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Parents have drug answers
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS PARENTS concerned about their children’s susceptibility to the drug ‘ice’ should focus on providing a warm, nurturing home life, says a leading…
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Budget’s fine line
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS GREATER Dandenong Council’s draft 2014-’15 budget has walked a fine line, putting downpayments on major projects without piling up debt. The bottom…
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Tours shine a light as minister unveils bazaar
By CASEY NEILL GUIDED tours have unlocked the hidden gems of central Dandenong’s Afghan Bazaar, which has a fresh new look. The cultural precinct’s heart…
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Council stab at disease jab
By CASEY NEILL IMMUNISATION rates across Greater Dandenong have increased by as much as 23 per cent in the past two years. But the council’s…
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Next generation production
A SPRINGVALE engineering company will use a $45,000 grant to develop a part for recreational electric vehicles that is currently imported. Elektromotive Australia received a…
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Home residents hold their own parade
KEYSBOROUGH retirement home residents were a day early when they marked 99 years since Australian troops landed at Gallipoli. Dandenong RSL held a remembrance service…
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Way forward for manufacturing
MANUFACTURERS need to work with educators and each other to grow into the future. This was one finding of the manufacturing workforce study report, launched…
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Hooked on books
By Casey Neill DOLLY Parton is making her mark on Noble Park. On a recent trip to Australia, the international country music star announced her…
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Council snap to send and solve
CITY of Greater Dandenong is turning to cutting-edge technology to connect with more residents. Councillor Matthew Kirwan last year asked for a report on opportunities…
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Vine time for long lunch
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS IT WAS something of a Jack and the Beanstalk moment for Noble Park resident Josie Luppino. A novice gardener, she was unaware…
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Customer service stays put
By CASEY NEILL SPRINGVALE’S council customer service centre is staying put. Councillor Peter Brown last month suggested moving the service out of the civic precinct…
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Picture This… imagine that!
A COMPETITION connecting art and disability is now open to the public. Wallara started ‘Picture This’ to get students thinking about what social inclusion for…
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