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School’s upgrade done
Dandenong West Primary School’s $5.2 million upgrade is complete. The upgrade included a new learning wing of five classrooms, withdrawal spaces, offices and staff workspaces.…
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Gateway vision for Springvale
A piazza of cafes could transform the ‘dead zone’ of weeds and back-of-shops greeting commuters outside Springvale railway station, says resident and business owner Nick…
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Beating pandemic blues through craft
Refusing to become yet another cancelled event, the annual From Picture to Page Papercraft show is moving online, running a free three-day event on Facebook…
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Covid-19: Factory outbreaks caution
Two factories in Dandenong South have been added to the official “high-risk” Covid-19 locations list. Visitors to DH Corrosion in Ordish Road on 17 September…
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Family violence breaches surge
Covid-related fines have featured for the first time in Greater Dandenong’s latest official crime statistics. In the year up to 30 June 2020, there were…
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Covid-19: Testing push in hotspots
Greater Dandenong is the state’s Covid hotspot – with three residents among Victoria’s 15 new cases in the past 24 hours. In a further push…
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Prayer of hope
So when we are frightened, worried for our loved ones and world, helpless and confused, we turn to each other for comfort. The strong must…
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Four evacuated from Springvale fire
Four people were evacuated without injury from a unit fire on Princes Highway, Springvale. Fire Rescue Victoria fireys were called to reports of toxic smoke…
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Council election: 67 candidates vie for seats
At least three new faces will be elected from a bumper field of 67 candidates at the close of nominations for the Greater Dandenong Council…
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Cr Brown out of election race
Councillor Peter Brown’s Supreme Court bid to be allowed to stand in October’s council election has failed. In a hastily-convened Zoom hearing, Supreme Court Justice…
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‘Safe place’ upgrades
Three multicultural community groups in Greater Dandenong have received more than $390,000 in State grants to upgrade their facilities. Sruthi Laya Kendra received a $250,000…
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‘Dangerous’ riders charged
Two motorcyclists have been charged over alleged high-speed, dangerous riding in Dandenong. Police say that two motorbikes were observed ridden on the wrong side of…