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Labor promises auto industry support
A Labor federal government would pump $10 million into the south-east to support auto-industry workers and businesses. The cash would come from a $59 million…
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Ancient skill of sharing stories
Dandenong South Primary students learned about Koori culture at a Reconciliation Week event. On Friday 20 May the school hosted tutors from Datiwuy, a clan…
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Key raiders sent running
A Dandenong North man disturbed two burglars who were searching his home for keys. The 36-year-old returned to his Howe Avenue home about 11.40am on…
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Kids stay late at school
By CASEY NEILL A Twilight School session shifted the Athol Road Primary day to the afternoon and evening. Assistant principal Carmel Nigro said the Springvale…
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Refugee finds his home in art
By CASEY NEILL Art helped Afghanistan-born Mehdi Jaghuri to find his feet in Australia. Now the Berwick resident, 23, is returning the favour through Connections…
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Thieves strike and strip out a lifetime of memories
By CASEY NEILL “The only thing I’ve got at the moment is hope.” Carol Brown’s voice cracks with emotion as she speaks about the tools…
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Independent voices
By CASEY NEILL UKRAINIAN culture will take centre stage in an art and music showcase. Keysborough artist Olga Pasechnikova is curating the Week of Ukrainian…
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Rising gas under scrutiny
By CASEY NEILL A new gas test would protect Dandenong South’s Viridian Glass and other manufacturers from rising prices, according to Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus.…
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Camera web is watching you
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH DANDENONG – the home of the destructive Apex gang – will receive a large proportion of closed-circuit television cameras being rolled out…
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Movie makers tell their stories
Filmmakers will showcase their storytelling talents in Dandenong on 3 June. The inaugural Short Cuts Film Festival at the Drum Theatre will feature comedy, animation,…
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Fund shows the way to support
By CASEY NEILL The new Macpherson Kelley Foundation will funnel philanthropic funds into the community. Dandenong Civic Centre hosted the law firm’s launch for the…
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Tradies making history
By CASEY NEILL Springvale’s Harry Gunther has seen plenty about the building industry change during his 50-year career. Roofing isn’t one of them. “We still…