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Budget boost for Friends
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong Council’s budget is locked in for the next year, with two changes from its proposed financial plan. The average ratepayer…
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Warming winter fun for all
A free winter family fun day will celebrate the chilly season in the warmth of Dandenong Plaza. The event will run from 11am to 3pm…
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Welders join the fold
By Casey Neill A new workplace training program could solve the region’s skills shortage. Hilton Manufacturing in Dandenong South applauded the first six graduates from…
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Dandy’s oustanding debt
Greater Dandenong residents owe the Sheriff’s Office more than $86 million. The municipality places fifth in the state for outstanding fines. Sheriff’s Office figures released…
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Crime rate keeps dropping
By Casey Neill Crime dropped 10 per cent in Greater Dandenong over the past 12 months, latest figures show. The Crime Statistics Agency released the…
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City of many options
Greater Dandenong will stay the City of Opportunity. But the council will use City of Celebration when promoting the city’s many festivals and events. In…
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Found photo sparks a search
A Good Samaritan is trying to find the owner of a photograph. Michael Pond found the snap on the floor at Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre…
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Q and A with Roy Sanderson
Roy Sanderson, Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce vice president and RJ Sanderson and Associates managing director What is something people don’t know about you? My…
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New law to tackle trolleys
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong has won a battle in its war on shopping trolleys. At their Tuesday 12 June meeting, councillors agreed to proceed…
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Smoke warning for Keysborough area
There’s smoke over Dandenong South, Bangholme, Dandenong and Keysborough following a rubbish fire. A CFA spokesman said the Perry Road blaze was reported about 2.18pm…
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Teacher’s hair-raising act
By Casey Neill A Noble Park teacher and her daughter shed their long locks for a good cause. The Noble Park Primary School community rallied…
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Three…tips for a better night’s sleep
1. Try to go to bed at the same time each night. The body’s internal clock is most effective at triggering sleep hormone melatonin when…
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