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New classrooms to oust asbestos
Asbestos-riddled classrooms will make way for new learning spaces in Dandenong North. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams announced that the State Government would invest $1.9 million…
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Call to attention
By Casey Neill A Dandenong lawyer says a freeway truck ban could boost safety but that simply paying attention would cut crashes. Acting Premier Tim…
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Drive-thru to recycle
Greater Dandenong residents have three free and easy ways to reduce their waste this year. The council will hold Pop-up Drive Thru Recycling Days at…
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Million-dollar school boost
Keysborough students will benefit from a $1.3 million grant for new facilities. The State Government announced the cash for Lighthouse Christian College late last year.…
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When my life became unmanageable
By Al-Anon member ‘Josh’ I was certain I could make the alcoholic stop drinking by saying “if you loved me, you would stop that continuous…
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100 years between drinks
By Casey Neill Adela Casson has not tasted a drop of alcohol in her 100 years. “Don’t drink or smoke,” was her advice to those…
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Worker’s back-pay win
A Keysborough warehouse worker received $5700 in unpaid wages following an investigation. Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James said the casual employee was incorrectly paid a…
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Three of the Best
Three … active ways to kick off the new year 1. There are 98 kilometres of on and off-road cycling paths in Greater Dandenong, including…
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Life of service lives on
What’s in a Name delves into the fascinating stories and personalities behind some of the city’s best-known street names and locations. This week the Journal…
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That’s the plan
By Casey Neill It started in January with street width, and the planning issues didn’t stop all year. Greater Dandenong Councillor Matthew Kirwan successfully moved…
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Tackling crime together
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong’s police and council joined forces for community safety in February, launching a mobile message sign. The council donated the device…
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Working on unemployment
By Casey Neill Unemployment was a key focus in Greater Dandenong right from the start of 2017. Councillors voted to establish a mayoral taskforce to…
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