News
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Night streets are a danger risk
A Dandenong support service says parking restrictions are putting staff and clients at risk. Greater Dandenong Council accepted a letter from CatholicCare Family Services signed…
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Waste not, want not China trip
By Casey Neill A trip to China could inspire a waste-to-energy plant in Greater Dandenong. Earlier this month, a delegation from the council checked out…
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Minister lobbied on new train station proposal
By Casey Neill Calls for a new Dandenong South train station have reached the Transport Minister. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said she received a letter…
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Pavilion named after council chief
By Casey Neill Keysborough’s newest sports pavilion is set to be named after a late City of Springvale CEO. Greater Dandenong councillors endorsed the name…
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No smoke without ire
By Casey Neill New Tobacco Act restrictions have cut a Springvale cafe’s business in half. Ali Adam from Cafe Asmara told the Journal that he’ll…
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Couple relieve Kokoda struggles
By Casey Neill A Keysborough couple has installed solar panels on a Papua New Guinean school. Trek 4 Education Kokoda founders Mark and Julie Capper…
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Start a new chapter
Book lovers can indulge their passion for page-turners while helping Greater Dandenong residents in need. The council’s Home Library Service is desperate for volunteers. It…
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No butts, goat milk business expands
By Casey Neill A Keysborough goat milk business has expanded into a second site in the suburb. NuLac Foods, owner of the Caprilac goat milk…
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Voices heard for Third World’s deaf
Dandenong workers tucked into sweet treats to support deaf children in developing countries. CHEP hosted a fund-raising bake sale on Thursday 14 September for Deaf…
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Women’s health at art
By Casey Neill Women’s health was in the spotlight at a Dandenong South community forum. The Community Hubs at the Dandenong South and Springvale Rise…
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Support helps scared family
By Casey Neill Nightmares and physical scars are still plaguing a Dandenong North husband and wife who were attacked in their own home. But support…
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Making a difference in a MAD world
By Casey Neill A Dandenong charity is asking businesses to go MAD. Thane Commercial managing director Neil Tunstall is working with Avocare director Trish Keilty…