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United by colour and fun
Brightly coloured powder was the great equaliser at Keysborough’s Tatterson Park. People of all ages and backgrounds came together at the Holi Mela festival on…
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Not so clean getaway
Police are hunting a burglar who broke in to a Keysborough car wash. Greater Dandenong CIU detectives are appealing for public help to identify the…
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Move to clear parking meter jam
By Casey Neill A compromise is on the cards for Springvale’s divisive parking meters. Councillor Sean O’Reilly will move to make 30-minute spaces free of…
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Melodies bring back memories
Singing and laughter spill from Lexington Gardens Retirement Village on the first Tuesday of each month. The Springvale centre welcomed performer Frank Powell to its…
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Question time for residents
Public question time submitters will get to read their query in person at Greater Dandenong Council meetings. At their Monday 27 February meeting, councillors unanimously…
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Road island will be no refuge, says resident
A temporary crossing is helping Noble Park pedestrians to stay safe during work to remove three level crossings. But resident Gaye Guest said the refuge…
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Cash boost for show
The Dandenong Agricultural and Pastoral Society has received a $5708 boost. The State Government awarded the cash through its Agricultural and Pastoral Grants Program. Dandenong…
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Careers are tough work for women
By Casey Neill Two strong, successful women spoke out about busting gender barriers at a Springvale breakfast. Jennifer Osbourne and Yassmin Abdel-Magied were guests at…
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Entrepreneurs earn their stripes
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong migrants and refugees have flown the coop and landed at St Kilda’s Get Striped Festival. Women who took part in…
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Man on the run may be armed
By Casey Neill Police have warned that a man who is still on the run after a Dandenong North shooting last week may be armed.…
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Honour for animal rights
Jan Wilson was among 25 new inductees to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. The posthumous honour recognised the late Dandenong North MP and Dandenong…
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Robots need to find a route to Denmark
Dandenong North students need help to show off their Lego robot designs in Denmark. Nine children from Wooranna Park Primary School competed in the Australian…