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Box opens up stories of success
Keen to combat racism and negative perceptions of refugees, Kuranda Seyit hit upon an innovative idea. While watching Goggle Box, he decided to find a…
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Peter battles petrol price pain
Petrol price rises, like death and taxes, have become a certainty in life. And it’s a certainty that medical courier Peter Wickman is sick of…
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Hazaras open their hearts with $150K cheque
They are survivors of war … so when they heard about the devastation of the bushfires it struck a chord with the ethnic Hazara community.…
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Award-winning Australia Day festival returns
The award-winning Greater Dandenong Australia Day Festival is back in 2020. Now in its 59th year, the Australia Day event at Dandenong Park is a…
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Car seat check keeps precious cargo safe
Free, expert child car seat fittings and safety checks are coming to a location near you. It’s part of the State Government’s Safe Seats, Safe…
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All aboard the safety train
Train commuters in Dandenong will notice more authorised officers and staff, as Metro launches a new campaign to crack down on risky behaviour around trains.…
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Delights at market nights
Forget travelling to the city for a family-friendly market experience; Melbourne’s newest night market is right in our backyards. Perennial favourite Dandenong Market is throwing…
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Speeding driver gets court
A P plate driver will face court after being picked up speeding past an unmarked police car. On Saturday 11 January, Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol…
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Care needed in smoky conditions
As thick smoke haze continues to blanket Victoria, motorists are being reminded to exercise caution on the roads. The smoke has reduced visibility across the…
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Happiness Project makes for smooth transition
The transition to high school is often fraught with anxiety. Students worry about making friends, getting lost, navigating a hectic timetable and of course, the…
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Recipe for ’justice’
PERSON OF THE YEAR “They are going to be held to account. We will get justice”. Those are the determined words of business owner Ian…
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Man alleged to threat AFP officer, charged
A Dandenong man who allegedly threatened, offended and harassed an officer from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) could face nine years imprisonment if convicted. The…