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Too much for one block
By Casey Neill Plans for two townhouses would have been “squashed onto” a Grace Avenue block, says councillor Matthew Kirwan. He successfully moved to refuse…
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Units get up despite parking woes
By Casey Neill Inadequate parking almost brought plans for five double-storey units in Dandenong unstuck. Greater Dandenong Councillors Matthew Kirwan and Jim Memeti simultaneously attempted…
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Society’s wake for history
Springvale Historical Society has farewelled its home of 27 years with a wake. The afternoon tea party in Hillcrest Grove on Saturday 25 November included…
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Council votes against ‘chaos’ court
By Casey Neill A proposal for five units on an Eden Court block would have caused “chaos” in the Noble Park cul-de-sac, says Councillor Roz…
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In-school GP on call
By Casey Neill On-campus doctors are helping Greater Dandenong students to stay healthy. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams met the Dandenong High School doctor and heard…
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Boeing’s big plans breakfast
A Springvale breakfast will wrap up 2017 with a celebration of Australian manufacturing. The SEBN Christmas Industry Breakfast on Thursday 14 December will also feature…
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A lot of donated ‘treasure’ is just trash
By Casey Neill Don’t dump – donate. That’s the message from Greater Dandenong Council and local charities this festive season. The council’s residential amenity co-ordinator,…
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Three men arrested in fireworks raids
Arson and Explosives Squad detectives have arrested three men and seized three tonnes of illegal fireworks in raids in the South-East. They raided five homes,…
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Carols to get the city singing
By Casey Neill “This year, Santa sings.” That’s not all this year’s Carols in Harmony Square has in store on Friday 15 December, says master…
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Their duty of care
By Casey Neill Young veterans and their families can find friends and support at the Dandenong RSL. RSL volunteer and ex-Navy member Anita Hogan recently…
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Dark slams ‘wishy-washy’ plan
By Casey Neill “Now we’re going to open a tent city in Harmony Square?“ Greater Dandenong councillor Tim Dark slammed a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)…
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Tie everything down ahead of storm says SES
By Casey Neill Clear the back yard, clean the gutters and stay inside. That’s the advice from the Greater Dandenong SES unit controller ahead of…
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