News
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Penny for your thoughts
By Casey Neill Keysborough penny-farthing rider Tim Nash spreads smiles with his unique transport. Journal photographer Gary Sissons couldn’t believe his eyes when he spotted…
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Laptops to mine wayward talents
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Afri-Aus Care’s efforts to straighten young offenders has been backed by Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams and Wooranna Park Primary School students. The…
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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…