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Passion for fashion
By Casey Neill Two Greater Dandenong students will dress rock stars in op shop outfits for a Melbourne Spring Fashion Week runway show. Jodean Pereira…
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Self-serve fast food flasher
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man has pleaded guilty to indecent exposure in a Hungry Jack’s restaurant and assaulting and threatening to harm staff at a…
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City’s soul on the street
By Casey Neill An imposing wall in central Dandenong will become the area’s ‘art and soul’ under a new project. The community can have its…
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New principal finds her place
By Casey Neill New Springvale Rise Primary School principal Debbie Cottier knows she has big shoes to fill. Her predecessor Annette Hilton died on Friday…
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More care for mental health
By Casey Neill Sixty extra mental health beds are now available in Greater Dandenong. Premier Daniel Andrews opened South Eastern Private Hospital’s new mental health…
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Drivers urged to stay sharp
By Casey Neill HIGHWAY Patrol police have urged all drivers to be aware of road users around them. Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Scott…
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Nurse bags two PapScreen awards
A Springvale nurse has been applauded for her contribution to cancer prevention. Van Dang took home two awards from the PapScreen Victoria Nurse Cervical Screening…
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Writers celebrate rich culture
The Melbourne Writers’ Festival is on its way to Greater Dandenong. Free sessions in Dandenong and Springvale on Saturday 3 September will celebrate the municipality’s…
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Police launch drug-fighting unit
By Casey Neill A 20-strong police taskforce is tackling drug crime in Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia. Detective Senior Sergeant John Bergin has been tasked…
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Firefighting skills to rally recruits
Keysborough firefighters will show off their skills in a bid to bring more members on board. The CFA brigade will host an open day at…
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Sampey has her way on pool plan
By Casey Neill The Oasis pool’s future incarnation is officially up for discussion. The Journal reported on 12 July that the Dandenong aquatic centre could…
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Town hall facelift on the way
By Casey Neill A near-$50 million transformation for Springvale’s heart is taking shape. At the Monday 22 August Greater Dandenong Council meeting, councillors unveiled concept…