News
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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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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…