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Critter signs make cents for wildlife shelter
New fence signs and bumper stickers are now available for purchase across the Dandenongs to help raise awareness for local wildlife while simultaneously supporting Emerald…
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Modular saves housing crisis
As Australia’s ambitious housing targets slip further out of reach, Pakenham-based modular builder Grove has made a decisive move to help close the gap, shifting…
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Fear, heartache in Cambodia-Thai conflict
A motion of peace and acknowledgement of the unfolding conflict between Cambodia and Thailand is being drafted to be voted on at the next Greater…
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Level-crossing showdown: Businesses warn of parking jam
Dandenong South businesses on Fowler Road and surrounding areas say they are being “trampled” by overflow parking as the Progress Street level-crossing closure takes full…
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READER RESPONSE: ‘The respect deficit in our schools’
I read your recent article on declining respect in our schools with interest (Truth Be Told, ‘The respect deficit in our schools’), and while the…
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Blessed help for rough sleepers
Among the group of panellists during the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance launch on Thursday, 31 July, Sharyn Ling touched on the impact of practical…
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Satisfaction soars, crime fears prevail
Greater Dandenong Council is tops in Melbourne for community satisfaction, according to a recent survey. But crime, perceived safety and policing remain a key concern.…
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VicRoads on the move from Dandenong
VicRoads is planning to relocate its Dandenong South customer service centre to Pakenham as soon as next year. The Dandenong South outlet provides counter services,…
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Homelessness can ‘happen to anyone’
Brian Power was among five others who spoke to the hundred-strong crowd at the launch of the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance on Thursday, 31…
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Alliance to tackle Sth East homelessness
A step in the right direction to tackling hidden homelessness in the southeast has been made as the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance officially launched…
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Aussie-only steel for new Dandenong aquatic centre
Imported steel has been expressly barred from the $122 million Dandenong Wellbeing Centre project. This year, ADCO Constructions was controversially appointed by Greater Dandenong Council…
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Cranbourne man removing copper cables arrested in Mulgrave
Police from Glen Waverly have arrested a Cranbourne man who was caught removing copper cabling in Mulgrave this morning. Officers were first called to the…