A jealous ex-partner on a “two-day bender” who terrifyingly smashed his way into a woman’s unit and threatened her with a hammer has been jailed.…
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Outstanding volunteer recognised
It was fitting that 2022 would be the year Joe Rechichi was awarded a Living Treasure for his work at the Springvale Benevolent Society. Mayor…
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Hydrogen buses built in Dandenong
A Dandenong manufacturer is set to build Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell electric bus. Volgren will build two prototype vehicles for demonstration and on-road testing…
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Fusion deliver a performance of hope
Fusion Theatre’s ‘Down But Not Out’ was sold out and successful on the weekend of 8-9 April. The ensemble of 20 had worked since the…
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Gippsland Lakes blue-green algae warning
Thousands of holiday makers will need to be cautious this Easter after an outbreak of algae was discovered in parts of the Gippsland Lakes. The…
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Police put drivers on notice after “shocking” start to April
Victoria Police is warning motorists to take care this Easter after a shocking start to the April school holidays with five fatalities on the weekend…
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Welder shortage fix
The first cohort of students from a free welding skills course in Dandenong South have rolled into employment. The four-week course was created by the…
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‘Misguided’ intruder jailed after flats feud
A 32-year-old man has been jailed after taking part in a violent, retaliatory home invasion against a Dandenong family. Jake Hepponstall and two other males…
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