News
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A volunteer with runs on the board
Murray Anderson’s passion for firefighting still burns strong more than 30 years after he started volunteering. The Dandenong Fire Brigade member also competes annually at…
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Fear in focus
By Casey Neill Virginia Trioli asked a packed Drum Theatre for a show of hands from anyone afraid to go out to a restaurant at…
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Swindle wanted for alleged car theft
Twenty-one-year-old Jessica Swindle is wanted by police in relation to car theft and drug offences. Warrants have been issued for her arrest. She is described…
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Charity tax bill binned
By Casey Neill An “attack on religion” that attracted opposition from Greater Dandenong Councillors has been deemed unconstitutional. Last December, The Reason Party Leader Fiona…
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Care for charity’s struggle
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong Council will give at-risk charity Avocare “as much support and assistance as we can”. The social enterprise announced through an…
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Call for car fire witnesses
Police are calling for witnesses after thieves torched a stolen car in Noble Park. Greater Dandenong CIU Senior Constable Watkins said the white Mazda 3…
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Cash boost takes bypass to freeway
The Mordialloc Bypass will become a four-lane freeway thanks to $75 million in next month’s state budget. Premier and Mulgrave MP Daniel Andrews announced funding…
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Another Dandy New Year
Melbourne Bakmaha Ulela marked Sri Lankan New Year in Dandenong. The Sunday 8 April event at Greaves Reserve featured traditional Sri Lankan games, food and…
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Autumn fun for all
The annual Autumn Fest again welcomed families and their four-legged friends for a day filled with fun. Pampered pooches played a key role in the…
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Dandenong’s Catholic Church on the hill
The late Jack Johnson was the author of When The Clock Strikes, a fascinating account of growing up in Dandenong, his years tending to the…
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Remembering the old St Mary’s building
The late Jack Johnson was the author of When The Clock Strikes, a fascinating account of growing up in Dandenong, his years tending to the…
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Five fine flavours of India… to a tea
By Casey Neill Kadak Chai brings the flavour of Indian tea to Dandenong Market. Shabbir Kanchwala serves instant tweak team manufactured, packed and imported from…