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Festival paints its faces of fun
CULTURAL Diversity Week celebrations at Dandenong West Primary School culminated in a free family fun festival. The 20 March community event also marked Harmony Day…
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Passion for the Holden’s power
By CASEY NEILL DANDENONG man Eddie Dobbs’s passion for cars has shaped his life in more ways than one. The motor mechanic runs JD Motors…
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Drivers get say on crossings removal
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS FRUSTRATED drivers and pedestrians are being urged to make their case to jettison Noble Park’s three level-crossings. VicRoads this month launched a…
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Girls guided through life
SPRINGVALE’S new Girl Guides are helping women of all ages to find a place in the community. Girl Guides Victoria launched the unit for girls…
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MP to be asked for asylum help
GREATER Dandenong Council intends to co-opt Liberal Senator Mitch Fifield to act as a go-between in its campaign for more federal resources for helping asylum…
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Cash injection for growth
By CASEY NEILL FIVE Greater Dandenong businesses have received a leg-up towards their dreams. City of Greater Dandenong last Wednesday, 25 March, announced five recipients…
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Bells ring out for birthday
COWBELLS rang out the Austrian classic Edelweiss at Dandenong Evening VIEW Club’s birthday party. The Voice Interests and Education of Women (VIEW) club celebrated its…
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Family had the meat trade in their blood
What’s In A Name delves into the fascinating stories and personalities behind some of the city’s best known street names. This week the…
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Mother’s day
By CASEY NEILL A LEADER in Dandenong’s Italian community has stepped down from her post after 25 years. Nancy Sciacca founded the Napoli Family Club…
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Spring into new year
MEMBERS of Greater Dandenong’s Afghan community brought in their new year in Dandenong last Sunday. Afghan Australia Association of Victoria held the Nawroz Festival at…
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Dinner stars
A DINNER with a difference raised more than $35,000 to help adults with disabilities in Dandenong and beyond. Wallara CEO Phil Hayes-Brown said Dinner Under…
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Market chairwoman sets out her stall
DANDENONG Market has shared the secrets to its success with market bosses from around the world. Market chairwoman Julie Busch was invited to speak on…