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Industry has say on Abbotts Road crossing
An industry forum will help to shape the new Abbotts Road rail bridge. The Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) invited local business representatives and landowners,…
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Decisions on the back-burner as poll looms
By Casey Neill Councillor Sean O’Reilly was too busy with his re-election campaign to look at a Springvale planning application. He successfully moved to defer…
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Most wanted crim behind bars
One of Greater Dandenong’s most wanted criminals is now behind bars. The Journal reported on 14 September that the new Dandenong-based Divisional Response Unit (DRU)…
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Firm ‘no’ to multi-unit housing
A 72-unit development in Keysborough got the thumbs down from Greater Dandenong Councillors. They unanimously supported a council officer recommendation to refuse the application for…
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Migrant workers learn what’s right
A free forum will teach migrants about their rights in the workplace. Maurice Blackburn, iEmpower and Trades Hall are presenting the Know Your Rights seminar.…
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Shotgun, drugs seized in home search
Police seized a sawn-off shotgun and drugs from a Noble Park address. The Divisional Response Unit partnered with the Drug Squad to execute a search…
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Two charged over armed robberies
Two men armed with a machete and silver hand gun robbed a Noble Park milk bar, police allege. Police say the men arrived at the…
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Poppy Appeal strikes a chord
The Springvale RSL sub-branch is ready for this year’s Poppy Appeal, ahead of Remembrance Day. From late October, volunteers will be selling pins bearing red…
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Kids roped in for life-saving program
By Casey Neill Dandenong North kids are saving lives by spreading the word about donating blood. The Wooranna Park Primary after school care program is…
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Chip in for laundry service
Customers at Good Guys stores across the south-east can help Orange Sky Laundry to help the homeless. Australia’s first mobile laundry service for the homeless…
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Gem of an opportunity for apprentices
Up to 10 apprenticeships are up for grabs with Dandenong award-winner HM Gem Engines. The company is Australia’s largest re-manufacturer of automotive, heavy diesel and…
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Station makeover offers well-being boost
Dandenong train station commuters are on track for a well-being boost. It’s one of four across Melbourne involved in the Community Stations pilot project, launched…
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