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Entries open for festival of film
Film-makers from across the board can enter next year’s Short Cuts Film Festival. Entries are open for current or recent film graduates with less than…
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Grant offers shelter from the sun
Yarraman Oaks students will be protected from the summer sun thanks to a $27,500 grant. The Noble Park school received cash through the State Government’s…
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Hero Joe recognised for decades of service
Springvale Benevolent Society’s president has been recognised for decades of service to the charity. Joe Rechichi was named a Community Superhero at the Sandown Greyhound…
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Dandenong plant a solid performer for Nissan
Nissan’s Dandenong casting plant is still producing parts 35 years after it opened its doors. The automotive manufacturer celebrated the milestone on Thursday 16 November.…
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Chopper crew gives lessons on water safety
A life-saving chopper touched down at Haileybury in Keysborough for a water safety lesson. The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter visited on Tuesday 21 November to…
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Oh brother, it’s a gallery
Greater Dandenong residents can shape the Dandenong Masonic Hall’s transformation into an art gallery. The council’s vision is to extend and refurbish the 1923 building…
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Creating real change
Springvale students are raising awareness for the Rohingya Muslims suffering in Myanmar. Middle school students at Minaret College held an awareness campaign on Friday 17…
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Will Dandy scoop the cream?
Cream produced by Dandenong South’s Chobani is up for a top dairy prize. The Gippsland Dairy Pure Double Cream is among three finalists in the…
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Wall is not so great
Keysborough residents are calling for a meeting to clear up concerns about a new wall. Greater Dandenong Council accepted a letter signed by 37 residents…
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$4m senior studies centre
Bangholme’s Cornish College will soon add a $4 million senior studies centre to its 100-acre grounds. Education Minister James Merlino announced a $2 million State…
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Door slammed on attackers
A Springvale man held back would-be burglars as they tried to force their way into his home. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Sergeant Craig West is…
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Pool ball punch
A Dandenong pub patron allegedly hit another man in the face with a pool ball, knocking him unconscious and breaking his nose. Police are appealing…