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Covid-19: Nazareth College closed
Nazareth College in Noble Park has been closed after a student tested positive for coronavirus. The student had completed the General Achievement Test (GAT) on…
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Unhappy campers
City of Greater Dandenong local laws officers have come under attack from “increasing levels of aggression” from homeless campers in Dandenong Park. In a recent…
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Social housing overruled
State Planning Minister Richard Wynne has stepped in to approve a permit for a social housing block in Dandenong West that was refused by Greater…
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Candidates ride anti-Labor tide
Anti-ALP sentiment is causing Labor member candidates to hide their true colour – the party’s traditional red, says Greater Dandenong councillor Tim Dark. Cr Dark,…
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Calls to end toxic trolling
Observers are calling the Greater Dandenong election as the most toxic and dirtiest ever. In recent weeks, candidates from all sides say they’re battered by…
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’Independents’ shy on Green Wedge
Self-described independents sharing a bright campaign ‘look’ are coy to reveal their positions on the Green Wedge and property interests. A Star Journal candidate survey…
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Club appeals for Cr’s dismissal
In an extraordinary powerplay, Silverton Cricket Club has urged voters to bounce out sitting Greater Dandenong councillor Maria Sampey. In a mailout to Noble Park…
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Put your business’ best foot forward
As businesses turn their attention to the road out of lockdown, BGI Promotions is well placed to assist in getting their brand back out there.…
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SMRC chief resigns
A Dandenong migrant and refugee support agency’s chief executive has resigned after a three-year tenure of “enormous success”. Ramesh Kumar stepped down from the Southern…
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New candidates, pro-climate ideas
New election candidates are strongly in favour of more tree canopy, cycling lanes, an electric vehicle fleet and the Green Wedge, according to a South…
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Green light for Salvos hub
A Salvation Army hub that will offer support to the community’s most vulnerable was been approved for central Dandenong. The State Government approved the facility…
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Leadsun lights high-tech future
A Dandenong South manufacturer is a world-leading light in some of the US’s first futuristic cities. Leadsun is providing more than 10,000 of its smart…