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Print doyen lends name to Dickson Lane
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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Cops on Con’s trail
A man wanted over drink-driving is known to frequent Springvale. Prahran police are appealing for public help to find Con Ketsilis. A warrant has been…
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In harmony with mind
Greater Dandenong students gave their mental health a workout in Harmony Square, Dandenong. The Thursday 12 October event taught young people ways to look after…
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Diwali spirit pervades market
More than 30,000 people marked Diwali at Dandenong Market, despite wet weather. The Sunday 22 October event was the market’s second Festival of Lights celebration.…
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Transit artwork settles in
A new artwork is brightening the walk between Dandenong Railway Station and the shopping precinct. The Martin George bronze sculpture In Transit is in Settlers…
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Funds help childbirth trauma
By Casey Neill Keysborough students raised $7000 to help women in need in Ethiopia. Girls from Haileybury’s Simpson House participated in the Walk to Beautiful…
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Ladies clean up craft awards
By Casey Neill The ladies from Noble Park CWA scooped the pool at a recent regional craft and home exhibition. But Yvonne Smith said more…
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Syndicate snaps up Nissan’s spare part
A private syndicate has bought Nissan’s headquarters in Dandenong South. David Aiello and Stephen Adgemis from commercial real estate agency CBRE negotiated the sale following…
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Tan on theft charges
Thay Tan has failed to face court on theft and drugs charges. Police are appealing for public help to find the 37-year-old who is known…
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Family Keys to the show
By Casey Neill William Keys was the Dandenong Show’s first president. His great, great, granddaughter Ann Keys is continuing the family’s involvement. She’s…
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Driver flees after car crashes into kitchen
A sleeping Noble Park couple woke to the sound of a car crashing into their home. Noble Park Fire Brigade captain Terence Sandford said the…
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Chip off the old ice blocks
Carmen Powell is a life member of the Dandenong and District Historical Society. She attended Dandenong East Primary School and Dandenong High School…