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Less licence, more speed
An unlicensed driver was travelling at almost twice the speed limit on the Monash Freeway in Dandenong North, police allege. The Nunawading Highway Patrol officers…
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Kids sustainably savvy
A Bangholme school is celebrating an environmental win. Cornish College deputy principal Nicola Forrest received an Excellence Award from Environment Education Victoria for embedding sustainability…
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Best on silver screen
Dandenong’s Drum Theatre will screen award-winning short films straight from the St Kilda Film Festival. Australia’s oldest publicly-owned film festival ended on 27 May, but…
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Library life and lessons
By Casey Neill Dandenong students got a glimpse at librarian life and learnt life lessons to share. More than 20 Dandenong High School Year 9…
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Shipshape mates
By Casey Neill Following a mate into the Navy changed Gordon Murray’s life in ways he could never have imagined. The Noble Park resident received…
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Scouts an honour
By Casey Neill Childhood mischief coupled with cowardice put Tom Hartley on a path to great success. The 80-year-old Endeavour Hills resident received a Medal…
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Former imam guilty of under-age marriage
A former imam has been found guilty of marrying a 14-year-old girl to a 34-year-old man at a Noble Park mosque. Ibrahim Omerdic, 62, was…
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Thieves steal firefighting gear from CFA crews
By Casey Neill “Lowlife” thieves have stolen a firefighting uniform, tools and gym equipment from the Keysborough Fire Brigade. Captain Paul Townsend appealed for thieves…
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Band is bold with brass
By Casey Neill A new brass band is making music more accessible in Springvale. The City of Greater Dandenong Band has started a second band…
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Life-threatening crash injuries
By Casey Neill An unidentified man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a Keysborough collision. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol officers are appealing for witnesses…
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Career options open up
By Casey Neill More than 1000 Keysborough students learnt about their study and career options at a pathways expo. Keysborough College hosted the seventh annual…
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Milestones marked at reconciliation event
By Casey Neill Dandenong’s Harmony Square hosted a National Reconciliation Week event. Let’s Take The Next Steps was the theme for the week, which ran…