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Springvale captured on canvas
Artist Brendan Nicholl is documenting the Springvale of today on canvas. He’s Springvale Uniting Church’s inaugural artist in residence and will produce pieces at the…
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More health checks for men
An old caravan will help men across the state after receiving a makeover in Dandenong. Envision Employment Services staff and Work for the Dole participants…
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Goldburg, 90, not out
Use it or lose it is the advice from new-90 Noble Park resident Alfred Goldburg. He became a nonagenarian on Saturday 23 July. He remains…
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Toast for new start-up boss
A Dandenong manufacturer is leading entrepreneurs across the state. Georgia Beattie, Lupe Wines and Single Serve Packaging founder, was announced as the new Startup Victoria…
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Police put boots on the ground
By CASEY NEILL Greater Dandenong will welcome 38 new frontline police this month. Victoria Police Dandenong Divisional Commander Superintendent Paul Hollowood made the announcement at…
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New Chinese sister policy
By CASEY NEILL Greater Dandenong Council will forge further international ties to boost business opportunities. Councillors approved a new international relations policy to replace its…
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Builder says his homes will benefit estate
By CASEY NEILL KR Peters director Peter Nicolls says his architect-designed townhouses will enhance – not devalue – a Keysborough estate. He also vowed to…
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Pulling together the cultural fabric
By NARELLE COULTER When artist Emma Anna moved to Colombia five years ago the tropical heat meant she didn’t need many of the clothes that…
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Name change heads south
By CASEY NEILL What’s in a name? Near-constant community debate, when it comes to Keysborough South. At the Monday 25 July Greater Dandenong Council meeting,…
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Musicians on a mission
By CASEY NEILL Adults with disabilities have banded together with a mission to rock. Five of the seven members of The Wallarians have disabilities and…
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Drug find may be illegal
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A MAGISTRATE has questioned the legality of a police search which allegedly found weapons and nearly $10,000 worth of ice in a…
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Drawing the strings together
Changing attitudes towards multiculturalism, faith and race will be one challenge for a new group which is charged with maintaining social harmony. The new Multicultural…