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Moving forward in all the right ‘WAYSS’
Not-for-profit organisation WAYSS has provided support for vulnerable people in Melbourne’s south-east for over 40 years now and after a tough year for all, is…
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Mystery winner takes home the big one
One lucky local has become the country’s newest multi-millionaire, coming forward five days after the draw to claim their $20 million Powerball division one prize, after…
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‘Mamas’ grateful to meet again
There were jubilant scenes at a ADRA Community Centre in Springvale as Afri-Aus Care held its first women’s group meeting in eight months. On Thursday…
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Captain Courageous’ ‘tail’ of survival
He may have only eight lives left, but one little kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from the window of a moving car…
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Huge hiring drive needed
Two of Dandenong’s most notable manufacturers are in desperate need of staff, as they reinvigorate their businesses and attempt to break the industry’s stigma. Todd…
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Man critical after stabbing
A man was critically injured after being stabbed in the stomach in Hurlstone Court, Dandenong North. Police were called to the scene about 6pm on…
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Early Green Wedge divide
Councillors were divided on a proposed double-storey home in Keysborough’s Green Wedge A zone. On 30 November, Greater Dandenong Council approved the 8.77-metre-high dwelling in…
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‘Wall’ of units approved
VCAT has approved a four-unit, two-storey building on a single-dwelling block in Dandenong, despite Greater Dandenong Council declaring it a “blight” on the neighbourhood. The…
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Council’s push to put pokies to bed
In a bid to minimise gambling harm in the community, Greater Dandenong City Council is calling on the Victorian Government to reduce the maximum number of…
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Bid to save village trees
Greater Dandenong Council is seeking to save a stand of river red gum trees by offering to buy them from Yarraman Village’s developer. The Village…
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Greening the streets
Colourful, new above ground planter boxes have been installed along busy pedestrian thoroughfares in both Dandenong and Noble Park, brightening up the area and bringing a…
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Lyndale upgrade takes flight
Lyndale Secondary College is set to receive a State Budget boost of $10.8 million, to complete stage four of a $27.6 million upgrade that began…