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Social Holden found
A FEVERISH social media campaign has helped recover a distinctive customised Holden that was stolen from a central Dandenong car park. Owner Brett Baynham of…
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A Polish Christmas
By CASEY NEILL POLISH Rye Crust Bakery’s menu brings a part of Poland to Dandenong each day. Now its efforts to share a European Christmas…
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Have you seen Tommy?
A NOBLE Park boy, aged 14, has been missing for more than six weeks. Police are appealing for help to find Tommy Nazourdine, last seen…
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Half way across
CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS WHAT’S going on under the surface at Springvale railway station is set to make a big difference for the suburb above ground. Peter…
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Officer bridges the gap
By CASEY NEILL “FOOD for the soul” is how Sergeant Joey Herrech describes forging ties between Greater Dandenong’s multicultural community and police. “You’re empowering people…
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Fate not sealed
CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS Students urged to break out of their postcode box… TWO primary schools are at the forefront of changing Dandenong and Noble Park’s reputations…
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Cooking corner
By CASEY NEILL ASYLUM seekers are cooking up a storm in Dandenong each week. Men, women and children, mostly from Afghan, Iranian and Tamil backgrounds,…
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Water warriors share wise words
DANDENONG High School students shared water-wise words at a recent conference. They were among 450 Water Warriors from 47 schools selected for the Melbourne Water…
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Bridge to new name
THE Bridge is the new name for Dandenong-based disability service provider Options Victoria. It officially unveiled the change at Drum Theatre in Dandenong on 3…
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Eyes light for bright construction workers
CONSTRUCTION workers in orange vests are regarded as heroes when they walk into Springvale Park Special Developmental School. And for good reason. Up to 85…
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Business China bound
GREATER Dandenong business, manufacturing, health and education representatives look set to return to China for an investment fair next September. Councillors were set to approve…
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Plan to play safe
ROAD safety remains a major focus for Greater Dandenong police, but the region’s top cop is urging motorists to play their own part in staying…