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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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Candidates make their pitch
The Journal contacted all candidates who nominated for a Greater Dandenong Council seat ahead of the Saturday 22 October local government elections. We asked them…
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Back onside after machete attack
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Nelly Yoa’s inspirational tale is about to hit small and big screens worldwide. The Dandenong man is the subject of the short…
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Off-the-cuff arrest
By Casey Neill “Keep doing what you’re doing,” says police chief… Noble Park man Aaron Yates earned an official police thank-you for helping with an…
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Candidate hit by hate text
By Casey Neill A Greater Dandenong Council candidate has been told to “go back to your s***** country” in a shocking text message. Gagandeep Singh,…
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Thought bubble gives police booze-busting scheme
By Casey Neill Swapping fines for treatment has transformed lives and earned two police officers Divisional Commendations. The Dandenong-based Alcohol Diversion Program has engaged 39…
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On the route to more jobs
By Casey Neill A new bus service could cut unemployment and boost business in Dandenong South. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams announced the route 890 would…
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Life comes back to the city
By Casey Neill Greater Dandenong in an apt name for a municipality that’s getting better and better. From Springvale to Noble Park, Dandenong to Keysborough…
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Light shines on traffic cameras
By Casey Neill Driver behaviour and not a dodgy light sequence are to blame for red light camera fines at a Keysborough intersection, according to…