News
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Winter coat drive a success
The Andres Pancha Anchor Community’s winter coat drive was a success, collecting over eight boxes of donations filled with coats, jumpers, hoodies and other warm…
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Ex-nurse granted bail over explosives, drug charges
A former Cranbourne nurse accused of drug trafficking and possessing explosives and detonators has been granted bail by the Victorian Supreme Court. Zarna Barbar, 26,…
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‘Don’t be afraid to parent’ – the team putting young offenders back on track
Give the parent back to the parent. That’s the aim of a team of therapists who help families bring wayward teens back on the right…
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Building starts at Dandenong Wellbeing Centre
A shovel has taken the first plunge at the construction site for Dandenong Wellbeing Centre at Mills Reserve, Dandenong. Greater Dandenong mayor Jim Memeti, councillor…
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Residents warning danger around the corner after bollards’ removal
Residents say they are imperilled by the removal of bollards on a funded ‘black spot’ intersection at Browns Road in Noble Park. Four bollards on…
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Woman dies in Springvale house-fire tragedy
A woman has been found dead at a house fire in Springvale on Saturday 5 July. Police are investigating the cause of the fatal blaze…
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Concerns raised over possible renewed cuts at Fed Uni
Federation University staff have expressed concerns and has demanded answers over another proposed “reshape” that could affect 10 percent of courses with voluntary redundancies already…
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Rath Yatra Festival brings colour to Akoonah Park
BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Cranbourne South brought vibrant colours and community spirit to Akoonah Park during its Rath Yatra, Festival of Chariots celebration on…
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Regional news is the Canary in the Coal Mine
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the…
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Local industry seeks role in DWC pool
More than 100 tradies and suppliers found out about how they could be part of the $122 million Dandenong Wellbeing Centre project at a ‘Meet…
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Tragedy strikes twice: Second fatal house fire in Springvale in a week
A person has been found dead at a house fire in Springvale on Saturday 5 July. Police are investigating the cause of the fatal blaze…
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Cr Garad quits Greens
Greater Dandenong councillor Rhonda Garad has quit the Greens after seven years as a member. She says her move is no slight on the Greens,…