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Big role for Africans
A “BIG, beautiful, African Australian community” is John James’ vision. And the Young African Connection (YAC) founder and CEO hopes an African Australian dinner in…
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Thumbs up for food fare
FAMOUS foodie Matt Preston has spruiked the Dandenong World Fare as his top pick event of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. The food critic,…
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‘Rude’ response to poser
A DANDENONG resident has slammed City of Greater Dandenong for a “rude, uncaring and untrue” response to his question about beautifying the area. Phillip John…
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Proactive approach by council
COUNCILLORS are urging City of Greater Dandenong residents to contact the customer service department or their local councillor to discuss issues, rather than waiting for…
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Council for cleaner streets
CITY of Greater Dandenong will investigate ways to keep its streets cleaner. Councillor Sean O’Reilly, at the 11 February council meeting, moved that council officers…
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Parking crunch
DANDENONG workers say it’s nearly impossible to park anywhere within two kilometres of the town centre without risking a parking fine or forking out more…
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Sidewalk shop stops
FOOTPATH displays in the Dandenong CBD will be banned from 4 March, despite concerns from traders it will cost them business. City of Greater Dandenong…
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Family mourns
A KEYSBOROUGH family is mourning the loss of their ‘happy-go-lucky’ son and brother who was killed in a motorcycle crash this month. Cranbourne North man…
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Prostitution crackdown
DANDENONG police are vowing to stamp out a growing problem with prostitution that’s seen a 70-year-old woman propositioned outside her Scott Street home. The woman’s…
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Springvale South man attacked in bedroom during aggravated burglary
DANDENONG detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary at a Springvale South house yesterday morning. The 25-year-old male occupant was woken about 3.15am when a male…
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Pair set upon by group outside Noble Park factory
POLICE are investigating after a group of four males robbed two people outside a Noble Park factory early Sunday morning. The pair had left Yarraman…
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Mercedes burnt out
A car was set on fire in National Drive, Dandenong South, last Saturday week about 4.05am. The 2005 Mercedes sedan was burnt out. Police are…