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Brother and sister put down first roots
The Keys family played a pivotal role in the settlement of Keysborough, the suburb which to this day bears the family name. President…
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Covered in history
By Helen Velissaris Colin Robinson and Robyn Robie’s eyes light up when they get the opportunity show off some of the old but intriguing artefacts…
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Time will tell for clock tower
By Casey Neill Drum Theatre’s landmark clock tower didn’t always feature a clock. The Lonsdale Street building started life as the Dandenong Town Hall in…
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Dedicated to their past
By Narelle Coulter Dandenong’s vast history is being carefully preserved thanks to a dedicated band of volunteers at the Dandenong and District Historical…
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Diversty takes centre stage
Dandenong High School celebrated its cultural diversity through a whole-school concert. The International Week Concert is a long tradition at the school, acting associate principal…
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Five to answer charges
Five boys will answer charges over two violent alleged attacks in Dandenong’s Palm Plaza. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Sergeant Craig West said the first alleged…
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Tradie doesn’t stop thieves
Thieves stole cash and jewellery from a Springvale South home while a tradesman worked in the yard. Greater Dandenong CIU Detective Sergeant Craig West said…
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Cops probe indecent exposure
A man exposed himself to an 18-year-old woman on a bus in Springvale, police allege. Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance…
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Carols are back on
By Casey Neill Dandenong’s Carols by Candlelight event has received a reprieve. Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti announced that the council would run the event…
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Little ones clowning around
Camel rides, clowns, acrobats, plate spinners and face painters were all on hand to make the Little Day Out for BIG Imaginations event extraordinary. The…
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Green thumbs welcome spring
Noble Park’s young green thumbs have welcomed in the spring weather with a gardening day. The children got their hands dirty potting plants and flowers…
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Getting crafty with crazy creatures
Crazy creatures and animal antics dominated the Dandenong Market’s kids craft workshops. The Crazy Creatures Animal Craft workshops ran throughout the school holidays, on every…