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Global acclaim for worldly ideal
A history project that celebrates Springvale’s former Enterprise Migrant Hostel has been recognised on the global stage. Greater Dandenong Council’s Spirit of Enterprise Project was…
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Soft road to recovery
A children’s grief counsellor must use a canny bag of tricks – superheroes, soft toys and gentle conversation. Susan Mathew, of Dandenong North, is in…
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New hope for PSD fix
A pilot program may unlock long-awaited change for hundreds of school students with disabilities and special needs. Emerson School and Doveton College are among more…
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A growing tradition
Ritual ran deep for the planting of an orange tree at Belvedere Aged Care, Noble Park. As part of the ceremony, residents read an ode,…
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Homeless get a hand
Dandenong has been earmarked for new ‘assertive outreach’ teams to help people sleeping rough. It is one of eight regions of ‘high need’ that are…
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Old workers ham it up
Dandy Bacon doesn’t just live on with the neon pig sign on top of Dandenong Market. It is still a byword with workers who created…
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Bomb scare at towing yard
UPDATE 1.50pm Police have advised that the area subject a bomb scare in Dandenong South is being cleared. It has been declared safe. EARLIER A…
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Rising force for charity
Sheik Sulaiman is ever-grateful to this country. In his words, “Australia saved my life”. That’s why the Noble Park CFA firefighter volunteers, to give back…
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Man shot in servo robbery
UPDATE 11.49am Police say the shooting of a service station attendant is of “great concern” as the hunt for the offender continues. A 40-year-old man…
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Four teenagers charged over carjacking
Four teenagers have been charged over an alleged carjacking of a woman in Hutton Street, Dandenong. The 45-year-old victim was approached by three females as…
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Still wanted by police
Police are trying to locate a man wanted in relation to handling stolen goods. Benjamin Still, 30, is described as 180 centimetres, with a thin…
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Warrant for Madafferi’s arrest
A warrant has been issued to arrest Vince Madafferi over traffic and drug-related allegations, police say. The 51-year-old is described as 172 centimetres with blue…
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