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Parking officer pushes the limit
A sharp-eyed Dandenong citizen has questioned the rules governing parking officers after spotting one booking a member of the public for parking illegally – whilst…
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Community springs from cultural melting pot
Melbourne is famous for its café and coffee culture – but even Greater Dandenong locals may be surprised to know that Springvale was one of…
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Unlikely voice of support
Liberal MP and new Federal assistant minister Jason Wood is not exactly flavor-of-the-month in African community circles. But he has earned the loyal support of…
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State offers SRSS help
The State Government has announced a $3 million rescue package to help asylum seekers and refugees cut from vital Federal payments. Greater Dandenong Council believes…
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Hospital sorry for bacon ‘halal’ meal
A patient at Dandenong Hospital, who had requested halal food, has told of her great shame and embarrassment after being served bacon in her soup.…
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Faraway friendships draw closer
The first steps to building friendships between students in Greater Dandenong and China have been cemented. On 29 May, Springvale Rise Primary School took hold…
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Call for sustainable achievers
Champions for green-living will be celebrated in the upcoming annual Greater Dandenong Sustainability Awards. In their fifth year, the awards recognise those who make efforts…
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Budget wins for schools, commuters
Upgraded schools, level crossing removals, a new bus route and extra rail services will be funded under the 2019-’20 State Budget. Dandenong High School’s modernisation…
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Hands of support
A Sea of Hands has visited Dandenong South Primary School during National Reconciliation Week. Staff and students signed and wrote messages of support for reconciliation…
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$10m loan for Springvale precinct
A $10 million loan will be sought by Greater Dandenong Council to partly fund its Springvale Community Precinct project. A majority of councillors at a…
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Council fights hotel’s pokies bid
Greater Dandenong Council will fight against a central Dandenong hotel’s plan for 25 extra poker machines. Castello Group has applied to the state’s gambling regulator…
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Home gardener jailed for sex assault
A Dandenong man serving a drug treatment order has terrified a neighbour by breaking into her house and snuggling up to her in bed, the…
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