News
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Crime trending down
By Casey Neill Overall crime has dropped in Greater Dandenong, according to the latest figures. The Crime Statistics Agency released numbers for the 12 months…
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Aerial lifeline for auto chain
By Casey Neill Boeing could be a lifeline for ex-auto workers and suppliers in the South-East. Boeing Aerostructures Australia managing director Mike Bunker was a…
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Phoenix rises on Dandenong Market
Street art is adorning the Dandenong Market in a nod to traders’ resilience, work ethic and tenacity. Scottie ‘Bonsai’ Neoh painted Rising Phoenix on the…
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Fears for missing girl
A missing 12-year-old girl could be in the Dandenong area. Police are appealing for public help to find Tayla Hobbins, who was last seen at…
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Q & A
Cathy McIntyre, South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) What is something people don’t know about you? That I’m leaving SEMMA to join the Victoria Police…
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None Of Our Business But…
Rohingya support Students at Springvale’s Minaret College are raising awareness for the Rohingya Muslims who are suffering in Myanmar. It was the first project the…
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Boost for farm and tech
By Casey Neill Virtual reality for aged care and farm-fresh produce are at the core of two very different start-ups. But small businesses Live VR…
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Polished planks and magical shops
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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Festive farewell for SEMMA’s smiling face
By Casey Neill More than 200 people attended a manufacturing Christmas celebration in Dandenong South. The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) cocktail evening was…
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School’s out for a class act
By Casey Neill Bern Johnson’s brother inspired her to take on a career in teaching. The family she found at St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School…
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Experienced Ede to lead Chisholm
Chisholm Institute has announced its next CEO. Dr Richard Ede will take over from the retiring Maria Peters in March next year. Dr Ede will…
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School hall’s sound future
Dandenong Primary’s fire-ravaged hall will get a $14,000 upgrade. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams announced the State Government grant for an acoustic ceiling treatment. She said…