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Drive for heritage
By CASEY NEILL Rev-heads vote for raceway’s future… Ricky Muir wants to Heritage List Sandown Racecourse to save it from development. In his last pre-election…
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Hooked on fish farming
By CASEY NEILL Civil engineer Andrew Grant once worked in waste treatment and now runs the second-biggest barramundi farm in the state. And Melbourne Barra…
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Transport move was a blessing
By CASEY NEILL A trucking giant and fellow Saint started John Rowe on a 50-year career in road transport. The 77-year-old owns Dandenong South’s Victorian…
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Building on manufacturing skills
Two Dandenong heavyweights are joining forces to boost manufacturing skills. Chisholm Institute and Bombardier Transportation announced a new training and employment partnership on Thursday 30…
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High-rise parking plan does not go down well
By CASEY NEILL A parking boost should feature in the Noble Park level crossing removal project, says councillor Roz Blades. But her suggestion of a…
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Builder scores soccer contract
By CASEY NEILL The builder that will make Tatterson Park’s new pavilion a reality has been chosen. At their Monday 27 June meeting, Greater Dandenong…
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Council curbs parking meter price rise
By CASEY NEILL A 10-cent price rise for Springvale’s parking meters has been scrapped – creating a $90,000 revenue shortfall. Councillor Youhorn Chea moved a…
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Wanted under warrant
Police are seeking public help to find Vebi Tahiri, who is known to frequent Narre Warren and Dandenong. A warrant has been issued for the…
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Helping those who help others
By CASEY NEILL A timely $10,000 donation will help Springvale Benevolent Society to help those in need through winter. The colder months are the busiest…
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Jobs forum for migrant youth
Young migrants can get advice on the world of work at a Dandenong forum. South East Local Learning and Education Network (SELLEN) will host a…
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Lights dim on townhouses plan
Greater Dandenong Council has knocked back a proposal for five townhouses on a Dandenong block. Councillors unanimously refused the 140 David Street planning application on…
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Bridges on level crossing options list
By CASEY NEILL A rail bridge and a road bridge are the two options on the table for removing the Abbotts Road level crossing. Two…
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