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Driven and determined to make his mark
By NARELLE COULTER LAST Australia Day Rohullah Rahimi proudly became an Aussie. This year the young Afghan refugee stepped up on stage once again, this…
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First for fame
By CASEY NEILL SPRINGVALE stalwart Merle Mitchell is the first person to receive a Greater Dandenong Community Hall of Fame Award. Councillors selected her for…
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Thriving after camp survival
BURMESE refugee Mas Mai has not only survived hardship over the past 20 years – he’s thrived. Today he received the Multicultural Award at the…
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Natalie’s love of language
“IT IS a great thrill to be recognised for something I love doing.“ English as a second language tutor Natalie Irvine is the City of…
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Standout spirit of service
By CASEY NEILL GREATER Dandenong Citizen of the Year Beverley Douglas is “amazed that anyone thought that I’d deserve it, actually”. The 70-year-old was set…
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Sewing reaps skill sets
By CASEY NEILL ABUK Bol couldn’t speak English when she arrived in Australia 10 years ago. Today she helps other women from Sudan gain skills…
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Pizza with a lot of paradise
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS IT TAKES a super-supreme reason for a pizzeria to stand out from the Melbourne pack. For Dandenong eatery Taste of Paradise Halal…
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Mosiac excitment bubbles
By CASEY NEILL BUBBLES of Happiness now adorns the Dandenong Primary School Community Hub. Parents worked on the mosaic project throughout last year and celebrated…
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Grant tools up for workbench buddies
WORK is now easier at the Keysmen Men’s Shed thanks to a community grant. Keysborough Learning Centre (KLC) installed new height adjustable work benches in…
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New York dance dream
By CASEY NEILL CLAUDIA Jenkinson has been dancing she was three years old. The Keysborough 14-year-old’s dedication paid off in spades when she was invited…
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Pair have awards sewn up
By CASEY NEILL THE two people from the business world recognised in the Greater Dandenong Australia Day Awards couldn’t be more different. Jayco owner Gerry…
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Metal manufacturer beats path back home to quality
By CASEY NEILL SWIM against the tide is Aluminium Industries managing director Jim Gallagher’s top piece of advice. And he seems to know what he’s…
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