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Futile bid to rob taxi driver
A MAN sprayed deodorant in a taxi driver’s face during an attempted armed robbery in Dandenong. The driver picked up the 25-year-old Dandenong man from…
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Crowning achievement
By CASEY NEILL A SPRINGVALE pageant fanatic finally got his own time to shine – and sashayed away with a crown and ribbon. Hung Pham,…
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Winners are united
A DANDENONG youth advocacy group has won a state award. Unite Alliance Program claimed the Group Achievement in the Community Award at the Victorian Youth…
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Club’s big gift for little battler
AN Endeavour Hills boy is receiving brain tumour treatment in China thanks to his soccer side. White Star Dandenong Soccer Club raised more than $36,000…
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Gift helps offer a warm welcome
A FOOD truck serving up much more than meals has received a $4800 boost. The Federation of Chinese Organisations from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos Association…
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Sending mum’s flowers
A KEYSBOROUGH business brought smiles to thousands of mums on Mother’s Day. Commercial nursery Karinga sent 150,000 chrysanthemums to supermarkets and other stores across Victoria,…
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Service waves wand for more help
A THEMED playgroup session helped kids and parents to celebrate Family Day Care Week in Dandenong North. Dandenong Community Family Day Care hosted an ‘every…
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Summit rises above the bad rap
By CASEY NEILL THE Apex gang has been dominating headlines but was not a talking point at the annual City of Greater Dandenong Youth Summit.…
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Early school leavers connect to work
A PROGRAM connecting Greater Dandenong school leavers with training and work has received a $1 million boost. Figures show that 7.4 per cent of the…
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There’s been tough times but Kelly sees the end
By CASEY NEILL KELLY Cairns wouldn’t be where she is today without The Smith Family. The Narre Warren 21-year-old received motivation and empowerment through the…
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Age study tour
VIETNAMESE Government ministers and World Health Organisation representatives have toured a Keysborough aged care residence. Arcare Keysborough hosted the eight-member delegation on Monday 2 May.…
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Kids now banned from music lessons
TWO children expelled from St Anthony’s Primary School have now been told they cannot attend their private music lessons at the school. Bang Vu said…