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‘New hope’ for historic church
Proposed heritage laws have given new hope to residents and Greater Dandenong Council campaigning to save a historic church in Keysborough. The council is in…
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Teens arrested in aggravated carjacking
Two teenage girls, aged 13 and 15, have been arrested by police over an attempted carjacking and armed robbery in Southbank on the weekend, which…
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Thief preys on elder’s pension
A “low life” act has robbed a 79-year-old Doveton shopper of his week’s pension and bank cards. Robert Withey’s black leather wallet fell to the…
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Tight corner for $1.3m car park fix
For a decade, it has been central Springvale’s great parking paradox. A six-deck, 517-space car park at 8 Balmoral Avenue stands more than half empty…
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Council contractor ’underpays’ refugees
Greater Dandenong Council is standing by a recycling contractor accused of underpaying refugees on visas nearly $200,000. Polytrade is being prosecuted in the Federal Court…
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‘Jewel in crown’ gets polish
After a heated off-field battle, Silverton Cricket Club has celebrated a long-awaited upgrade at WJ Turner Reserve. The 53-year-old club – with an enthusiastic band…
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Short spray against tags
A short animation on the ‘true cost’ of graffiti is set to hit local movie screens. ‘Think Before You Tag’ – made in consultation with…
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Next step for $10m school upgrade
An architect has been appointed for the final stage of the State Government’s $27.6 million upgrade of Lyndale Secondary College. B2 Architecture will design the…
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Walking the walk – SES volunteer journeys across Melbourne on foot
Over six years ago, Victorian SES volunteer Robert Olifiers decided to lace up his shoes and go for a walk around his local neighbourhood streets.…
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Covid-19: Mens Shed closed till further notice
Keysborough Mens Shed has closed until further notice as a Covid precaution. Chairman Geoff Wright said the move was in response to the local high-exposure…
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Covid-19: no new community cases
No new community transmission of Covid-19 has been detected in the two days since a Noble Park man working in hotel quarantine tested positive, the…
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Award for our determined scouts
Covid-19 couldn’t stop 2nd Springvale Scouts. If anything, the pandemic has been beneficial for the group, as more kids and young people have flocked to…
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