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Pet sheep Baa's court bill could balloon
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS SPRINGVALE mechanic Vu Ho refuses to buckle ahead of a potential $100,000 Court of Appeal fight against the eviction of his domestic…
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CWA: Seeds sprout from mighty oak
By MARG STORK LIFE begins at 80 for the sprightly ladies of the Country Women’s Association Dandenong branch. In the English tradition, an 80th anniversary…
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Barnardos, Royal Life Saving put needy kids in the swim
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS CHILDREN from disadvantaged backgrounds have been treated to free learn-to-swim lessons at Dandenong Oasis. Many of the 21 budding swimmers, aged 5-12,…
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VPL Thunder: We've been put on death row
DANDENONG Thunder was last week sweating on a make-or-break interpretation by a soccer tribunal, which could save it at least $40,000. On appeal this month,…
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Hallam drub lab uncovered
A clandestine drug laboratory and three stolen cars were found by police at a Hallam factory last Wednesday night. Casey CIU detectives made their discoveries…
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Single parent serves others as welfare is cut
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS SINGLE mother Gloria Anderson has found good deeds are not necessarily returned in kind. The volunteer chef — and about 84,000 single…
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Mosque dispute: New Indian church hopes for peace
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS WHEN senior pastor Wills Thomas submitted plans for a new home for his church Ebenezer Christian Assembly, he had no idea his…
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360 Allstars take circus to the streets
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS You haven’t heard of the 360 Allstars? The city’s youth sure have, and are ready for the adrenalin hit of world-class athletes,…
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No word on Chisholm TAFE cash
Chisholm TAFE is unsure if it will recoup recent funding cuts from the state government’s $200 million injection over four years. Last year, Chisholm axed…
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AFL organises medical help for local footballers
The AFL and AFL Victoria have launched a new service to help injured local footballers get quick access to medical services. Sports Medicall is a…
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Dandenong Market: No rent relief for trader
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS A DANDENONG Market trader, whose stall made less than $6000 last year, has failed to get rent relief from the market’s managers.…
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Doveton mosque leader: 'We are not doing anything wrong'
By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS PROPONENTS of an Afghan mosque in Doveton have lashed out at the strident hostility of some community leaders. Rokhan Akbar, a spokesman…
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